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    Albumin Reaction

    jesskidding replied to jesskidding's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your reply! Yes, the pt. was allergic to Sulfa drugs! OMG! Would someone not have caught
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    Fundamentals of Nursing NCLEX Questions ONLINE?

    jesskidding replied to sjmagri's topic in General Students

    PREP- U is amazing software. What book are you
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    ADN 4th SEMESTER QUESTION

    jesskidding replied to Newguy323's topic in General Students

    Here is a presentation that you might find helpful....
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    IV problem help

    jesskidding replied to taylor9582's topic in General Students

    volume ---------- = hours rate Does that
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    Med test

    jesskidding replied to andrian's topic in General Students

    We have a similar test. Starting in November we have to take a Math/Med Practicum. We have to make 100% on this practicum in order to pass pharmacology. We have three tries to get 100%. Even if you...
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    Does your state let you administer parental meds as a NS student?

    jesskidding replied to Striving2BG8's topic in General Students

    Yes, we can. The only things we can not administer are blood and chemo products. I am in North
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    was i unprofessional? (quick story)

    jesskidding replied to raindrop's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Surely they at least have a monitor tech. There is no way each RN could monitor their (11!) patients, take care of them, pass meds, put strips in charts, read strips, and document all at the same...
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    was i unprofessional? (quick story)

    jesskidding replied to raindrop's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I don't understand why people don't get this either. My CN usually does not have any pts at the beginning of this shift, but as the night progresses if she needs to take one or two new admissions then...
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    was i unprofessional? (quick story)

    jesskidding replied to raindrop's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I think the only thing that is unprofessional about this situation is the nurse/patient ratio! Yikes!
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    My achy breaky feet!

    jesskidding replied to darkangel83's topic in General Nursing

    That's so sweet! Sounds like something my husband would do!
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    My achy breaky feet!

    jesskidding replied to darkangel83's topic in General Nursing

    One word....Alegria. When I get home from being on the floor for 12+ hours my feet feel fine as well as my legs and back. I tried to "break in" a pair of Dansko's, but I just couldn't do it. They are...
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    RN's working as CNA's or PCT's?

    jesskidding replied to chuckster's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Here in North Carolina, once you have passed the NCLEX and are a licensed nurse you can not work as CNA or PCT. I know lots of new grads that put off taking the NCLEX just so they could continue...
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    How do you study with a baby?!?

    jesskidding replied to mrsb04's topic in General Students

    Do you financially have to work? If not, how do you feel about not working anymore? Can you study while your baby sleeps? Is your baby on a schedule where he naps at certain
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    How would I carry out these Physician Orders in a SIM Lab?

    jesskidding replied to Samian Q's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Just sayin', but I've never seen SCD's and TED hose used at the same time? Is this normal
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    Any Nurse Techs in RN nursing programs?

    jesskidding replied to kv07's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I'm in my first year of an ADN program and I work as a CNA on a med/surg/tele unit. I had my CNA certification already because my program requires you to be on our states CNA registry before you can...
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    hydromorphone effects

    jesskidding replied to ading's topic in General Students

    I will help you out, but I'm sure you could find this is your textbook. First of all, Dilaudid is going to affect the Respiratory. Respiration's will decrease, etc. Second, one other system that could...
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    LAZY NURSES

    jesskidding replied to ohioguy's topic in General Students

    100%
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    First semester random drug testing time

    jesskidding replied to peasNrice's topic in General Students

    If you have not smoked since August and you didn't smoke much recently you are probably going to be fine. It should not show up. I wouldn't worry. Hope it turns out alright for you. Just don't smoke...
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    Failing Nursing School(Life Story)

    jesskidding replied to louis345's topic in General Students

    PREP U is amazing software to help study for nursing tests. It's much better than Saunders or Kaplan. What is your study time like? How much time do you devote to studying and learning the material?...
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    What are some good sites where I can get information on colostomy care?

    jesskidding replied to onlyj's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    http://www.wocn.org/ http://journals.lww.com/jwocnonline/pages/default.aspx http://www.ostomy.org/ostomy_info/ These might help. Remember, GOOGLE is your friend!
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    New to night shift

    jesskidding replied to aikz's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It took me about 3 months to get into the night shift routine and feel good. It was hard those first three months, but now I can't see myself working days anymore. Night nurses and the environment is...
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    Question regarding leaving job during orientation

    jesskidding replied to Beth BSN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    My advice would be to quit now while still in orientation. She would not have to put that job on a
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    Student RN

    jesskidding replied to unsurestudent's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry, but it would have been helpful if you stated where you were located. I meant no disrespect. Here in the US, or at least where I am, we sign our names along with "Student Nurse". We are not...
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    MRSA in the nares

    jesskidding replied to ilovemicrobiology's topic in General Nursing

    MRSA can be airborne. MRSA can also be in the ears. According to my ENT, many healthcare workers often have MRSA in their ears due to not cleaning stethoscopes properly after using with pts. From my...
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    Student RN

    jesskidding replied to unsurestudent's topic in General Nursing

    Sure it does, but it seems like he/she is more unsure about their career choice. They clearly called themselves a Student Registered