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  1. Insulin question??

    Pts must be taught sick days guidelines for managing their diabetes when ill. So a sick days is when a pt with diabetes feels bad or is sick. They tend to not take care of themselves as well, which is...
  2. care plan help

    :nurse:that is a great nursing dx. you are off to a get
  3. IV Push

    okay after reading this thread I am not quite sure why you add the extra 1 ml of the dermol is this protcol for the med? I know I should look this up however, i thought i would ask first for their...
  4. LPN job near ohio line

    Congrats on graduating, yea i know of MVCTC I had applied to go there, got accepted and actually two other schools, choose the one nearby. but, i really liked MVCTC. Yea, I have never been to...
  5. LPN job near ohio line

    :nurse:I live near the ohio/indiana line. I will graduate as a LPN in Indiana July, take board Aug, etc. I am going to pay the extra money to be licensed in both states. My question is how is the pay,...
  6. Advice needed on first oral med pass

    :yeah::yeah: good review. :yeah::yeah::yeah::yeah: question: what if you pass three-four pts meds, and only have a hour or less to look everything up? are there secret usual meds to write down in the...
  7. After graduation...what's the REAL story?

    okay so are these for RN's only, I will be a LPN and wondering if they apply, if they hire LPN ? Also Are the sign on bonus year round, like always there, or just luck of the draw when u hire. I...
  8. LPN job near ohio line

    thanks for your input, I am just trying to get an idea were to expect to work. I have only had nursing home experence. Have loved it very much. I have had clinicals at hospitals though. I do not mind...
  9. LPN job near ohio line

    thanks for your input, I am just trying to get an idea were to expect to work. I have only had nursing home experence. Have loved it very much. I have had clinicals at hospitals though. I do not mind...
  10. does skyscape expire after a yr

    i was reading some old post about skyscape. i have am looking into getting a tabers and was wondering if they expire after a year??? I already have the nursing constellation on my tilt. but have only...
  11. does skyscape expire after a yr

    thanks so much. I think I will still get my tabers. Because i should not have to update that for a while. do you know if i can update my davis drug guide in a few years or will i have to
  12. how many nurses did not like being a CNA?

    i think it matter what part she does not like, if she hates answering a call light (she'll be the nurse that stands out side the door with her med cart and refuses to answer the light,) if she hates...
  13. Computer charting-what do you think?

    i personally like computerized charting. i have used several systems at clinicals and yes there are some bad ones out there. i like having the advan. of looking up information while the doc is looking...
  14. can someone grade my cv ????

    Just wanted to get some input about my cover letter. any suggestions are welcome. I probably need it. Thanks Okay first i have personal information XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX xXXXXXXXXXXX Ms....
  15. can someone grade my cv ????

    Thank you everyone so much. I really needed help and everyone is much appreicated. it is really nice that everyone will chip in and help. KUDOS everyone !...
  16. can someone grade my cv ????

    thx everyone, i tried to use some suggestions . grammer is never my thing, maybe that why i choose nursing. i can chart short hand ! lol plus i am finishing a research paper this weekend. :icon_roll...
  17. I'm Laine and I'm Alcoholic/Addict

    congrats! We are all VERY proud of you. Keep up with the great life. Its def. worth it. prayers are with
  18. Recapping?

    i am a student in nursing program and we are taught that you can use it with the same pt, except you have to "LIP" the edge of the bottle, each means that you pour a splash out to sterilize the edge...
  19. Minimum Staffing Laws

    I would def. find out what your state laws are, however, I am not sure how to do this. How large (pts) is your building? I work in a large LTC Corporation with several sister companies. If we work at...
  20. How do you handle lazy lab partners?

    my question is a little different, how do you pick a partner and not a friend. I know a few people from preqs, and socialized really good with them. Since we are the only ones that know each other, we...
  21. shake and shout no more?

    i just got CPR certified last month at the red cross and it is to tap on the shoulder and ask " hey, are you okay." Yes, indeed there are a lot of changes. A few years ago it was to shout and shake....
  22. Advice for a new student?

    congrats. where did you get accepted at? i just got accepted at IVYtech and MVCTC. Good luck. I have just been reviewing a little of everything. I want to revew more but afraid I'll burn out before I...
  23. ID this pill?

    okay i need to id a pill. It is a light yellow round tab. It is scored into 1/4's. In the upper right corner is the letter "D" and lower left corner is the number "8".
  24. ID this pill?

    Thanks everyone so much for looking. I could my mother n law asked her son about it and he said it was a ATB for his cow. He raises them. A few moments later I got a reply from the pharmer.org and...
  25. ID this pill?

    I called posion control and they could NOT id the pill. Nothing, she had no clue. what now? My mother in law found in her youngest sons pants when doing laundry, in a plastic zip lock sandwich bag, it...