joyouter

joyouter

ICU, APHERESIS, IV THERAPY, ONCOLOGY, BC

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  1. Pain in childbirth 'a good thing'

    joyouter replied to Anxious Patient's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Your examples present two sides of labour, the natural way without pain control and that with an epidural. I have worked with both and personally had a natural childbirth although I was really...

  2. Need advice on new job in ICU, not going well

    joyouter replied to Treefroggirl's topic in MICU, SICU

    This is your first day on the job and your preceptor isn't doing her job. You need to speak with your nurse manager or replacement. Psychologically, this is poor behaviour - from another aspect, does...

  3. Hard Decision to Make - Any Thoughts?

    joyouter replied to LovesGreyhounds's topic in General Nursing

    Hi. Your achievments are fantastic. The choice needs to be one where you will not spend more time at school which I think would be the BSN which in the long term will benefit you. Re. costs and...

  4. Frustrated and considering a career change

    joyouter replied to xEdgexRNx's topic in General Nursing

    There are some significant points in the above and you may need to reflect upon them deeply. My impression is that you possibly have had a rough start to the realities of a nursing career at a time...

  5. NP discusses MJ on national TV ????

    joyouter replied to Misslady113's topic in General Nursing

    Your statement reflects my thoughts on the subject. It is unclear as to why she chose to be in the public eye after MJ's questionable cause of death whereas no MD came forward with a clear...

  6. Desired Characteristics of Effective Nurse Educators - My Ideal Nursing Instructor

    joyouter replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Thank you Vicky for the clear and comprehensive breakdown of characteristics/competencies desired in an ideal nursing instructor. Adult education contains many crucial underlying aspects which...

  7. Simple things new nurses or experiece nurses are not doing?

    joyouter replied to RN28MD's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Low grade temps in reg. post op patients who are no immunosuppressed or septic pre op should be initially treated with an MD ' s order for tylenol and with guidelines for temp. increase. I&O fluid...

  8. NP discusses MJ on national TV ????

    joyouter replied to Misslady113's topic in General Nursing

    Apart from ´lack of ethics* to preserve patient confidentiality, the real question remains *Was an MD notified or consulted when these symptoms were reported by the patient or his assistant?* It is...

  9. Why would a facility over-hire nurses?

    joyouter replied to arelle68's topic in General Nursing

    An interesting analogy. However, if employers and employees owe nothing to each other, how is the working environment? Health care cannot run on fear and coerciveness without negatively affecting...

  10. Need opinion on IV Pain Management

    joyouter replied to sherry10's topic in PACU

    Good Pain management starts with the anesthetist knowing the patient, prescribing and initiating post op pain meds prior to arriving in the PACU and above all, recognising chronic pain patients so...

  11. From Teaching to Learning - The Advantages of Passive vs. Active Learning Strategies

    joyouter replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Good points!! The article addressing Passive vs Active Learning styles and strategies also serves to remind us of the various ways that adults learn. There is a strong need to instill in students and...