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    Question regarding insomnia

    dosamigos76 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Husband was just dx with major depressive disorder, anxiety disorder and insomnia. Was started on Lexapro and then changed to Paxil and Ambien. The meds work great for the depression and anxiety, and...
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    Question regarding insomnia

    dosamigos76 replied to dosamigos76's topic in General Nursing

    He doesn't take a nap during the day, is physically active, but just doesn't get sleepy. Thanks for posting suggestions and any insights. I can only imagine how frustrating it must be for people not...
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    Question regarding insomnia

    dosamigos76 replied to dosamigos76's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, the Lexapro and now Paxil have made his insomnia worse, the Ambien does nil. He's always been a night person, but this is getting out of control. Maybe I'm paranoid, but it doesn't seem right to...
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    Need help with INR

    dosamigos76 replied to ZZTopRN's topic in General Nursing

    The terapeutic range is 1.5 to 2 times the control (normal) lab values. I hope that this is of help to you.
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    Why are Hospitals so darn mean when someone fails the NCLEX?

    dosamigos76 replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    At the hosptial where I currently work as a LPN, a GN is a GN, even if she doesn't pass the NCLEX. Until they pass, they have to have a RN sign behind them. I beleive they can work for 6 months as a...
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    Explanation of an Acuity System

    dosamigos76 replied to bamanurse's topic in General Nursing

    Begalli, thanks! That was really nice of you to take the time and interest to make such a timely and thorough response. I've noticed that you quite often put yourself out for others. It is...
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    PDA's for nurses... Anyone use them?

    dosamigos76 replied to MereSanity's topic in General Nursing

    https://allnurses.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31466&highlight=Palm+Pilots https://allnurses.com/forums/showthread.php?t=36156&highlight=Palm+Pilots...
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    patient privacy, arghh!!!!

    dosamigos76 replied to renee2004's topic in General Nursing

    Angie O'Plasty, Wow!!! All I can say is "thank you" for what you do and for taking the time to say what you did. It wasn't my family, but I received comfort from what you took the time to post. You...
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    another discovery

    dosamigos76 replied to GingerSue's topic in General Nursing

    Here's the URL: http://nursesnotes.com/forum/index.php
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    Night Nurses-Pts think we sleep?

    dosamigos76 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I work 1800-0700 on a surgical floor. I am amazed at how many patients think we actually sleep at night. :icon_lol: I've even had them apologize for "waking me", and "gee, honey, I hope you can get...
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    Bonus!!

    dosamigos76 replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know about sign-on bonuses, but if we work an additional shift, it is an extra $150! We have a $3 an hour shift differential after 1900 and and additional $3 an hour for weekends.
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    Renowned Child Heart Surgeon Commits Suicide

    dosamigos76 replied to ERNurse752's topic in General Nursing

    What a loss for everyone concerned and connected to this MD. I remember watching the series on Discovery Health Channel. He truly had a gift. I hope he is at peace and wish that for his wife and...
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    Night Nurses-Pts think we sleep?

    dosamigos76 replied to dosamigos76's topic in General Nursing

    We get $3 an hour after 1900 and an additional $3 on weekends (am or pm). I agree, we are always hopping, with MARS, QC's, extra paperwork, bedpans, and meds on our surgical floor. Some on days gripe...
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    drawing blood

    dosamigos76 replied to stephera's topic in General Nursing

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    not counting narcotics anymore

    dosamigos76 replied to Betty_SPN_KS's topic in General Nursing

    I work on a surgical floor and we use the Acudose system. We count each shift and no one leaves until it is done and verified...Would scare me NOT to count, you know???
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    not counting narcotics anymore

    dosamigos76 replied to Betty_SPN_KS's topic in General Nursing

    I work on a surgical floor and we use the Acudose system. We count each shift and no one leaves until it is done and verified...Would scare me NOT to count, you know???
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    pins....what do you think?

    dosamigos76 replied to rach_nc_03's topic in General Nursing

    I attend and ADN program and for our LPN pinning, we also had to have a pin. The one from the school was about $50. Many people just didn't have the money, and went to our local uniform store and...
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    pins....what do you think?

    dosamigos76 replied to rach_nc_03's topic in General Nursing

    I attend and ADN program and for our LPN pinning, we also had to have a pin. The one from the school was about $50. Many people just didn't have the money, and went to our local uniform store and...
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    Baby born w/o a face..WOW!!

    dosamigos76 replied to LPN-n-2005's topic in General Nursing

    What a wonderful family and support system! Thanks for posting this!
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    Baby born w/o a face..WOW!!

    dosamigos76 replied to LPN-n-2005's topic in General Nursing

    What a wonderful family and support system! Thanks for posting this!
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    Has anyone read this book? "Your First Year as a Nurse"

    dosamigos76 replied to helpinghands's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.campusi.com/bookFind/asp/bookFindPriceLst.asp?prodId=0130325228 I recommend using campusi.com to search on the web for books and cd's. HTH.
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    SANE classes?

    dosamigos76 replied to jackieliz's topic in General Nursing

    I live in Clovis and work for PRMC and we have the SANE program, so I would imagine Pres. Hospital in Alb. would as
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    Thank you Sutter PICU Nurses in Sacto

    dosamigos76 posted a topic in California Nursing

    I don't know if anyone that was there at the time will see this, but you never know. We had just taken placement of a six-week old Asian girl with Down's Syndrome that "may have some heart problems."...
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    ? Can I use my clinical Experiences on my RESUME?

    dosamigos76 replied to Guest26407's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I can completely understand what you're saying. I am a mother of five, three of which are adopted special needs children. Only three are at home right now, the oldest two have kids of their own I am...
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    ? Can I use my clinical Experiences on my RESUME?

    dosamigos76 replied to Guest26407's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Nursing isn't a lot like other professions... let's face it, you're going to be a new nurse. No one expects you to have experience, and if you did, it wouldn't be in the professional capacity of a...