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  1. Taking PALS for the first time this Thurs-fri. How bad is it?

    yogastudentRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been reading the chapters (first 7 anyway) cover to cover. I find myself being totally paranoid that I just don't understand it well enough, the I take the quiz at the end and get all the...

  2. Any info on nursing care/monitoring during ACTH therapy for seizures?

    yogastudentRN posted a topic in Home Health

    -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I also posted on peds board. Have a homecare pt about to start this and would like any info/tips you have to share, but...

  3. Male Nursing student question about pediatrics

    yogastudentRN replied to royr's topic in Pediatric

    Like a teenage boy would find it less creepy to have an attractive 22 yo woman catheterize him? Seriously, peds is made up of boys to...and sometimes they need a boy to discuss their problems with....

  4. X-post:Any info on nursing care/monitoring during ACTH therapy for seizures?

    yogastudentRN replied to yogastudentRN's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Sorry for the double post...cannot figure how to fix

  5. X-post:Any info on nursing care/monitoring during ACTH therapy for seizures?

    yogastudentRN posted a topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I cannot find anything via Google search...have a homecare kid that may be starting this soon. I can find general...

  6. Any info on nursing care/monitoring during ACTH therapy for seizures?

    yogastudentRN posted a topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    I also posted on peds board. Have a homecare pt about to start this and would like any info/tips you have to share, but esp activity/travel restrictions and necessary home monitoring.

  7. How long a needle for IM in a non-walking 2.5 yo?

    yogastudentRN posted a topic in Pediatric

    He is normal sized...14.5 kg, 34" tall. Pharmacy keeps handing out 5/8" for him, they say that is what they always use for peds thigh site.....I suspect that is not enough to guarantee a true IM since...

  8. Malpractice?

    yogastudentRN replied to newflgrad's topic in Home Health

    I personally think its a good idea to carry your own personal malpractice insurance. Even if you are covered by the agency policy, that policy is not looking out for your personal best interest like...

  9. Hepatitis B Vaccination for infants

    yogastudentRN replied to TweetiePieRN's topic in Pediatric

    After the first few days, there is practically no antibody transfer through milk. And the first few days it isn't actually in the milk but rather the colostrum which contains antibodies. Mothers with...

  10. If you have to go to the ER...

    yogastudentRN replied to mom23RN's topic in Emergency

    This reminds me.....when I went in for my surgery a while back the nurse anest. was starting my IV.....I did not have glasses on and could not see very well. I commented that I hardly felt it, saw...

  11. General ?? and Ohio ??

    yogastudentRN replied to JennInColumbus's topic in Home Health

    If you aren't getting any benefits, I think you should look into getting certified as an Independent....you can bill for the full amount of $45/hr. Though I hear the paperwork to bill is horrid and...

  12. Home Health/Hospice Visit Pay by Location

    yogastudentRN replied to toonchild's topic in Home Health

    I am in Ohio, and I do peds homecare. Flat rate of $16/hr. that's for Private Duty, consecutive hours in one

  13. chicken pox vaccine not full proof

    yogastudentRN replied to got2luvnights's topic in Pediatric

    Well, the meningococcal vaccine is hardly ever recommended, but meningococcal disease kills or brain damages just about everyone who gets it. I think that a dead baby or permanent disability is going...

  14. Pediatric Immun. question

    yogastudentRN replied to newflgrad's topic in Pediatric

    Yes always aspirate for IM. Just because a person has a high level of education (MD) does not equate to good common sense and/or teaching skills. "its too hard because they're squirming" will not...

  15. What's your job and what do you like about it?

    yogastudentRN replied to kimtab's topic in General Nursing

    Pediatric HomeCare I love love love! working with kiddos who are in their real environment (ie not a hospital). I love being able to provide care that ISN'T like a double edged sword (ie you will...

  16. Hydrocortisone injection pen?

    yogastudentRN replied to yogastudentRN's topic in General Nursing

    I tried the yahoo search. None of the things that come up are actually a hydrocortisone pen. I called the local Children's Hospital Pharmacy and they have never heard of anything like it. Not even...

  17. Can LPN's Supervise RN's?

    yogastudentRN replied to danursern's topic in General Nursing

    In Ohio, an LPN cannot supervise an RN. BON law dictates who may supervise who....you might want to check with your state

  18. Fear Factor, Nurse Style, Five Stunts... lol

    yogastudentRN replied to NurCrystal22's topic in Nursing Humor

    Vag exam on 38 week 300+ lb unwashed 16 year old who *might* be in

  19. Seeing/feeling heartbeat in stomach when supine...normal or not?

    yogastudentRN posted a topic in Cardiac

    Epigastric area, specifically. I can't seem to find this symptom in any of my books and I just don't have a clue if it means

  20. Has anyone not yet received their license renewal for 2005?

    yogastudentRN posted a topic in Ohio Nursing

    I am just gettin a little paranoid that mine got

  21. Has anyone not yet received their license renewal for 2005?

    yogastudentRN replied to yogastudentRN's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Dang it, mine is STILL not here....I have not moved since I got my license so I don't know what the holdup

  22. ?? about children and unconsiousness

    yogastudentRN replied to akcarmean's topic in Pediatric

    Yes, sounds like you should see a ped neuro and make sure she is not having partial or absence seizures. Being tired afterwards is one sign that it was a seizure (as the pp mentioned). Also, try to...

  23. How long to keep baby in nursery??????

    yogastudentRN replied to cokegal19's topic in Pediatric

    Actually, it is REALLY easy to roll mom on her side and position for side-lying nursing right after a c-section. But that does require a staff member that knows how to do this and who will not only...

  24. Miralax: how long can you store it once mixed?

    yogastudentRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I give only 1oz a day to my son......its easiest to measure when I mix at least 4 oz (gets hard to accurately measure less than that, as I do not have a 1/4 tablespoon measure). So can I store it in...

  25. When would you think an I&D is indicated for dermal infection?

    yogastudentRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Its been there a week....been taking Augmentin 4 days now. Been back to the ED 2 days ago and had needle aspiration of pus ( ) Got lots more out before needle track shut. Pain at the site is less,...