5150dx

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1. New nurse, working with cancer pts with advanced disease...

   5150dx posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

   Aloha, I recently graduated and have begun to work in a local hospital. My only experience with Hospice was when my dear friend was dying of leukemia and complications last year -- the Hospice was...

2. Lymphedema Therapy

   5150dx replied to 5150dx's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

   Hello all :) So sorry I did not respond back sooner -- The training was great! Gunter Klose is an excellent teacher of the skills and extremely experienced. After the training, however, I had to...

3. Excelsior College

   5150dx replied to gdnurse's topic in General Nursing

   I just finished this winter, ADN, and am very thankful for the opportunity. I had a strong background in emergency medicine/ambulance and passed the NCLEX at 75 questions - with no study for that...

4. Lymphedema Therapy

   5150dx replied to 5150dx's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

   Well, I leave in an hour for the airport -- looking forward to the training experience, though I have never been away from my husband and son for two weeks I have also found an AHA BLS Instructor...

5. Why is the term client used instead of patient?

   5150dx replied to LauraLou's topic in General Nursing

   Hello, Cheerfuldoer, I feel like you do about the uniform. At almost 40 I have not viewed those wearing whites as slutty, sex kittens, subservient hand maidens or such. They can look clean, crisp and...

6. Why is the term client used instead of patient?

   5150dx replied to LauraLou's topic in General Nursing

   Hello all, First of all I want to say how much I appreciate the feedback. Second: to the person who wrote, "Plus, when I wear white it seems to attract coffee. I can't remember a day when I wore white...

7. Why is the term client used instead of patient?

   5150dx replied to LauraLou's topic in General Nursing

   Hello again - well, now that I am not shaky from low blood sugar, perhaps I can participate a little more thoughtfully Deb, you wrote: "wearing whites is NOT practical in all clinical areas...." --...

8. Why is the term client used instead of patient?

   5150dx replied to LauraLou's topic in General Nursing

   Oh, and another thing -- considering ourselves as "professionals" working with "clients" might shift our thinking and the way we present ourselves so that we aren't just "part of the room charge"....

9. Why is the term client used instead of patient?

   5150dx replied to LauraLou's topic in General Nursing

   Hello, I personally prefer the use of the word "client". For all of you who don't like to think of the "patient" as having contracted with you so you will provide them a "professional service", I am...

10. I was stumped

    5150dx replied to sharann's topic in Pain Management

    Hi Dave, I read you post with interest but am wondering if that would be most appropriate for someone who had a history of using large amounts of opiates - either legitimately or abusively - not a...

11. Lymphedema Therapy

    5150dx posted a topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Hi there, I just wanted to make you all aware of Manual Lymph Drainage and Complete Decongestive Therapy. I just finished nursing school and want to have skills that may allow me some freedom in...

12. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    5150dx replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    Wow! I will stop laughing now and tell something I learned from a patient... 1.a. Don't follow your bosses instructions to pour a half-gallon of gasoline on that rubbish pile.. and THEN wait 5...

13. Weeping leg ulcers

    5150dx replied to adrienurse's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, Please realize there is a big difference in protocols for treating Lymphedema (either primary or secondary) versus edema caused by cardiac "issues". Diuresis as a treatment to reduce Lymphedema...

14. Another pain thread

    5150dx replied to sharann's topic in Pain Management

    I just realized that the placement of my prior post might make you think I meant Narcan for Ketamine or Versed reversal... nope. Meant to refer to earlier posts where using Narcan was mentioned....

15. Another pain thread

    5150dx replied to sharann's topic in Pain Management

    Please just remember that you can titrate Narcan during the procedure, definitely no need to jolt the pt. completely with viscious return of pain. I am new to all of this but thought I would share...