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  1. another ethical subject - organ donation and the government

    psychomachia replied to IowaCindy's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that no one "needs" their organs after death, but the problem comes when the government takes something against your will. There are some who refuse donation on religious beliefs/practices and...

  2. Conversion factors help please

    psychomachia replied to wonderbee's topic in General Students

    For those who aren't aware, "Nursing Made Incredibly Easy" comes in a magazine format:...

  3. Restraints - Face Up Or Face Down?

    psychomachia replied to PRNMEDS's topic in Psychiatric

    I would do a little research on positional asphyxia. It's become a big issue with EMS / law enforcement providers - http://www.charlydmiller.com/ranewz.html...

  4. another ethical subject - organ donation and the government

    psychomachia replied to IowaCindy's topic in General Nursing

    Presumed or "silent" consent is not new. France enacted a policy in 1976 and other countries, such as Spain, Finland, Belgium and I think a few others have similar laws - unless you opt out, your're...

  5. Religion's Place in Nursing

    psychomachia replied to CHIRN's topic in General Nursing

    Nicely said... but I'll stay out of this

  6. ABG question

    psychomachia replied to Whisper's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.pharmacology2000.com/physics/Chemistry_Physics/pressure_conversions.htm

  7. No Benefits not an option for new grads???

    psychomachia replied to orchid's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Some people might have benefits from another job, or the spouse's job. I've never taken hospital benefits simply because my other job has the better (by far) of the two. And yes, the "one year of...

  8. Trauma levels?

    psychomachia replied to Salus's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Trauma Center Information This is from the site http://nsucomems.tripod.com/what_is_a_trauma_center.htm It's about Florida Trauma Centers, but since I live in Florida, that's what you get for free......

  9. Nurses and extubation

    psychomachia replied to Palpitations's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    ACLS is also taught to paramedics, RTs and MDs who do intubate and are required (usually) to demonstrate the skill on Mr. Mannequin. Nurses may or may not have to perform the skill. Also, ACLS doesn't...

  10. Nurses and extubation

    psychomachia replied to Palpitations's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Really? Thanks for clearing that

  11. Nurses and extubation

    psychomachia replied to Palpitations's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Not to argue, but I'm sure there are a few flight nurses out there who perform intubations

  12. Emerg or ICU?

    psychomachia replied to Goodie's topic in Emergency

    Find a place with a good preceptor or internship program and don't listen to the proverbial "you must have med-surg" mantra that so many nurses like to chant because it isn't true. If you're willing...

  13. tension between EMT and LTC nurses?

    psychomachia replied to smk1's topic in General Nursing

    Agnus expounds: FYI the hiarcheal order is RN then Paramedic then EMT. Me: And FYI "hiarcheal" is usually written as hierarchical. Also, there are some who would argue the order should be...

  14. Any Success with Dr. Budwig tx for cancer

    psychomachia replied to wenron's topic in General Nursing

    Keep it within the TOS, folks! guess that leaves me

  15. nitric oxide on neonatal transport

    psychomachia replied to debtransrn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Here is an article from the Air Medical Journal - Jan/Feb 2004 issue (minus the pictures). E-mail me at [email protected] and I'll send you a .pdf file with the pictures (it was too large to...

  16. :pBODILY FLUIDS

    psychomachia replied to JACALA_CL's topic in Emergency

    "WHICH BODILY FLUID GROSSES YOU OUT THE LEAST WHEN SPLASHED ON YOU?" My own or someone

  17. Nurses with Eczema?

    psychomachia replied to prairiegirl's topic in General Nursing

    Ask your Derm about Elidel for Eczema Treatment. It works well and is a non-steroidal. Most people report a "burning" sensation during the first day or two, but this is transient and it works well for...

  18. Another drug to battle

    psychomachia replied to Shamrock's topic in General Nursing

    From the Florida Department of Law Enforcement James T. Moore, Commissioner Coricidin Abuse January 2, 2003 Office of Statewide Intelligence SAC Philip G. Ramer SUMMARY For years, over-the-counter...

  19. RNs in Advanced Class with New Grads

    psychomachia replied to -jt's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    "One of the guys walked out a half hour early, saying he couldnt take it anymore." Coudn't take the questions from the "inexperienced" right side of the room, or Neuman's "Systems" model??? There's a...

  20. Another drug to battle

    psychomachia replied to Shamrock's topic in General Nursing

    It's nothing new... Jimson Weed Review CLINICAL TOXICOLOGY REVIEW Clinical Toxicology Review is published monthly by the Massachusetts Poison Control System...

  21. Am I cut out for nursing?

    psychomachia replied to dsczephyr's topic in First Year After Licensure

    "Am I cut out for nursing?" Only if you can shine it on and continue your career somewhere else... One more

  22. Wow.. You people must really hate nursing!!

    psychomachia replied to PattiAnn237's topic in Nursing Career

    "Wow..You people must really hate nursing!!" Unsafe staffing, higher acuity patients, inadequate time for patient education along with a general disregard for safe nursing care by...

  23. Prioritizing "Medical" Diagnoses

    psychomachia replied to sparrowSN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    SparrowSN writes: "I have told the class instructor that I don't like doing geriatric nursing. I would like to go into OR, ER, or ICU nursing." ME: Don't take this the wrong way, but NEVER tell the...

  24. is it really that bad?

    psychomachia replied to colleenee2's topic in General Nursing

    If you aren't complaining about your job, then you don't have one... Here's a site that claims to list the worst

  25. EMS-what's their problem?

    psychomachia replied to sleep deprived's topic in General Nursing

    sleep deprived writes: "I work long term care andwhen we call for an emergency ,they act as if it's such a problem to come help our resident's." ME: IF you're truly calling 911 for an emergency, then...