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  1. Insulin tips for no bubbles in syringe

    psalm51 replied to princess pickles's topic in General Nursing

    Read this solution to the problem of air bubbles in the insulin syringe back in the early 90's. the author reported that blind diabetics used a home made syringe guide for drawing up the correct dose...

  2. Nursing liability insurance as an endorsement to your homeowner's policy?

    psalm51 replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    i have this rider thru state farm. it covers my assets, such as my home. i also have a malpractice policy thru NSO. NSO will cover the nurse in court. but does not cover the nurse for any monetary...

  3. Potassium tablets!

    psalm51 replied to Acarter2618's topic in General Nursing

    if difficulty swallowing, a liquid form is most appropriate. slow-release tablets cannot be crushed, chewed, or broken. an excellent reference is the Institute for Safe Medication Practice: link...

  4. Can you help me (a student) formulate objectives

    psalm51 replied to raindrop's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    the formula for writing objectives is: WHO + will do WHAT + HOW + by WHEN AN EXAMPLE: At the conclusion of this presentation, the student will be able to formulate a plan of care for the patient with...

  5. Do you give your 10 AM meds at 8 AM?

    psalm51 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Most meds (with few exceptions) go

  6. Nursing schools with SANE policies

    psalm51 replied to carolanivey's topic in General Nursing

    first, let me say that, if only a few points in math or science lie between your daughter's hopes for becoming a Nurse, i hope that she makes it to the NCLEX Exam. IMHO, this is the best advice so...

  7. Why are ampules stil used?

    psalm51 replied to Sarah Bellum's topic in General Nursing

    best method for getting all liquid into the 'bottom' part of the ampule is to place between both palms and roll it quickly 2 or 3 times. when i don't have an ampule breaker, i wrap in alcohol swab...

  8. does your school have a written policy on affairs?

    psalm51 replied to mhr2133's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    federal law re: sexual harassment may apply here. it certainly is a part of our school

  9. Funny Student Bloopers

    psalm51 replied to EvelynRN-BSN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    i usually share some of my own "bloopers" with students -- and i call them "kodak moments" to be cherished as memories that will add levity to their "worst night". i always reassure students that we...

  10. Funny Student Bloopers

    psalm51 replied to EvelynRN-BSN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    1. had a student who was an auto mechanic. first time insertion of an indwelling catheter. student charted "foley installed". :) 2. helping a student formulate a nurse's narrative note when another...

  11. a patient who things she's in a hotel

    psalm51 replied to uscstu4lfe's topic in General Nursing

    I want HER

  12. Crushing Ecotrin for G Tube, Isn't that wrong?

    psalm51 replied to WVStarFish's topic in Patient Medications

    the "official" DO NOT CRUSH list

  13. Silly question about what is considered a liquid

    psalm51 replied to queenjean's topic in General Nursing

    the principle is that if it will beccome liquid when left at room temperature, then it is liquid. pudding

  14. Nurse fired for calling police

    psalm51 replied to Runman1914's topic in General Nursing

    the law does not stop at the hospital entrance. if i, as a citizen, feel threatened by the words or acts of another, i have every right to call the police. i thiink she has a good

  15. novolog 70/30 as coverage?

    psalm51 replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    novolog is not regular insulin. novolog (aspart) is rapid acting insulin - with an immediate onset. novolog is the "other" coverage. it is appropriate for "peakers" -- that is, for those whose...

  16. Passing Meds

    psalm51 posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    our students in 2nd semester nursing course (med surg) give ALL meds (yes, even vasotec and dig IV) every clinical to their 2 assigned patients. 90% of our patients are between 80 - 100 and on at...

  17. How do you waste meds? Environmental concerns.

    psalm51 replied to WondeRNurse's topic in General Nursing

    How do you waste your medications? current unwritten policy is to FLUSH information has been shared in my hospital. many of the nurses have begun to dispose of most meds in the sharps container --...

  18. How do you waste medications?

    psalm51 replied to WondeRNurse's topic in General Nursing

    does your hospital have a policy on the proper disposal of medications? several government agencies (epa, etc.), state epa, and professional organizations (american pharmacist association) have...

  19. What is the best advice you can give to new nursing students?

    psalm51 replied to nurse2b2010's topic in General Nursing

    1. learn to manage your stress! You are about to engage in a rigorous academic program. the academic component alone is stressful enough. 2. take responsibility for your actions / inactions....

  20. Nursing Students and Report

    psalm51 replied to miko014's topic in General Nursing

    our students prepare the day before by reviewing the patient's chart and kardex. they MUST attend report the morning of their clinical assignment. not understanding why your students don't attend...

  21. Oxygen Therapy: Lung CA

    psalm51 replied to Thornbird's topic in General Nursing

    Oxygen is a comfort measure too. it is ok to titrate oxygen to baseline sat. it's when we go over the patient's baseline sat that, theoretically, we could knock out their hypoxic

  22. Well, I am a doctor

    psalm51 replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    even if the family member is a bonafide physician, PA, or NP -- they should be talking to the patient's attending -- not the RN -- even if they are credentialed by the hospital in which their loved...

  23. meal trays + MRSA, C. Dif, or VRE

    psalm51 posted a topic in General Nursing

    despite the mutation, virulence, difficulty and EXPENSE in treating these "Superbugs", REGULAR meal trays are taken into patient's rooms and, when removed, are placed on the tray carrier with all the...

  24. My Story / Mayo Clinic

    psalm51 replied to buffscotty's topic in Nursing Career

    as an old nurse in tne twilight of my professional practice, i say go for the 'adventure'. go to the the BIG medical centers in some 'exotic' place, such as seattle, san francisco, or even minnesota....

  25. Would you give 25u Reg Ins IV?

    psalm51 replied to Shell5's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    siggie, GOD bless you! i'm 58 and been around the block too. can't wait to retire -- although i will be joining the ranks of the