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  1. Help- Is this Bipolar or something else???

    kidluvinRN posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Hi all, I could really use some advice. I am a community-based nurse who is working closely with a 13 yo with medical needs, developmental delay, and what I suspect maybe emerging bipolar (strong...

  2. Help- Is this Bipolar or something else???

    kidluvinRN replied to kidluvinRN's topic in Psychiatric

    Thanks for your

  3. Help- Is this Bipolar or something else???

    kidluvinRN replied to kidluvinRN's topic in Psychiatric

    Hello! It's me, wondering if anyone can give me some insight. I have not worked in psych and feel overwhelmed with this situation. My community based training (person centered) would respond to...

  4. Extreme Fatigue in a 26 y/o Female

    kidluvinRN replied to June55Baby's topic in General Nursing

    I thought it was the policy of this site to not engage in speculation about medical diagnosis!!!! Sorry for your daughters troubles, sounds like she needs are more compassionate primary care...

  5. Meds:Initial Dose LTC

    kidluvinRN replied to joyflnoyz's topic in General Nursing

    In my experience LTC had an E-box; for antibiotics and frequently needed meds. Our Drs knew what we had, and would order what we could give right away!!! Me, I would have given the med 30 min late,...

  6. Poll: Do you use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer as an adjunct to handwashing?

    kidluvinRN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Alcohol wash is fine as long as your hands aren't visibly soiled per CDC

  7. A bad week

    kidluvinRN replied to Foxfour's topic in School

    Last week was the longest short week I have ever had! Something must have been "in the air". So, is the cath something that you do regularly with this student? If so it would seem appropriate to use...

  8. A bad week

    kidluvinRN replied to Foxfour's topic in School

    Last week was the longest short week I have ever had! Something must have been "in the air". So, is the cath something that you do regularly with this student? If so it would seem appropriate to use...

  9. Are You Gonna Go ALL The Way?

    kidluvinRN replied to NoDayButToday's topic in General Nursing

    You go! You'll be a great nurse someday. I always heard "don't be a nurse be a doctor" when I was growing up. I knew I didn't want to be a doctor!! So I just gave up the whole thing, or let it go...

  10. I'm at a loss...4-year-old on nectar thick fluids

    kidluvinRN replied to lovingtheunloved's topic in General Nursing

    Poor kid, it sounds like this family fell between the cracks, so to speak, as far as anyone following up with them. This family needs an advocate. Perhaps the insurance co. has case managers, school...

  11. Jobs in developmental disabilities nursing

    kidluvinRN replied to Claver's topic in Florida Nursing

    I am not in your area; but I have held two positions with the MR/DD population as an RN. One in pediatric long-term care and the other for a school district as a 1:1 RN for a medically fragile child...

  12. Jobs in developmental disabilities nursing

    kidluvinRN replied to Claver's topic in Florida Nursing

    I am not in your area; but I have held two positions with the MR/DD population as an RN. One in pediatric long-term care and the other for a school district as a 1:1 RN for a medically fragile child...

  13. Impaction in toddlers?

    kidluvinRN replied to sherichance's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like this child needs further medical attention; obviously colace,etc. not working. Could be something neurological; tethered cord syndrome can cause impaction in children although typically...

  14. Advise about G-tubes

    kidluvinRN replied to debbiemig's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Try venting the tube for air; that or some tape but that can get

  15. Advise about G-tubes

    kidluvinRN replied to debbiemig's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Try venting the tube for air; that or some tape but that can get

  16. Headaches w/ facial edema

    kidluvinRN posted a topic in Pediatric

    Good morning. I am looking for some advice or info. re: my 12 y.o.'s situation. He has had horrible headaches in the morning which improve over the day for the past week + he calls them "Throbbing"...

  17. Headaches w/ facial edema

    kidluvinRN replied to kidluvinRN's topic in Pediatric

    Thanks for the replies; and yes he is starting to feel better. They started him on Augmentin for sinusitis. Is it just me or do other people completely lose their nursing instincts when it comes to...

  18. What do you think is the MOST difficult clinical skill to acquire in your experience?

    kidluvinRN replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    Thats funny; I am the complete opposite. I'm good with difficult people and situations; but caths, blood draws, cardiac technical stuff, I always sweat it!...probably just dont do it enough. My...

  19. Locked in state?

    kidluvinRN replied to blue eyes's topic in General Nursing

    I took care of a young woman; she was a quad, no verbal abilities; yet you knew she was there because in particular when she saw a handsome guy she'd smile for all she was worth. A speech-language...

  20. Teachers' Group Votes Against Helping Children w/Diabetes

    kidluvinRN replied to ham22's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I also fully support the position of the AFT and think that their position actually supports the need for nurses in the schools. Who better to provide the care than

  21. Teachers' Group Votes Against Helping Children w/Diabetes

    kidluvinRN replied to ham22's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    This is an interesting discussion. I work in the schools as an RN for one medically fragile child. Yes, there are many profoundly disabled children in our school, and many more all the time. This...

  22. Teachers' Group Votes Against Helping Children w/Diabetes

    kidluvinRN replied to ham22's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Mermaid4, I think there are two points here. One is school staff responding to emergencies. The other is school staff providing routine nursing care. School staff should be trained in basic first...

  23. Teachers' Group Votes Against Helping Children w/Diabetes

    kidluvinRN replied to ham22's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    This is a very HOT topic in my community. Many more kids with chronic illness and disability are going to their neighborhood schools. Without a trained health professional in each school the only...

  24. Are you ashamed of being a nurse?

    kidluvinRN replied to Mijourney's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm very proud to be a school nurse; (and yes you do get those weekends and holidays!) The wonderful thing about nursing is all of the different opportunites and niches available! How could you not...

  25. magnet therapy

    kidluvinRN replied to weezieRN's topic in Holistic

    I have not used magnets personally, although I do hear people swear by them. I do have concerns about healthcare workers, especially ER or EMS wearing them at work. The Vagal Nerve Stimulator (VNS)...