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  1. Is DNR (do not resuscitate) a good idea?

    sharkdiver replied to tam-tam's topic in General Nursing

    I second what Chatsdale said. This is something every adult should think of ahead of time and execute the proper written document (living will or advanced directive depending on your state of...

  2. "NEVER Events"

    sharkdiver replied to megananne7's topic in General Nursing

    ".................. Soooo that means no more caths for us unless totally--totally needed." Just my , but isn't that the way it should be? No procedure should be performed unless it is clearly...

  3. 1 gram of Sodium = ?

    sharkdiver replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Actually it's just under a half tsp of salt to get 1g of sodium. The dry bulk density of NaCl is approx. 1.154 g/cc which equates to a volume of 0.866 cc or 0.17569 tsp (US) Since NaCl is approx 39%...

  4. Sex Discrimination or not?

    sharkdiver replied to VAC's topic in General Nursing

    "If a male nurse decided to persue it legally (which most won't, but let's say that one did), a hospital would have a very hard time explaining in court why they have males working in every department...

  5. Sex Discrimination or not?

    sharkdiver replied to VAC's topic in General Nursing

    Before y'all get the discrimination bandwagon rolling too far, you might want to research BFOQ. There are valid exceptions to EEOC rules regarding hiring based on gender, and there is case law...