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  1. SSC w/ pt skipping meal

    deftonez188 posted a topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Hello there, I have a question regarding insulin coverage for a pt currently on Novlog SSC ac and hs - isn't the SSC there to cover the current BG level, with an additional preordered amount of...

  2. Any positive thoughts on nursing school?

    deftonez188 replied to denise0815's topic in General Students

    My positive thought: You really learn what you're made

  3. How time consuming is it?

    deftonez188 replied to 2bJoshRN9788's topic in General Students

    It's more work in the beginning because you don't know anything about anything - later, as you start to integrate your knowledge, you find yourself not breaking your neck to study as

  4. HUGE mistake in clinical....

    deftonez188 replied to MattiesMama's topic in General Students

    This is a small bump in a book of mistakes, know that you are human, and they happen to the BEST. Example: Sigmoidoscopy, pt drugged and half awake with versed, CRNA and nurses watching him as doc is...

  5. The ugly side of Nursing

    deftonez188 replied to HumorHeals22's topic in General Students

    Cleaning up poop will be as easy as tying your shoelaces, and honestly, I really don't do it too

  6. Any positive thoughts on nursing school?

    deftonez188 replied to denise0815's topic in General Students

    If you do well in nursing school, you are officially smart

  7. I think it is time for the MCC hopefuls to start count down

    deftonez188 replied to shannonmarie7's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Congrats those accepted. The first semester at MCC is the hardest based on the amount of material you're assigned, the clinicals, and grading that is different from any other classes you've probably...

  8. How was Nurses Week celebrated at your Facility

    deftonez188 replied to HIPPIECHIKRN's topic in General Nursing

    We got our instructor a very nice houseplant (it keeps living long after we're gone!), but the hospital did nothing. Kinda

  9. my first job interview experience and shocking work environment

    deftonez188 replied to nurse_dot's topic in General Nursing

    1:52.....that is staggeringly dangerous! That gives me anxiety and I don't even have to do it!

  10. Should I join the Air Force with a family?

    deftonez188 replied to jazzy96's topic in Government, Military

    We go wherever, whenever, regardless of family. Deployment isn't a possibility, it is a certainty - not trying to sound harsh, but that is the reality of it. If you aren't sure if you can be away from...

  11. ? for those who've already taken A&P1

    deftonez188 replied to ccjus123's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I took an accelerated 6 week course and here's what I did: - Learned new 'anatomy' every day, and then looked at various books and charts with different pictures to be able to identify it. - Get a...

  12. Would You Prefer a Male Nurse?

    deftonez188 replied to djc1981's topic in Male Nursing Students

    "You should buy a Saunders book and answer all the professional action questions - you'll probably get them wrong with your current mindset." Nice judgment, I assume this attitude carries you in your...

  13. Would You Prefer a Male Nurse?

    deftonez188 replied to djc1981's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Abuse is very different from being tolerant of others. If you'd prefer abuse, then you will undoubtedly experience it. I also want to clarify that hindsight is

  14. Would You Prefer a Male Nurse?

    deftonez188 replied to djc1981's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I had a patient last rotation tell me immediately upon finding out I was the student nurse to care for her that, "Men shouldn't be nurses, you don't belong as nurses and I don't want you taking care...

  15. Hazing of New Grads

    deftonez188 replied to god-is-love's topic in Michigan Nursing

    John20 - I

  16. Have you ever wanted more?

    deftonez188 replied to MedSurgeMess's topic in General Nursing

    A little extreme, but have you ever considered going to medical school or for an advanced practice degree where you can pick your specialty? I feel that picking what you want would be more beneficial...

  17. Need help evaluating drug effectiveness

    deftonez188 replied to misswhitney's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Is the patient receiving chemotherapy? an autoimmune disorder? What is the cause of the bone marrow failure to produce cells? Assessing the effectiveness...well of the top of my dome i'm thinking if...

  18. therapeutic communication

    deftonez188 replied to jhowen_14's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I was told in psych 95% of communication is

  19. Interviewing Tips for Nursing School

    deftonez188 replied to caring438's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    this part is especially important. at a group interview i went to with 40 people (special extern program) we were asked to write an essay on the spot about a recent success with a patient. 98% of...

  20. Mobility/transfer

    deftonez188 replied to jhowen_14's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It was nice of them to link you one already, google

  21. When a baby is born, do they get their own chart?

    deftonez188 replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Currently in my OB clinical - approximately 2 hours after birth at my facility, the newborn will have their own chart complete with it's own paperwork, MAR, assessments, labs, etc. I care for 2...

  22. male nurse haircut rules

    deftonez188 replied to albert6jed's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Opinion below: To be seen as a professional, you need to dress and act like one. It's great to be an individual, but does a hairstyle really have to be the display? I mean the coolest people i've ever...

  23. 22 gauge IV cath in blood transfusions

    deftonez188 replied to evilglowduckie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Last semester we had one of the day shift nurses running blood through a 22 - when the nurse I was working with noticed it she changed it right away stating basically what the person above me stated -...

  24. SIADH = low specific gravity?

    deftonez188 replied to NICUrn2B's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    ^ what they said :) I had trouble understanding that when I went through it as well - also you need to beware some textbooks, have caught quite a few editing mistakes that could make a sane person...

  25. Help with DX

    deftonez188 replied to cnbowling's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I assume your talking about an episiotomy or laceration. It really depends on how deep the wound is - if it is a 1st degree to 4th degree - that's what you want to know. You are giving care for it, so...