SusanKathleen, RN

SusanKathleen, RN

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  1. How do you handle difficult family members?

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I was a high school teacher for 20+ years, and family/parent issues are very similar to what you are describing. The teacher takes all the grief, because s/he is on the 'front line', meaning easiest...

  2. Lung Sounds

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to EJSRN's topic in General Nursing

    Here is the best way to learn lung sounds: listen to everyone you can! And here is a website with actual sounds for you to listen to. http://www.rale.ca/ Good luck. You'll get better with a little...

  3. Leaving teaching to be a nurse..

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to ladybella's topic in General Nursing

    I taught high school for 24 years. I began my accelerated second degree program in September, and will finish at the end of August. It was a good decision. You may need to complete some prerequisites,...

  4. U of M hospital

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to RN1982's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hey MichiganRN...I spoke with a nurse that works in CVICU 2 weeks ago during the job fair, and they do have a float pool. Staff nurses do not get pulled to other units during shortages. Check their...

  5. Has anybody got one of the new infection control fob watches or know if there any goo

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to CYH campaign's topic in General Nursing

    Hey, I actually bought 3 of these! Very cute, but my left hand has to hold it to read it while I take a pulse, and because I'm looking down at the watch that is pinned to my scrubs top, I can't...

  6. Why still IV gtt rates on exams?

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a student, passing meds now, and must calculate drip rates all the time. This hospital doesn't use pumps except in critical care

  7. Anyone heard from UofM Second Degree Program?

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to parris's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I sent you a message - too long for this message

  8. Anyone heard from UofM Second Degree Program?

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to parris's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hi Parris, I am currently in the program. I hope you hear good news

  9. irreversible shock

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to gilda83's topic in General Nursing

    :chuckle:chuckle:chuckle

  10. pyelonephritis

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to jellybean78's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    In Ackley: Acute pain Impaired urinary elimination Ineffective Health Maintenance Insomnia r/t urinary frequency Risk for urge urinary

  11. Need Help for Nanda

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to oKeto's topic in General Nursing

    3. Activity Intolerance r/t bed rest; generalized weakness;imbalance betw. oxygen supply/demand;immobility, sedentary lifestyle 4. diminished fine motor skill; diminished gross motor skills;...

  12. Study Groups Necessary???

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Students

    I'm new to study groups (I'm a type A:icon_roll) but they are working out really well. I am involved in several, and we stay on task, and everyone does their work ahead of time, as agreed upon....

  13. My mom just passed away....

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Students

    Hi Kitty, You and your family are in my prayers. Wishing you the best in whatever you decide to do.

  14. Triple-Lumen Qestion

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to LearningTheRopes's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Hi, There was a good thread about this recently. Go to triple lumen PICC lines PICC chic Infusion Nursing or Intravenous Nursing 16 Feb 25, 2008 11:21

  15. MEOW! Catty nursing students

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to OldShoesRock's topic in General Students

    Well......if it makes you feel any better, I for one learned a good lesson by reading your post. So thanks for that. Best wishes to

  16. Ugh! Delivered Baby On My Own The Other Day...

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to jenrninmi's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Wow! You delivered a baby! Wonderful! Mother and baby doing well? Everything else is irrelevant. Well

  17. Resistant Strain Bacteria's

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to Misty1334's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Hey, could it be Acinetobacter baumannii? It's gram negative (I think), and common in ICUs. Frequently

  18. How many of you were older when you went into nursing?

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to ohcomeon's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in an accelerated BSN class - the ages run from late twenties to late

  19. having a hard time

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to cupcake25's topic in General Nursing

    I am here with you and your friends. Keep your chin

  20. Fun Care Plans

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to scaredofshots's topic in General Nursing

    Pretty

  21. I had an amazing experience today.

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to HappyPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    A wonderful hospice nurse told me that, sometimes, people wait until their family has left the room to die. And by golly, if my beloved auntie didn't go and do that when we were outside the room for...

  22. Just got rejection letter, what happened?

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to MelodyRNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, If you pm me, I'll send you a list I have compiled of great information on getting ready for an interview. There is nothing wrong with you ---know that--- you just need to prep for the interview....

  23. Why is Holistic-ism frowned upon?

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to Wanna_BA_Nurse's topic in Holistic

    Hey, here is good news: A big hospital in southeast Michigan - William Beaumont - is building a new medical school, to be competed by 2010, in conjunction with Oakland University (and on Oakland's...

  24. Microbiology at OU

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to RN1982's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Yes, I sat near the front, but on the side. That woman drove me a little cuckoo. She spoke aloud the whole time he was talking. Sometimes, we'd ask to stop, but she'd just get worse. When you take...

  25. luck just ran out - contaminated needle stick

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to ladytraviler's topic in General Nursing

    I'm thinking good thoughts for you, too!