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    Apo?

    adrienurse replied to dianacs's topic in International Nursing

    I could be wrong, but I think tacking on apo- to a drug name signifies that the generic form is being
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    Mds Job

    adrienurse replied to Purple_RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks for explaining this whole MDS concept to me. We don't really use it in Canada, but there's big talk of bringing it in. Do y'all find that it's really a necessary thing, or just a grand...
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    Nursing Policy and Procedure Committee

    adrienurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Is anyone else on a nursing P&P committee? How do you research procedures? Are you paid for the time spent doing this research? Any
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    Nursing Policy and Procedure Committee

    adrienurse replied to adrienurse's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks llg. So many people in the committee are just satisfied with using Potter and Perry's Fundamentals of Nursing as their
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    wet to dry dilemma

    adrienurse replied to jenac's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Ouch! I do not use wet to dry. It's an excellent way of removing new granulation tissue. Traumatic and
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    nurse salary in Ontario

    adrienurse replied to nursetobe-babe's topic in General Nursing

    Manitoba nurses make less. I've been a nurse for 4.5 years and I'm only making $23.6 an hour. (I'm not whinning, just trying to make a
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    resperidol

    adrienurse replied to lynn1967's topic in General Nursing

    Risperidol 0.75mg BID for a child. I'm not a peds nurse, but that seems like a lot. My geriatric clients are rarely given more than 0.5mg BID. One of the interesting (and counterintuitive) things...
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    resperidol

    adrienurse replied to lynn1967's topic in General Nursing

    Seroquel does some good things, but you gotta watch that
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    resperidol

    adrienurse replied to lynn1967's topic in General Nursing

    I think people have developped a false sense of security about risperidol. Sure it is a lot better than the older antipsychotics, but it is not without side-effects. Please approach the situation...
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    Dementia/rape trauma syndrome

    adrienurse replied to adrienurse's topic in General Nursing

    I am quite used to people being resistive to personal care done by a "stranger". This seems different though. She is reacting is so much TERROR to the situation. She says things like "you always...
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    Nursing Theory???

    adrienurse replied to k123456's topic in General Nursing

    Peeps, I fear I don't understand. What is your vision of what you think nursing should be? What would you like to be doing? What drew you to nursing? Is your problem more with the medical model of...
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    A Question about Pessaries

    adrienurse replied to VickyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hey, you're not too far off with the potato and root vegetable thing. These were, apparently what were originally used to treat the
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    Nursing Theory???

    adrienurse replied to k123456's topic in General Nursing

    Peeps, its alright. You want to see psychosocial assessment, I'll take you to work with me one day. I couldn't do my job without
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    Nursing Theory???

    adrienurse replied to k123456's topic in General Nursing

    I need to further explain myself, it would appear. Okay, I sounded like an eletist snob in my last post, I admit. Wasn''t my intention to start a degree vs diploma debate (been there done that)....
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    Nursing Theory???

    adrienurse replied to k123456's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, but I don't buy in to the whole nursing theory being a sham thing. Yes they have to grow and be improved upon, but these were people who changed what nursing is. The choise is yours as to...
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    Are you MAN enough to be a Nurse?

    adrienurse replied to Cascadians's topic in General Nursing

    I think this is brilliant. Emailed this to student newspaper already. Hell yes, I'm man enough..... hee
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    How do you stay cheerful and bubbly during work?

    adrienurse replied to tattooednursie's topic in General Nursing

    I have my at work persona. I guess I'm a good actress. I bring my happy and social self to work and leave my grumpy and crusty self at home. At work I am friendly, positive and focused at the task...
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    A Question about Pessaries

    adrienurse replied to VickyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am by no means an expert, but it depends on the type. I know of some that can be left in for 3 months. I work with a nurse incontinence advisor who fits people for pessaries and scheduals...
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    Foot care

    adrienurse replied to adrienurse's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Wow Florry. You must work in a wonderful place. I've always thought that we North Americans needed to pay more attention to the way you Scandanavians work with the demented population. I'm sure I...
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    How to stay organized

    adrienurse replied to ohbet's topic in General Nursing

    I don't start my shift without taking a big breath and planning out my shift (as much as you can do in psychogeriatrics LOL the Pts have other plans). I take a look at what needs to be done...
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    Foot care

    adrienurse replied to adrienurse's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    We've got foot care audits coming up. I've been trying my hand at it, but I want to know what I should and should not be touching. By the way, if regular footcare is done on a weekly basis, things...
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    Foot care

    adrienurse replied to adrienurse's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Not my cup of tea, but yes there are. Maybe it's just a Canadian thing? Are any of you certified to give foot care?I don't know much about it, but I have some questions -- Like what can a Podiatrist...
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    Nursing Theory???

    adrienurse replied to k123456's topic in General Nursing

    Peeps. You're burnt out from your studies -- I understand that (I can be blunt). There is nothing wrong with being a generalist and letting what ever source of knowledge guide your future practice...
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    Nursing Theory???

    adrienurse replied to k123456's topic in General Nursing

    Peeps. You're burnt out from your studies -- I understand that (I can be blunt). There is nothing wrong with being a generalist and letting what ever source of knowledge guide your future practice...
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    Nursing Theory???

    adrienurse replied to k123456's topic in General Nursing

    This is the theoretical part of nursing. You will also learn about the practical aspects (the physical science of nursing). 4 Year baccalaureate programs tend to focus more on the Theory aspect....