dmiller77

dmiller77 specializes in LTC, Hospital, Mental Health.

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1. should I disclose this to the California BON?

   dmiller77 replied to raindrop's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

   I would just disclose it. Chances are that they will send you a letter asking why you were fingerprinted, and you will have to tell them anyway. As it was expunged, it is still up to the discretion of...

2. What do you say to depressed/anxious patients?

   dmiller77 replied to gymnut's topic in General Nursing

   First, I want to say that you are doing a great thing. You are there for these patients, and that is wonderful. You're doing pretty good without any advice. I work in a mental health treatment...

3. ARGH! More on the Sickle Cell Crisis Controversy

   dmiller77 replied to wannabHishands's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   We fought over this question in our Kaplan review. It is fluids. You need the fluids to expand blood volume and make the blood less viscous. This is just an example of a question that is trying to...

4. Need help with care plan

   dmiller77 replied to peachmouse's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   When doing care plans, you have to go with the most pressing need. I would say fluid volume deficit r/t nausea and vomiting. Usually, fluid volume deficit takes precedence over all other

5. I'm confused I need help with Diagnosis

   dmiller77 replied to Kevsab7's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   First off- your nursing diagnosis and interventions include nothing from the medical side of the house. So, take anything that has to do with that out. The fractured hip is a medical diagnosis, and...

6. OB/Peds...How was your experience?

   dmiller77 replied to ToyiaC.Jack's topic in General Students

   I just finished my third semester, which included Peds, Mother/Baby and Med Surg III. I loved Mother baby, but like all nursing, it has its own special vocabulary. I felt like I was eating alphabet...

7. Strangest thing you've heard a co-worker or patient say?

   dmiller77 replied to SaraO'Hara's topic in Nursing Humor

   My first CNA job was in a dementia unit at a LTC facility. For some reason, two of the female residents thought that I was a boy. I am fairly tall, (5'11) and pretty stout. One day, one of my...