joyouter

joyouter

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  1. Nursing and the Ebola Virus

    joyouter replied to 0.adamantite's topic in Disaster Preparation

    The Ebola virus, its epidemiological picture and how and when it can mutate into a source of infection not only from direct contaminiation with fluids but also whether and how long airborn...

  2. Standard concentrations and frequency of infusate changes

    joyouter replied to NotReady4PrimeTime's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Great discussion. I have worked in IV therapy and was a member with INS ( Intravenoous Nursing Society, MA) at that time. We followed INS and CDC guidelines re. all iv lines, bage, central and...

  3. LTC facility trying to fire me over refusing to take on 50 residents

    joyouter replied to NurseGeorgiapeach's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Long Term Care facilities really need to be more closely examined. The position you hold presently indicates according to your hours which are 12 hr shifts with a day off in between if I understand...

  4. Feminism, Nursing, and Gender

    joyouter replied to fakenurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    The above comments indicate a frustration and lack of understanding and empathy within nursing practitioners which includes all gender related issues. It is commonly assumed that nursing attracts...

  5. Feminism, Nursing, and Gender

    joyouter replied to fakenurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    There appears to be some confusion re. terminology of caring and the perception of the public of women including the populist late 18th century culture where such terms were applied - if this is...

  6. DON telling nurses to leave without finishing work..

    joyouter replied to myaj's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    If you consider the impact of economic meltdown, add the politically correct who make up a good percentage of management today, add a dash of harassment, ignorance re. patient responsibilities and...

  7. Will taking time off harm my career?

    joyouter replied to serenity729's topic in Nursing Career

    Fear factors are strong negatives and often stops us from doing what we seek to enrich our lives. Travel opens so many possibilities, including the fact that different facilities will offer you on...

  8. What is up with these Sickle Cell Patients?!

    joyouter replied to BrandNewbieNurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just to add, a nursing colleague and friend described her family member's illness. Chronic illness and chronic pain. She stated that he grew very quiet for many years until he passed away. As she...

  9. What is up with these Sickle Cell Patients?!

    joyouter replied to BrandNewbieNurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thanks for this, Your observations are very accurate. The pattern you described is the pattern of chronicity, both from a) the disease and complications and b) the negative effects of pain management...

  10. Need advice on how to respond to a manager after interview

    joyouter replied to Nadz02RN's topic in New York Nursing

    When professionals such as nurses and teachers spend a small fortune on their education, in professions which are to serve the public and maintain a western standard of democracy and development, they...

  11. What is up with these Sickle Cell Patients?!

    joyouter replied to BrandNewbieNurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I can empathize with your frustration when meeting rude and manipulative patients. It is also worthwhile remembering that such behavior is not exclusive to the disease as this behaviour can be seen in...

  12. will nursing ever be in demand again?

    joyouter replied to amzyRN's topic in California Nursing

    Nurses and their ability to control their working environment inclusive of the hiring policies is more than mind baffling, - the issue underscores the lack of power and control from a well educated...

  13. 0.45% NS is Hypernatremia?

    joyouter replied to CBsMommy's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Just an addition to the discussion. Hypotonic saline -0.45% solutions were used to correct hypernatremia. The problem being the volume needed, and the rapidity of infusion. Hypertonic saline eg. 3%...

  14. 0.45% NS is Hypernatremia?

    joyouter replied to CBsMommy's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I think this example might help to explain the complexity of Na shifts intracellularly. I found the explanations and sodium regulation system well written. The article has a very clear diagram of how...

  15. Athabasca University LPN to RN progam

    joyouter replied to sigbined's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Keep plugging onwards. You will be Ok, just plan your study time, focus and apply a lot of self discipline. It is not easy and can be discouraging. In request to how your degree will be accepted you...

  16. Help Hypotonic, Isotonic, & Hypertonic Solutions

    joyouter replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    hypertonic saline is given usually in cases of severe cramps with patient on hemodialysis where cramps occur directly as a result of osmosis and filtration, where sodium chloride levels have been...

  17. Need suggestions for issue paper

    joyouter replied to Yolanda RN's topic in General Nursing

    Are you in class or doing clinicals? A topic of interest for me is pain management particularly in patients of different cultures who often view pain management with suspicion or

  18. Nursing Diagnosis

    joyouter replied to LexiStudent's topic in General Nursing

    Your patient has multiple problems. However, the Mcgill Nursing model is helpful to break down patient's primary and secondary diagnoses. The model addresses a holistic assessment of the patient...

  19. American or Swedish nursing education?

    joyouter replied to c3p0's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Your choices are difficult especially as Sweden is so beautiful, particularly in summer. We have a home in Sweden but I work in North America. I have worked in Sweden, pending license. There are...

  20. nova scotia College's Continuing Competence Program

    joyouter replied to aimmephoenix's topic in International Nursing

    Congratulations on your move to Nova Scotia. It is very beautiful part of Eastern Canada, especially during summer months. In response to your questions, I would think your best source of information...

  21. From the Other Side of the Bed Rails - When the Nurse Becomes the Patient

    joyouter replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Your emotions and sense of self are going through so much right now. I pray that you will grow even stronger and resilient no matter what the outcome. Your story reminded me of an experience I had 2...

  22. no job, going back for bsn, or is it a waste of money?

    joyouter replied to bymysoultosqueezeRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am sure there are jobs available. Try resourcing the numerous nursing journals and apply continuously for jobs!!. You will get a reply and perhaps a job. In the meantime, I would continue with the...

  23. Education vs Experience

    joyouter replied to Airforce1's topic in General Nursing

    The topic of when to enter graduate studies in nursing has raised certain red flags- that of a traditional aspect where the art and practice of nursing knowledge gained through hard earned experience...

  24. RN to BSN online

    joyouter replied to mona b RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Just curious. Would you consider Canadian universities? The University of British Columbia, Vancouver is ranked very highly academically and has an excellent Post RN- BSN programme. Cost is approx....

  25. Average Salary

    joyouter replied to amie1169's topic in General Nursing

    Reading the posts on salaries across the USA is interesting but the figures being mentioned don't clarify if we are looking at gross or net salary? 70,000 per annum is great, what's left after...