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I'm about halfway through my first year in the ICU at a community hospital and have had a few patients on insulin drips for various reasons over the past couple of weeks. As a new grad, I'm always trying to learn, and always wanting to make sure I kn...

Which is what I thought should have been done in example #2. Seems pretty basic to me, I'm just still so new I'm a little nervous to put my 2 cents in on some of these things and I'm wondering why none of the doctors pick up on this.

Or is it someone on a drip does not need to be eating? The hospital is a small community hospital serving mostly upper middle/upper class patients. No residents, interns, etc. Only docs, NPs, PAs. And wow about the D5.

Perhaps one of you peds nurses can help me out here, as I cannot find this info ANYWHERE - textbooks or internet. How is a typical pupillary asssessment on an infant (i.e. birth - 6 mos) performed? Knowing that it will be only PERRL, because accomada...

I went through this initially as well. Part of it came from instructors saying "spend as much time with your patient as possible," which makes you feel obligated to be in the room all the time, hanging out. Even if the patient is comfortable and does...

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I too would love to know the reading assignments for first semester. Never too early to get started. Anyone? You could send by email if you have to.

swine flu jab link to killer nerve disease: leaked letter reveals concern of neurologists over 25 deaths in america read more: [color=#003580]http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1206807/swine-flu-jab-link-killer-nerve-disease-leaked-letter-reveal...

As the mass hysteria subsides...a return to reality: http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/10/21/cbsnews_investigates/main5404829.shtml

^^^^^^^ Not forced...just lose your livelihood. So what's next? "Do it or lose it" abortions for nurses who become pregnant when a hospital is short staffed? After all, if they don't like it, they can get a job someplace else, right? An extreme exam...

Irritable? No, just quite satisfied in the fact my earlier assumption was correct.

You can "feel" whatever you want. The article just confirms what I had stated in previous threads: Someone (an unknown group of individuals/entity) made the decision to stop testing for swine flu because "99% of tests were coming back positive for s...

I graduated with a Bachelor in Communications several years ago and am currently enrolled in an ADN program (I would've done a BSN but was unable to obtain financial aid). Looking ahead, my ultimate goal is nurse practitioner. My question is this: 1)...

bingo. the same question was asked on another thread as well: if they've stopped testing (because suposedly "99%" of the cases are swine flu), how the hell does anyone know if it's actually swine flu? thus, the formula for the present diagnosis proba...

Too funny. This is the line being fed in multiple areas around the country. "It's all swine flu, 99% of it." I sure as hell am not buying it. Maybe just a way to jack up the numbers of swine flu victims? Naww.....They wouldn;t do that! In other word...

Absolute reckless insanity, isn't it? Ethically/morally/scientifically OUTRAGEous. This all comes down to individual rights - specifically the right to control one's own body. They aren't going to get away with this. Especially if they attempt to man...

The news about the H5N1 virus being "accidentally" distributed was HUGE in Europe, and as you said, not a peep was heard in the United States. In fact, the story died out very quick in Europe as well. An well-known microbiologist I'm acquainted with...

:yeah::yeah::yeah: Agreed, it is frightening the degree to which the vaccine is being pushed, even here on allnurses. I'll let indigo girl roll the dice (she certainly has the right to do so), but as for me? No thanks, I won't be your guinea pig. Wh...

I feel rather discouraged as well. The well elder paper does look easy, but no one has spoken about it in my group either. I thought they would at least go over it, maybe it's just not that important? And I'm curious about what the simulation thing i...

Not sure if anyone is aware of the news lately, but it appears WE may be lining up for the troops this time, now that the military has been asked to help "manage" swine flu this winter. The proposal is currently awaiting approval from Defense Secreta...

Thought this might be of interest to all you folks lining up to be guinea pigs: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1206807/Swine-flu-jab-link-killer-nerve-disease-Leaked-letter-reveals-concern-neurologists-25-deaths-America.html

I laughed out loud when I read this. Are you really that naive? Ever heard of the Tuskeegee Experiment? Or how bout "Operation Iraqui Freedom"? Follow the money.

I can't speak for the critical thinking course that's for nursing students, but I will tell you I have taken two critical thinking courses (one general critical thinking course as well as a "logic and reasoning" course) and found they were probably t...

Well, I've made it through pharmacology thus far. Let me tell you, it is NOT easy. I have 4-year university degree as well as an associates degree and it is quite possibly the most amount of studying I have ever done. Word to the wise: If you do not...

mommi and miguel - From what I was told by the program director, any logo is fine as long as it's all white. reecie- I believe you are required to wear a watch.