MyBrainIsFull

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1. Zosyn over 4 hrs

   MyBrainIsFull replied to OutlawNurse86's topic in Medications

   At our hospital we give Zosyn 3.375 in 115 ml over 2 hours. Don't have a rationale, sorry.

2. one year of med surg recommendation-- your opinion?

   MyBrainIsFull replied to MyBrainIsFull's topic in General Students

   Thanks again to everyone for helping me see both sides of this issue.

3. one year of med surg recommendation-- your opinion?

   MyBrainIsFull replied to MyBrainIsFull's topic in General Students

   That was something I thought, too, about working in peds then moving to NICU. The NICU where i live is apparently pretty popular and might be hard to get into anyway. Although I might try anyway, the worse they can say is No. Thanks for the input.

4. one year of med surg recommendation-- your opinion?

   MyBrainIsFull replied to MyBrainIsFull's topic in General Students

   Thank you, I never thought about my "marketability." I value all opinions on this subject.

5. one year of med surg recommendation-- your opinion?

   MyBrainIsFull posted a topic in General Students

   I just wanted to ask the nurses out there what they think of the advice I routinely get about where to apply to work after graduation. My instructors and the nursing recruiters all say, "Don't specialize. Do a year of med surg to get your feet wet ...

6. Hyperpyrexia vs. Hyperthermia

   MyBrainIsFull replied to MyBrainIsFull's topic in General Students

   wow, thanks, my brain really works well with metaphors too, now I understand! Thanks so much.

7. Hyperpyrexia vs. Hyperthermia

   MyBrainIsFull replied to MyBrainIsFull's topic in General Students

   Thank you. My text said something similar, but I guess what confuses me is the interventions are not the same and I don't quite understand the rationale. For example for hyperthermia, tepid baths/sponge bathing is recommended, but my nursing text sa...

8. Hyperpyrexia vs. Hyperthermia

   MyBrainIsFull posted a topic in General Students

   Could someone please help me understand the difference between hyperpyrexia (fever) and hyperthermia?:flamesonb

9. Priority Nursing diagnosis Second Stage Labor

   MyBrainIsFull replied to MyBrainIsFull's topic in Student Assist

   My children are adopted, so I can't relate to the stretching aspect of this topic. All I know is not one of the moms I watched said a word about it. It seemed to be the standard procedure. I guess there are different ways the nurse supports the pa...

10. Priority Nursing diagnosis Second Stage Labor

    MyBrainIsFull replied to MyBrainIsFull's topic in Student Assist

    ? I know you were trying to joke, but did I misunderstand something? I watched three vaginal deliveries this week and the nurse had her fingers in the vagina with each delivery. She said it was to help stretch things out. If I am not understandi...

11. Priority Nursing diagnosis Second Stage Labor

    MyBrainIsFull posted a topic in Student Assist

    I am trying to sort between my nursing diagnoses for the second stage of labor. My instructors always say, "Think like a nurse. You're the nurse. What do you do?" Well, if it's second stage, I am helping the mom, encouraging her, telling when to ...

12. OB Care Plan/Nursing Diagnosis Help Needed

    MyBrainIsFull replied to MyBrainIsFull's topic in Student Assist

    Thank you, I didn't know about the new "Risk for Bleeding" diagnosis. Also, I knew that's what I had to watch for, but I wasn't sure what diagnosis to use. I appreciate the help.

13. OB Care Plan/Nursing Diagnosis Help Needed

    MyBrainIsFull posted a topic in Student Assist

    I am working on a nursing care plan for labor and delivery. We have to have 6 nursing diagnoses for each stage of labor and then prioritize them and write a care plan based on the six most important diagnoses (1 for each stage of labor). I am worki...