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  1. two out of three American adults think health care coverage should be a "guarantee"

    memphispanda replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Donmurray-- A question. If you have a serious health problem that requires a specialist or surgery, how long does it take to get that taken care of? I have heard that the waits can be long--sometimes...

  2. PT Doing wound care?!

    memphispanda replied to Gampopa's topic in General Nursing

    As far as pain meds go, our PT folks will call about 30 minutes ahead and request the pt be medicated for pain. When they show up, med has had time to work, pt is ready for treatment, and all is...

  3. Dilaudid Max Dose

    memphispanda replied to laurainaz's topic in General Nursing

    Not at my facility. We have several chronic pain type patients who receive 6mg when they come in. Of course the "normal" patients get 1 or

  4. What if someone were to start a "pay what you can" chain of primary care clinics?

    memphispanda replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    I read somewhere that a few docs are going cash only--not necessarily pay what you can though. Anyway, if you could weed out those would would take advantage (who never have available money, go for...

  5. PT Doing wound care?!

    memphispanda replied to Gampopa's topic in General Nursing

    PT does the majority of wound care at the hospital in which I work. Nursing only does the most simple of dressings, while PT does whirlpool, debridement, packing,

  6. What does "up ad lib" mean?

    memphispanda replied to Kiwi's topic in General Students

    The pt is able to have activity as he desires. If he wants to wander the halls all day and night, that's fine. That's all it

  7. two out of three American adults think health care coverage should be a "guarantee"

    memphispanda replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Selfl-employed people made the choice to be self-employed. They have options for healthcare coverage. Many can get in on group plans offered through associations. They can do private pay plans. If...

  8. two out of three American adults think health care coverage should be a "guarantee"

    memphispanda replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I believe there IS a choice. Take responsibility for yourself. Those who are physically or mentally unable to take that responsibility should be provided for. Children who are still in school...

  9. A question about Diploma Nurses

    memphispanda replied to Headhurt's topic in General Nursing

    LadyMadonna--there is a diploma program left in Tennessee, but it will be closing in the next year or so. I just graduated from the program December

  10. two out of three American adults think health care coverage should be a "guarantee"

    memphispanda replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    There is no need to ask who will pay. There is only one possible answer--U. S. taxpayers will

  11. Bipolar Disorder/Risperdal/4 year old

    memphispanda replied to michelle95's topic in Psychiatric

  12. Bipolar Disorder/Risperdal/4 year old

    memphispanda replied to michelle95's topic in Psychiatric

    I hope you don't think I was being judgmental. I certainly wasn't meaning to come off that way. I think for certain things--PDDs especially--early intervention is the only way to make a major...

  13. A question about Diploma Nurses

    memphispanda replied to Headhurt's topic in General Nursing

    Diploma programs are different from ADN programs. As far as being "better", or whatever, the diploma programs typically take 3 years to complete as scheduled by the program, while ADN programs take 2...

  14. Bipolar Disorder/Risperdal/4 year old

    memphispanda replied to michelle95's topic in Psychiatric

    If you will read my first post on this thread, you will see that I have dealt with children with psychiatric issues. I am not one of those people who refuses to think that children can have these...

  15. Bipolar Disorder/Risperdal/4 year old

    memphispanda replied to michelle95's topic in Psychiatric

    That article seems to suggest that lithium or other modd stabilizers be tried first, then add an antipsychotic if needed. Heck, my 3rd child seems to fit their definition of childhood bi-polar, but...

  16. Trauma with the clinicals....Help

    memphispanda replied to depedsnurse's topic in General Nursing

    One thing I learned during nursing school is that rumors pop up all the time, and 90% of them aren't true. Why freak out about something another student told you right now? Unless you get something...

  17. Why isn't Indiana joining Compact?

    memphispanda replied to Town & Country's topic in Indiana Nursing

    http://www.in.gov/hpb/boards/isbn/ I would check again to make sure you will be able to go through with your plan! I don't know what the holdup is, or if something has changed since the above info...

  18. Bipolar Disorder/Risperdal/4 year old

    memphispanda replied to michelle95's topic in Psychiatric

    I think that's on the young end for bipolar diagnosis, and I would be very leery of having a child that young on Risperdal--or any other anti-psychotic. I am speaking as a parent who has done...

  19. New BUSH Overtime TakeBack Law

    memphispanda replied to alatta58's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The "old" law didn't guarantee OT for people who worked over 40 hours/week, only to those who were paid hourly and worked over 40 hours/week, and it also required that salaried employess make at least...

  20. What is a watch with a second hand?

    memphispanda replied to Wanna_be_a_Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Nope, I think y'all have got it all wrong. What she needs to do is go down to the local Goodwill/thrift store and get a second-hand

  21. Whats your typical pt load?

    memphispanda replied to hospicemom's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I work night shift. We typically have 7 pts for RN, 8 for LPN. If we are short we will have 8 or 9. 44 pts on the floor, considered fully staffed with 7 nurses (one at the desk) and 2 medical...

  22. Do families HAVE to suffer while in school?

    memphispanda replied to carlalogan's topic in General Nursing

    It was hard for my family as far as finding time to do things together, but I think it strengthened my marriage, and certainly helped my husband develop his "Daddy" skills. Nursing school was a very...

  23. Asperger's syndrome

    memphispanda replied to michelle95's topic in Psychiatric

    Waiting isn't a great idea at ALL. The label can be changed, but any detriment to the child that occurs during the wait can't be undone. If not properly treated--whether by medication, behavior...

  24. Who gives the PRN's during change of shift?

    memphispanda replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Nursing Career

    For us, it depends on the situation... If the pt is one of those "clock-watchers" and probably doesn't need the med immediately, then it probably will not be given until after report. If it's a pt...

  25. Letter Carrier or R.N?

    memphispanda replied to FutureNurse2006's topic in General Nursing

    I have done both. I was a "PTF" (part-time flexible) carrier in a very small town. It lasted 3 months. I absolutely hated it. That's been about 8 years ago. I did get benefits, and the pay was...