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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, then fetal growth has to be closely monitored. A...

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 clarified. When you mention "school", I assume you are r...

I agree !!

Thanks so much for sharing your story!! Your story is NOT boring at all, in fact, its very powerful to the point that it brings to thought my own nursing career - eg. being strict in following hygiene principles to the "T". I am only a new nurse, a...

Its wonderful to see that there are people out there who are willing to acknowledge God in everything, esp. human life. Sadly, here in Australia, this acknowledgment is rarely seen. But yes, I thoroughly agree - we don't have the right to say whethe...

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 others. ............and maybe its one of those days that...

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 high intracranial pressure (which would require a cr...

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 couldn't resist missing an opportunity to comment on...

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 !! ......Remember, nurses work as a team, right? ...

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 !!!)

hi epona, i read your post, and i sincerely wish you the very best with your nclex coming up in the next weeks. i'm from australia, but i understand that it's one of those things that is quite stressful, but its the doorway to a new change!!! stay p...

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 believe there would be things "out of the norm" to lo...

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 of teamwork support !! :icon_hug: thanks too, k...

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 purely by observations and general questions! But ...

"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 :thnkg:)

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 !! :clpty::thankya::clpty:

Thanks so much for your post, Angie O'Plasty, RN. You have really emphasized one important aspect of nursing - patient education. I know from my experiences on placement - including aged care, surgery, high dependency and rehab wards, patient educa...

Thanks VivaLasViejas, for your story !! Its so touching, and it reflects the true heart of all caring nurses. I remember on placements as a student that there was one dear old lady in her 90's who said that she only wanted me to nurse her - and NO...

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 about cheating, then they most likely won't have ...

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

[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 day when i can afford to upgrade, then it will make ...

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, cursedandblessed, and ~Mi Vida Loca~ !! As is the...

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 thought about this aspect !!In nursing we generally ...

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 extreme measures to carry out their will if they wa...