What is the clinical significance of korotkoff sounds with blood pressure measurements. Especially, for example, 110/palpation...what is happening to the diastolic measurement? The AHA had a "Off the Cuff" presentation on correct BP methods, includi...
Thanks for taking the time to answer that. I meant...if I can hear a "thumping" all the way down to complete deflation of the cuff, is the Diastolic really zero?The AHA was saying to count the first "muffling" in the korotkoff sounds. So, the system...
Well, now you know something that you didn't know before, Babylover. But, don't take it personally. You could persist in finding out what went wrong. But, the more contacts you have the better. Back to the drawing board. Another idea is to volunteer ...
Here are the words of Bernie Sanders, an Independent, on the Senate Health Committee, 6/30/09: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/rep-bernie-sanders/we-must-stop-the-rampant_b_222510.html The rampant fraud is another reason why our current health care sys...
Think about all the 44+ million people without coverage. Single payer is DOA now. That would be much more gradual. What if everybody had insurance? Wouldn't that be good. What if insurance was simplified and more standardized? What if all the adminst...
Lol....4 kids? I think you know babies! That's good...you've still got humor. But, that's where a little Adult stuff comes in. I'm sure you've heard of Kegel and peri-pads! I did 15 years Pediatrics at Children's hospitals where it was drilled into ...
hi! which type of employer would you recommend for an experienced nurse returning, with refresher course, to home care? i am seeing opportunities in hh with vna, private, proprietary, hospital based, non-profit, etc... i am just trying to sort ...
15 years in NICU is alot of specialized knowledge! I would think you could try talking directly to a NICU about an orientation tailored to you. Maybe even propose a plan that includes CEU's from within the employer & professional associations to ...
You can stay where you are to do the MSU program. It is online theory/study with clinical practicums at the hospital or setting in your state. The school works with you to find a preceptorship. But, check out the Sigma Theta Tau site too. That would...
Consider addressing the new Lpn directly as teachable moments. She is new and needs mentoring. Since you found things you liked about her before, mix in some positives too. But, there are Safety concerns that need to be discussed. Explain the policie...
http://www.nursingsociety.org/Education/ContinuingEducation/Pages/ceonline.aspx this is Sigma Theta Tau website. Check it out. Also, nursing.msu.edu Michigan State University. On line refresher open to nurses in other states with clinicals in your l...
Thanks everyone for your input. Re. Michigan nurses...what do you know about http://www.residentialhomehealth.com/careers.php? Looks like an agency with alot of perks. But, it was good advise to consider volume and continued clinical support. I lik...