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  1. Hi, just a question on MESs of PIH patients

    davidthenurse replied to whitebunny's topic in Ob/Gyn

    No problems, and you're more than welcome

  2. Hi, just a question on MESs of PIH patients

    davidthenurse replied to whitebunny's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Is you research in the MIMs (the drug Bible used here in Australia), Lasix must NOT be given during pregnancy unless it is absolutely necessary. If treatment with Lasix is to be used during pregnancy,...

  3. In Need Of Help For School

    davidthenurse replied to Stitch92's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, Thanks for your question ! Would you mind expanding a bit more, and perhaps giving a few more details? I think maybe you haven't received any answers yet because your question needs to be...

  4. Pain is not a "vital sign"

    davidthenurse replied to MikeyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree

  5. Just Venting: PCA with an Attitude!

    davidthenurse replied to Dottie, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    hmmm, three things that stand out to me: Maybe its just her - her personality. Maybe she was under a lot of stress from work, and its flowing over to her communication skills with patients and...

  6. Intracranial pressure vs. hypovolaemia -- which is first priority???

    davidthenurse posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi, I was discussing with my teacher about a pt. scenario. The patient was involved in a road accident. To keep it short, there were major head injuries, including internal head injuries, and hence...

  7. Use some class/compassion

    davidthenurse replied to nkara's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    sure can !! ......if i "google" it !! just jokin', caz i actually knew how its spelt anyway - i'm a pianist, and have been playing for nearly 19 years now (and did a degree in music too). i just...

  8. Use some class/compassion

    davidthenurse replied to nkara's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    On a serious tone, yes, I thoroughly agree -- comments should be supportive, encouraging, gentle, and in a caring manner. If something needs to be rebuked or pointed out, then do it in a kind manner...

  9. Use some class/compassion

    davidthenurse replied to nkara's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    better smacked with a fish.....:trout:....., than being stabbed in the back.....:smiley_ab......, or knocked over the head.......:lol_hitti..........haha !!!! (I just couldn't resist it

  10. What factors are important when nursing someone with depression

    davidthenurse posted a topic in General Students

    Hi everyone !! I'm doing some research about mental illness, particularly depression. Can anyone please give me some feedback about how to manage and care for a patient diagnosed o/c depression? I...

  11. What factors are important when nursing someone with depression

    davidthenurse replied to davidthenurse's topic in General Students

    thanks countyrat, for your help and encouragement. i am really enjoying nursing, and its great to have the support of other colleague like you and everyone else on this forum !! it's the true element...

  12. What factors are important when nursing someone with depression

    davidthenurse replied to davidthenurse's topic in General Students

    Very true !! When I think back about my placements I remember that I actually went through a "mini mental-analysis" with each of my patients whilst I care for them - of course not being obvious, but...

  13. What to Say When Caught Sleeping

    davidthenurse replied to MQ Edna's topic in Nursing Humor

    "shhh.... don't interrupt me! I am trying to recall the day's events so I can write up my patient notes!!" (in deep thought with your eyes closed

  14. Happy Mother's Day!

    davidthenurse replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Haha !! My mother is having a VERY Happy Mother's Day !! I have 10 brothers and sisters, so you can imagine how many gifts and surprises she is getting today !!

  15. Cheating in the Classroom

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

    Yes, I agree. Cheating is completely unacceptable. My attitude is: I would not want to be cared for by a nurse who cheated his/her way through their studies and training. If they have no conscience...

  16. What factors are important when nursing someone with depression

    davidthenurse replied to davidthenurse's topic in General Students

    Thanks, I didn't know this - but you live and learn !

  17. What factors are important when nursing someone with depression

    davidthenurse replied to davidthenurse's topic in General Students

    [color=gray]oh, and a special thanks to you, daytonnite ! i did receive your private message, but unfortunately i can't reply back to private messages due to my basic subscription level. maybe one...

  18. What factors are important when nursing someone with depression

    davidthenurse replied to davidthenurse's topic in General Students

    Wow !! Thanks so much everyone !! And I really appreciate the openness of some of the members here who are willing to discuss their Hx of depression and how they coped with it - thanks to Daytonite,...

  19. What factors are important when nursing someone with depression

    davidthenurse replied to davidthenurse's topic in General Students

    Hey, many thanks to Daytonite and nerdtonurse? !! You have both given me a clearer framework for some of the "extras" when caring for pts o/c depression, or who are suicidal. WOW!! I never really...

  20. What factors are important when nursing someone with depression

    davidthenurse replied to davidthenurse's topic in General Students

    Maybe I have much to learn yet about psych pts, including suicidal pts, but we were trained that whilst we create as "safe as possible" environment as we can, that suicidal pts. will sometimes go to...

  21. What factors are important when nursing someone with depression

    davidthenurse replied to davidthenurse's topic in General Students

    Sorry, maybe my wording could have been a bit more clearer - I was referring to psych pts who are

  22. What factors are important when nursing someone with depression

    davidthenurse replied to davidthenurse's topic in General Students

    Hi donnabellaluna,No, I'm not currently in psych nursing clinicals just yet, but recently I had to care for a pt on Ward 5 (Cardiac/High Dependency) who was diagnosed o/c Psych issues - depression and...

  23. What factors are important when nursing someone with depression

    davidthenurse replied to davidthenurse's topic in General Students

    Hi dolcebellaluna, Yes, you are right, I found this out just last week - its truly amazing !! (Do you have any other tips, haha :blushkiss)

  24. Can someone give a detailed explanation of Clexane, Warfarin, and Frusimide?

    davidthenurse replied to davidthenurse's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi, thanks, I'll have a look at these sites and see if I can piece the puzzle together !!

  25. Can someone give a detailed explanation of Clexane, Warfarin, and Frusimide?

    davidthenurse posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi, I'm a student nurse in Australia, and I'm trying to find out what the "life-cycle" of the following three drugs are: Clexane by S/C injection(also known as Lovenox or Enoxaparin Sodium) -...