vsigns

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1. Swine flu raises fear of pandemic - Adults and Children

   vsigns replied to oramar's topic in Disaster Preparation

   Tamiflu and Relenza are being given to the sickest patients within the first 48 hours only. After 48 hours it has no effect on the virus. It can make the flu's effects less severe for some. No...

2. Swine flu raises fear of pandemic - Adults and Children

   vsigns replied to oramar's topic in Disaster Preparation

   The students returning from Mexico are unaware of the epidemic at hand. I called to tell my son. He says no one has informed them. He can not read or speak spanish. All newspapers and TV are in...

3. Will you work during a Pandemic?

   vsigns replied to Goju's topic in Disaster Preparation

   Try not to worry so much girlscout. We all know that a possible pandemic can be serious. The CDC also says this swine flu virus could diminish or escalate. They do not know yet. If it does escalate,...

4. Swine flu raises fear of pandemic - Adults and Children

   vsigns replied to oramar's topic in Disaster Preparation

   I am trying to keep up with current news, like everyone else. FYI for anyone with family or friends in Mexico currently-I called my son and he knew nothing about this epidemic. All the T.V.'s and...

5. Swine flu raises fear of pandemic - Adults and Children

   vsigns replied to oramar's topic in Disaster Preparation

   I know. I guess age and wisdom don't count. We tried to warn our kids of the dangers and did they listen? Nope! More important to go party!!! Mom and Dad don't know nothing... Bet they are thinking...

6. Swine flu raises fear of pandemic - Adults and Children

   vsigns replied to oramar's topic in Disaster Preparation

   I checked out the map this AM as well. Great resource. I had to laugh a little at an earlier comment about having a place way back in the woods. I do and I am still not safe. My son and his fiance are...

7. Those nursing students that just don't seem to "get it"

   vsigns replied to SolaireSolstice's topic in General Students

   Don't agree with "Tangldyarn" post #33. I was an adult learner-half a century as a matter of fact. I ran circles (in clinicals) around the twenty to thirty year old students. I helped and guided so...

8. Those nursing students that just don't seem to "get it"

   vsigns replied to SolaireSolstice's topic in General Students

   I would try to help if it did not interfear with my own learning needs. Most schools provide student counceling and assistance from other professionals if necessary. Your teacher or instructor may be...

9. Sooo tired of patients complaining about foreign nurses' accents....

   vsigns replied to nervousnurse's topic in General Nursing

   In a nutshell, we are all patient advocates. If the patient cannot communicate with you and vice versa, then something should be done. If I were a nurse unable to effectively communicate, then I would...

10. Sooo tired of patients complaining about foreign nurses' accents....

    vsigns replied to nervousnurse's topic in General Nursing

    They like to get back to ya later... Which never

11. Sooo tired of patients complaining about foreign nurses' accents....

    vsigns replied to nervousnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Not to mention, but also could cause higher healthcare costs. If a nurse is always changing an IV that only needs to be taped, she could have tried coban. She is wasting time and supplies as well as...

12. Sooo tired of patients complaining about foreign nurses' accents....

    vsigns replied to nervousnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Obviously, I am aware that we live in a cultural melting pot. My point was that some people do not see things in the same way, like humor for example. I mean no disrespect towards anyone. I think...

13. Sooo tired of patients complaining about foreign nurses' accents....

    vsigns replied to nervousnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I think your story seems altruisitc and admirable to some, especially foreign nurses. Remember that communication is key! If a patient feels that they cannot understand and cannot get some sort of...

14. How do I make these "Measurable Outcomes"

    vsigns replied to silver2009's topic in General Students

    Straight out of "Nursing Diagnosis Handbook" Remember Depression is associated with impaired thought processes or alzheimers. Refer to psychotherapy- signs will be weight loss, insomnia or seasonal...

15. Need help with Pharm Theory

    vsigns replied to LPNdelgado's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    To learn all you need to know, use all of your resourses, write them down and memorize them. After a while it will seem like a piece of cake. You do get out what you put in. Use notes and keep them in...