edmia BSN, RN

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

edmia's Latest Activity

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   Good luck to all!

   edmia posted a topic in 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, organizedchaos. Good luck everyone of your endeavor...
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   Meds in unlabeled bags... Is it safe?

   edmia replied to BiohazardBetty's topic in 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 opportunity to check the MAR before actually giving the med.
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   Meds in unlabeled bags... Is it safe?

   edmia replied to BiohazardBetty's topic in 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 for administration, so if the wrong drug was in th...
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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 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 accurate. Sent from my iPhone -- blame all errors on spel...
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   Brian Short News

   edmia replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in 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 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 provider, I just got here via a longer road Sen...
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   Ethics: Does knowledge of a patient's blood borne pathogen change your care?

   edmia replied to JMed18's topic in 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 may be) I am more careful. It makes me wonder abo...
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   Should a new grad work in an agency?

   edmia replied to Jitssy's topic in 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 also unsafe for you. Sent from my iPhone -- blame a...
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   best salary to living expense ratio

   edmia replied to murrayfan97m's topic in Nursing

   This is a nifty calculator that lets you compare salary vs cost of living in different cities. PayScale - Cost of Living Calculator Sent from my iPhone -- blame all errors on spellchecker 😉
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    entry into a nurse practitioner program just as competitive?

    edmia replied to sakuragirl24's topic in NP Students

    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 top choice and go for it. Have one or two backup ...
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    From the files of "You can't make this up".

    edmia replied to casias12's topic in 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 skin I've ever seen on any body part, let alone a ...
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    58 years old - Am I too old to start nursing school??

    edmia replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

    I don't think that was on purpose. I've noticed that happens a lot when people multi-quote, especially when reading on the app. I think it's a glitch. Sent from my iPhone -- blame all errors on spellchecker
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    58 years old - Am I too old to start nursing school??

    edmia replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

    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 hire you at their office). I had a classmate who was ...
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    "How did that get there?"

    edmia replied to TheNGTKingRN's topic in Nursing

    Ativan, fentanyl, morphine... It's the darn small dose order and you have to waste the rest but no one is around to waste when you pull it from the pyxis so you walk around with it until you can get someone to waste with you. Then the shift ends and ...
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    (8/29) This week, I have learned......

    edmia replied to ixchel's topic in 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! Apparently I've missed some juicy threads too. Sen...