XB9S BSN, MSN, EdD, RN, APN

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    How long can a postictal state last?

    XB9S replied to letitride123's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Your concerns need to be discussed with the medic in charge of your friends care as already mentioned we are unable to offer medical advise here Thread
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    Nurses not speaking english at work

    XB9S replied to Guest296136's topic in General Nursing

    Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to ask you all to refrain from personal attacks, off topic posts and ironically posting only in English as per terms of service. I have edited and deleted posts...
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    Biting your tongue when it comes to visitors!!

    XB9S replied to KSU-SN's topic in General Nursing

    OK guys into your respective corners I'm calling time out Thread closed for cooling off and
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    uninformed self righteous posters

    XB9S replied to reneemannenlpn's topic in Correctional

    This thread is now
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    uninformed self righteous posters

    XB9S replied to reneemannenlpn's topic in Correctional

    Guys and gals just to remind you the site has an ignore user function. If you are frustrated with anyones posts or posting style you can go into "my account" select user control panel go to the...
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    Do you have any articles or journals related to Herniorraphy and Orchitis???

    XB9S replied to ms.pebbles's topic in General Nursing

    Closed for
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    antigen and antibody...what are these?

    XB9S replied to ms.pebbles's topic in General Nursing

    Closed for
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    Looking for online RN to BSN

    XB9S replied to Stargazedaisy's topic in Online Distance Learning

    To the original poster, As this is the exact same question you asked in your earler thread I'm going to close this one. You can find the link to your other thread is in the first reply in this one....
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    what happens when I drop my current NMC application?

    XB9S replied to ThinkerBelleRN's topic in International Nursing

    I doubt it will affect any future applications but the only way to know for sure will be to call them and
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    preventing skin breakdown on coccyx of dd teenager

    XB9S replied to veronica butterfly's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Without being able to look at and assess the wound it would be inappropriate for any member to offer advice on what dressings or preventative therapy to use. This is why the terms of service prevent...
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    Why are patients scheduled for operation not allowed to eat?

    XB9S replied to ms.pebbles's topic in General Nursing

    The original question has been answered, and despite staff request to stay on topic I have had to removed several off topic posts. Therefore I'm closing this thread. OP I hope you got the information...
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    Why are patients scheduled for operation not allowed to eat?

    XB9S replied to ms.pebbles's topic in General Nursing

    Note that the OP is not a RN she is a student, and with that out of the way Please post on topic, off topic posts will be removed. This thread is about why patients need to be NPO pre-operatively, if...
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    Advice for non-healing perianal abscess after 4 weeksM

    XB9S replied to Hummy RN's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Unfortunately without actually assessing the wound and underlying medical conditions it would be very difficult to give advice. I think the best advise would be to discuss your concerns and...
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    Why are patients scheduled for operation not allowed to eat?

    XB9S replied to ms.pebbles's topic in General Nursing

    OK guys, lets get this back on topic. I know this is UK guidance which gives evidence based information for pre-operative fasting. If you look at page 15 of the document you'll find the rationale...
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    no cell phones no personal phone calls at work

    XB9S replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    Guys if you want to discuss health risks and mobile phone use start another thread please. Further off topic posts will be deleted thank
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    Accommodation in UK.

    XB9S replied to carolmaccas66's topic in International Nursing

    Sun, really I can't remember what that looks like. In fact I've grown gills and webbed feet in the weather we are
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    Would you ever own a motorcycle? YES or NO?

    XB9S replied to borinick1492's topic in General Nursing

    Mines the limited edition anniversary model, just released. I do loads of touring, did 20,000 miles last year and loved every
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    When do you intervene when food is lodged?

    XB9S replied to BumblebeeinNC's topic in General Nursing

    ILCOR's official guidence http://resus.org.uk/pages/achkalgo.pdf
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    Would you ever own a motorcycle? YES or NO?

    XB9S replied to borinick1492's topic in General Nursing

    What a fantastic thread, I love my motorcycle and have ridden for the last 12 years. I've worked in ITU and EU and have seen the worse of it, does it put me off Nah, in fact last year I spent 3 weeks...
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    What happens when a max security inmate is unconscious in their cell?

    XB9S replied to stephied's topic in Correctional

    Guys, (and girls) please try to keep on topic Cheers
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    How many nurses?

    XB9S replied to StL_Momma27's topic in General Nursing

    We don't have RTs in the UK so yes the nurse does the respiratory stuff but our ITUs are usually 1:1 with a nurse in charge supernumerary and a support
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    NHS or Nursing Home?

    XB9S replied to becky_rgn's topic in International Nursing

    Personally I would go for the NHS job as a first job, it very much depends on the nursing home as to what experience you get and support etc, I worked nursing homes after qualifying and found that...
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    How do you relax after a hectic shift?

    XB9S replied to carolmaccas66's topic in General Nursing

    ahh now your talking, a wee drop of Talisker my favourite in fact where's that
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    How do you relax after a hectic shift?

    XB9S replied to carolmaccas66's topic in General Nursing

    I ride my motorbike home then have a hot
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    What happens when a max security inmate is unconscious in their cell?

    XB9S replied to stephied's topic in Correctional

    Yes they do, and I think it is extremely difficult to understand what the nurses who work in corrections face unless you have actually worked there. Looking at your profile your not a nurse and from...