tnbutterfly - Mary BSN

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    can someone help me with this review question?

    You would encourage them to talk to you, the health care worker who is observing all the correct precautions. It is part of the nurse's responsibility to meet all the needs of the...
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    can someone help me with this review question?

    All of these procedures are not applicable to all forms of isolation. Which part do you not understand the rational
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    Help!!! I Need Housing In La

    Good luck Born2Nurse. My daughter was in LA all summer doing an internship. She was able to find a place to stay through
  4. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/endocardium in the heart, the endocardium is the innermost layer of tissue that lines the chambers of the heart. its cells, embryologically and biologically, are similar...
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    What exactly is parish nursing?

    Most Parish Nurses are RN's who have received specific training. To find out more about Parish Nursing, read the stickies at the top of this forum. I would be happy to address any further questions...
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    Doing the Happy Dance!!!

    wow tweety rn, bsn!!! congratulations! sorry this is so late....i just saw this thread. guess the great event occurred while i was
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    LNC, where to start?

    Hi Tamy13 and welcome to the Legal Nursing Forum!! For more information about Legal Nursing, be sure to read the stickies posted at the top of this forum. They contain some very valueable information...
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    I dunno how to palpate an apical pulse. Help?

    You would want to take the BP before giving antihypertensive meds. If the patient is on antiarrhythmic meds., an apical pulse would be more accurate....especially if they are not in a sinus rhythm...
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    nurse mom on the other side of the bed

    I feel for you. I was in the same predicament a few years ago when my daughter was in a terrible MVA in which she was seriously injured and her roommate was killed. It is so hard to be there and see...
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    Is not ordering a 2nd level strep test normal?

    I used to work for a pediatrician and we always did a 24 hour test if the rapid test came back
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    anyone need a roommate?

    You might try
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    Housing while traveling

    The hotel option sounds good, especially since the assignment will start very soon. You'd only have to pay for the days you are actually there. And it would give you a chance to look around at other...
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    Housing while traveling

    My son and daughter have both used Craigslist and had good outcomes. Will you be able to see the apartment before you take it or meet the prospective
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    OMG.....Great News!!!!

    :balloons: :balloons:that's great
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    Witnessed a terrible death last night--pls help me...

    I'm so sorry you had to witness such a painful death so early in your career. It is always hard when a patient dies, but even harder when they struggle and suffer. You may need to get some in-house...
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    "The Jesus Factor"

    I am a nurse...a parish nurse.....and I do get paid by the hospital and my church congregation for doing my job which includes, but is certainly not limited to, assessing and meeting the spiritual...
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    "The Jesus Factor"

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    What to wear to nursing conference?

    People who were at nursing conferences I have attended recently wear all types of things from shorts to dressy dresses/suits. You need to wear whatever you will be comfortable with. If it is in a...
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    Dumb Question - Coma

    Here is a link that might help you.
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    I Failed The Vmi Clnc Cert Exams

    The questions in the Core Curriculum book will definitely be helpful in preparing for the
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    Why Women Take So Long in the Bathroom

    I've read this before, but it still cracks me up every time. HOW
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    New Nurse...Overcome with Emotions: Bad Sign?

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    Debate point: What IS nursing?

    Nurses today have gone beyond the traditional role and boundaries of the hospital, doctors' office, etc. Because of their education and varied areas of expertise, they can be found in many different...
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    Pros and Cons of VM verse AALNC

    hello nursemomceo and welcome to the legal nsg forum! i looked at vm and aalnc as well as other programs before deciding to go with the aalnc program. although i think both vm and aalnc offer...
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    Grieving Families...

    Although after time you will develop a way of handling such situations, it will still affect you. When it gets to the point that death doesn't bother you, then you need to worry. Nurses need to go...