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  1. Paper due and clueless about APA style research papers!

    AirforceRN replied to TessaMae's topic in General Students

    Lengyel, C., Whiting, S., & Zello, G. (2008, June). Nutrient inadequacies among elderly residents of long-term care facilities. Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice & Research, 69(2), 82-88....

  2. How do you grasp the whole concept of taking nursing test

    AirforceRN replied to thatsforreal's topic in General Students

    Welcome to nursing! Every test I had in 4 years was like that...many times it was just narrowing it down to 2 choices and you have a 50/50 chance....which isn't too bad. There is often more than one...

  3. Assessing Pediatric IV sites

    AirforceRN replied to Eck49's topic in Pediatric

    I would think if there was truly no redness, swelling and good blood return, the IV itself is probably fine...but kids, especially littleuns are often freaked out by having something jammed in them...

  4. embarrassing (& funny) problem..HELP!!!

    AirforceRN replied to mooneyes65's topic in Operating Room

    Some of the soldiers in Afghanistan are freezing their Camelbak bladders before patrol...apparently it helps to keep them cool for hours (and they have cold water to boot). The backpack would fit...

  5. nonsterile gloves to do wet-dry packing? This according to a doc!

    AirforceRN replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    From my experience...docs are by far the least compliant with sterile fields. Whether the dressing is "clean" or "sterile"...does it take that much more effort to put on a pair of sterile gloves? I...

  6. Valsalva Maneuver

    AirforceRN replied to aellisrn10's topic in General Students

    Both of these techiniques work...what you are trying to accomplish is a forced exhalation against a closed airway...some people find it easier to plug their noses to preform this...others are able to...

  7. ecg test yourself strips may help...

    AirforceRN replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Students

    To those that are having problems seeing the site...my guess is you are using a Mac...am I right? Try using a different browser...that should fix your

  8. No laptops in class, seriously?

    AirforceRN replied to mothersuess's topic in General Students

    Dealing with distractions, especially in this profession, also builds character. To those that find the use of computers annoying...I say deal. In 10 years you won't be able to attend lectures without...

  9. Husband uncomfortable with my job!

    AirforceRN replied to DA314's topic in General Nursing

    Male Gyne...Female Gyne...if he or she can catch the cervical cancer I don't care if its a shaved chimp. My SO's health means more to me than my concerns over her choice of

  10. Thank you notes to patients?

    AirforceRN replied to darkblue's topic in General Nursing

    How about prior to discharge the pts are required to write and sign thank you notes to the nurses? We don't need individual ones...just one for the group. Afterwards, the nurses can sign a thank you...

  11. IV air bubbles

    AirforceRN replied to I'mANurse!'s topic in NICU, Neonatal

    15-20mls of blood in a neonate? Really? That's

  12. Husband uncomfortable with my job!

    AirforceRN replied to DA314's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah...nothing like a little smega at 0700 to really start your day of

  13. Detox against their will.....

    AirforceRN replied to aerorunner80's topic in General Nursing

    What's the solution than? Obviously we can't provide bottles of rum on the floor, and not all of these patients are healthy enough to just come in and out of emerg. I would much rather deal with a...

  14. Detox against their will.....

    AirforceRN replied to aerorunner80's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think that giving out what will, in the end, most likely be a "free drink" for the patient will end up decreasing the number of emerg visits. Sure its a cheap treatment but there is still the...

  15. I think I messed up and hurt a pt... sort of

    AirforceRN replied to NurseNature's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Do you have xray vision? How about CT scan vision? No? Well, then its not your fault. Moreover...who can say with certainty that the pts transfer or decline was at all related to a possible seizure?...

  16. any advice-I am losing it ; Criminal background checks

    AirforceRN replied to chris johnson's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I can't say that I'm surprised that you are being denied entry into a peds rotation but to be denied graduation is a bit harsh. I would speak with the program director again and offer to do something...

  17. Blood draw from IVs?

    AirforceRN replied to alkaleidi's topic in Emergency

    I hope none of your bosses are reading this. Are there any other rules that you find silly and choose to

  18. about being harassed as a male

    AirforceRN replied to Darklighter's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Somewhat off topic but...I hate it when girls cry. I don't mean the "my dog died" crying but the "I can't believe this happened" or "I feel so bad I did that" crying. I have NO idea what to do and...

  19. Don't touch that!

    AirforceRN replied to nursecass's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Is it even legal for ANYONE, Dr or Nurse to change a pts treatment without

  20. Are family members asking you for med advice?

    AirforceRN replied to dorselm's topic in General Students

    To all the students out there...seize the opportunity to learn and practice. If a neighbour or relative wants you to look at a wrist "boo-boo," go for it! Do ROM with them, palpate the bones, check...

  21. pediatric assessment

    AirforceRN replied to bubbles03's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Pediatric Triage History CIAMPEDS C = Chief Complaint I = Immunizations or Isolation (exposure) A = Allergies M = Medications P = Past Medical History E= Events surrounding Illness or Injury D = Diet...

  22. Help! I HATE my new job

    AirforceRN replied to gal220RN's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    My advice....obviously you can take it or leave it... Find another job, one that you'll enjoy. Once its secured quit your old job. That way your husband won't freak out and you'll be happy. Even if...

  23. Husband uncomfortable with my job!

    AirforceRN replied to DA314's topic in General Nursing

    I am truly appalled at some of the responses that are being given here out of "concern" for the OP. Stories about husbands who pulled guns on their families, numerous people telling this woman to...

  24. Pediatric Teaching Project - Need Suggestions

    AirforceRN replied to SimplyMeL3's topic in General Students

    We did coping skills for my project...we took all the kids and built coping boxes...colouring books, paper and pens, beads and string, nail polish etc. Something that they could use when they needed...

  25. IV air bubbles

    AirforceRN replied to I'mANurse!'s topic in NICU, Neonatal

    If you spike the bag and let the tubing fill up, the amount of air in the line will not cause problems. It mostly just catches in the ports and filters but it is negligable amount. We can thank...