chenoaspirit

chenoaspirit ASN, RN

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  1. Severe Hypoglycemia before Death?

    chenoaspirit replied to sundowners2's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that hypoglycemia is usually indicative of disease processes, lack of glucose in diet or IVF's, body's inability to carry/transport glucose effectively, etc. I dont know how it would occur...

  2. need focus note!! please help!!

    chenoaspirit replied to iodonkor's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hmm I just noticed that when I copied/pasted from that site it doesnt make much sense. lol. Oh well, it should be easily unscrambled. I tried,

  3. need focus note!! please help!!

    chenoaspirit replied to iodonkor's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This thread probably needs to be in the student assistance section, but here are some links that may help... http://www.cabrillo.edu/~kmerchant/Enteral%20tube%20feed.07.pdf...

  4. Are you forced to practice IV's and injections on each other in nursing school?

    chenoaspirit replied to kroegerk's topic in General Nursing

    NEVER tell a patient its your first time, it will scare them. If you constantly tell patients its your first NG, IV, IM injection, Foley, etc, you will constantly be saying that because you have ALOT...

  5. Are you forced to practice IV's and injections on each other in nursing school?

    chenoaspirit replied to kroegerk's topic in General Nursing

    Same here but we had to do our own fingerstick so we knew how the patient feels to be stuck and so we could practice reading manual glucose readings. It was forbidden to practice on each other. For...

  6. Guilty Mom

    chenoaspirit replied to catfish1's topic in General Nursing

    I think you and your husband need to sit down and discuss/agree on parenting. You two need to find an agreement. Your children will adjust to your schedule, as long as its always the same. Dont...

  7. Dr.s throwing their weight around...............

    chenoaspirit replied to LSRNgrad2008's topic in General Nursing

    I had a doc once look at me and say "MOVE!". I was standing in the hallway around the cart of which a nurse was administering flu shots to us staff members. I was not in his way. I thought he was...

  8. What's the protocol for self diagnosis?

    chenoaspirit replied to Shannon82's topic in General Nursing

    I think its a great idea to tell your doc what you suspect. They need all the information you can give them. Given your symptoms, it does sound like a UTI. I think its great that you are involved...

  9. afraid of change

    chenoaspirit replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    Ive posted on here about the exact same thing. Ive worked at my job since graduation and now Im scared to change. I know the doctors, routines, etc. But if you LIKE what you do, why are you wanting...

  10. nursing care plan for a patient with virus vs bacterial meningitis

    chenoaspirit replied to afi06's topic in General Nursing

    a high temp can cause risk for fluid volume deficit pain risk for injury due to the altered mental status Good luck. I sure dont miss doing those

  11. Options for Nurses who HATE nursing.

    chenoaspirit replied to PopeJane3rd's topic in General Nursing

    I have a friend who is a nurse and she is about to finish her teaching degree, although that isnt something I would want to do. She is wanting to teach elementary kids. Ive been thinking of going...

  12. prescription pain meds and work

    chenoaspirit replied to mel1977's topic in General Nursing

    hmm, I would think that a person would be considered "under the influence" if they took them while AT work. But as far as taking them at home with a valid prescription, it would be fine. Ive...

  13. Effexor XR (venlafaxine HCl) Extended-Release Capsules and Effexor (venlafaxine HCl)

    chenoaspirit replied to Brian's topic in Patient Medications

    Oh also, if you did need to stop taking it, it would only be for the duration of your

  14. Effexor XR (venlafaxine HCl) Extended-Release Capsules and Effexor (venlafaxine HCl)

    chenoaspirit replied to Brian's topic in Patient Medications

    I found this on an effexor website: PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: Effexor may cause harm to the fetus if it is used during the last 3 months of pregnancy. If you become pregnant, contact your...

  15. flu shot and coumadin

    chenoaspirit replied to student200977's topic in General Nursing

    If you are concerned about bleeding at injection site, it would be just like any other shot, apply pressure (just like you did). But if you are referring to drug interractions, I have no clue,

  16. how to wash your hands

    chenoaspirit posted a topic in General Nursing

    We had to read a detailed memo about how our hands are covered with germs and on how to wash your hands...correctly. And I mean a detailed description on HOW to wash hands...wet hands first, apply...

  17. how to wash your hands

    chenoaspirit replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I watched one doctor remove a dressing barehanded, push around on the incision, walk out of the room WITHOUT WASHING HANDS, and then go on to the next patient. I am a germophobe too, but I am...

  18. NM and respect issues - need advice!

    chenoaspirit replied to NellieP73's topic in General Nursing

    omg, you sound just like I used to! I had seniority, but they would put another nurse as charge rather than me. I would ony do it when no one else was available. Then I didnt even get paid charge...

  19. This is kinda embarassing and gross: have you ever removed an impaction from yoursel

    chenoaspirit replied to mondkmondk's topic in General Nursing

    I have had colon problems all my life...until I had a complete colectomy. I have had to "go in" and let me tell ya, it was worth it. Just because we are nurses, does not make us immune to...

  20. Lab draws after IV start

    chenoaspirit replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    there is a specific order, according to additives (indicated by color of tube). I dont know what the order is, I never followed it..lol. I just couldnt remember the order. I do know that a PTT is...

  21. Student nurse gave IV pot, patient died.

    chenoaspirit replied to cheshirecat's topic in United Kingdom

    lol, me too. I was wondering how you give marijuana IV,

  22. Two-faced coworkers

    chenoaspirit posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Is it like this everywhere? People appear like your best friend to your face, then talk about you like a dog to others. Ive heard its like this everywhere. I hope

  23. HIPAA Violation???

    chenoaspirit replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    I would never have posted all that information, for my own protection. Im sure she meant well though. Im always scared to say anything, fearing I could get in trouble for HIPAA violation. Hopefully...

  24. Two-faced coworkers

    chenoaspirit replied to chenoaspirit's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Well, I am very disappointed. I guess Ive been naive for too long. My evaluation at work was outstanding, stating how I am always willing to help others. And I truely am, well I was. I now dont...

  25. Community Insulin

    chenoaspirit replied to zilla704's topic in General Nursing

    This thread is posted twice. I posted in the other