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  1. What exactly is death?

    stressednurse replied to azverte's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Defining Death An EEG that shows no brain activity, a brain blood flow study that shows no circulation to the brain. If there are no narcotics or barbituates being used then the off the vent for 2...

  2. pooling of saliva in base of throat

    stressednurse replied to wendellchef-rn's topic in General Nursing

    I currently work in LTC, we use scopalomine patches for excess secretions. One small patch is placed behind an ear and replaced every 3 days. Possibly decreasing her secretions will help with the...

  3. Using Animal Therepy In Nursing

    stressednurse replied to Louisepug's topic in General Nursing

    Yes it works. I work long term care right now and we have birds that live in the facility. We also have fish tanks, and we have pet visit days. Many patients families bring pets to visit and I...

  4. A tiny nurse

    stressednurse replied to Teresa76's topic in General Nursing

    Five foot two also. Never been a problem for me. I was a farrier ( horseshoer) for 15 years prior to nursing. Height really dosen't matter in a lot of professions. The horses were more comfortable...

  5. Tired Of Abuse!

    stressednurse replied to Y2KRN's topic in Emergency

    Nice job speculating.. I love when that happens. More work for us but the warm fuzzies after are worth

  6. large and growing hepatitis outbreak linked to Chi Chi's

    stressednurse replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    Killer onions at a restaurant named after a womans body part. I have to think on that one for a while, seems there should be a message somewhere. Scratching

  7. Doctors and Nurses Gone Wrong....

    stressednurse replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    sbic, well stated!!!!!!! NOw everyone else, go for it, grab it and RUN. Love you, all of you. Wonderful

  8. Doctors and Nurses Gone Wrong....

    stressednurse replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    Slip sliding away, Ohh ohh ohh, Slip sliding away......I wonder how my futures going....Slip sliding away... OOps sorry, back in the "good old days again" LOL I like this site, all have a good sense...

  9. Withholding Treatment Of Elderly Patients

    stressednurse replied to allegator's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen that the more futile, the more hands involved. I have not seen a patients wishes ignored as far as being treated to the fullest. What I usually see is families overriding Living Wills...

  10. Doctors and Nurses Gone Wrong....

    stressednurse replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    I have found that if you talk to and treat all medical workers with respect you will receive that in return most of the time. There will always be exceptions though so my backup plan is to remind...

  11. Drama Queen co-worker

    stressednurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am talking about the one who is always overwhelmed with what the rest of us deal with daily. Goes to the manager and often the upper levels too with concerns and complaints. These attention...

  12. Does it ever end????

    stressednurse replied to unknown99's topic in General Nursing

    This is the school that never ends Yes it goes on an on my friend, Some really good people started learning it not knowing what it was But they'll just continue learning it forever just because this...

  13. Sickout leaves Ohio hospital short

    stressednurse replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I think I worked there about 4 years ago as a travel nurse. Wasn't the friendliest environment then, not surprised they are

  14. ? for schooling

    stressednurse replied to luvbbs's topic in General Nursing

    ADN is an RN. I had to take english composition I & II, algebra, Microbiology, Chemistry, Anatomy and Physiology I and II, 2 courses of Psychology, an elective and hope I got accepted. I clep...

  15. Trouble with Website

    stressednurse replied to wildwood's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I have had problems with accessing this website over last 2 days too. Must be updating

  16. Purgatory ain't got nothin' on nursing school.....

    stressednurse replied to SarahCeleste's topic in Emergency

    Any nursing school is a lot of work. If I hadn't had experience as a nurse aid, unit clerk in an ER and paramedic I think I probably would have started as an LPN. I went to nursing school with 2...

  17. Question About Waiting Lists!!!!

    stressednurse replied to sepjon's topic in General Nursing

    If I remember right I think I got accepted a year after I applied in 1988 to a community college (there was a year waiting list back then) I took all my pre-reqs while I was finishing paramedic...

  18. "You Made Me Want to be a Nurse."

    stressednurse replied to RN-PA's topic in General Nursing

    Claps and Hugs, so nice to share a positive uplifting experience. We need to continue to do this for each other. Thanks for sharing

  19. Quick Question about comfort measures

    stressednurse replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    Hellllllo Nurse I agree with you, past experience has shown me that comforting the family is just as important. Educate them and give them something to do. Sitting and watching death happen is very...

  20. 14 Nurses Fired and 9 disciplined in Kentucky

    stressednurse replied to nurseattorney's topic in General Nursing

    OK...and people wonder why there is a nursing shortage? This needs to be made available to every nursing board in the World. The accusations and the responses on the nursing sites. Plus someone...

  21. How much do you make?

    stressednurse replied to plumrn's topic in General Nursing

    1. RN 2. 11 yrs experience 3. Sub-acute 4. 19.06/hr 5. SW Pennsylvania (with overtime I will gross about $60,000 this year) Other job Pre-hospital RN