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  1. Isolation Patients: what is your protocol for dining ?

    DaddyO posted a topic in General Nursing

    wondering what is the protocol for sending up food for Pts in Isolation. For one, should the kitchen be made aware of all isolation patients on a particular floor so disposable trays can be sent up...

  2. Pain Management

    DaddyO replied to Katniss88's topic in Orthopedic

    PCA Dilaudid or Morphine / PCEA Bupivacaine is discontinued POD1 and we transition to PO meds....with having Dilaudid or Morphine IVP as Break thru q3hrs if the Percocets / Roxicodone is not adequate....

  3. Interested in specializing in orthopedic nursing

    DaddyO replied to turner76's topic in Orthopedic

    Gypsy seems to have covered it. Good reply... only thing I can add is that we follow protocols...like the timing of removing Foley Catheter and Drains (Hemovac, JP and Stryker) and dressing changes....

  4. RN to MSN Bridge courses

    DaddyO posted a topic in School, College Programs

    Has anyone taken these courses online ? just wanted to hear any helpful comments or suggestions. Thanks in advance. [TABLE] [TR] [TD][h=2]Course Descriptions[/h][/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]NURS 325...

  5. Hurst Review...tell me what you think ?

    DaddyO posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi, The Live course is for 3 days. Do they suggest when one should sit after completing the course ? If not how long did you wait to take the NCLEX after completing the exam. Any suggestions before...

  6. Medical Records copied by outside source and HIPAA

    DaddyO posted a topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I asked for a copy of my Dad's medical records from a Hospital. I received a bill from a 3rd party that made the actual copies. Does having a 3rd party make copies violate the HIPAA rule since we...

  7. Pradaxa

    DaddyO replied to Jenni811's topic in Patient Medications

    We buried my Dad in June. I work on a Post Op floor. The Doctors all seem to stay away from this drug. Some say it is a good alternative to use..... My Dad's bleeding did not stop and I had to...

  8. Are RNs allowed to work as techs if they cannot find employment

    DaddyO replied to lee1's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    BCC has an alliance with William Paterson. Arguably a cheaper way to get a BSN if one attends a Community College first and then transfer to a 4yr or RN to BSN

  9. NJ BON is ridiculous

    DaddyO replied to jeuulnie's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    IMO you are speaking to the call center when you call, not the BON. I am not saying they are not helpful but I did not get results until I went to Newark after waiting 2 months thanks to Alibee. I...

  10. NJ Board of Nursing - What the Heck?

    DaddyO replied to alibee's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Like mentioned earlier in this thread....If you register here: https://newjersey.mylicense.com/eGov/Login.aspx You can see the list of forms submitted and everything necessary for licensing. and if...

  11. NJ Board of Nursing - What the Heck?

    DaddyO replied to alibee's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Mid

  12. NJ Board of Nursing - What the Heck?

    DaddyO replied to alibee's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I went to Newark on Friday. This Monday morning I have my license issued. Thanks for the suggestion

  13. Need help about Bergen community college nursing program

    DaddyO replied to Beckerz's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    When I started, the HESI was the determining factor. Like you said they start at the top with the higher scores and work down from there until the spots are filled. A friend that had a much better...

  14. RN applying for CNA position

    DaddyO replied to wannabemurse's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Have you checked the Blood Donation and Immunization organizations in your area as well, over the CNA position ? Immunizations orgs like Mollen. Not sure of your area....just a

  15. Salary for research nursing?

    DaddyO replied to JeanettePNP's topic in Research

    can someone give a salary range if

  16. what are the best mens scrubs you have found?

    DaddyO replied to Buckyxj's topic in Men in Nursing

    tired of shaving the chest hair and wearing a T shirt under gets warm. are there any alternatives to the V neck top

  17. Hurst Review...tell me what you think ?

    DaddyO replied to DaddyO's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks for all the replies... Hurst worked for me.....Passed

  18. Pradaxa

    DaddyO replied to Jenni811's topic in Patient Medications

    Pradaxa stories. Pradaxa Questions and Answers | Patient Discussion Forum

  19. Pradaxa

    DaddyO replied to Jenni811's topic in Patient Medications

    My Dad has received 8 units of blood since Saturday. Today is monday. Rectal bleeding that they cannot find the origins of (after colonoscopy, Endoscopy, Scan..etc) so it has been deduced to his Defib...

  20. Hurst Review...tell me what you think ?

    DaddyO replied to DaddyO's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    To those that took Hurst... How did you schedule your studying....? did you watch all the vids first...then to the Trainer Questions ? Or while going throught the videos....did you also try to do...

  21. Hurst Review...tell me what you think ?

    DaddyO replied to DaddyO's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks for the replies... and let me add that I also have the LaCharity Book to cover the Prioritization, Delegation and Management. So I am using: Hurst Review Kaplan Qbank NCLEX 4000 - just to...

  22. Hurst Review...tell me what you think ?

    DaddyO replied to DaddyO's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks for the reply.... but i signed up for the online review this afternoon. my intent is to do 2 vids/day with 75 Qs from Kaplan's Qbank until i finish the vids. I viewed Fluids and Elect today...

  23. kaplan or sauders?

    DaddyO replied to nunseeh's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Ive been told both and add

  24. Bergen Community College Nursing Program Question

    DaddyO replied to Cinqui73's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    check the computers in the Nursing

  25. Bergen Community College Nursing Program Question

    DaddyO replied to Cinqui73's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I did the evening program and I totally agree. I had Bado for Level 1. Her first exam covered something like 30 chapts. I worked FT during the day, so this made it tough to read all the chapts. read...