edmia BSN, RN

edmia has 10 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in Emergency, ICU.

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   Good luck to all!

   edmia posted a topic in General Nursing

   Well, my account has been placed on moderation for expressing my feelings. I am disabling my account. I will miss Farawyn, Esme12, Ixchel, and many that I don't remember exact names... canigraduate,...
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   Meds in unlabeled bags... Is it safe?

   edmia replied to BiohazardBetty's topic in Patient Medications

   Oh! well my previous post was really about a bunch of pills in a plastic bag, as that is what I imagined from the OP. Now that you clarify... I guess it's not that bag as you still have the...
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   Meds in unlabeled bags... Is it safe?

   edmia replied to BiohazardBetty's topic in Patient Medications

   Oh my gosh! Yes, I would have a problem with that. He may be trying to be helpful, but it is reality a disaster waiting to happen. I would not take unlabeled medications from anyone. I am responsible...
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   The Heat is On: Why the Temporal Artery Thermometer Should Be Your "Go-To"

   edmia replied to Exergen Corporation's topic in General Nursing

   Disclaimer: I like the temporal thermometer. It's accurate when used correctly (and it is amazing how many people do not follow instructions when getting a temp.) But agree, cheaper is just as...
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   Brian Short News

   edmia replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

   What!?! I'm in shock. So sorry. My condolences to his family and friends. Sent from my iPhone -- blame all errors on spellchecker
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   If you had a reset button, would you choose nursing again?

   edmia replied to amazingme's topic in General Nursing

   If I had a better head on me in my 20s, then no. I would have gone to med school like I had planned. Now, I don't regret being a nurse and soon to be NP. I have always known I am meant to be a medical...
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   Ethics: Does knowledge of a patient's blood borne pathogen change your care?

   edmia replied to JMed18's topic in General Nursing

   To answer the OP: I don't treat patients differently based on their illness, but I admit that although I always follow universal precautions, when I have a known positive patient (of whatever virus it...
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   Should a new grad work in an agency?

   edmia replied to Jitssy's topic in General Nursing

   As an expert in what? Being new and not knowing how to function independently? The agency may be willing to throw you in there, but I think that's unfair to the place needing a nurse ready to go and...
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   entry into a nurse practitioner program just as competitive?

   edmia replied to sakuragirl24's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   In my cohort, we had 3 fail out during the first year. But my program is truly selective and I've known people who didn't get in also. OP: look for a school that meets your needs first, make that your...
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    From the files of "You can't make this up".

    edmia replied to casias12's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You'd think someone with 30 years of experience in nursing would know what APRN means, but anyway... Lady presents with c/o itching and pain "down there". Take a look and see the angriest looking raw...
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    58 years old - Am I too old to start nursing school??

    edmia replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I do think that is too old to start nursing school, unless you have a clear goal in mind. For example, you have a job lined up before even starting (as in, a friend with a family practice wants to...
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    (8/29) This week, I have learned......

    edmia replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I just re-learned about the blue side! I've been using the app for so long that I had completely forgotten about it. Now I'll need to add another 4-6 hours to my days somehow. It's a job to keep up!...
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    (8/29) This week, I have learned......

    edmia replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    This week: There are lots of NP job offerings around me. And many sound really cool! There are some assignments in graduate school that are really stupid. My favorite (not) is the reflection... My...
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    8/22 What I learned this week....

    edmia replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Mine get edited and they lose their wit. The admins do not get my dark sense of humor... Sent from my iPhone -- blame all errors on spellchecker
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    8/22 What I learned this week....

    edmia replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    OMG! I can't even ... Too much cuteness! Sent from my iPhone -- blame all errors on