TMPaul

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  1. my laptop, in hindsight

    TMPaul replied to alansmith52's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I'm using a Dell Axiom PDA and love it- it's a wireless system that hooks to the net as well as housing all my current medical programs.

  2. Questions About Bruising

    TMPaul replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    In addition to the CBC would also consider checking a thyroid panel, curtail the use of ASA and NSAID's.

  3. Meningitis vaccination??

    TMPaul replied to Mandarella's topic in General Nursing

    There is no current vaccination available for Hepatitis C, only A and B. Both of those are synthetic vaccines and will not make you

  4. NP's in the ER???

    TMPaul replied to Hopegirl's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    NP's are used in the ER, ICU/CCU, Occupational Health, Surgery, and Radiology Diagnostics in the instituition where I am

  5. can somebody please answer my question?

    TMPaul replied to shllby1's topic in General Nursing

    Reddness is NOT a positive test. It simply means an allergic reaction to some part of the PPD (usually the preseravtives used). It happens quite frequently. A dose or 2 of an antihistamine will...

  6. Do you pay for own physical?

    TMPaul replied to cannoli's topic in Agency Nurses

    Employee Health Services does it at my institution. In fact, I'm the Nurse Practitioner in the department and we do annual, post-exposure, and follow-up PPD's (that's a CDC, AHA, and OSHA...

  7. RN BLS PALS CCRN - translation please!

    TMPaul replied to nycNurse2b's topic in New York Nursing

    Both are very intense courses (usually 2 days, 8 hours each) with both a written and a skills test (you must pass both to be certified). Most hospitals/medical centers offer them through the...

  8. IV Toradol?

    TMPaul replied to OZ88's topic in Pain Management

    We give Toradol IVP in the ER. We push it extremely slow and follow it with a saline flush (usually 30 cc). There are potential GI bleed side effects to this drug. You must do a complete history...

  9. interested in holistic nursing!

    TMPaul replied to Louisepug's topic in Holistic

    I use holistic practices (aroma therapy, reflexology, ETPS, etc.) everyday to treat a variety of things (I am a Nurse Practitioner). :) Good Luck in your

  10. I have to be bathed by my classmate???

    TMPaul replied to Saved_by_Grace's topic in General Students

    There was 1 guy..... we had his wife come in and be his partner.

  11. I have to be bathed by my classmate???

    TMPaul replied to Saved_by_Grace's topic in General Students

    It's not as bad as doing Paps on each other. We had to do that as part of my NP

  12. Tnatc

    TMPaul replied to StangBoss302's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Try calling Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga. They run classes for their LifeForce

  13. Roll call for NY

    TMPaul replied to NursesRmofun's topic in New York Nursing

    Hi! I'm in NY in spirit!! Currently living in Tennessee, but miss

  14. Job Duties.... CNA, LPN, RN, NP...

    TMPaul replied to Hopegirl's topic in General Nursing

    Speaking for the NP position: it all depends on where you're working in the hospital: ER, OR assist, day surgery, L&D, etc. as to what the specific job description will

  15. How common is PIH in subsequent pregnancies ?

    TMPaul replied to dawngloves's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I had PIH with both my 1st and 3rd pregnancies but not my

  16. Do you use CAM

    TMPaul replied to Gampopa's topic in General Nursing

    I don't use a lot of meditation but do use reflexology and aroma therapy, some herbs

  17. BSN. University of Phoenix

    TMPaul replied to lori-e's topic in General Nursing

    TraumaNurse, Not all NP programs are MSN programs. I received my MSN degree from Russell Sage College and received a post Masters NP certificate from Syracuse

  18. BSN. University of Phoenix

    TMPaul replied to lori-e's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Red! I totally agree with you- fees are sky high!!!! There are alot of great schools out there. By no means was I trying to persuade or dissuade her into choosing UOP- just offering info if she...

  19. BSN. University of Phoenix

    TMPaul replied to lori-e's topic in General Nursing

    You do need a Master's Degree to enter into a Nurse Practitioner program. I've not attended UOP but I am a clinical instructor for them. I'm a nurse practitioner as well. Feel free to e-mail me if...

  20. can someone help??

    TMPaul replied to shllby1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The chance is very low- the viruses cannot survive outside a human host for longer that a few hours. The greatest risk is a stick with a large bore hollow needle that's been in a vein (exposure to a...

  21. can someone help??

    TMPaul replied to shllby1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Please check the CDC recommendations and OSHA regulations (http://www.cdc.gov. http://www.osha.gov) regarding exposures. You do have the right to be tested at the employers expense. As well, the...

  22. what is sciencing?

    TMPaul replied to drooping eyes's topic in General Nursing

    This may help.............. Qualitative Inquiry: The Path of Sciencing Rosemarie Rizzo Porifice, PhD, RN, FAAN, Loyola University, Chicago ISBN: 0763715654 Price: $37.95 (U.S. List) Cover:...

  23. ALL NP's PLEASE READ THIS!

    TMPaul replied to jewelsg627's topic in General Nursing

    I am a nurse AND a Nurse Practitioner; have bee for 11 years now.:) I could take up this entire BB with comments, so if you'd like more info on the role of a NP, salaries, etc. you can e-mail me at...

  24. 107.1!

    TMPaul replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    I had a temp of 105.8 when I was admitted with septic shock, hepatic, and renal failure secondary to dehydration (took 6 liters to semi-rehydrate me) and a C. Difficile

  25. online nursing schools

    TMPaul replied to mzkitty316's topic in General Nursing

    HEllo all, I would like to add to what RNPATL is saying about UOP. I teach online for the University of Phoenix (community health courses) and can tell you,from an instructors view point, that the...