z's playa

z's playa

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  1. Ok, RANDOM question.What do you think of anne geddes pictures?

    z's playa replied to t2000JC's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    In two words?......wierd looking. They remind me of burritos all wrapped up like

  2. motorcycle accidents

    z's playa replied to Oregon Runner's topic in General Nursing

    If it weren't for motorcycles...we'd have a lot less organ donors. Theres really no plus to riding a motorcycle. Very dangerous. If you have a loved one who is really against you're buying a bike,...

  3. TV in the ED

    z's playa replied to RNCENCCRNNREMTP's topic in Emergency

    Hope they're chained to the walls!

  4. 10th demise this month!

    z's playa replied to rpbear's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm sorrry you and your unit have to go through this. I agree with everyone else ....... make sure you speak to someone about your pain/stress so it doesn't build up inside you. My prayers are with...

  5. No/Late prenatal care? do you see it often? why do you think it happens?

    z's playa replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think you basically ran down the "why" list yourself. It's too bad there isn't a portable ob/gyn bus that can get to those less fortunate and

  6. Don't like myself right now

    z's playa replied to NewEastCoastRN's topic in General Nursing

    Could you please explain how a drugseeker can actually make themselves sick to obtain drugs? (Not faking....sick) How do you know they're just not sick people in pain who "happen" to get admitted...

  7. Axillary temps; how accurate/inaccurate are they?

    z's playa replied to MrsWampthang's topic in General Nursing

    Hey!!! That's the book I'm studying from too!!! Gotta love Jarvis. I still can't believe you wrote all of that down!

  8. Terminal Agitation

    z's playa replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Ooohhh.....Decadron made me go haywire. If shes prone to anxiety like I am with many meds, you might not want to give her Decadron. Or at least watch her closely. Of course everyone reacts...

  9. Axillary temps; how accurate/inaccurate are they?

    z's playa replied to MrsWampthang's topic in General Nursing

    After reading this thread it made me think of the way triage nurses (over here at least) take a tympanic temp. They don't bother to do it right. Ever. It's barely in my ear. I realize they are...

  10. Axillary temps; how accurate/inaccurate are they?

    z's playa replied to MrsWampthang's topic in General Nursing

    That's stupid. We were taught that an axillary temp was indicated when the oral path was compromised. ie: the pt just drank, smoked, or ate. Does that mean all the temps taken on children are...

  11. Scared to start an IV

    z's playa replied to shortsteph12's topic in General Students

    I'm still trying to get over the fact that just because this more soul was in a coma, that made it ok to "use" her as a pin

  12. Terminal Agitation

    z's playa replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Maybe she's reacting to a drug she's already taking? Sometimes a drug that isn't supossed to agitate, agitates a few

  13. Long-Term Use of Appetite Stimulants

    z's playa replied to mmelvin's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    hmmm...well you learn something everyday. Never heard of Marinol. Or Mary Jane for that matter. Had to ask around on that one.

  14. I'm so tired of being sick...what do you think?

    z's playa replied to Aneroo's topic in General Nursing

    :rotfl: The sick room......hope you feel better

  15. How do you handle that "crazy" patient?

    z's playa replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    At our facility there was a pt with suicidal tendencies who was allowed to go for a smoke and took a nose dive off the 30 ft ramp to the concrete below. I think it could have been

  16. How do you write an assessment report?

    z's playa replied to AmbikaRayne's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Well it's one year up here. Max two if you're in the slower part time

  17. How do you write an assessment report?

    z's playa replied to AmbikaRayne's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    She's in first year LPN school. I dont think it's as complicated as all that. :chuckle But nice example. PS: I am not downplaying LPN school...just know we dont deal with alot of what was...

  18. How do you write an assessment report?

    z's playa replied to AmbikaRayne's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Don't they show you in school? Assess what? We did those all in lab with the "head to toe" assessment but it was given to us written already..all we did was fill in the 'blanks' next to the questions...

  19. jcaho coming

    z's playa replied to Spider Cat's topic in General Nursing

    Gee...I wish i could help you but I actually had no idea "they" came around and quizzed people. The best I can do is "bump" this and hope you get some answers. Sounds stressful to say the least. Let...

  20. Fibromyalgia

    z's playa replied to veetach's topic in Emergency

    I totally agree with you. As long as it is not an everyday occurence, why can't a person take a narcotic for breakthrough? That's what it's there for! I can't believe how much time is spent trying to...

  21. Long-Term Use of Appetite Stimulants

    z's playa replied to mmelvin's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Our appetite stimulus.........? A joint of pot. (Honestly..gotta love Canada) Seems to work from what I can see.

  22. Fibromyalgia

    z's playa replied to veetach's topic in Emergency

    Yeah..I'm sure that's

  23. hairstyles on nurses....your opinion

    z's playa replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    lol :rotfl: I had a mental picture of the "blank look" while the nurse is discussing treatment plans. But on second thought...don't you all get that look

  24. Are you snowed in??

    z's playa replied to phn92's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Can't say I remember 1978 but I do remember our ice storm of 1998 here in Eastern Ontario. It was horrible. google it . It's very interesting and makes me happy with any weather we get because nothing...

  25. The Dos & Donts of my first flight...

    z's playa replied to Me3's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Don't jump out. :) just