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You're right NeoPedi. As Jan says, the labs made all the difference in the diagnosis. In a vomiting patient, we would expect to see low Cl and K. The hyponatremia & hyperkalemia are suggestive of a salt wasting disorder and in this case it is CAH...

That's a good guess Jan and it definitely does fit in with the clinical picture. Pyloric stenosis typically presents in the first few weeks of life with episodes of nonbilious emesis that gradually become more frequent and projectile. I chose a toug...

We check the pH of the aspirate. We sometimes x-ray if we don't get an aspirate or if it is greater than 6.

Since it's been a year I thought it was time to bring this thread back! I'll start.. Your patient is a one-week old boy presenting with six episodes of non-bilious vomiting within the last 2 days and reduced urine output for the last 12 hours. He is ...

Why did I choose Nursing? I wanted to help people. I can help them by relieving their pain or anxiety and giving them comfort. I can also help their families. I like that I can always be learning and I never have a dull moment. I like the fact that I...

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A 32 weeker is considered premature and will have immature organ systems. Your care plan should ideally address: Respiratory, Cardio, Temp Regulation, CNS, Nutrition, Infection prevention, Skin care, Developmental care and family support. These thing...

Hi everyone, I'm a new grad that was hired into a level 3 NICU a few months ago. I am learning so much and have experienced so many different emotions. I recommend all new grads in NICU read WeeBabyRN's article, if you haven't done so already: Full...

I agree with everything you say and have also experienced the comments "you're so smart, why don't you be a doctor?" I usually respond something along the lines of, "Wouldn't you want to have a smart nurse?" I just want to remind you though that many...

Wren is correct, the "spanish flu" was avian H1N1 (not the same H1N1 as today, as this is swine).

Check out this thread! https://allnurses.com/nursing-career-advice/wondering-why-you-84387.html

I think that just reinforces the stereotypical "naughty nurse" image.. Impractical for lifting, transferring, bending, I'd be constantly worried about that thing riding up! I am also curious what the men wear!

My drug guide says headache, drowsiness, dizziness, tremors, confusion, fatigue, hypotension, dry mouth, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, acneiform rash, folliculitis and muscle weakness

Really? I always thought the staff that cost the most were the ones to be cut and "replaced" with lesser educated staff. Isn't that where nurse tech/med aide roles came from? Please correct me if I am wrong!

I see what you are saying, but I still stand by my point that anybody who earned their title has full rights to its use. However, it should be used as a title only, not to describe a profession. E.g. Dr. Smith is a Nurse Practitioner/Pharmacist vs. D...

As I stated in another post, respect is a two way street. Why should you respect their hard-earned education by calling them Dr, but not be respected in the same way for earning the same title? You earned your PhD, you ARE a Dr.

The chances of being infected with HIV at the workplace are extremely low, especially when using standard precautions and with the safer injection equipment in place. You will come in contact with patients who are HIV+ but are undiagnosed. It's unrea...

Interesting you should bring this topic up. I am currently reading Codependent no more by Melody Beattie. I recognize a lot of these traits in myself. I would agree that many helping professions are going to have a high prevalence of codependents. C...

You're comparing apples and oranges, they are two very different professions. There are several threads on the differences between the two. Check out this one for example: https://allnurses.com/nurse-practitioners-np/differences-educative-clinical-1...

When it comes to biology you need to understand the concepts. This means that you can't just memorize the information and expect to do well. What I have found in biology is that assignments are much easier because the information is right in front ...

Honestly, I would rather be in the position of being the one to help the patient stay clean and comfortable than to be in the patient's shoes. Imagine as a patient if you were incontinent of feces/urine or had vomited all over yourself and the nurse...

samadams8, I meant that BabyLady misunderstood me- I was responding to her comment. I agree with what you are saying that nurses generally don't demand respect as a profession. As a very young person, I don't expect people to call me "Miss/Nurse wan...

I think you misunderstood what I was saying. I meant that respect is a two way street in that I respect those who have earned their education, but I would like respect in return. Comments about how RN's are "not so smart" and it only takes 18 months...

Started pre-reqs at 18, will finish my degree at 23.

Does it make you feel good about yourself to make comments like this? Respect is a two way street, it doesn't matter who has more education.