sethmctenn

sethmctenn

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  1. Drug Testing

    sethmctenn replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    the best info I've found on drug testing was at www.erowid.org They attempt to give extremely honest and nonjudgemental info on drugs and drug

  2. Drug Testing

    sethmctenn replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We do hair testing. Every 0.5 inch is 1 month of use. Some drugs such as cocaine travel along the hair shaft. Typically, up to 1.5 inches are taken, giving 3 months worth of use. Use that is extremely...

  3. what exactly do people do at those nursing associations?

    sethmctenn replied to carebearsRN's topic in General Nursing

    The Board of Nursing is to regulate you. The state and national associations are to ADVOCATE for you. They are crucial in helping us maintain and implement laws that are nurse and patient friendly....

  4. Is insulin good after 28 days?

    sethmctenn replied to lovepink's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    @dansingrn Great article. Thanks for

  5. Sick of RNs not believing patients about pain

    sethmctenn replied to Rylee2008's topic in General Students

    I didn't really understand pain until I had kidney stones. Before that, I had taken lortab once. It made me sleep for 4+ hours. When I had a kidney stone, my doctor was going to write for percocet and...

  6. Abortion in nursing school rotations?

    sethmctenn replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Students

    I'm in the South. There are no schools anywhere near where I live where abortions are seen during

  7. issue with leaving newborn to return to nursing school

    sethmctenn replied to marineswife0809's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Wow, tough call. It sounds like your life is uniquely set up for you to be able to go to school right now. You have a dedicated babysitter. With a move coming up, childcare will never be easier than...

  8. I was wondering how does the whole physical go for school

    sethmctenn replied to allmostlvn1's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    and a TB skin

  9. I was wondering how does the whole physical go for school

    sethmctenn replied to allmostlvn1's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Mine was no big deal...a quick physical. I don't remember labs being required as long as vaccines were up to date. Every school has different requirements. Usually, it is spelled out in the admissions...

  10. So frustrated and depressed

    sethmctenn replied to deftonez188's topic in General Nursing

    AAARGH! I don't blame you at all for being horribly frustrated! It's good to hear from others that a hold is usually for a very short time. Good luck and be sure to update us when you get the news....

  11. should I fill out med error form?

    sethmctenn replied to Ms.RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh Lord (clutches pearls)...yes, you need to fill out an incident report. It does sound like a systems problem rather than an individual person problem. If it doesn't get corrected, your facility is...

  12. OBs doing unnecessary C-Sections and inductions

    sethmctenn replied to a_wallace4's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It's interesting to hear L & D nurses opinions on this topic. Thanks for

  13. Finally a solution to our sore backs!!!

    sethmctenn replied to CAnurse18's topic in General Nursing

    It's awesome that you saw a way to create a postive change at your workplace and really went for

  14. how to finger stick for cholesterol screening?

    sethmctenn replied to bluestates's topic in General Nursing

    There is considerable variation in the research about how close the FS cholesterol screening test is to diagnostic lab testing. It's pretty simple to do as mentioned above. One of the differences in...

  15. Cutting diabetic toenails

    sethmctenn replied to HmarieD's topic in General Nursing

    You may want to check out this post https://allnurses.com/entrepreneurs-in-nursing/foot-care-training-41101.html In our facility, the podiatrist typically trims diabetics'

  16. plantar fasciitis.. anyone?

    sethmctenn replied to LVN_it1995's topic in Health, Stress Management

    the Strassburg sock worked way better, and was more comfortable, than the boot. I got better after seeing a myofascial release therapist and a chiropractor who does ankles. My talus was anterior on my...

  17. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    sethmctenn replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    This thread is exactly like watching a car accident. I want to look away but somehow I

  18. Can Fentanyl Patches Be Replaced Sooner to Improve Pain Control?

    sethmctenn replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Patient Medications

    I've also heard a lot of complaints about the generic patches. I've had complaints about Mylan and Sandoz both. It seems that the Mylan patches stick better than the gel filled Sandoz patches but for...

  19. check those blister packs

    sethmctenn replied to makes needs known's topic in Patient Medications

    When I worked in pharmacy, we made a lot of our own unit dose packaging for LTC facility use. There is potential for error there just like everywhere else. We had a policy that two people, including...

  20. pharmacology

    sethmctenn replied to mashamontago's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Do everything you can. It's a challenging class and it takes using every technique to get an A. I did flash cards, read, used a study guide, and recorded myself speaking the notes and then burned CDs...

  21. Gum Chewing

    sethmctenn replied to NinetyNine's topic in General Nursing

    We are not allowed gum or water at the nurses'

  22. Interview at Fertility Clinic

    sethmctenn replied to kfarinato's topic in Ob/Gyn

    When not at the hospital, I practice Maya Abdominal Massage (a method of visceral manipulation of the uterus done through the abdomen, used to ensure best positioning for ease of menstruation,...

  23. Why are nurses exposed to more carcinogens than other professions??

    sethmctenn replied to psustudent5's topic in General Nursing

    I would think it depends on which area of the hospital you work. The poor people who sterilize instruments with ethylene oxide gas probably have a much much higher risk than we do. I'm guessing that...

  24. Almost finished! VENT!

    sethmctenn replied to Ballerinanurse's topic in LPN to RN

    Get it off your chest...then crash early for a few nights and get some rest. You are probably exhausted and haven't had time to take care of yourself. Go get a massage (even a $15/15 minute chair...

  25. what can i do at clinical?

    sethmctenn replied to sprintin08's topic in General Nursing

    There is a lot that you can do at clinical. Remember that you are working under your clincial supervisors license so you need to clarify with him or her what you are and are not allowed to do. I'm...