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  1. Could Inserting a Suppository Do This?

    RXtech replied to jjnmrsmom's topic in Cardiac

    I'm so sorry, I really did mean to add: You were helping him. It's nice to think that his last moments were pleasant and he was laughing and joking with his nurse.

  2. Could Inserting a Suppository Do This?

    RXtech replied to jjnmrsmom's topic in Cardiac

    That sounds like a vagal response to me. Some people can get it simply from straining to go to have a

  3. Smart Nurse vs. Dumb Pharmacy, Round One. DING! | Life of a Nurse

    RXtech replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Believe me, there is plenty of talk in the pharmacy about dumb nurses who call with ridiculous questions that could have been easily answered by looking in the chart, the MAR, nursing drug reference,...

  4. am I retarded? Lol.

    RXtech replied to kvdlr's topic in General Nursing

    Using someone's medical diagnosis as a synonym for "stupid" is hurtful and offensive, even when you put "LOL" after

  5. Would you have reported this med error?

    RXtech replied to IowaLPN's topic in General Nursing

    I see this less as "reporting someone" than as investigating what happened. Sure it's just Pepcid, the patient might not have been harmed by a few missed doses. However, there is documentation that...

  6. Which unit to choose?

    RXtech replied to cokey's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think it's very common for nurses to be sued, it's more likely that you could be called as a witness when the hospital or a physician is sued. There is insurance available to protect you. The...

  7. Graduate Studies but Not so good grades?

    RXtech replied to lovelivelearn's topic in General Nursing

    I am guessing that the OP had some bad grades in some general ed classes that she took before nursing school that is keeping her GPA low. If that's the case, talk to someone at the college you want to...

  8. any nursing schools honor academic forgiveness???

    RXtech replied to futurenurse516's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I'm not sure about any of the BSN programs, but I do know that OCCC accepts academic forgiveness. If you really want you BSN and can't find a program, you might consider getting an ADN first then...

  9. Vacuum Assisted Delivery... ugh.

    RXtech replied to Cerridw3n's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think the real solution to these problems is for more physicians to learn techniques that enable more women to deliver over intact perineums!

  10. Comatose patient can't close his eyes and has no curtain for sun protection

    RXtech replied to Alnitak7's topic in General Nursing

    Could you possibly put sunglasses on

  11. are filter needles necessary?

    RXtech replied to brownbook's topic in Patient Medications

    Another pharmacy tech turned nursing student here. We always use filter needles for glass ampules. I had never heard of NOT using filter needles until going into nursing. I was discussing this with...

  12. Postive side of being in Outbreak

    RXtech replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    I know visitors can get in the way and cause problems. But I will be forever grateful that my children and I were able to spend so much time with my dad during the last few weeks of his life. And I...

  13. one of my biggest fear happened.. in need of some words of wisdom

    RXtech replied to mctina_20's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I always think it's funny when people get in a tizzy over these accidental home births. There are women out there who push for hours and hours who think these women who just POOF suddenly have a baby...

  14. Required to watch circumcision?

    RXtech replied to CrunchyMama's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I just finished my OB rotation, and I did not watch a circ, just because it never happened to occur. Some of my classmates did, though. Although I oppose RIC, I would have willingly observed one. Do...

  15. Using Ampules w/o filter needles

    RXtech replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked in hospital pharmacy for 15 years and was taught to and always use a filter needle for glass amps. Always!!!! And yes, you have to pull the med up in the filter needle and then switch...

  16. Much Older People Going Into Nursing

    RXtech replied to MissMaryMack12's topic in General Students

    Someone who is 45 or 50 only has 10 years to work??? In this economy? :lol2: TWILIGHT YEARS???? :lol2: I hope that works out for

  17. VBAC: new insights

    RXtech replied to Elvish's topic in Ob/Gyn

    This is the situation in Oklahoma. All but a few physicians are insured by one malpractice carrier, which will not cover them for VBACs. It is impossible for many women to have a VBAC due to this...

  18. Online RN-BSN Program

    RXtech replied to niceguytx's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I was just looking at SWOSU. It appears to be completely online. I don'y have any personal experience with it, though.

  19. mandatory bsn??

    RXtech replied to RNOkie's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I've heard this, too, but I have never seen anything to make me think it's anything but a rumor. I can't find any source that states there is any pending legislation in Oklahoma regarding mandatory...

  20. Are "Baby Friendly" hospitals dishonoring cultural diversity

    RXtech replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Ob/Gyn

    That's not how I understand it. http://www.babyfriendlyusa.org/eng/10steps.html I think that it would definitely be indicated if the mother was not breastfeeding. I would imagine that a parent could...

  21. How come t here are no Males RNs on a peds floor?

    RXtech replied to JomoNurse's topic in General Nursing

    It's true that more men are guilty of sexual molestation than women. But, I don't necessarily agree that "it's so rare it's not worth mentioning." Also, sexual abuse is only one kind of abuse that...

  22. If you are planning to apply to OCCC's nursing program

    RXtech posted a topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    They are changing requirements beginning Fall of 09. There will no longer be a math requirement, it will be replaced by a chemistry class with lab. They will also no longer accept Micro for Infectious...

  23. Oklahoma Nurses get paid WHAT?!

    RXtech replied to Mrs.BSN71109's topic in General Nursing

    Although I think nurses here should get paid more, you have to take more into account than pay rate. Oklahoma has a very low cost of living, one of the lowest in the country. People here are astounded...

  24. Mother Ate The Placenta

    RXtech replied to swimincatz's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It's the only "no kill" meat. Perfect for the anemic vegan! I've known a few people who have taken theirs home to bury it. I know of one mom who has had hers in her freezer for several years because...

  25. Oh! The sacrifices we make just to get through nursing school

    RXtech replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    I have also sacrificed time with my kids, which makes me feel sad and guilty. I have sacrificed my job to some extent. (I've cut my hours back severely.) I haven't noticed that anyone else has...