nocngail

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1. Need Advice- Serious Latex Allergy

   nocngail replied to debo_lpnER's topic in Emergency

   http://www.pnf.org/latex_allergy.html Debo_lpnER, One of many sites if you haven't already seen it....this one seems to offer alot in one place. Some of the info may be a little old, but accurate...

2. Pt found dead!!!

   nocngail replied to glascow's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   "the lawyer wanted to know......." At a facility where I worked last yr, a CNA entered a room shortly after shift change, and found pt. with clear plastic trash bag (from small bedside trash can) over...

3. What exactly is death?

   nocngail replied to azverte's topic in Activism, Healthcare

   Negative brain waves....and gentle discussion re: Quality of life vs. Quantity as it pertains to the

4. Nurses with Eczema?

   nocngail replied to prairiegirl's topic in General Nursing

   NON-LATEX, NON-Powdered, gloves, gloves, gloves.... Tons of info now on web re: allergies/eczema and development of job-acquired LATEX sensitivities. PM me if you want Laura, and good

5. Electronic Wrist BP Cuffs

   nocngail replied to MiaLyse's topic in General Nursing

   I hear what you're saying Kelly, but after using several brands of wrist cuffs, I've yet to see one that consistently gives accurate results. Maybe someone else

6. Still conscious with a BS of 24 ???

   nocngail replied to jnette's topic in General Nursing

   I too had a lady that would sometimes make ya wonder as you were dashing off to find another glucometer. Sure enough, sugar was 36. She did admit to feeling "a little woozy". Geez... This lady was...

7. LTC/Rehab anyone?

   nocngail posted a topic in North Carolina Nursing

   I'm thinking of spending less time shoveling snow this winter, and more time enjoying life (there's a no-brainer huh). N.C. is luring me-maybe to northwestern part? Reality insists I will still...