CarVsTree

CarVsTree

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  1. What to wear to Nursing "new employee" Orientation

    CarVsTree replied to lmcnabbkv's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would say business casual, no jeans. Khakis, slacks, skirt, blouse, sweaters,

  2. Incontinence care and cloth diaper service?

    CarVsTree replied to SallyD's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've never CD'd an adult, but used to sell a variety of cloth diapers for babies. Odor control shouldn't be a problem as long as you change as soon as he's wet, which I'm sure you do. You can use...

  3. Steps to assess bruit and thrill?

    CarVsTree replied to ameriarmybrattLPN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, that you should assess both. How else will you know if it is diminishing. I don't know if you would be able to palpate that type of change. Also, I suggest you buy your own stethoscope....

  4. So, Is it really "On Me"?

    CarVsTree replied to Carleyp's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm not a nurse yet, so I can't help with your questions re: accountability. However, as an addict in recovery I can tell you that her problems were created by her. It is not your responsibility to...

  5. Help Please

    CarVsTree replied to le0128's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I know my mother's cardiologist uses BNP for titrating Natrecor. He has had my mother on Natrecor in prep for sx and intermittently to counteract HF exacerbations. It's very expensive stuff. Also,...

  6. Medical dictionary for PDA?

    CarVsTree replied to LorraineCNA's topic in General Nursing

    Skyscape has both Stedman's & Taber's Medical dictionaries for $49.95 each: http://skyscape.com/EStore/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=482 There's a company I've never heard of Lexi-comp...

  7. Help....tried out Littman Classic II

    CarVsTree replied to aegirl's topic in General Nursing

    I second the advice to make sure you have the angles of the eartips correct (they should point forward). Also, second making sure you have the correct side flipped on. Also, you said you were...

  8. How long did it take to get accepted into Nursing school?

    CarVsTree replied to shawnrj's topic in General Nursing

    I applied to my ADN program in September and was accepted in early/mid

  9. How far/long is your drive to school/clinicals?

    CarVsTree replied to Lisa Michelle's topic in General Students

    Don't hate me because I am beeutiful... er, I mean very close to my school. I live a 2 minute commute from school and currently a 15 minute commute to clinicals. The furthest I'll travel to...

  10. A & P 2 and Nursing I at the same time, am I that CRAZY?????

    CarVsTree replied to dream8's topic in General Students

    I took A&P2 & Intro. to Nursing together. I also worked p/t am a Mom of a (2yo at the time) and am married. You mentioned, you're a mom of 3yo twins. Are you a single mom? This would make...

  11. how do you delegate to techs?

    CarVsTree replied to jeepgirl's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm assuming you said "nurse aide" because you're not using names in this forum, right? If someone called me aide instead of using my name that would really piss me off. Is there a description of of...

  12. A friend desperately wants to go to nursing school but can't financially..any advice?

    CarVsTree replied to cindyrn1's topic in General Nursing

    Check with local hospitals and the financial aid office at school. Is her school a community college? Hospitals are more open to footing the bill for a public college than a private college. I have...

  13. ER abuse was encouraged last night

    CarVsTree replied to Snowy's topic in Emergency

    I don't believe it was ER abuse. A complete workup in the ER probably wouldn't be a bad idea. Also, no health insurance will pay when someone else (driver of the car) was at fault. I hope you got a...

  14. ER abuse was encouraged last night

    CarVsTree replied to Snowy's topic in Emergency

    I don't believe it was ER abuse. A complete workup in the ER probably wouldn't be a bad idea. Also, no health insurance will pay when someone else (driver of the car) was at fault. I hope you got a...

  15. nurse's aides doing accuchecks

    CarVsTree replied to panurse101's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Well that is completely unacceptable. Are there repercussions for the PCT in this case? At our inst. If the result is >400

  16. nurse's aides doing accuchecks

    CarVsTree replied to panurse101's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think someone forgetting to report a blood sugar could happen with any amount of training. The problem is if the RN took the sugar, she'd know right away and wouldn't have to remember to find...

  17. Managing Pain in Addicted Patients

    CarVsTree posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    One of my patient's for clinical tomorrow is a trauma victim who tested positive for benzodiazepines, cocaine, amphetamines, barbituates, and opiates. She has a nasal fx, right radial fx w/sx repair,...

  18. cna vs cma

    CarVsTree replied to MsAshley33's topic in Nursing Career

    One is not "better" than the other, just different. CNA's are trained to work in healthcare facilities, either Long term (nursing homes) or acute care (hospitals) facilities. CMA's training is geared...

  19. Failed NCLEX anyone know web address for the Saunder's online review?

    CarVsTree replied to seeigirl's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?endeca=1&isbn=0721604064&itm=10 I did a search on google.com for saunders nclex online review and got links to purchase through...

  20. Photos of Wounds on PDA's

    CarVsTree posted a topic in General Nursing

    Along with school, I work at Circuit City part time. I had a customer tonight interested in buying a Palm Pilot with a camera in it for his wife. She is a new RN. She wants to use the camera to...

  21. Medication Errors? How many are allowed?

    CarVsTree replied to TKD momma's topic in General Students

    I think we are being quite harsh on OP. Yes med errors can kill patients, however they ususally don't. Especially if they are caught right away. Where was the clinical instructor when she was...

  22. L & D nurses routinely deliver babies?

    CarVsTree replied to midwife sarah's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I had a CNM and she was with me for my entire 25.5 hours laboring in hospital (save a 2hr break from 2-4am). My sister was with me during that time and at that point I was in a pretty good groove...

  23. One Nuvaring for 2 months?

    CarVsTree replied to LonghornSara's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Just because there is that much drug is in the ring, doesn't mean it would continue to be absorbed after removing it putting it back in. Plus it could deteriorate after 21 days. Also, there may be...

  24. Don't shoot me for asking but...

    CarVsTree replied to Hopegirl's topic in General Nursing

    Dialysis

  25. Alternate Status???

    CarVsTree replied to RNSuzq1's topic in General Students

    Hi Susan, I'm sorry you didn't get in. Sounds like you were robbed. IT is a shame that civilian institutions don't know what to do with military training. Don't give up hope yet. Ask them where you...