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  1. took nclex 7/18- feeling nauseated

    ageless replied to cajam6's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Spoil yourself while you wait for the results...you have earned the right to relax and enjoy life! The results and new career await you!

  2. IV Drug Book

    ageless replied to Kalico's topic in General Nursing

    I use Intravenous Medications: a handbook for nurses and allied health professionals by Gahart and Nazareno; published by Mosby Best

  3. Study Groups Necessary???

    ageless replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Students

    I was not a study group person, although many in my class (many years ago) did go that route. I did as well or better than most in my class. I found that some study groups became coffee clutchers and...

  4. Looking for advice for dealing with co-worker

    ageless replied to nana2003's topic in General Nursing

    I would ignore the complaints and have just stated that "this is the emergency casade calling tree and to please notify the next person in the chain" the truth is that it is her responsibility from...

  5. Change in BSN requirements

    ageless replied to texan's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    while we busy ourselves with this subjective debate, we miss the public's preception of our squabble and fail to define the true problem. we use hasty generalizations to protect our individual egos...

  6. I need a simple dosage calculator download for my pda

    ageless replied to Dratz's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Try the website www.handango.com. They have many PDA programs..some that have a free

  7. Really Need help with a drug?

    ageless replied to ashbug's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    :) As far as the medication goes, Kalex and I are both correct. PPL can stand for for more than one drug. Best to check the diagnosis of the patient to know for sure. I guess this is why Joint...

  8. Really Need help with a drug?

    ageless replied to ashbug's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I agree with Marie, a water bottle heart seems to means when the heart takes on a glob shape as with a tamponade. I think PPL is used in the treatment of HIV...some type of

  9. Acute dialysate baths

    ageless replied to Bldspinner's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I have not heard of this new recommendation, but I do know that there are various other K+ and Ca++ bath available for purchase including zero K+ through 4K+ and zero Ca++ for example. Just note that...

  10. someone please help me to understand

    ageless replied to soulsearchin''s topic in General Nursing

    I very sorry for the loss of your Mom. Although she had chronic lymphoma, it sounds like the immediate underlying things were her heart and kidneys. She was also being treated for an infection which...

  11. please help me understand

    ageless replied to soulsearchin''s topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I very sorry for the loss of your Mom. Although she had chronic lymphoma, it sounds like the immediate underlying things were her heart and kidneys. She was also being treated for an infection which...

  12. Engraving Stethoscopes

    ageless replied to ghost's topic in General Nursing

    My littman, engraved with my full name, "walked" away just as easily as any other scope I have previously

  13. Understanding medical lingo

    ageless replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    The best advice I can think of is to purchase a book or attend a medical terminology course. Medical terminology can be hard, but think of each word in terms of prefix, root word, and suffix....

  14. clinical questions

    ageless replied to elizabells's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Hi! Great question! for starters.......... Fine tune your respiratory assessment skills Be familiar with electrolyte levels...especially potassium review dietary and fluid restrictions for a renal...

  15. Nurse who appeared on Dr. Phil suspended

    ageless replied to imenid37's topic in General Nursing

    Of course, the BON may not be involved in this issue at all. So many use the word "nurse" in the most generic of terms to describe any person involved with healthcare. Also, I would think that the NM...

  16. Timeframe in being sued?

    ageless replied to ANGIEICU's topic in General Nursing

    It can also depend on statues of limitations or the time limits upon which one can file a a medical malpractice lawsuit. It can range from 1 to 3 years depending on the state in which it is filed and...

  17. HEMODIALYSIS PATIENTS" QUINTON CATHETERS WITH I.V. LINE...HELP !!!

    ageless replied to passing thru's topic in General Nursing

    The best answer I can give you is to call the dialysis center and talk with the nurse who cares for the patient there. He/She will know the exact type of catheter you are dealing with...different...

  18. Need Advice From Experienced Renal Rn's

    ageless replied to lisa41rn's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    You may also want to work some hours on a med/ surg floor to fine tune your acute skills. Also it is difficult to learn dialysis working part-time. I would not hire someone without dialysis experience...

  19. arterial and venous pressures

    ageless replied to imperial's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    A good rule of thumb for venus pressure..... Generally speaking, the ideal venous pressure should be about half of the

  20. arterial and venous pressures

    ageless replied to imperial's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Arterial and venous pressures are dependent on the patient's access and the

  21. HEMODIALYSIS PATIENTS" QUINTON CATHETERS WITH I.V. LINE...HELP !!!

    ageless replied to passing thru's topic in General Nursing

    A quinton catheter is a central venous catheter and in our hospitals that addition IV line falls under the same policy and procedure as any other central

  22. Carpal Tunnel ???

    ageless replied to BNKSYRR's topic in Orthopedic

    sounds more like RSD http://www.rsds.org/2/what_is_rsd_crps/index.html Best

  23. What do you think "low renal threashhold" means?

    ageless replied to sherichance's topic in General Nursing

    It is too late for me to give you a good answer without rambling so I googled.... Renal diabetes (also called renal glycosuria) is a benign condition and a different disorder than diabetes mellitus....

  24. Patulin??? Anyone heard of this????

    ageless replied to CRNANUPE_2B's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    i googled and found this.........hope it is helpful fungal infection in her book the cure for all cancers, dr. hulda clark, ph.d., n.d., makes the argument that a combination of chemical solvents such...

  25. patient temperature post dialysis

    ageless replied to imperial's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    There are to many unknown variables to answer your