tammy07

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  1. I took the Excelsior CPNE Workshop

    tammy07 replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    thanks that really helped

  2. Excelsior Grads - Where are they now?

    tammy07 replied to EricJRN's topic in Excelsior College

    did you graduate from excelsier program, I am lpn and want to finish my rn how does this program work,

  3. lpn to rn

    tammy07 replied to tammy07's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am trying to find out also, I have talked to enough people to know that the college network is not the way to go. good

  4. lpn to rn

    tammy07 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hello, MY question is for anyone who has done the online program to go from lpn to rn I believe its through excelsier or the college network I just need information I am seriously considering it...

  5. speaking valve for trachs

    tammy07 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Has anyone ever herd of a speaking valve being surgicaly implanted in a vent patient I was ask this question by a patient of mine and I told him I would check into it for him

  6. speaking valve for trachs

    tammy07 replied to tammy07's topic in General Nursing

    thank you, he does already use the valve and can speak with it the only problem is that after awhile he has to have it taken out to regain his 02 level i do appreciate you responding to my

  7. vre in a patient on a vent

    tammy07 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a patient that has been on a vent since November he has a very weak immune system he has a stage 4 decub on coccyx I was told he has vre in urinary tract he also has some heart problems how...

  8. vre in a patient on a vent

    tammy07 replied to tammy07's topic in General Nursing

    yes they have been discussing quality of life, the family was asked about turning off vent and easing discomfort with meds, problem is that this person is fully aware of whats going on and ads input...

  9. mouth care for vent patient

    tammy07 replied to fatoma's topic in MICU, SICU

    The toothbrush could actually scratch gums and that leaves your patient wide open for different bacteria to enter his body (ex: vre, mrsa,staph) and thats just a few, your best bet is to use the mouth...