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  1. Obesity and shift work in hospital setting.

    dscrn replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

    One part of the equation is lackof sleep...your body produces leptin(fulness hormone) while you sleep...3-4 hrs at a tme not

  2. How many consecutive 12-hour shifts do you consider safe?

    dscrn replied to 09NewGrad's topic in General Nursing

    unless you literally are going to do NOTHING other than sleep and work, I'd say anything over 3 in a row is pushing

  3. Grace period for CPR card?

    dscrn replied to cherrylhearts's topic in General Nursing

    just a question...do all facilities accept the on-line recerts? Wondering about

  4. Just need some kind words...

    dscrn replied to L&Dnurse2Be's topic in General Nursing

    Kind thoughts are with you...it is never easy for family members in these situations. Hope that things go

  5. Nursing and Fibromyalgia

    dscrn replied to CaLVN530's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Dealing with fibro is a lot of trying of different treatments, medication, alternative therapy. I couldn;t agree more that it is all an exhausting, drawn=out time. I know that added stress, over...

  6. Nursing and Fibromyalgia

    dscrn replied to CaLVN530's topic in Nurse Disabilities

  7. Mouth moisterizer homemade for end-of-life patients...

    dscrn replied to ERMindy's topic in General Nursing

    I use Biotene myself...works well, available

  8. I fell down on my behind and I'm pregnant!!! Advice!!!

    dscrn replied to friendlysmile's topic in General Nursing

    I would say, like any trauma late in pg, you should be evaluated and monitored for fetal well being. After all is ok, if you can safely get into bathtub, soak in Epsom salt

  9. Will you give out a medication without the order yet?

    dscrn replied to rn4ever?'s topic in Patient Medications

    You did the right thing...I am on so many different meds, from different md's, that one of my biggest fears is being admitted, and not being able to get orders for meds.....my docs are all well aware...

  10. When everybody knows your name

    dscrn replied to 313RN's topic in General Nursing

    While in pt rooms, I and my coworkers referred to each other, to the pts, by first name. However, when I answered phones atthe desk, I would answer with the dept name, and Mrs last name...just felt...

  11. Do you go to work when you have fever/cold?

    dscrn replied to northmississippi's topic in General Nursing

    Just because you got both vaccines, doesn't mean that your body produced

  12. what is your take?

    dscrn replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    Only problem dealing with ins co...can take days to get straightened out...pt might be given opportunity to pay out of pocket, if new rx is called in. This, depending on meds could be costly The...

  13. Do you identify yourself as a nurse when you or your family are a patient?

    dscrn replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    This can be a double edged sword, especially in a highly specialized area....in which you have no real

  14. Possible ethical question about Clinical experience...

    dscrn replied to Studying24.7's topic in General Students

    this is just plain

  15. Possible ethical question about Clinical experience...

    dscrn replied to Studying24.7's topic in General Students

    Seems that if someone is textmessaging ALL THE TIME it has become a

  16. Possible ethical question about Clinical experience...

    dscrn replied to Studying24.7's topic in General Students

    It is indeed sad that an instructor's response would be "leave it alone, clinical sites are so hard to set up"...lest we wonder where health care is going? I feel that this was a valid concern on the...

  17. Think CNAs will pick up LPNs duties in hospitals?

    dscrn replied to lina.561's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    True...I graduated in 78, and hsps started soon after. Most LPN's around here work in

  18. Think CNAs will pick up LPNs duties in hospitals?

    dscrn replied to lina.561's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    good luck on

  19. Think CNAs will pick up LPNs duties in hospitals?

    dscrn replied to lina.561's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yes, and it will be the RN;s license on the line, and fanny in the

  20. Abortion in nursing school rotations?

    dscrn replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Students

    I used to make little fannel blankets with pouches that we would slip baby in, so they were visible from mid chest

  21. Think CNAs will pick up LPNs duties in hospitals?

    dscrn replied to lina.561's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    But how extensive would that trainin g be?? Doubtful it would be as involved as in nursing

  22. Think CNAs will pick up LPNs duties in hospitals?

    dscrn replied to lina.561's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Dallas.Fort

  23. Think CNAs will pick up LPNs duties in hospitals?

    dscrn replied to lina.561's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    oh yes,,,"patient care techs", I feel, will perform the majority of duties once the responsibility of LVN's, LPN'S-with much less training. (But a substantial financial saving to facilities) Sure does...

  24. Abortion in nursing school rotations?

    dscrn replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Students

    ,,,and that Mom will never forget you..nothing wrong with crying-shows you

  25. Abortion in nursing school rotations?

    dscrn replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Students

    how terrible for you to have experienced this with your daughter...my heartfelt