Pat_Pat RN

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    Homeopathics and Cancer

    Pat_Pat RN replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    There are new types of medication being brought to market daily. Some is based on medicinal mushrooms that asian cultures have used for years. These are even showing antiviral possibilities. I know...
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    Lets brag about our hospitals where we work!!

    Pat_Pat RN replied to Shantas's topic in General Nursing

    We're supposed to be getting an expansion to our ER. Of course we've heard that lie before.... But this time they are knocking down walls, so maybe they really are going to do it. The nurses I...
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    OB Rotation is Hell

    Pat_Pat RN replied to Cartman1532's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I agree with Algebra, Discrimination is discrimination. What if someone *DID* have bad history with a black person, and didn't feel comfortable with them treating them. That isn't as valid as a...
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    Thoughts - Nurse Mistake

    Pat_Pat RN replied to Seven, RN2b's topic in General Nursing

    This reminds me of a story by one of my favorite ER nurses: In the ER that family/nurse bond isn't usually created mostly due to the briefness of the contact. This nurse was at the store and a person...
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    Thoughts - Nurse Mistake

    Pat_Pat RN replied to Seven, RN2b's topic in General Nursing

    It was a mistake. Ever made one? I have. Welcome to being a HUMAN! Unless this nurse is just a horrible person, I'd imagine that they are beating theirself up enough for everyone. It is nice that...
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    Difference between "no code" and "DNR" concepts

    Pat_Pat RN replied to raniajovannanordel's topic in General Students

    But now both those terms are outdated. We learned "AND", Allow Natural Death. Geez, can't we just keep something the same!??
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    Newborn Nursing Diagnoses?

    Pat_Pat RN replied to JTinSC's topic in General Students

    Risk for *everything* d/t unforseen situations AEB Something bad happening I think *I'll* use that from now on!
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    Recapping needles

    Pat_Pat RN replied to heather318's topic in General Students

    ^^^^^^^^ What they said. Then push the end of the cap against something hard, like the backsplash of the sink. This keeps the needle covered and your hands away from the needle. Remember to only...
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    100% dosage calculations?

    Pat_Pat RN replied to Coloradogrl's topic in General Students

    I think 100% is a stretch. That is perfect. Is everyone perfect? No. Lots of facilities have dosage calc sheets so you don't have to do the math. Plus in the "real" world, there are other tools...
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    Can I use this as an AEB??

    Pat_Pat RN posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Can you use an article for your AEB? IE Risk for Injury due to Hypocalcemia r/t Phototherapy AEB "name of article" (Wherein is described that evidence shows that this can happen) I do not have any...
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    Can I use this as an AEB??

    Pat_Pat RN replied to Pat_Pat RN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thank you, thank you, thank you. I didn't know about this risk until I found this article, how should I denote this? Thanks again!
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    LPN / ADN / BSN / MSN. Whats YOUR plan?

    Pat_Pat RN replied to peacelovestar's topic in General Students

    I *should* finish my ASN in May '08. I hope to start working on my BSN in the fall, I think it is an 18 month cross. Hopefully then work on MSN, I'd like to work in the ER and work in the...
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    Help w/ Nursing DX

    Pat_Pat RN posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    2nd year ASN student. I have a Careplan to do. I have to have three nusing DX. My patient was a 6 day old that was in the hospital for jaundice, it was resolving. The child had no other problems....
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    Help w/ Nursing DX

    Pat_Pat RN replied to Pat_Pat RN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks! That is great, just what I was looking
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    Stating pt's type of diet, w/o saying "normal"

    Pat_Pat RN replied to NBMom1225's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    2000
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    What does this pt have given these VS

    Pat_Pat RN replied to NursingStudent09's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm assuming these are 8 separate choices... Pneumonia is a good choice, with the diminished lung sounds and temp. Unmanaged pain would be my other choice, d/t the rise in pulse and b/p. Atelectasis...
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    Help w/ Nursing DX

    Pat_Pat RN replied to Pat_Pat RN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks for the help. I might get this figured out sometimes....
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    Help w/ Nursing DX

    Pat_Pat RN replied to Pat_Pat RN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Mother is breastfeeding and in the hospital room with the child all the time. Bili-lights being UV can cause eye injuries, couldn't they also cause skin damage? You said this: "How can you care plan...
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    Adjusting to night shift--HELP!!

    Pat_Pat RN replied to Annebug's topic in General Nursing

    I've found that I have to sleep when I am tired (unless at work). I've pulled over on the highway to sleep, or sleep in the middle of the day or night. I'm going to nursing school now, and working...
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    Physical assessment checklist -wanted

    Pat_Pat RN posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'd like to find a checklist for doing my physical assessment. I get most of the data from the patient, but when I start to write my narrative chart I leave things out. I'd like to find something...
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    Are registered nurses considered First Responders?

    Pat_Pat RN replied to wordstew's topic in General Nursing

    i emailed our state training department: tony, this might be out of the realm of things you know, but maybe you could forward it on to someone who does know. if an rn is also on a volunteer department...
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    Are registered nurses considered First Responders?

    Pat_Pat RN replied to wordstew's topic in General Nursing

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    Would you offer medical advice online?

    Pat_Pat RN replied to LovebugLPN's topic in General Nursing

    If she gave contradicting advice given by her doctor, then that is a different story.
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    Would you offer medical advice online?

    Pat_Pat RN replied to LovebugLPN's topic in General Nursing

    There are actually websites where you (as patient) can input your symptoms and a doctor will review them and send back a reply as to what the possibilities are and what kind of follow-up is probably...
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    Are registered nurses considered First Responders?

    Pat_Pat RN replied to wordstew's topic in General Nursing

    First Responders have protocols to follow. If you are acting under those protocols and they are set for BLS response, then you can only act as a BLS First Responder. We have Medics on volunteer...