Mazzi

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  1. Hospice and Dialysis

    Mazzi posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Can a pt receiving dialysis be on the Hospice Medicare Benefit? I know that the primary diagnosis would reflect yes or no. Example: If the pt had breast cancer but also on dialysis, could you put her...

  2. Hospice and Dialysis

    Mazzi replied to Mazzi's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thanks... the yes's have it. Thanks

  3. Final days:AGITATION

    Mazzi replied to JamiRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Look for the obvious. Full bladder, stool

  4. To the Back ? Increase in Ear infections?

    Mazzi posted a topic in Pediatric

    I know ear infections are not usually hospitalized, but have any of you noticed an increase in ear infections since we have started teaching new mothers to place infants on their back? I have heard...

  5. Mouth care for dying patient

    Mazzi replied to nettie01's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I worked in a dental office for 16 years before nursing so I too am very aware of mouth care. Our hospice use a pink swap dipped in mineral oil and lightly coat the mouth. This serves two purposes,...

  6. Trying to find my Niche

    Mazzi replied to bellcollector's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Being a voluteer first is a great idea. After you are a RN, it would not hurt to place an application at the nearest hospice. I was a hospice nurse for 7 years and left a few months back. But after...

  7. PDA's and nursing software

    Mazzi posted a topic in General Nursing

    This is a new area for me. I would like to know what is out there and which are the best for a field nurse. Best PDA for this use? Best Drug/Medication software? Taber's? Thank you in

  8. Breathlessness and lung cancer help

    Mazzi replied to vasnyder's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    No buzz....I have not found pt complaining of any s/e. It is not at all like systemic morphine. I works in the lungs only. I suppose a little amount actually goes into the blood stream but not enough...

  9. Breathlessness and lung cancer help

    Mazzi replied to vasnyder's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    We frequently use nebulized Morphine. 2mg in 2-3ml of NS. (sugar free) q

  10. Fasting Blood Sugar Testing question

    Mazzi posted a topic in Patient Education

    It has been seven years since I last had to teach someone how to do self FBS test on a home monitor. While giving the instructions a family member stated that they no longer recommend cleansing the...

  11. Methadone conversion

    Mazzi replied to Penguinurse's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    If memory serves me, Methadone needs to be titrated up and when you reach a point of comfort you back off. Half life is one to three DAYS. So a small increase in dose can produce a massive increase in...

  12. Nicotine in Baby

    Mazzi posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I know that baby will go through nicotine withdraw if mom is a smoker. I need info on blood nicotine levels, what they are and how long nicotine stays in the blood stream. Big thanks to any one that...

  13. Legal Nurse Consulting!

    Mazzi replied to MedLegalNurse's topic in Legal

    Coonsultant: Not expected to testify; can review and analyze all aspects of the case; and work product is generally not used in the court system. Testiying Expert: Testify at deposition or trial;...

  14. Legal Nurse Consulting!

    Mazzi replied to MedLegalNurse's topic in Legal

    I am a CLNC and worked diligently marketing myself. I got one case in 9 months. It IS who you know. BUT, I have used my CLNC knowledge and am now the Marketing Manager of a Assisted Living facility. I...

  15. fetal heart monitor strips as a legal document

    Mazzi replied to rdhdnrs's topic in Legal

    TraceVue down loads strip q18 sec. So all is recorded in the system and can be pulled back up at any time. But since we do write on the strip, does this make it a legal document?. Along with the strip...

  16. Vag exams

    Mazzi replied to Nursesuzi's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I practiced on an orange and baby hat (stretchy kind that baby first wares to keep head warm). An old seasoned OB nurse had me cover the orange with the hat ends rolled to completely cover the orange....

  17. OB Nurses - Please read! Very worried about my sister!

    Mazzi replied to New CCU RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I work OB. We had a pt w/ simular problems. What the Midwife did is what we did. This pt cont to have irreg contx so was placed on a T-pump.(terbutaline) That kept her better controlled yet she still...

  18. fetal heart monitor strips as a legal document

    Mazzi replied to rdhdnrs's topic in Legal

    I work labor/delivery w/ Trace Vue. We are now being told to throw away all of our paper monitor strips. As you said this is considered a legal document. Are we safe in throwing them away post...

  19. Electric Shock Therapy

    Mazzi posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Any RN that has worked w/ pts or has helped w/ this type treatment please respond. I know it is now done under anethesia. But is it general or conscience sedation?? How quickly do you start to see...

  20. cephalic OP position and pushing, what is the best position for mom to push?

    Mazzi posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm back in the saddle again in OB/LDRP. Been out for seven years. Just had a delivery where the baby was OP. I tried putting mom on her right side with left leg extended up. (Held by dad). Yet she...

  21. Fibromyalgia

    Mazzi replied to veetach's topic in Emergency

    If you know anything about Fibromyalgia----Oxycontin does not help. So why do you all feel that that is why people go to the ED to get. Good ol' Ibuprofin is the best. I have had Fibro (dx) four...

  22. Eating Boogers??? Is this for real?

    Mazzi replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    My kids didn't eat boogers but grew up on a farm running barefoot in the manure. They eat things most of us would never eat, bugs, food off the floor etc.. I can count on one hand how many times they...

  23. Help With Contractions, 3 Days Now

    Mazzi replied to edib1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    When the apple is ripe, it will fall from the tree. I know waiting is the pits!!! but it is better for you and the baby ( if there are no other problem that you know of) to wait and let nature take...

  24. Question about rectal exam

    Mazzi replied to rachel18us's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree with jaimealmostRN. It is to check the back of the uterus and also for rectal problems like hemorrhoids and prolapes. I know it is not a pleasant thing to have done, but in the long run it is...

  25. L/D nurse assisting with C-Sections

    Mazzi posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have 7yrs experience with L/D and going back to the OB/GYN setting. I will be trained to do assisting and circulating for C-section in the OR on the unit. Can someone explain what these two...