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  1. Vitals during an MI

    silverhalide posted a topic in Cardiac

    I have yet to get a clear answer on this or maybe there isn't one. What generally happens to BP and Pulse during a Heart Attack? I have heard that the BP may increase or decrease, but is it generally...

  2. Vitals during an MI

    silverhalide replied to silverhalide's topic in Cardiac

    Thanks!

  3. Vitals during an MI

    silverhalide replied to silverhalide's topic in Cardiac

    What about the pulse pressure with an MI? would it be narrow or

  4. US RN interested in moving to UK

    silverhalide replied to asterisk's topic in International Nursing

    Thanks! I am talking about having an LPN, then getting a RN-BSN. I am aware of the BSN requirements. I will e-mail the

  5. US RN interested in moving to UK

    silverhalide replied to asterisk's topic in International Nursing

    This is so discouraging my goodness! Do you know anything about acceptance with the NMC as far as an LPN, getting an ADN/RN and then a

  6. US RN interested in moving to UK

    silverhalide replied to asterisk's topic in International Nursing

    The Msc at Anglia Ruskin is a year long

  7. Clinical hours short of NMC suggestion?

    silverhalide replied to helricha's topic in Nurse Registration

    Wondering about this as well -- I am currently an LPN, and wish to finish the LPN - ADN/RN through my school. Will the NMC accept that in conjunction with a RN to BSN program? What about an RN to MSN...

  8. US RN interested in moving to UK

    silverhalide replied to asterisk's topic in International Nursing

    I am interested in the exact same thing -- if you are a ADN educated RN -- except in my case I have a previous Bachelor's in Photography..will they consider you entrance to the NMC..what if you enroll...

  9. When do you give long & short lasting insulin?

    silverhalide replied to healthstar's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    that's what I thought, but I hear it also being used as a general corrective insulin outside of mealtimes. A bit confusing. It would also be held if the individual does not want to eat correct?...

  10. When do you give long & short lasting insulin?

    silverhalide replied to healthstar's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    I have a question regarding this as well. Is Humalog also used as a corrective insulin (based on BS) at bedtime along with

  11. Who can administer medications in Michigan?

    silverhalide replied to RN BSN 2009's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I have a question regarding this whole issue. I find it so strange. I work for a well known non profit for the developmentally disabled/mentally ill. Just started as a LPN Shift Supervisor. I don't...

  12. obtaining UA/C&S in LTC

    silverhalide replied to nursegreenbean's topic in General Nursing

    Have a question with this -- when straight cathing to obtain the urine sample, is it recommended to have the cath go directly into the urine specimen cup or is it ok for it to still go into the...

  13. reading a tb skin test

    silverhalide replied to kimd's topic in General Nursing

    I am confused about TB readings. Does the induration have to be a visible lump under the skin, or under? I have felt tests with no visible lump on top of the skin, but there has been a small amount of...

  14. Confused....

    silverhalide replied to CanuckLPN73's topic in General Students

    So.. does anemia cause low BP? And if so, why?? because of decreased fluid volume? (low

  15. stroke in LTC

    silverhalide replied to ajaxgirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have a question about this as well -- with a possible stroke would you see handgrips weak bilaterally or usually one side weaker than the other? Or possibly both? (all the more reason to know pt's...

  16. Sodium and CHF

    silverhalide posted a topic in General Nursing

    Can someone explain why Sodium is restricted in CHF? Don't CHF patient's generally have lower sodium levels due to fluid retention/dilution? It's confusing! Sodium helps retain fluid, but it also gets...

  17. Oral diabetic Drugs

    silverhalide posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I have a question -- need advice -- some of the diabetic stuff is still really confusing. I had a patient last night, was sent out to the hospital at 3:30 -- is on Metformin and Glipizide which he was...

  18. Oral diabetic Drugs

    silverhalide replied to silverhalide's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    That's what I thought as well

  19. American LPN (RPN) looking for RN program in Toronto

    silverhalide posted a topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Hello! I am interested in the possibility of obtaining my RN in Canada (Toronto) Do univeristies like Ryerson accept international students for this purpose? Can anyone point me in the right...

  20. Need advice on Nursing in London, UK schools...HELP

    silverhalide replied to ocgal's topic in General Students

    Has anyone found any definite information on this topic? I am a LPN in the states and looking to get my RN/BSN/or the equiv of direct entry MSN. Is it possible to do this in the UK as an international...

  21. Blood Pressures

    silverhalide posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello! I just have have a question. What exactly constitutes a low blood pressure? 90/60? That is what docs usually hold for. However, after I have administred a pt's bp meds, I have had them be at...

  22. Blood Pressures

    silverhalide replied to silverhalide's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks! Will keep you updated. Maybe it would be good to get some parameters from the doc. for

  23. Blood Pressures

    silverhalide replied to silverhalide's topic in General Nursing

    In the case, the resident has dementia, she has a-fib, cardiomyopathy and a working diagnosis of CHF. She is on coumadin, Inderal, lisinopril, just started lasix. I just have heard a lot of...

  24. Blood Pressures

    silverhalide replied to silverhalide's topic in General Nursing

    it is auto. I think I am going to bring my manual in for her. Do the autos generally read too high or too low with a-fib? I have gotten

  25. Blood Pressures

    silverhalide replied to silverhalide's topic in General Nursing

    Also -- a person with CHF will generally have low BP's