newlpn08

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1. Tablo

   newlpn08 replied to diabo's topic in Urology

   Here is my comparison between Tablo and Braun machines. I am currently using Tablo, and previously used Braun. Tabo: Hate that they do not have a heparin pump. Can't manually fix air bubble problems. Spends a lot of time in bypass without lett...

2. Positive PPD with history of BCG

   newlpn08 replied to TiffyRN's topic in General Nursing

   You won't be able to avoid the xrays if you want to work in healthcare. They will insist on them every 2 years. Does not matter if you are asymptomatic or not.

3. 200 applicants for 15 New Grad Jobs

   newlpn08 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I live in Utah, and the major hospital system here is Intermountain Health Care. They have a great new graduate program where they train new graduates. They hire new graduates for the new program twice a yar. The problem is that IHC require new gradu...

4. Natasha Richardson's TBI and demise

   newlpn08 replied to rhon91's topic in General Nursing

   I would really like to learn something from this. I have not dealt with anyone with increased intracranial pressure, as I am a new grad. From what I have been reading, the symptoms could include: Headache, blurred vision, behavior change including ...

5. How to thank my awesome preceptor

   newlpn08 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I have my final shift with my preceptor later this week. She has been amazing, and I am very grateful for everything she has taught me. I would like to thank her, but a card seems so insufficient. I was thinking about a small gift of appreciation,...

6. Comfort

   newlpn08 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am a student, and during clinicals last week I helped take care of a dying patient. When the patient arrived she was very cold, only 34.5 degrees celcius, and warm blankets did not help. While we stabilized her, we put a bear hugger on her, because...

7. GRX Medical Expert Cardiology CD-27 Stethoscope review

   newlpn08 replied to newlpn08's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I still love my CD-27 stethoscope. I received an e-mail from somebody who has spent some time learning about stethoscopes, and I wanted to quote some of the information he gave me: "Many doctors/med students in her class uses GRX stethoscopes, not ju...

8. Is there ANY department in nursing that I can avoid cleaning up poo?

   newlpn08 replied to Future-nurse's topic in General Nursing

   I can only think of one where you can avoid having to clean up poop. Being a RN in a daytime dialysis clinic.

9. Positive PPD with history of BCG

   newlpn08 replied to TiffyRN's topic in General Nursing

   I had a BCG in 1978 in Norway. I have never been exposed to TB, and my PPD was negative until 1978. I have had negative x-rays here in the US, but just out of curiosity I had a PPD done a couple of years ago. Both my doctor and I thought I may no...

10. informatics education advice

    newlpn08 replied to betbelhell's topic in Informatics

    Thank you for the responses. I am so grateful for having found allnurses.com, because the knowledge and helpfulness of the participants on these boards are amazing. Right now I will focus on getting a good solid nursing foundation, and later on I w...

11. informatics education advice

    newlpn08 replied to betbelhell's topic in Informatics

    I have a Bachelor in Information systems, and I have worked in LAN tech support for a major networking company for close to 20 years. I fix on a daily basis complex e-mail systems and directories on Windows, Netware, and Linux. I have pursued a nursi...

12. IV specialists please, please help me

    newlpn08 replied to newlpn08's topic in General Nursing

    I did it, I did it:up: I'm so excited, I put in the perfect IV on Friday, on the FIRST TRY. I chose the perfect vein (in the hand), IV went in perfectly. It flushed, and I am so happy I did it. Now, I have to admit that my patient was on a vent an...

13. Names of analgesic suppositories

    newlpn08 replied to newlpn08's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you Earle58, the doctor I saw did not see it in her drug book, so I assumed she was correct. I will ask my primary for the suppository script on Monday. Thank you so much for pointing that out to me. Nice that I can continue with a medicine tha...

14. Names of analgesic suppositories

    newlpn08 replied to newlpn08's topic in General Nursing

    Ooops, meant to say Naproxen is UNavailable as suppository.

15. Names of analgesic suppositories

    newlpn08 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am not seeking medical advice, I saw a doctor today, and will see my primary care on Monday. I am seeking some suggestions for meds I can research on the internet, but had a difficult time finding names of analgesics that also come as suppositorie...