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I had Lifetime's "Intimate Portrait" on, featuring Bonnie Hunt (actress/comedienne)...I didn't know she was once an ER and oncology nurse at Northwestern. Just got me to thinking if there's any other celebs out there that are/were in nursing and do ...

I'm looking for articles and/or photos of different types of dialysis catheters. How does one tell what type of catheter it is, if not told, or are they documented simply as dual lumen dialysis catheter, etc.? Thanks in advance.

I recently worked in an ICU where I found a nasal trumpet used in place of a 30 Fr. 30cc cath rectally and it was connected to BSD. Upon questioning, was told that there was "research" supporting this practice decreased necrosis and had been in use ...

Planning on moving to Maine and would like to hear from anyone regarding working conditions and general information not normally known to ordinary tourists . Thanks in advance. MMB

How is the job situation in Maine? Are experienced nurses only offered work in ICUs or are new grads/ limited experienced RNs provided with orientation to ICUs as well? Thanks in advance to all replies.

If state regs are silent on the issue, you then will need to follow your employer's institutional policy re: LPN scope of practice. When I was an LPN in MA several years ago, my facilities prohibited me from IV pushes or administering medications via...

I can certainly surmise that while there are those who are retired, or are ill, disabled, there are certainly a great number out that are not working in nursing and are working in a closely related profession, or have chosen another. I know from per...

I think they do, but albeit very simplified and without much emphasis. I think part of the reason is b/c they have so many hours to complete their core curriculum and there's not enough time for a "nursing malpractice 101". I also think if they tau...

You're asking some really great, relevant questions. You should have hospital policies pertaining to the domestic violence issues and if there aren't, that's something to be brought up with risk management/ hospital legal counsel. Consent issues wo...

Well, I'm going to try and apply with a state nursing union, I don't want to go the traditional law firm route, so I'm not apt to be rich, will probably be poorer than I am as a nurse :chuckle , but I didn't go into either profession to be wealthy. ...

Even though you were responding to the OP, I'm going to respond as well and simply state that there are those of us that are "making personal sacrifices" switching careers OUT of nursing... why? Not because we were profoundly unhappy with it, but be...

it depends...your state statutes may spell out specific prohibited conduct in the health profession section. for example, it could say that x state mandates disclosure of moral turpitude offenses (lying,cheating, stealing). other states may authori...

Can someone tell me the benefit of using both a PCA for pain and and anesthestic epidural vs. the combo epidural in a postop pt (abdominal surgery)? The PCA and epidural both was effective for my patient and I was told that I was going to see more o...

Thanks for your responses. I believe that I should probably direct my question to my pain service since there may be factors influencing the decision to use both a PCA and epidural. However, this patient is not in an ICU and is monitored q 2hr and th...

Brownie- Read in your previous post that you are working as an "advice nurse"...what exactly does that entail? Is that similar to triage or is that more like an educator? Thanks.

Thank you for the article link. One of the concerns described in the article related to providing additional nurses (for mandated nurse/patient staffing) was a decrease in ancillary staff and/or RNs picking up additional non nursing duties. My hosp...

The replies have been interesting to read b/c I would have never thought that people who are neat at work would be messy at home. I am organized everywhere all the time. I guess I'm going to have to rethink when I see another messy nurse's area and...

I'm confused by your comments...if you have no political interest or desire to promote nursing advocacy, how do you think change will be effectuated?

Don't apologize for your opinion, you are entitled to it. Many people feel that ER is "just a show" and that there are more important issues of concern, but ER, other television shows, advertisements, and the media in general insidiously continue to...

I took the route LPN-ADN-BS in Nursing-JD...wouldn't do the same if I had to do it again, but circumstances were such that it was the only way. It adds up to a lot of varied, interesting experiences.

My posting was in no way a threat, it is a reminder to those that say "I hate lawyers...except mine (or when I need one)." OP knows his responsibilities, he simply failed to comply with the court's request and his use of humour does not amuse all. ...

Since this forum is "venting" as you state, then kindly allow me to vent as well and refrain from telling me to "relax" or "chill". My posts in no way ventured upon hysteria, it was merely a serious reminder to the original poster who stated he forg...

Again, it's a matter of first ascertaining to make certain that the IV site is patent, and then as others have posted, increasing the diluent and slowing the infusion. For some patients, they don't tolerate peripheral IV K+ and if possible, as an al...

All of you are entitled to your opinions...however, most attorneys aren't making the millions that are stated and the problems that some attribute to attorneys on behalf of the healthcare system might be rest with the insurance companies, but that's ...