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  1. Nurses with ADD/ADHD?

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to Metron's topic in Health, Stress Management

    The medication for ADD is what makes you safe, just like insulin makes a diabetic safe. If a diabetic tries to be a nurse, do they say no, because of the diabetes? Of course not. The way drug...

  2. Effectiveness of alcohol??

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to Lady_in_red's topic in General Nursing

    That's what they use to start a line for blood donations, and it dries pretty quick--they do put a 2 x 2 on it (I assume to keep other stuff out of it), and by the time they get the pipe (it's too big...

  3. Is there ANY reason for Experienced nurses to be Rude to New Nurses??

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to pink2blue1's topic in General Nursing

    WHAT A GREAT OPPORTUNITY YOU HAVE TO BE GRACIOUS!!! I love it when this happens.You can be the Big Girl of the two of you, explain that you did in fact check the emar, that you knew it wasn't there...

  4. Is there ANY reason for Experienced nurses to be Rude to New Nurses??

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to pink2blue1's topic in General Nursing

    Don't let rude nurses run you off. Just do your job, and if you can force yourself, smile and nod at them. Be good to your patients, make sure you chart and document well, maintain good...

  5. Effectiveness of alcohol??

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to Lady_in_red's topic in General Nursing

    This came up last year on this board, and I remember being rather appalled to find out that in other developed nations (mostly Commonwealth), only the "socially unclean" got the alcohol wipe, others...

  6. is Kaplan online good?? help please...

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to rissa47's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I was put off by the expense of Kaplan, although the nurses I know who used it, liked it. I used Mosby's NCLEX CAT and found it exceptionally good in helping me prepare for my boards. It adjusts like...

  7. excelsior college

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to KHOFF's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I graduated in 2004 from the Excelsior program. It definitely isn't for everyone. If you have a life and responsibilities outside nursing school, Excelsior's program can make a real difference for...

  8. Sitting for certification in March--anyone else?

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I wouldn't be too hard on yourself! We don't know what we are getting into until we are right there....Did you have the books, etc. last time? About how long did you prepare? I know it is different...

  9. Sitting for certification in March--anyone else?

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Funny--I called them because I didn't get a confirmation number, and I was worried I wasn't going to get my stuff.... It had shipped the day before. LOLOf course I'll post about my experience. I'm...

  10. Sitting for certification in March--anyone else?

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    It is my understanding that in the past they actually required two years of experience, and you had to be signed off by someone who rather acted as a witness. The materials I have read, however, say...

  11. Sitting for certification in March--anyone else?

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thank you both for the encouragement--I feel fairly confident, but then the "brain buddies" start suggesting that I feel confident simply because I don't know what I don't know.... Gotta quit...

  12. Anyone received CHPN Exan results from September 2006 exam?

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to jessica's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    By any chance, does anyone have a review booklet? I am trying to get organized for the exam in the spring, have seen a booklet for review, but the nurse who had it and offered to loan it is busy...

  13. Help! What meds are not covered under hospice?

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to RN4hospice's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    In re the earlier topic, we understand that if a patient is on hospice, all hospice meds come out of the hospice's daily reimbursement rate. There is Medicare D, and some other programs, but we are...

  14. Your Favorite one liner used with patients

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to scaredofshots's topic in Nursing Humor

    I get a lot of compliments, and I truly enjoy them, but what I like even more is the laughter when I tell the patients and their families, "shhhh! I have a reputation to

  15. OB In Texas 4 New Grads

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to Annointed_RNStudent's topic in Texas Nursing

    I agree. And if you are under 40, I'd also encourage you to consider "Big Baylor" (BUMC in downtown Dallas). HCA hospitals mostly have internships--and you could probably get that info from HCA...

  16. Need some personal help here! (long)

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would encourage checking out hospice, although that won't be a 24/7 on the spot/in the house kind of help. A good memory care unit might be helpful if there is no one to take them in or move in...

  17. Counrtry doses

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to Bethy-lynn's topic in MICU, SICU

    There are some differences between your post and the OP's.... at least it seems this way to me.You have protocols for most things. That's like orders. She doesn't mentioned protocols, orders,...

  18. Counrtry doses

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to Bethy-lynn's topic in MICU, SICU

    Sounds defensive. You say this is your only RN experience? Then be extra grateful for the nurses on this board--they are teaching you good nursing. If you listen to them, they may save you a lot of...

  19. CHPN exam

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to Mandee's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Anyone have a study guide or URL for a study resource? I plan to test and pass in the spring. Thanks--and congrats

  20. use of Cadd pumps in pain management

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to jwelhwel's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    There doesn't seem to be a way to program in the prn doses. This CADD is used generally for chemo--the onco's office loaned it. The wife is giving the prn doses. I thought they said he uses the prn...

  21. Nurses with ADD/ADHD?

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to Metron's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I normally don't have to ask for help, but in nursing school, even though I type 100+ wpm, I could not keep up with the frenetic flipping through the power points.I finally asked if I could either see...

  22. use of Cadd pumps in pain management

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to jwelhwel's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Well, I admitted my patient with his CADD pump. He is on MS 1 mg IV q 1 hr cont infusion plus 2 mg IV push q 20 minutes for breakthrough. He also has duragesic 150 on. And still he winces. My CADD...

  23. use of Cadd pumps in pain management

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to jwelhwel's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Is there anything unusual or magical about the CADD? I mean, except that it is small and portable? Any info, insight, experience, suggestions, errors I can learn from, etc. would be so

  24. use of Cadd pumps in pain management

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to jwelhwel's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    We are admitting a patient tomorrow on a CADD morphine infusion with a med port. I've not used the CADD before, nor have my nurses. Anyone know an URL or willing to give me a quickie lesson on how to?...

  25. failed NC1 , being so sad and amazed

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to singlelife's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Oh! Almost forgot! One of the best helps I had, at least for my first couple or three exams, was I got a "study buddy." I posted on the EC board asking if anyone in my area was available, and I got...