TMPaul

TMPaul

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  1. Do you read your own EKGs?

    TMPaul replied to ljds's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I do read the EKG's on my patient but I always have my supervising MD (I am a Nurse Practitioner) review and I NEVER base my treatment solely on a EKG; look at your patient.

  2. srelocation to upstate NY

    TMPaul replied to debidobs's topic in New York Nursing

    Hello. I'm a former Schenectady resident and a nurse. I now live in TN but I was working at the VA hospital in Albany. Check them out. YOu can e-PM me if you need additional info.

  3. Dormant strep/ ADHD s/s

    TMPaul replied to BRANDY LPN's topic in General Nursing

    Their website is http://intramural.nimh.nih.gov. I did a Google search and found it. It's a good site and easy to navigate.

  4. Is it true?!?! Say it aint so...

    TMPaul replied to lovingpecola's topic in Post Graduate Students

    As an NP student we had to do both breast and gyn exams on one another as well as Pap's. :) Tina Nurse

  5. Dormant strep/ ADHD s/s

    TMPaul replied to BRANDY LPN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. It's called PANDAS- Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Strep. Tina Paul Nurse

  6. Advice please, re Narcotic Diversion/Rx Forgery

    TMPaul replied to Lady InPain's topic in General Nursing

    ACNP, I agree 110% with you. I have also prosecuted for abuse of my name and prescriptive privileges. Worked too long na hard not to. Tina,

  7. Benadryl or epi?

    TMPaul replied to beannie's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I've already given the IV/IVP meds and am awaiting results from them so I chose po Benadryl because it would take a bit longer to work and I would also wait about 30 minutes or so to give it. By the...

  8. Benadryl or epi?

    TMPaul replied to beannie's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I'd order Epi, Tagamet IV, Decadron IVP, Benadryl (po), O2 and observation until Sxs abated. Tina, MSN, APRN-BC Nurse

  9. DMAT Nurses

    TMPaul replied to ABlackRN's topic in Emergency

    I'm a DMAT Nurse Practitioner. Been with my team 3 years now and won team member of the year for 2004. DMAT is Disaster Medical Assistance Team. I've been deployed 7 times thus far (3 of them this...

  10. Heroin addiction

    TMPaul replied to simon greasley's topic in Psychiatric

    Hi Simon, Nurses with an Advance Practice degree (Nurse Practitioners, Nurse Midwives, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, Nurse Anesthetists, etc) take advanced courses (A & P, pharmacology,...

  11. U of Pheonx Online?

    TMPaul replied to fergus51's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I'm an instructor for the on-line BSN program and I've had students who have taken breaks between classes without problems.

  12. Question for OHNPs

    TMPaul replied to bsherry's topic in Occupational Health

    I'm an OH NP. Fell free to ask me anything. :) Tina, RN,

  13. Hello to Knoxville !!

    TMPaul replied to decoopa's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    You cam PM me.... I'm a NP working in a local Knoxville hospital.

  14. Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Programs

    TMPaul replied to glascow's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Vanderbilt University has such a

  15. U of Pheonx Online?

    TMPaul replied to fergus51's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I teach for them. PM me and I'll try and answer your questions. Tina, MSN,APRN-BC Nurse Practitioner

  16. Epocrates PDA software

    TMPaul replied to TypicalFish's topic in General Nursing

    I use it daily and love it! :) Tina Paul, APRN,BC Nurse

  17. I have extreme cough and need some opinions

    TMPaul replied to graddock's topic in General Nursing

    Consider TB, Mycoplasma. And..... see a practitioner ASAP. :) Congrats on your marriage and hope you're feeling better soon. Tina, APRN,BC,

  18. working while on pain meds?

    TMPaul replied to rehab nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Check your facility's policies - our health system does not allow it.

  19. nurse practitioner

    TMPaul replied to Crazy Hippie's topic in General Nursing

    I am a Nurse Practitioner (for 12 years now :) )and would be glad to answer your questions. You can PM me if you want. I have a Masters in Community Health Nursing- Clinical Specialist and a post...

  20. Nursing School Vaccinations

    TMPaul replied to Mistify's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Most schools (and hospitals) require Hepatitis B x 3 or proof of a positive titer, Tetorifice, MMR x 2 or proof of a positive titer, varicella or proof of a positive titer OR history of disease, and a...

  21. nurse caught with drugs

    TMPaul replied to halfmoon's topic in California Nursing

    I know here in Tennessee it is both a violation of hospital policy, the TN Nurse Practice Act, AND a federal offense to divert drugs. We are obligated to report to the BON, local and/or state law...

  22. Hep B Vaccination

    TMPaul replied to iahawk0578's topic in Emergency

    It's not unusual for some people to experience flu-like sxs (better than HEp B though!). The series is 3: 1st one, 2nd one 1 month later, 3rd 6months after the first with a titer following at 8...

  23. suggestions on a EKG BOOK!

    TMPaul replied to janetrette's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree with the suggestion - awesome book !!

  24. Illegal Drugs At Work?

    TMPaul replied to GrnHonu99's topic in General Nursing

    A urine alcohol test is not valid in a Federal Court. That's why most agencies (including the Dept. of Transportation) use Breathylizer testing. Too many factors (IDDM, kidney problems, etc.) can...

  25. reading a tb skin test

    TMPaul replied to kimd's topic in General Nursing

    Per CDC, greater than 5mm induration if you are a healthcare worker or immunocompromised. Tina, MSN,APRN-BC Occupational Health Nurse