oMerMero

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  1. Can a nurse obtain informed consent for a CT /MRI scan?

    oMerMero replied to KEVIN88GT's topic in Radiology

    I have not heard of needing a signed consent for a CT or MRI scan. The nurse should be able to explain to the patient what is going to be done with the scans...you will lay on a table, move into the...

  2. I did a search but.......

    oMerMero replied to Rage's topic in MICU, SICU

    Yes, it is possible as long as you get the needed hours in. However I will caution you that it is a lot of material to learn in such a short period of time. That would be a huge goal to accomplish....

  3. Any suggestions for my Thesis Title ?

    oMerMero replied to Mcgyver's topic in International Nursing

    are you looking for a topic for a paper? What is something that interests

  4. PICC lines and Dilantin

    oMerMero replied to smahccrn's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Hmm, I have never heard that before. I would think as long as the PICC line is flushed with NS before starting the dilantin it would be ok. Dilantin is one of those drugs that has to be given in NS...

  5. Need information about Norco

    oMerMero replied to edsdcs's topic in General Nursing

    Doesn't norco also have a stronger dose of hydrocodone than

  6. supplies to purchase!!

    oMerMero replied to bradleyshanetaylor's topic in Emergency

    Don't the units stock supplies? I think you would be better off knowing where the supplies are kept in both

  7. Draining Cyst

    oMerMero replied to sacbe's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    If this is about a problem you have, you should contact your

  8. ICU nurses please.... any help?

    oMerMero replied to Need2Wings's topic in General Nursing

    My usual response to "can he hear me?" It is often hard to know what a patient hears and understands and what he does not. So, go with the assumption that he can hear you. Talk to him as though he is...

  9. med error..

    oMerMero replied to nursiemellie's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am assuming the nurses use the right deltoid out of habit. It reminds me of bringing my dog to the vet for shots...the vet always uses the same location for specific shots so if there is a localized...

  10. Testing out of OB_PEDS

    oMerMero replied to Peach-Tulsa's topic in General Nursing

    Testing out of a clinical class can lead to problems with not having enough clinical hours in order to graduate. Even if you feel confident in the material, I would still think you need to take the...

  11. Difference between Registry and PRN?

    oMerMero replied to SpiceChick01's topic in General Nursing

    They are pretty much the

  12. IV case study

    oMerMero replied to yoginurse2b's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You need to find out if the medication needs to be diluted and how fast it can be

  13. Anyone ever try ACLS on line?

    oMerMero replied to momdebo's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I don't think the AHA approves online

  14. Dosage Problem.. !

    oMerMero replied to shannonFNP's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    In order to answer the question you do not need to mg information. I think you are making the problem more difficult than it is. The question is asking you to convert 2.5tsp to mls. If you want to...

  15. Dosage Problem.. !

    oMerMero replied to shannonFNP's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    start with how many mls are in a

  16. Abbreviation Help

    oMerMero replied to Crux1024's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    s/p is status post SIADH--syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone--you might want to look that up so you know what it is if your patient has it NEC and NOS I an not sure about...were they used...

  17. Phd Nursing vs MD financially

    oMerMero replied to thenurse2b08's topic in General Nursing

    If money wasn't in the equation, what would you want to do? Having a lot of money is nice, but if you are not doing what you want to be doing, you will have a very miserable life. I say go for what...

  18. Suggesting DNR orders to an 80+ year old.

    oMerMero replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Greg. You need to speak with an expert regarding the financial aspects of all of this. Having your FIL in a nursing home should not affect your financial situation. It sounds to me like...

  19. Suggesting DNR orders to an 80+ year old.

    oMerMero replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    Have you looked into assisted living facilities for him? Perhaps that would ease the burden on everyone. Your FIL would know there are people around to help him if he needs it, yet he can still remain...

  20. HI everyone:) I really need your help with this medical terminolgy term can you pls

    oMerMero replied to tiffany311's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I don't think the suffix "-um" has a true

  21. New Nursing student in Baltimore, curious about traveling nursing

    oMerMero replied to annacat's topic in Travel

    In order to survive as a travel nurse you need a couple years of experience before travelling. Most travel companies require one year. But you need to experience because you will be given very little,...

  22. chicago wages

    oMerMero replied to rehab girl's topic in Illinois Nursing

    A base of $26 with four years experience seems low. I would like more like

  23. Future NP...to disclose or not??

    oMerMero replied to NurseCherlove's topic in General Nursing

    I would mention it in the interview if they ask what your plans are. If you are not in school already, then you could still work on that unit for a few years. I once worked on a floor where the nurse...

  24. Critical Care test

    oMerMero replied to MellowYellow's topic in MICU, SICU

    The standardized test is the BKAT. http://nursing.cua.edu/research/toth-bkat.cfm The most recent version of the BKAT is Version Six (2001). It is a 100-item paper and pencil test that measures basic...

  25. Avg. Hourly salary?

    oMerMero replied to buff nurse's topic in General Nursing

    It depnds. What area of the country are you referring to? Are you referring to a nurse right out of