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Ok guys, I am a new nurse. Have only had my license for about four months now- but have always had a passion for woundcare- dating back to my STNA days of assisting with drsg. changes or peeking under them. I was taught that wet to dry drsg.s were ol...

I know I've seen them-the ones that show comparision sizes? Anyone know a site where I could find it? Google has WAY too many, and none of what I want. Help! Thanks.

Perfect! Thanks!!

Thank you both for your comments- I'm glad to know you face no such problems! As I said- I am ernestly looking into this option. It's nice to know all the effort wont be lost.

I'd like to expand on this alittle...I've heard rumors that EC grads are having a difficult time finding jobs afterwards. Can anyone clarify this? I have been an LPN for two years now- with lots of experience (My nose always seems to be in the right ...

Anyone with experience with Strattera...my 13 year old is displaying constant dilation of both pupils. Aside from the fact that this drug really seems to have no effect on his impulsitivity and hyperactivity- how concerned should I be with this parti...

This has been a long running battle with meds for us. He started with the Ritalin in the 1st grade, tried the Adderal, herbs/ interventions and Concerta, -now the Strattera (8th grade). Of all-I felt the Concerta did the best, but after several years...

My whole life- I was taught to stand up for myself. To do my best, always. Did I take criticism to heart? Yep-still do. But I will stand up when I feel others are wrong. In nursing school- I personally had a horrible time with my Med-Surg instructor...

Try this page for more information: http://www.cinetwork.com/otero/vre.html Tons of reults on Google. Hope you find what your looking for.

As for the competency question- this man is obviously depressed. The fact that he is stating he would choice death over care makes that a bit obvious. The question than becomes one of if he was not so depressed-would he make the same decision to refu...

Beautifully said!

As everyone has said- having a supportive partner and family willing to chip in makes all the differnce. As one of the first posters said- some of those horror stories come from people who aren't so lucky in their choices. Some of us saw nursing scho...

I think 1:20/25 with two aides and a float is pretty much the norm around here, on day shift anyway. On midnights it goes up to 1:40/50.

1- Nurses who claim to have done a drsg. change- yet, it's exactely the same one I put one yesterday (or three days ago)and my initials are still on it! 2-The LTC nurse who grips about having her aides hrs. cut due to low census- but whines about d...

Ok- my 12 yr. old is having a f/u IVP tommorrow morning following kidney surgery in January. As prep for the IVP- he was suppose to be giving a lax- 10oz. of Mag Citrate, 4 Doucosate tabs (20mg), and a suppository (10mg) . Even on the best of days- ...

It is horrible (not to mention unproffessional) the way you are being treated. Unfortunitly- I have seen this many times, as a CNA, and as an LPN. Staff complain about lack of help- yet they chase the "newbies" away. You sound like a good person- atl...

I have actually dealt with Tapp and Mereck recently for a resident who has no insurence and pays privately for his meds ($500 a MONTH before Pt. assistence programs like the ones you have listed) The only thing I'd like to add is that some of the Com...

Now Jnette...we know you love to talk! Join us for that, if nothing else!

Zacaries- a Zpak is a Zithromax dose pack. The Prednisone was for the swollen throat, and the pressure due to my ear canals swelling shut. It decreased the inflammation and made it bearable untill the ATB kicked in and did it's thing. Amazing little...

Some doors really do hold mysteries. I'm so glad your's turned out so well. Congrads.

Hahaha...exactley! I'm one those nurses that generally tells the DR. what I need. She plays along- but it drives the MA nuts...:) Called her once after a bout with serious sinus/bilat ear infections/swollen throat. "Amoxicillan ineffective- how about...

Well, if nothing else- we've all found that we're definately not alone. We have our own little support group right here! No matter what each of is is going through or dealing with- I hope all of you who are just getting into dealing with an ADHD dx r...

Wow- what a situation to witness! Were this pt. my sister/mother/friend- I would have a fit!!! I definately think you did the right thing here. Any bystander would find this situation abusive- including the pt. herself. What about someone who just "h...

Per the OBN- CEUs are required except on the first renewal after inital licensure by exam. So..this being my first renewal (Licensed initally in 9/02) I don't need any?! Really? Shucks...and here I've been hitting every free site I could come up with...

Thank you for the clarification.