edmia BSN, RN

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    Some people are too smart for nursing

    edmia replied to Careerchange88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes. I've gotten these comments and always felt defensive about my career choice. But, I have my own regrets due to waiting until my 30s to figure out what I wanted to do in life! I get defensive...
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    Favorite Clinical Apps -- Go!

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

    Yes! That one I'm investing in for sure. Sent from my iPhone -- blame all errors on
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    Favorite Clinical Apps -- Go!

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

    Doing some Google searching, I found this article about the latest medical apps. There's a neat one for neuro exams! I'm going to download a couple and report back on how they work and
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    Favorite Clinical Apps -- Go!

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

    Oh I have the hard copy of Sanford but didn't think to look for the app version. Thanks! Sent from my iPhone -- blame all errors on
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    Question about the Drug Test?

    edmia replied to celinechub's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    She's only on 0.5mg daily. That's not a dose that will cause any major issues. And agree with you; many nurses are on anti anxiolytics Actually, I'd suggest OP get on a better med altogether....
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    Favorite Clinical Apps -- Go!

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

    I am sure NPs are using more apps than this! C'mon, give it up -- what do you rely on for everyday clinical work? 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

    Esme, thinking of you and sending healing light your way. Keep strong and fierce as always. Sent from my iPhone -- blame all errors on
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    Help please in naming actual issue- I am terrible at this

    edmia replied to amychisom's topic in Research

    Yes, agree with Clovery. The worst thing to do is to first write your research question and then try to find research to fit that question. Do the library search first and go from there. Also, this is...
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    Returning after FMLA leave, please share.

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

    Hi Emergent, I was on FMLA for 8 weeks for a foot injury. I returned straight to regular duty and was very well received by my colleagues. I realized when I got to my first shift back how much I'd...
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    Favorite Clinical Apps -- Go!

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

    Oh sweetest app! Love Agile MD! Thank you.
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    Getting Paid to Precept Students

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

    Eek! What a horrible, exploitative business! This makes me angry. Thankfully my program offered my preceptors an honorarium and other benefits for them as
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    Question about the Drug Test?

    edmia replied to celinechub's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Your school doesn't need to know anything. The last two pre employment tests I took said to not disclose prescription meds. If anything pops up, the lab medical reviewer calls you to ask for...
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    How do you sign your name?

    edmia replied to ohiobobcat's topic in General Nursing

    I have a long name so I abbreviate to initials only followed by RN most of the time. But the things I sign are less and less. The EMR signs my full name on the important stuff. Sent from my iPhone --...
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    "He wants his Ativan? Well I'm not giving it to him"

    edmia replied to learnfromthis's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You were put in a difficult spot. Next time, when a patient requests a medication, just say: Mr. soandso would like to ask you a question about his medications. You can't answer to his meds, that's...
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    If you wear Danskos.... How often do you replace shoes?

    edmia replied to dannygirl04's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I shelled out the extra $$ for the XP model and loved them. The insole is memory foam like; very comfortable. To answer the OP: I have been wearing Dansko clogs for about 15 years both before and...
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    Non-FIT Nurses and FIT Nurses

    edmia replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    I really want one. Pronto! Sent from my iPhone -- blame all errors on
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    IV bolus ordered because pt hypertensive

    edmia replied to Are Enn's topic in Patient Medications

    I'm thinking sepsis protocol. I'm sure a lactic acid was part of the work up. Sent from my iPhone -- blame all errors on
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    FNP - PMHNP required vaccinations

    edmia replied to 3**835Y's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi OP, Since you had vaccines as a child, a simple titer draw will show your immunity to measles, rubella, and varicella (hopefully). All places where I have worked or done clinicals at have allowed...
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    FLAME ON!

    edmia replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    Lol!!! Sent from my iPhone -- blame all errors on
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    Non-FIT Nurses and FIT Nurses

    edmia replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    Well, we must be twins separated at birth or something. YouTube videos of ear wax, blackheads, and abscess extractions are my absolute
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    FLAME ON!

    edmia replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    Okay. Now it's a challenge. I will pay more attention Sent from my iPhone -- blame all errors on
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    FLAME ON!

    edmia replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    Really? How do you figure it out? I haven't noticed but curious-- is the language usage the
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    New RN and unemployed

    edmia replied to Mythico's topic in General Nursing

    I concur. One month is not long, especially if you've been to several interviews. Many new grads search for months without even landing an interview. So, the market in Buffalo might not be as tight as...
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    When we become the patient

    edmia replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    That must have been a big accident. I'm glad you're here to talk about it. I wish you good healing. Sent from my iPhone -- blame all errors on
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    Non-FIT Nurses and FIT Nurses

    edmia replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    I LOVE food! Sent from my iPhone -- blame all errors on