edmia BSN, RN

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    Overweight

    edmia replied to MCNERRA's topic in Health, Stress Management

    My weight gain was slow too. It really got bad after I turned 35 and I was working NOCs then. That was a metabolic disaster! Now I'm about 35 lbs over my ideal weight and it is not budging. I cut out...
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    Clubbing is the New Black

    edmia replied to adventure_rn's topic in Nursing Humor

    Ugh! Sent from my iPhone -- blame all errors on
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    Overweight

    edmia replied to MCNERRA's topic in Health, Stress Management

    And easy slowly! It takes the brain at least 20 minutes to get the message from the stomach that food has arrived. That's a lot of time until we feel full if you think about it. Sent from my iPhone...
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    A Public Thank You

    edmia replied to WellThatsOod's topic in General Nursing

    Awww, that was such a sweet gesture. Congrats and enjoy the year of premium. Sent from my iPhone -- blame all errors on
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    Suboxone use and the Boards of Nursing

    edmia replied to imfree's topic in Nurses Recovery

    ^^ Right? You'd think these decisions and programs would be evidenced based since that's what nursing theory is all about ... SMH ... Sent from my iPhone -- blame all errors on
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    Esme Needs Your Prayers

    edmia replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I stalk her too! Glad to see I'm not the only one missing her. Hugs Esme dear!! Sent from my iPhone -- blame all errors on
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    Who prescribes for themselves or family

    edmia replied to automotiveRN67's topic in Advanced Practice

    The more exposure I've had in my graduate program to clinical practice, the more cautious I've become. Prescribing is not just about finding the right med on some resource book or app. It's a huge...
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    Who prescribes for themselves or family

    edmia replied to automotiveRN67's topic in Advanced Practice

    The problem is also that NPs are limited by random legislation on their true scope of practice. In my state, I don't need a physician to sign off on my clinical judgement, so this would not be a...
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    Who prescribes for themselves or family

    edmia replied to automotiveRN67's topic in Advanced Practice

    And I guess the difference is also in the manner of prescribing. I wouldn't just call in a prescription for any person I haven't assessed, no matter who they are. That's why if my friends want me to...
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    Who prescribes for themselves or family

    edmia replied to automotiveRN67's topic in Advanced Practice

    By the way, this discussion prompted me to go ahead and read that long set of rules for health professions in my state in detail and nowhere does it say don't prescribe to family and friends. Not that...
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    Who prescribes for themselves or family

    edmia replied to automotiveRN67's topic in Advanced Practice

    Agreed. I meant in those situations where the prescriber is the only PCP around. Rare, but possible. In a large city where I live, there are plenty of other providers around in order to avoid...
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    Who prescribes for themselves or family

    edmia replied to automotiveRN67's topic in Advanced Practice

    Thanks Trauma, but this says they were disciplined for not getting permission from their supervising physician. Do you think this is the work around they used to justify disciplinary action? If the...
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    How would you handle this?

    edmia replied to sippee's topic in General Nursing

    If you can get through to the director, go for it. You should say something like: MA licensure application in process. Good luck! Sent from my iPhone -- blame all errors on
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    Special Snowflake!

    edmia replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    This has been such a fun thread to follow, I must participate! I'm beginning to accept that being in my 40s might mean I'm getting old(er)... So, I'm happy to embrace the COB badge. But honestly, I'm...
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    NP Salaries/Location/Specialties

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

    And the scope of practice in Florida is horribly restrictive. Sent from my iPhone -- blame all errors on
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    Low iron level with normal CBC

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

    You'd need to draw a ferritin level and total iron binding capacity to really assess the iron status. The hemoglobin and hematocrit could be normal and the ferritin stores be almost gone. This is an...
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    What would you do in this situation? (If you know it all ;) )

    edmia replied to Emergent's topic in Emergency

    Fun! In the ED, I would place a Foley for accurate I&Os and given her edema, it must not be easy to move quickly to the commode. I wouldn't hold the Lasix. So #3. As a side note, I would not order...
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    NP Salaries/Location/Specialties

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

    I didn't say anyone on this thread said NPs are unworthy. I meant the general feeling (by MPs I've known and some people on these forums) is that NPs should not expect to make much more money than...
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    NP Salaries/Location/Specialties

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

    Why do people think $220 k is too much for an NP? I'm honestly curious about this. Why do NPs feel unworthy? For the responsibility and work involved, I find the $200,000+ range completely reasonable....
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    NP Salaries/Location/Specialties

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

    Why do people think $220 k is too much for an NP? I'm honestly curious about this. Why do NPs feel unworthy? For the responsibility and work involved, I find the $200,000+ range completely reasonable....
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    Esme Needs Your Prayers

    edmia replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my G-d!!! I am so happy to hear from you Esme. Also happy to know you survived such an ordeal (and honestly, can't wait to read your reflection on the experience). Love and healing to you...
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    Could I do nursing (BSN) if I have a criminal record?

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

    In many states, crimes committed as a minor can be expunged. The place to get guidance on this is your local district attorney's office. Sent from my iPhone -- blame all errors on
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    Nude nurse goes nutty

    edmia replied to chopwood carrywater's topic in General Nursing

    She nursed out? He went all nurse on us Pulled a Jackie... Sent from my iPhone -- blame all errors on
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    ER RN must haves

    edmia replied to Momma1RN's topic in Emergency

    Lol! I can confirm; this is good advice Sent from my iPhone -- blame all errors on
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    What would you have done? Episiotomy

    edmia replied to AspiringNurseMW's topic in Ob/Gyn

    No. Insulting should not be a part of this thread because we are actually discussing an important issue here. I'm glad you're taking part in this thread and I really hope you take a look at the...