Myxel67

Myxel67

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

Member

  • Content

    463

  • Visitors

    6,453

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    3

All Content by Myxel67

  1. I need some advice, some help, some suggestions please!

    Myxel67 replied to GeminiTwinRN's topic in General Nursing

    The Provigil might be overstimulating you so that you aren't able to rest well when you try to sleep, so you need more sleep. I never had a problem with 8 hr night shifts, and could work 5 nights w/o...

  2. Can some one explain the #'s please

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

    The NCLEX-RN was computerized in 1994. The minimum number of questions is 75. Questions cover all areas of nursing. The questions are designed to determine if the test taker has the requisite...

  3. How many in your class Started/Finished

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

    Our class started with 94 and 36

  4. Gastric bypass - psycho

    Myxel67 replied to brax881's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you SueB1967! I think you're right about that. This post is a test to see if your thanks score changes. I've never seen that before, must be something Brian has added to the site. Our own...

  5. Gastric bypass - psycho

    Myxel67 replied to brax881's topic in General Nursing

    Does the clear liquid GB diet include a clear liquid meal replacement or protein drink? Sometimes we have people with diabetes on a clear liquid diet and they are sent chicken broth and diet jello....

  6. question

    Myxel67 replied to nic25's topic in General Nursing

    My original BA degree from 1971 was destroyed by Hurricane Andrew in 1992. I contacted the college from which I received the degree and was able to get a replacement for

  7. Soft Scrubs

    Myxel67 replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Landau make a line of soft, brushed cotton scrubs too. They feel

  8. rn

    Myxel67 replied to molyy's topic in General Nursing

    If I see "definitely" misspelled once more on this site. my head will explode! Most common misspelling: definately Don't be so critical of the young person when so many of us professionals can't get...

  9. quick scope question

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

    You can recognize a Sprague from a mile away. It his double tubing and the tubing is thick. The accessories might be a pair of bandage scissors, penlight, etc. But could be extra diaphragm and ear...

  10. Real tips for patients

    Myxel67 replied to JRapha'sRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Don't worry about being the perfect patient. If you need something you can't get for yourself, ask for help. If you have pain or distress ask for help. Unless you are having the baby where you...

  11. Funny

    Myxel67 replied to biker nurse's topic in General Nursing

    People don't always use OTC meds as directed. Check the list of ingredients. Is it something like acetamenophen aand maybe something that works as a diuretic? If there was nothing else in the house...

  12. HIPPA Violation?

    Myxel67 replied to VTBabyNurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    i think she's one of those ex-wives with benefits:biere:

  13. HIPPA Violation?

    Myxel67 replied to VTBabyNurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think that the son's friend is the one who would have the right to charge nurse for HIPPAA violation, (not a vindictive person with a grudge against her ex

  14. Need Advice. I'm afraid my nursing career is over.

    Myxel67 replied to Emma123's topic in General Nursing

    That's all they can ask here in FL

  15. OD on BenGay?????

    Myxel67 replied to loricatus's topic in General Nursing

    Is it only aspirin, or are other salicylates linked to Reye's Syndrome in children & teens with viral infection? I know Pepto-Bismol has the Reye Syndrome warning--it contains bismuth

  16. MS vs MSN

    Myxel67 replied to jesset2's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I'm not sure you can get and MS. All the CRNAs I know went through the MSN program at a nursing school and followed the CRNA track as opposed to ARNP in adult care, pediatric care, or...

  17. drawing up small amounts of meds?

    Myxel67 replied to LanaBanana's topic in General Nursing

    In many hospitals, this is considered mishandling of narcotics and can get the nurse in trouble. It can be very simple for the nurse to keep an unopened vial for her/himself, and give pts their full...

  18. Should a telemetry nurse be expected to float to a critical care unit?

    Myxel67 replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    At my former hospital, the night supervisor started floating me to CCU/CNU because I had worked tele for 3 years and was then on pulmonary floor with stable/longterm vents. I wasn't crazy about it,...

  19. Controversial Michael Moore Flick 'Sicko' Will Compare U.S. Health Care with Cuba's

    Myxel67 replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Bone Marrow transplant has been accepted treatment for some time. This is not an experimental treatment just because an insurance company says it is. They need to update their

  20. Calling in sick??

    Myxel67 replied to LUVtxNursing's topic in General Nursing

    In my first year as a nurse, I got a cold that progressed to bronchitis and then to pneumonia. The cough was so horrible that I broke a couple of ribs. I was out from November 20 until after New...

  21. IV Glucagon and Beta Blocker Overdose ??

    Myxel67 replied to KR's topic in General Nursing

    Try this link. I haven't read all of article yet to see complete answer. http://www.theannals.com/cgi/content/abstract/18/5/394 Here's abstract. Can't read entire article without subscription. Two...

  22. Nursing 10 years ago

    Myxel67 replied to kauffman's topic in General Nursing

    In the hospital it's still a sterile procedure. However, if it's home health nursing and you are teaching a pt or family member to do sraight cath, it's a clean procedure. They even wash and reuse...

  23. Say What??????!!!!!!!!!!

    Myxel67 replied to gt4everpn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is too sad to be funny. I hope she doesn't hurt anyone. Apparently the NCLEX isn't hard

  24. Content errors in Saunders NCLEX-RN book?

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

    I thought they were referring to cardiac output, not rate of O2 flow. Am I

  25. Content errors in Saunders NCLEX-RN book?

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

    In nursing school, our med-surg book (Brunner & Suddarth) included asthma in the topic of COPD. After reading link, it is apparently debatable. Probably for the NCLEX it's still