edmia BSN, RN

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  1. edmia

    some people might not like this, but I though it was funny...

    edmia replied to psu_213's topic in Nursing Humor

    I agree. This blog is always riddled with spelling and grammar errors. It kills the sarcasm for me. They try too hard and usually miss the
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    Fed up with being denied an ICU position

    edmia replied to Flexx's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Very frustrating! You are doing all the right things. I would figure out a way to get an "in" with the ICU staff. Know any nurses who work there? Friendly with any of the ICU attendings? Do you know...
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    Hospice DX not dementa

    edmia replied to Kerber's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Are you discussing this on the phone with the hospice MD during the actual admission? This is not your decision to make alone, but rather a discussion to be had. The MD is who sets the diagnosis --...
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    Nursing School with an expunged record

    edmia replied to GNodoubtfan's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I'm a little confused: doesn't expunged mean it does not show up on a background check? In any case, I'm sorry you're in this situation. I have no practical advice except to say -- get ready for lots...
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    MEN, dont come into nursing

    edmia replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in Men in Nursing

    Not with an ADN. Seriously limited prospects depending on the market OP lives
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    Why would a patients respiratory rate be set at 28 on a mechanical ventilator?

    edmia replied to Regina518's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Go to your A&P book and review the physiology of acid/base balance. What builds up with
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    IV clinics for hangovers

    edmia replied to floridaRN38's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    The model of hydration with some meds thrown in for hangover symptoms is pretty brilliant actually -- this doc is raking it in. They don't send a treatment to you unless you've been examined and...
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    IV clinics for hangovers

    edmia replied to floridaRN38's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    It's been done.
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    What is your crazy?

    edmia replied to mikethemurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    Me too!!! Nice to know someone else is feeling it
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    Would you do this...? Thoughts....

    edmia replied to amoLucia's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. This is what I would worry about. You could just do a TID Ensure can diet I guess without the tube... To test it
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    How do you say "diabetes"?

    edmia replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Well, unless you're one of my old professors, you're not. I've heard plenty "diabeetus" thrown around. As HygieneQueen mentioned, I too mimic people's pronunciations! I though I was the only one to do...
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    Would you do this...? Thoughts....

    edmia replied to amoLucia's topic in General Nursing

    26 lbs in 10 days? That's all I aim to lose anyway. Sign me up! Just kidding ... Kind of
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    Discovered a possible diversion of meds, now what?

    edmia replied to msnurse123's topic in Patient Medications

    OP: also think about following up with corporate compliance if you don't feel the manager responded appropriately. Diversion is something the hospital wants to
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    Discovered a possible diversion of meds, now what?

    edmia replied to msnurse123's topic in Patient Medications

    Right! I forgot about the reaction. I understand what the incident report is for, I was trying to understand how to best justify this particular
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    Discovered a possible diversion of meds, now what?

    edmia replied to msnurse123's topic in Patient Medications

    I'm just curious about the incident report: why write one? The incident did not harm a patient, so why write it? Just to have a written record of the accusation? I don't know, it doesn't seem to fit...
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    Nursing note for beginner LPN, my first note..opinions?

    edmia replied to aloveless88's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Good job. Just one thing: you say she's alert and oriented and later on mention she responds to verbal stimulus. I would use the verbal stimulus thing only with a patient who is sleeping, or...
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    Where should a new grad BSN move?

    edmia replied to NewYorkerGirl's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Now that's a good recommendation! It might be because I'm nearing the 6th decade of life, but relocating sounds very appealing to me. I've always wanted to live in an austere place like Fargo or ride...
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    Is it okay to tape record on my phone my patient's report?

    edmia replied to strawberryluv's topic in General Students

    I agree with this (including the cursive comment -- it's pathetic that kids can't read cursive now...). Technology is an integral part of our lives and seen as an extension of our human tools. I don't...
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    The Right to Die

    edmia replied to BabyGirl1979's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh crapola, Viva. I'm sorry. It's a very difficult process. Glad you have more time
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    The Right to Die

    edmia replied to BabyGirl1979's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Joe needs a new Health Care Agent/POA! But, if he is unwilling to ask for new paperwork to be drawn up, then you can't do anything. It does sound like a terrible situation to be in, I completely...
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    has anyone failed their hospital's pharm exam twice?

    edmia replied to mquinox's topic in General Nursing

    Well, that's going to be based on your particular employer's policy. Is this a new hire test? Or, is it a yearly test or something like that? (I'm just curious). All the hospitals I've worked for had...
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    Throwing out pillows!? Does anyone else do this!?

    edmia replied to paramedic-RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Most hospitals I've worked in use the disposable pillows. There are also the plastic covered ones, which are also much nicer as far as pillows go. I would never throw one of those covered ones out as...
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    Press Release - allnurses Survey Says Nurses are Bullish on the Industry Outlook

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

    I would have loved to participate but the survey invite must have gone to my spam folder. Just found many AN emails there now.
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    Winging the NCLEX

    edmia replied to noemi04's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I didn't study. I was planning to but then life got in the way. I took it about 2 months after graduating, cut off at 75 questions, and passed without a problem. The 5 days before the test, I used a...
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    Ebola in the news... still!

    edmia posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    There was a long thread last month regarding Ebola "coming to the US!!" panic, but no one has posted in that for almost 4 weeks, so I'm starting a new one. Today, I got this great video in my Upworthy...