aander2

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1. ADHD, Ritalin, and Drug Tests

   aander2 replied to providencest's topic in General Nursing

   I used to take Ritalin up to 60mg BID for Narcolepsy. I have since switched to Adderall. I took a employment physical back when I was taking Ritalin and was shocked not to get a phone call regarding...

2. 02 sat and duramorph

   aander2 replied to lmc512's topic in Ob/Gyn

   The hospital that I work at requires continuous oximetry for 24 hours following administration of duramorph and hourly resperations. Pt's who are on PCA's ie Morphine or Dilaudid are not required to...

3. Number of Meds per Resident

   aander2 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Curious about this...When in nursing school a few years ago I noticed Pt's were on numerous meds, upwards of 15 different meds in the morning. Many of these vitamins. What are your thoughts on the...

4. Personality Disorder Test...how do you stack up?

   aander2 replied to Thunderwolf's topic in Psychiatric

   Isn't that the truth! It took great reflection to give my answer and not what I know may lead to a certain dx. Yes, nurses are difficult patients. Scored VH on 1, the rest mod or low. No suprises. I...

5. What brand/type of shoe should I get?

   aander2 replied to opal6779's topic in General Nursing

   No, they are not the same. The inserts from my podiatrist were specially made for me, molds were made of my feet. I needed these orthotics because my feet overpronate and for me, that has caused some...

6. Group Project

   aander2 replied to NY Nurse's topic in Psychiatric

   Coping mechanisms. Keep their interest by doing some seated yoga and breathing exercises. I bet they won't forget your presentation when they are able to do something more than listen (and zone out:o...

7. What brand/type of shoe should I get?

   aander2 replied to opal6779's topic in General Nursing

   I asked the same question to a podiatrist who recommends dansko shoes! I have a pair and love

8. Narcolepsy and Sleep Disorders

   aander2 posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

   Hi! I was dx'd with Narcolepsy 2 years ago after years of c/o fatigue, daytime sleepiness, falling asleep at inconvenience times. For years I was told it was depression (I do have a mood disorder...

9. Has anyone tried Turbo Jam?

   aander2 replied to beautifulb's topic in Health, Stress Management

   Hi! Found the instructor extremely irritating. You can find these classes at gyms. I have prefered the class in that

10. Anyone Bipolar???

    aander2 replied to phoenix72's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Dear Phoenix, I have both narcolepsy and bipolar illness. What luck! I have been working as an RN for 3 years now. I am on meds for both illnesses. I had refused to disclose my meds for my current...