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  1. Abdominal pain??

    turtles posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone, Today I did an assessment on a patient in an institution I am doing clinical at, let me know what you think: Male in mid 40s, presenting with Left upper quadrant abd. pain. radiating to...

  2. Abdominal pain??

    turtles replied to turtles's topic in General Nursing

    So when I went in today, patient was still in hospital undergoing tests. They have concluded that it is either pancreatitis or some sort of renal/bowel cancer! But that is all the info I could get,...

  3. Abdominal pain??

    turtles replied to turtles's topic in General Nursing

    ok - sorry to freak everyone out - I meant 6 units and there was a RN right there so I know I didn't do anything wrong. It's been a very long day and I'm churning out assignments and essays so I have...

  4. Abdominal pain??

    turtles replied to turtles's topic in General Nursing

    sorry!

  5. 10 top things!

    turtles posted a topic in Operating Room

    Hi, As a nursing student interested in going into OR nursing, can you guys suggest the top 10 things that you think it is important to know before you get there that will be useful to you when you're...

  6. 10 top things!

    turtles replied to turtles's topic in Operating Room

    Thanks everyone, it seems a bit intimidating but saying that, I love a challenge and the thought of OR nursing is exciting to me. Hopefully when the time comes I will be able to stand up for myself...

  7. 10 top things!

    turtles replied to turtles's topic in Operating Room

    Thanks for the advice. What about knowledge base? Are there certain meds, surgical instruments or anything that would be useful to