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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. Payment for services from third parties

    5150dx posted a topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Okay, I just finished nursing school (A.S. Registered Nurse) and want to go to massage school and then attend NMT workshops (either St. John or Delany). I can't see any other time I can have it so...

  3. 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...

  4. 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...

  5. 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...

  6. 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...

  7. 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...

  8. 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...

  9. 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...." --...

  10. 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"....

  11. 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...

  12. 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...

  13. 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...

  14. 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...

  15. 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....

  16. 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...

  17. I was stumped

    5150dx replied to sharann's topic in Pain Management

    Hello, I am a new graduate so don't have any real experience to share with you. HOWEVER I just purchased Margot McCaffery's most excellent book "Pain: Clinical Manual" and here is little from that:...

  18. New to all this

    5150dx replied to anita4's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Eagleriver, I just wanted to say thanks for your post - I just shared my friend's last days and I came away feeling like that - a total positive... that is once I got hospice involved who helped make...

  19. Hey you guys, Im an RN!!!!!!

    5150dx replied to FullMoonMadness's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations! I just finished yesterday, graduation scheduled for January. Oh my, what a relief. Of course, now my mind races to think of the future Enjoy the feeling of accomplishment!

  20. A students perspective...

    5150dx posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I am almost finished with an ADN program... I just wanted to share a bit about what happened over the past several weeks. I learned alot about the differences among various nurses and doctors...

  21. A students perspective...

    5150dx replied to 5150dx's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all for your replies and support. At one point, during the wee hours of the morning, holding her hand and resting on the siderails and listening to her breathing I was overwhelmed with a...

  22. patients smoking

    5150dx replied to spitfire's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I just want to second Jadednurse's post... and others that recognize that while this is inconvenient and has legal ramifications which must be addressed, it is extremely important to many pts...

  23. Independent Nurses providing medical care?

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

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  24. Independent Nurses providing medical care?

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

    nt

  25. Independent Nurses providing medical care?

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

    Hello, I checked at the website for the CA BON and read the information about which are considered independent nursing procedures (those relating to comort, hygeine, etc.) compared to those which...