Dave ARNP

Dave ARNP

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  1. In a pickle...

    Dave ARNP replied to jadednurse's topic in Pain Management

    While good in theory... I would have to beleive if we actually FELT their pain, we'd ALL be in support of medically assisted suicide. We will never know HOW BAD the pain is for some people. It would...

  2. Methadone -vs- Morphine, Study Results

    Dave ARNP replied to Dave ARNP's topic in Pain Management

    OKkkkeyy dokkkey.... Now, everyone take seat, get a notebook and listen closely while I try to put what I know into a way someone can understand:D (It can and usually is quite comical!) I'll try to...

  3. pain in the ed

    Dave ARNP replied to MAGIK GIRL's topic in Pain Management

    Hogan, Two under Three. I retract every comment I have ever made (or thought). A six year old and a my newest will be equal the death of me. I don't know how on earth you're still alive. Dave, who...

  4. pain in the ed

    Dave ARNP replied to MAGIK GIRL's topic in Pain Management

    I have been gone for a couple of days as my wife just had our son... it would appear some people have been doing a little digging in my absence. I was going to respond and explain what I meant by...

  5. pain in the ed

    Dave ARNP replied to MAGIK GIRL's topic in Pain Management

    I have never done this. It takes alot, and I do mean ALOT to peeve me off (deeply) but I have honestly reached my limit. To those of you with your labels. Make them. That's fine. Go on about the...

  6. pain in the ed

    Dave ARNP replied to MAGIK GIRL's topic in Pain Management

    I absolutely never do narcotic medication with education and accountability. When we treat patients with these medications, we use a very strict accountability program. I have a liscence to protect...

  7. pain in the ed

    Dave ARNP replied to MAGIK GIRL's topic in Pain Management

    Amen KTWL!!!

  8. pain in the ed

    Dave ARNP replied to MAGIK GIRL's topic in Pain Management

    You have a good grasp on what happens Thomas. However in my expeirence, and from the information I've gathered from many studies... Physical addiction is not all that common when taking a narcotic...

  9. pain in the ed

    Dave ARNP replied to MAGIK GIRL's topic in Pain Management

    Yes we have a problem with Oxycontin over-prescribing. Methadone? No. A good portion of docs have never heard of it being used for pain. One could also say we over write Norvasc, Atenlol, or...

  10. Dysfunctional Collaborations

    Dave ARNP replied to hbscott's topic in General Nursing

    Angus, state that as an employee we have no power. I don't work for anyone. Doc and myself are partners, and each share half of the company. Neither one of us work for the other.

  11. Welcome to our new pain management forum

    Dave ARNP replied to Brian's topic in Pain Management

    Completely agree Angelbear. Too bad we don't have more educated and caring professionals working in pain treatment.

  12. pain in the ed

    Dave ARNP replied to MAGIK GIRL's topic in Pain Management

    Hogan, I cannot adquately respond to your statement because since it is your view, I would end up attacking you and that's not what this is about. I will only say that your "policy" is soo wrong it...

  13. In a pickle...

    Dave ARNP replied to jadednurse's topic in Pain Management

    Perhaps for them to suffer from chronic pain for just a day?

  14. pain in the ed

    Dave ARNP replied to MAGIK GIRL's topic in Pain Management

    You are right Angelbear. Care went out of Healthcare right about the time we started labeling patients as seekers. Right about the time we stopped admitting patients into LTC becasue they were on the...

  15. Drug seeking or real pain? How do you tell?

    Dave ARNP replied to JudyPRN's topic in Pain Management

    I would have to assess each case individually. In some cases I would give additional medication, and in some I would consult an Addiction Specialist before making decision. If they were stolen,...

  16. Drug seeking or real pain? How do you tell?

    Dave ARNP replied to JudyPRN's topic in Pain Management

    And it is important to note that in ALL of those cases, we're looking at a patient who needs to be evaluated for PSUEDO Addiction. Again, and I seem to be a broken record here. It is not our job...

  17. just awful

    Dave ARNP replied to germain's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Lets crack their pelvis and see how well they crawl up the stairs. Dave :angryfire :angryfire :angryfire :angryfire

  18. Xenical... What do you think??

    Dave ARNP replied to Monica RN,BSN's topic in General Nursing

    Keeping your meals to a low fat content will definately lower your S/E. High fat meals are the MAIN reason for the complaints listed so far. If you keep your fat content down, and stay on Xenical...

  19. ADHD Ethics

    Dave ARNP replied to lavender's topic in School

    The school nurses in my area are just like this. They waste way too much of my time calling to get a consult (over the phone, no less) on a child with ADHD. I have even had requests to write the...

  20. transgender nurse (transvestite)

    Dave ARNP replied to nursecathy's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    This person is human, and is expressing their sexuality. Would you have someone barred for having brown eyes or black hair? Get real! Dave, who ain't a gonna be nice on

  21. Testicular Cancer

    Dave ARNP replied to Paprikat's topic in General Nursing

    I think you're speaking of Scott Hamilton. :) Best wishes to your brother, and your entire family.

  22. Fentanyl placement?

    Dave ARNP replied to ohbet's topic in Pain Management

    Anybody ever thought of using Dermabond? Just something that crossed my mind today, and thought I would share.

  23. Nurse Practitioner vs. RN vs. practical nurse???

    Dave ARNP replied to TT2004's topic in International Nursing

    I can't really speak about RN vs LPN as I've never really worked in those roles, however when you compare them to NP... you're getting into a whole new ballgame. This is not to say that as a NP you do...

  24. E-Bay Nurses- Bidding for Shifts

    Dave ARNP replied to TartarSauce's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Er, so okay.... Nursing is now becomming like the fish tank of "Finding Nemo" and someone will soon (just like the star fish) be able to happily say EBAY, when talking about where they came from. My...

  25. Dysfunctional Collaborations

    Dave ARNP replied to hbscott's topic in General Nursing

    There is a push right now to get NP's out in the open. When was the last time you looked in the phone book and found a listing of NP's? To my knowledge, I am the ONE OF ONLY TWO NP's in my STATE...