edmia BSN, RN

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    Protonix beads for g-tube

    edmia replied to sistrmoon's topic in Patient Medications

    Lol! Glad to see my tornado technique is common! You're absolutely right, it takes practice but it works. I've never had a clogged tube (that I clogged). Sent from my iPhone -- blame all errors on...
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    What is a Nurse Career Battery test?

    edmia replied to joe17's topic in Nursing Career

    http://work.chron.com/nursing-career-battery-test-18524.html Sent from my iPhone -- blame all errors on
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    Formatting programs for papers?

    edmia replied to BirkieGirl's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    But that's the point, formatting doesn't take hours if you know APA. I don't spend hours formatting, I just type my papers and follow APA guidelines. It's easy and logical to me. APA I mean. I just...
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    CDC rec to counsel all males about benefits of circumcision

    edmia replied to sistrmoon's topic in General Nursing

    Free pass on what? What are you talking about? Female circumcision is completely different and abhorrent. Male circumcision only shares the name, it is a totally different procedure and I resent it...
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    CDC rec to counsel all males about benefits of circumcision

    edmia replied to sistrmoon's topic in General Nursing

    Well I've had both and noted no difference at all. Personally, I prefer a circumcised member. To me, they look (and often smell) better. :) But that's not scientific, just some case studies I can...
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    CDC rec to counsel all males about benefits of circumcision

    edmia replied to sistrmoon's topic in General Nursing

    And that is ridiculous and offensive to my religion where circumcision has been performed for thousands of years. Sent from my iPhone -- blame all errors on
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    Cultural Diversity and Tattoos

    edmia replied to OwlieO.O's topic in General Students

    Absolutely not! Tattoos are a culture, not just a lifestyle choice. I do think as ink becomes more popular, this ridiculous issue of measuring professionalism by appearance will fade away. Sent from...
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    Formatting programs for papers?

    edmia replied to BirkieGirl's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Microsoft Word stores your references too and actually learning APA takes a couple of papers! I can't believe people waste money on software when you can create your own APA template in less than 5...
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    Cut Throat Competition Makes Me Sick

    edmia replied to westieluv's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Ugh! So frustrating I'm
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    Cut Throat Competition Makes Me Sick

    edmia replied to westieluv's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    It's all about that census in non-profits too. And cutting costs by not "encouraging" services like the HHA, extra equipment, same day delivery and the list goes on. I do see case managers who order...
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    "Scientists try to predict number of US Ebola cases"

    edmia replied to Mulan's topic in Disaster Preparation

    It's really sad and shocking how the media has all but forgotten about the thousands of cases in West Africa because the US has had to deal with 4! The CDC has created a projection model on the impact...
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    nursing researc paper

    edmia replied to Psoon2bFNP's topic in Online Distance Learning

    No. And reading your other posts it seems you are always looking for shortcuts. Grad school is not easy and you won't cut it. Don't waste your
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    Help me bring this into the public!

    edmia replied to malenurse122879's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Oh my lord! Who the heck dreamed up such a ridiculous petition. I am seriously disappointed with the level of stupidity I am witnessing. (Yes, I know, the thread is dead but could not hold
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    Support Kaci Hickox

    edmia replied to nurse2033's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I am completely in support and glad she's vocal and challenging unscientific, fear based reactions. Go
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    Esme Needs Your Prayers and Well Wishes

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

    Yay Esme!!! I'm so happy to see your update. Welcome home darling -- now rest, ambulate, and hydrate. Lots of
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    Doctors Without Borders Physician Tests Possitive for Ebola In New York City

    edmia replied to herring_RN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    This was a lot of stuff to read, but have we all understood that the 103 degree fever was an ERROR in reporting? His temp was 100.3 yesterday morning and he called 911 and clearly explained who he...
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    Hospice triage books

    edmia replied to Amy'sGrandbaby's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I found the training book for the hospice certification a good resource. But I don't remember the name or publisher off the top of my head.
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    Esme Needs Your Prayers and Well Wishes

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

    Esme, I'll be thinking if you and sending you healing thoughts. Stay
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    What would you do? When you can no longer juggle

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

    I think you're doing the right things. You recognize a change and you're going to see your doctor. There are many reasons for depression, but your reason is only yours and up to you to discover. Ask...
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    Knitting during class: ok or not?

    edmia replied to BusyBee91's topic in General Students

    It would not bother me and I've been in many classrooms where there are knitters. Especially if it helps you concentrate. If this helps you focus, then that's that. Maybe run it by your school's...
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    What kind of car would you want?

    edmia replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    Great question! If money was no object a Tesla for sure. They're coming out with an SUV version... If it were available in electric, then an Audi Q7. Or
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    Pt selling drugs out of room

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

    Selling I haven't encountered. Using? Well, yes. I have suspected patients who seem way happier and dozing off mid sentence after their "friends" visit... Never witnessed it though. Once had an ED...
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    Ebola in the pregnant patient

    edmia replied to obrn23's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Oh man. That is awful. Call the NNU and get advice. They posted a statement on proper PPE backed by OSHA guidelines. Here's the link...
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    "Houston we have a problem" This just got very real

    edmia replied to Esme12's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Ok. Well I realize we (as in our healthcare corporations) really messed up the handling of the ONE EVD patient we had and that has led to healthcare workers becoming infected. I get it. I'm angry. I'm...
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    Dallas- Ebola

    edmia replied to ParalyticAgent's topic in Travel

    Well, they probably have to replace the 70+ staff members they are now "watching closely" for signs of infection. Or, they anticipate many more cases within the healthcare