Myxel67

Myxel67

Diabetes ED, (CDE), CCU, Pulmonary/HIV

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  1. US citizen giving birth in Canada

    Myxel67 replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Canada

    Don't forget you'll need a passport to travel to Canada

  2. How to avoid hypoglycemia during 12 hour shifts?

    Myxel67 replied to Hoozdo's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    the glycemic index has gone in and out of vogue over the years. looking for the low gi isn't always the answer. for example, chocolate cake with chocolate frosting has a gi of 38. a twix bar is 43....

  3. I need help with newborn Kcal calculation ASAP!!!

    Myxel67 replied to Ms.RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    If you wamted to convert 10 oz to kg first convert oz to lb 10/16. then divide by 2.2 to convert to

  4. I need help with newborn Kcal calculation ASAP!!!

    Myxel67 replied to Ms.RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    1 lb = 16 oz 8 oz = 1/2 or .5 lbs. review all measurements and

  5. I need help with newborn Kcal calculation ASAP!!!

    Myxel67 replied to Ms.RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The baby weighs 7.5 lbs. Convert to kg by dividing 7.5 by 2.2 (1 kg = 2.2 lbs) I assume the calorie requirement of 120 is per kg? if so 7.5/2.2 x120 = Kcal requirement 7.5/2.2 x 40 (or 60) =...

  6. How hard is nursing school?

    Myxel67 replied to WannaBeNrse's topic in General Students

    Nursing school is just a very different educational experience from any other. I already had a bachelor's degree in English, and went through school on scholarships. I also attended a CC school of...

  7. How many of you have 75 questions passed or failed?

    Myxel67 replied to Mino's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I passed with 75 q's as did most in my class. There was 1 person who failed with 75 and 1 who passed with

  8. Tattoos?

    Myxel67 replied to kamon8404's topic in Men in Nursing

    Still looks like a scrawny upper arm to me! We may never know, unless the owner sees it & sets us

  9. To Be or not To Be a Nurse

    Myxel67 replied to katiti69's topic in Nursing Career

    Nursing is a lot of hard work, but it can be rewarding in many ways. Starting pay is fairly high compared to other professions, but levels off so that many experienced nurses feel they need to leave...

  10. Nurse tracking devices

    Myxel67 replied to PattonD's topic in Ob/Gyn

    In my other life BN (before nursing), I worked as a pension plan administrator. We wore ID badges that we used to badge in to any locked area. Mgmt got daily printout showing who was out of their...

  11. Nurse tracking devices

    Myxel67 replied to PattonD's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Amen to everything you said! But I guess I'm old and crochety

  12. Would you do anything about it?

    Myxel67 replied to SCRN1's topic in General Nursing

    I think you are going to worry yourself sick & raise your blood sugar over this. For your own wellbeing, you need to relax, take a deep breath, and let it go. I'm sorry you feel so threatened by...

  13. Would you do anything about it?

    Myxel67 replied to SCRN1's topic in General Nursing

    Was she wearing a name tag such as "F. Nightengale, Nurse"? Did she give you a business card with the title "Nurse"? Also, your friend is apparently acquainted with her. Does your friend think she...

  14. Incident reports: Who uses, completes and where do they go???

    Myxel67 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Some MD's write IR's as a method of complaining about a nurse's performance, but usually is not a situation that increases risk of liability. I've completed several and had to meet with attorneys and...

  15. How many times did you take the NCLEX before you passed?

    Myxel67 replied to blackberry4eva's topic in General Nursing

    Once--first class to get computerized test. 75 questions in 40 minutes. It was more logical, better written, and made more sense that all the exams in nursing

  16. Name that part. Words patients use for their own anatomy.

    Myxel67 replied to JEHORAPHA's topic in General Nursing

    What you all are calling "lady parts" is the vulva, labia majora & labia minora. The lady parts is the muscular tube inside. Sometimes female external genitalia is referred to as the pudenda or...

  17. Name that part. Words patients use for their own anatomy.

    Myxel67 replied to JEHORAPHA's topic in General Nursing

    That was my grandmother's word too! Haven't thought about that in a long

  18. Would you do anything about it?

    Myxel67 replied to SCRN1's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, MD's prescribe antibiotics for viral infections all the time. Has no one here ever given a friend or coworker a Tylenol, Celebrex, or other med? Nurses seem to be over eager to take...

  19. Chat

    Myxel67 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone ever use the chat rooms on this site? Every time I check, they are akk empty. Apologize for off topic post--haven't figured out how to start a

  20. Drove home in tears...

    Myxel67 replied to Mudhoney's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Does anyone on this site use the chat

  21. Would you do anything about it?

    Myxel67 replied to SCRN1's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think I would waste any time on this lady. She'll do herself in eventually. I often remind my daughter that she's not the "policeman of the world," and it's not her responsibility to turn in...

  22. Would you do anything about it?

    Myxel67 replied to SCRN1's topic in General Nursing

    If she worked at my hospital, I might report it to the Ethics Compliance Officer. If she worked somewhere else, I don't think I would get involved. It's a good thing you were there to give your...

  23. How to avoid hypoglycemia during 12 hour shifts?

    Myxel67 replied to Hoozdo's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    The new drug, Januvia, has no contraindications or dose adjustments based on liver function. Dose is 100 mg daily taken without regard to meals. Also can be used it pts with renal failure (reduced...

  24. How to avoid hypoglycemia during 12 hour shifts?

    Myxel67 replied to Hoozdo's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Actos and Avandia are TZD's. This class of drugs will not cause hypoglycemia if used as monotherapy or if combined with metformin. TZD's are strong insulin sensitizers which make the muscle cells...

  25. How to avoid hypoglycemia during 12 hour shifts?

    Myxel67 replied to Hoozdo's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Metformin will not produce hypoglycemia. Its primary action is suppression of hepatic glucose output. (not eating for long periods can actually produce higher BG than eating). If someone without DM...