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  1. Heart Problem---Help

    sixes replied to HISSYTHECAT's topic in General Nursing

    stop the diet pills. See a good specialist Prayers to

  2. Study: 100 patients a day in USA wake up during surgery

    sixes replied to hobbes's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    My sister experience this while under a general for tubal. The Doc said no way the anthesistest said no way. She then told them everything the said and the music that was played including the Doc...

  3. Need to be on my toes...

    sixes replied to webbiedebbie's topic in General Nursing

    I had that today. We are changing pharmacy so our MARS are being change over the new one starts tommorrow. the Doc writes an order to decrease ASA 325mg to ASA 81 mg . I happen to be at the desk with...

  4. Can nurses report MD;s and to who

    sixes replied to angelbear's topic in General Nursing

    We had an ER Doc like that when I worked in the community (very) small if the attending MD was not available it was common practice to call ER for Orders esp. Heperin / coumadin This worked for me...

  5. Anatomy and Physiology HELP!!!!!

    sixes replied to Sofia80's topic in General Nursing

    We use to make up rhymes. such as the nerves in the face o- olfactory o- 0 etc. sorry I just drew a blank on the saying but it goes something like this Oh Oh Oh to touch and feel etc. I went to school...

  6. How long is your shift report?

    sixes replied to gizzy76's topic in General Nursing

    I like report to be short. I work LTC. When I first started I too was told as i gave a little report on everyone. Night Shift only as the RN does report for all 3 floors. They were amused at first...

  7. Please help

    sixes replied to enigma6394's topic in General Nursing

    Is there a proaibility that you just freeze on tests? How were your test results in class? In class did you have essay questions or were they multi choice? Some people just don't do well on multi...

  8. For Fun: Weirdest Thing in Pt. Bed

    sixes replied to PlanetCaroline's topic in General Nursing

    These are great working in a LTC you find many wierd items esp on our alzhemiers unit. The funniest though was when a resident came to get me she was quite upset to find a male resident in her bed She...

  9. Elderly Couple die from using oven as source of heat

    sixes replied to colleen10's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps the children did not realize their parents were without heat since it is probably included in the rent which means you should be able to turn your heat on anytime. If utilities are included...

  10. Pray for me! It's FLU SHOT SEASON!

    sixes replied to laurasc's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Laura Thank you for your response makes sence but I'm still leery about having another one. It is manadatory at my work so I guess I'll have to take one I have a raging cold right now Hopefully it...

  11. Ugh!! I am so mad! Is it just us????

    sixes replied to jaxnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Please let's not eat our own I worked an evening shift last night LTC facility I had 3 floors with 157 residents 3 RPN,s and 15 PSW's Break you've got to be kidding in 8 hours I got to go to the...

  12. Thanks

    sixes replied to Patient's topic in General Nursing

    Dear patient: I hope you are recovering and on your way to being healthy. I too appreciate your post. We in nursing do it because we really do care. Not all clients appreciate a kick start or a...

  13. Congenital Heart Failure?

    sixes replied to KrisRNwannabe's topic in General Nursing

    Go back to your books A&P also Your Med Surg There is also a wealth of info on the web try http://www.health.discovery.com Lots of info there Hope this

  14. medical documentation issue

    sixes replied to basha's topic in General Nursing

    Boy are you worked up. Take a deep breath and relax. Listen carefully to Barb. Having a Hysterectomy and going into full blown surgical induced menopause is hell been there done that. I also could not...

  15. 43.6 million Americans without health insurance coverage

    sixes replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    This topic came up before. And it got pretty hot as I remember. I'm from Ontario Canada where everyone is entitled to health coverage I think it's a shame that this is implemented in the US. Yes it...

  16. But I have little kids!

    sixes replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    Ihave 6 children all teens now. I never minded working christmas Got up in the morning open presents. They all went to grandmas for Dinner. Mine was delivered or saved. No dishes No cleaning up the...

  17. Having trouble hearing with stethoscope

    sixes replied to MisterArnold's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have a fellow nurse who works at our facility that has hearing aids. I will ask her what works best for her. I also have a hard time hearing a B/P I have a double tube (Short) stethscope when I...

  18. Pray for me! It's FLU SHOT SEASON!

    sixes replied to laurasc's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Ihad a flu shot only once I was sick for 3 weeks after. My family Doc said it was a reaction. I'm not allergic to eggs. But am allergic to most of my environment, dust trees grass etc. My question is...

  19. Male Nurses Discrimination

    sixes replied to Boomer Sooner's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a long term care facility before that with home nursing. Whne I work evenings and night shift I am the only RN in the building there are 157 residents on Evenings I have 3 RPN and 18 PSW on...

  20. Needle Sharpness

    sixes replied to Rosie2's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I have changed needles after drawing up antibiotics. I would never do this on a regulat basis. If this is so that there is such damage What about insulin injections??? This has my curiosity

  21. Why a Philadelphia hospital gave in to a racist demand?

    sixes replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I think it's awful that in this day and age there is still people like this. i see it in the LTC facility I work at I don't want a women and don't want a man. Color or nationality don't seem as...

  22. I'm back, missed you all

    sixes posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone I've been away for awhile. I'm back. The move to North Bay went well. I have a great new job as a Nurse Supervisor in a long term care facility. I just love my job. The nursing and admin...

  23. I'm back, missed you all

    sixes replied to sixes's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the great welcome back. I think I've found my niche in Nursing. although I really enjoyed home nursing, working at this long term care facility has open my eyes. The residents are so...

  24. Preparing for a polygraph test

    sixes replied to FutureNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know what else to say except answer truthfully. I think they do a baseline strip. this will indicate her nervousness. She will do just fine if she answer with the truth because lieing will...

  25. Help!!! I have made a mistake and wrote a bad check!

    sixes replied to gordi24's topic in General Students

    This happened to me in 1999. I sent all court transcripts to the CNO( college of nurses of ontario). They sent it to discpiline board.My license was on the line. Needless to say after a lenghty...