Myxel67

Myxel67

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

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  1. RNs needed - speech class assignment

    Myxel67 replied to FAM600's topic in General Nursing

    Another part of nursing is community service. We need and use public speaking skills any time we go before a community group--at a hospital sponsored health fair, or career day presentation to school...

  2. How is this possible? Being Diagnosed with type 1 Diabetes at 20

    Myxel67 replied to Still Riding's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Actually, it can begin at any age; we had type 1 with onset at age 84.* However, it does usually start by age 30. *Yes, she was a true type 1 with complete beta cell destruction due to autoimmune...

  3. How to avoid hypoglycemia during 12 hour shifts?

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

    You might ask your doctor to start you on Prandin or Starlix. Both stimulate insulin release from pancreas (same action as glyburide), but duration of action is short, so you take pill just before you...

  4. Causes of diabetes and other myths

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

    Many Hispanic patients of mine often say they have emotional diabetes. The stress of certain situations often makes blood glucose values higher--but of course, the diabetes was there even before the...

  5. Diabetic Pet Peeves

    Myxel67 replied to bjs54321's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Re Pet Peeve #5 The only thing I could find about using DDAVP for people with type 1 DM was as a tx to prevent bedwetting in children with polyuria during times when BG not well controlled. Were you...

  6. short cut to remember!nclex study tip...

    Myxel67 replied to renri4's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    We used On Old Olympus's Towering Tops A Finn And German Viewed Some Hopps (We called it Audiocochlear or Auditory--can't remember now!) You could change it to Various Finns & Germans--or...

  7. graveyard shift?

    Myxel67 replied to greenr06's topic in General Nursing

    I worked nights for 9 years--probably while I'm still awake now! I like 8 hour shifts much better than 12's. Christie is right about most staff being more relaxed and less critical. Nights can be...

  8. Florida Roll Call ......

    Myxel67 replied to RNPATL's topic in Florida Nursing

    I've lived in Miami since 1975, so this really is my home now. Nursing is my 3rd career. I am an RN and a Certified Diabetes Educator working as a diabetes educator for both outpatients and...

  9. Why did you take up nursing? What's your story?

    Myxel67 replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing was a complete career change for me. When I entered college after high school, my aim was to become a high school Spanish teacher. I finished college with a degree in English & secondary...

  10. Changes in Nursing over the past decade?

    Myxel67 replied to AvaRN22's topic in General Nursing

    HIV and AIDS pts aren't as sick and hospitalized as often as they were 10 years

  11. Retaliation for voicing concern over unsafe pratices

    Myxel67 replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I just assumed PANHANDLER referred to bedpan--not someone on the street with a homeless sign and a tin cup. Thought it was a witty

  12. How do I become a Diabetes Nurse Educator?

    Myxel67 replied to angelm97m's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Pt education is a big part of a nurse's job. I worked for 3 yrs in a pulmonary unit. At least a third of these pts had diabetes and were frequent fliers as well. I took every possible opportunity...

  13. Is current thinking on pain control creating drug addicts?

    Myxel67 replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    I wore braces on my teeth from age 30 to 33. Every time they were adjusted pain was intense for 3 days. 1 or 2 Percocet tablets usually helped. (I didn't get dizzy, slur my speech, or feel high.)...

  14. Pt demanded a stronger pain med

    Myxel67 replied to AstrosFan's topic in Emergency

    Press Ganey is a company used by many hospitals to send out patient satisfaction surveys to discharged patients (random) from each area of the hospital. The pt rates "service" on a 5 point scale....

  15. Nurses with Diabetes

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

    FOR SCRN1: I tried to send PM, but was rejected because inbox is full. No PMs can be accepted until space is cleared. I don't mean to suggest that your PCP is clueless about DM management and am...

  16. Nurses with Diabetes

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

    FOR SCRN1 I tried to send you a private message today, but your inbox is full. Note stated no more PMs can be accepted until you clear some

  17. Nurses with Diabetes

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

    Don't be shy; talk to her. I have Humana HMO, which often seems to be one of the worst. However when I was dx'd with DM, my PCP referred me to an endo immediately. My A1C was 8%, and after 3 months...

  18. regular insulin only insulin given IV

    Myxel67 replied to cinnyb1018's topic in General Nursing

    True. I was looking at this is relation to BG control. As they say, never speak in

  19. Rules for the ER (long)

    Myxel67 replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency

    No wonder I hate going to the

  20. Top Five Tips for Night Shift? For a new nurse?

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

    If you are going to stay awake all night and work effectively, make sure to get enough sleep during the day. I worked nights for 9 years and saw many nurses nodding off from time to time. 12 hour...

  21. Charting do's and don'ts

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

    I believe it is JCAHO that has determined that 4 side rails are a restraint, and here in FL we must follow JCAHO rulls if we want to keep our accreditation. In nursing school and at work we are...

  22. Charting do's and don'ts

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

    Use professional, clinical language. I once read a nurse's note stating, "Pt has thunder

  23. Just got my Littmann Master Cardiology Stethoscope..

    Myxel67 replied to Scrubz's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    The Littmann Cardiology III has a bell & diaphragm. Also Magna Fortis makes good stethoscopes. Even though the Littmann Master Cardiology does not have a bell, you get the same effect. It has...

  24. Just got my Littmann Master Cardiology Stethoscope..

    Myxel67 replied to Scrubz's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Go to the Littmann website, or to Stethoscopes.com. I believe they show a comparison. I believe the Master Cardiology is rated 10 with superior accoustics, and the Cardiolgy III is rated 9 with...

  25. Advice on where to apply

    Myxel67 replied to chikichiki17's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I suggest that you apply to a 4-year institution with a BSN program. You might need a statistics course though. From what you write about your prior course work and grades, I don't know why you...