Todd SPN

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  1. Is it true?

    Todd SPN replied to FutureRNMichael's topic in General Nursing

  2. Medication question

    Todd SPN replied to wiseRN's topic in Pediatric

    I just looked this up in the drug guide. Nowhere do I see anything stating pt must void, but I do see numerous references to watching for ECG changes. But, to be fair, it says nothing about acquiring...

  3. Considering joining the Military

    Todd SPN replied to Bayushi27's topic in General Nursing

    The post I was thinking of was answered to by I think it was a Navy nurse who was still active. She mentioned all the traveling and different countries she had been to and invited the poster to PM her...

  4. Considering joining the Military

    Todd SPN replied to Bayushi27's topic in General Nursing

    There was a post on this subject a while back (maybe 3 mos?). I didn't follow it so I can't lend any info, but you might try a search and see what comes

  5. Heart Problem II

    Todd SPN replied to HISSYTHECAT's topic in General Nursing

    An earlier

  6. I Hate You, Heart Attack.....

    Todd SPN replied to mother/babyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Through your writing I can feel your pain. I am sorry you had to go through this and happy for you, hubby and daughter now that things are back on

  7. To draw blood or not?

    Todd SPN replied to shaggy19710's topic in General Nursing

    That's just wrong. Not arguing with you Brownie, but I don't think it is proper for the cops to have the authority to take my blood, unless I caused an accident that hurt someone. I just find blood to...

  8. Is it too late to become a nurse?

    Todd SPN replied to Alexbor's topic in General Nursing

    :roll :roll I can relate!:roll

  9. Scrubs

    Todd SPN replied to S5777's topic in General Nursing

    We had to wear blue-green colored tops and white (ugh) pants. For our class picture we had to be dressed all in white because of

  10. Is it too late to become a nurse?

    Todd SPN replied to Alexbor's topic in General Nursing

    Alex, I, too, spent time working for mortgage companies. Everytime the housing market went bad, I was out of work. But to your question. I am in the integity vs. despair stage of my life. I am twice...

  11. attention Rural male nurses

    Todd SPN replied to wannaknow's topic in Rural

    Generally, rural areas don't have gay bars. JUST KIDDING! (But it is true) There are 4 males in my class and all of them but me would like to work in the big city after graduation. They are young...

  12. To draw blood or not?

    Todd SPN replied to shaggy19710's topic in General Nursing

    Very interesting just thinking of the implications. Please keep us updated on how this comes

  13. burn out from school, need advice

    Todd SPN replied to Pamelita's topic in General Nursing

    Dang. When I was your age I worked in a grocery store and drank beer and smoked dope when I wasn't working. I sure can't offer any

  14. noc's or eves??????

    Todd SPN replied to Paige Turner RN's topic in General Nursing

    This kind of scheduling always irritated me. I have left jobs due to not making progress on getting 2 in a row off. I just don't get it. Especially like you said when they have a hard time filling NOC...

  15. Medication question

    Todd SPN replied to wiseRN's topic in Pediatric

    I don't argue the fact about renal function coming into the equation, I'm just thinking that might be reading into the question. I did mean hyperkalemia as I was thinking there is a chance of toxicity...

  16. Medication question

    Todd SPN replied to wiseRN's topic in Pediatric

    I dunno. I don't see where renal function plays into this. If there was a renal disease I would think they would have to be very careful with administering K+. And as stated in the question, an IV is...

  17. Medication question

    Todd SPN replied to wiseRN's topic in Pediatric

    So you rehydrate before tackling the electrolyte imbalance? Why couldn't you do both at the same

  18. Medication question

    Todd SPN replied to wiseRN's topic in Pediatric

    Hmmm, I'll take *B* especially since we are talking IV as the

  19. What is a professional nurse?

    Todd SPN replied to ainz's topic in General Nursing

    I would add, within the boundaries of their training and/or

  20. Staff Nurses

    Todd SPN replied to SCB's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Susan, You have identified some real concerns and problems. With your insight, have you ever considered an administration or management position? I think you could make a real difference in pt nursing...

  21. Bone Marrow result...

    Todd SPN replied to suehp's topic in General Nursing

    That is good news. Bet you are glad that test is over! Hunker down for the NCLEX. Taking mine this coming

  22. Health carrers I can obtain in less than a year?

    Todd SPN replied to jgg765's topic in General Nursing

    Phlebotomy

  23. Any male nurses on your OB unit???

    Todd SPN replied to *Ferty~OB~RN*'s topic in Ob/Gyn

    I was absolutely dreading this rotation. It turned out to be

  24. Cursing Ourselves

    Todd SPN replied to ainz's topic in General Nursing

    Well, that's great. BUT, will it make our situation better? Will it say increase staffing? If everyone goes around with this positive attitude, I see administration thinking that all is well. No, this...

  25. Come On!!

    Todd SPN replied to ainz's topic in General Nursing

    I also used to believe that cops were my friends until one confiscated my guns because, "There must be some law against it." Luckily, when I called her superior the next day he understood that the...