Techs are allowed to do them here. Yes, it is up to the nurse to make sure that the skill delegated was performed correctly. It is up to the nurse to make sure that an abnormal value has an...
I hate it when my students miscarry. Yes, I'd rather them wait until they're married or at least responsible adults before they get pregnant. I know it isn't the best time for them to get pregnant,...
Aneroo replied to Jedi of Zen's topic in Pulmonary
What helped me remember Kussmauls was this: "Get the DR" (DR= Deep and Rapid). The depth of the respirations in Kussmauls is what sets it apart. I thought I had seen it before, and knew I had during...
*Mental note to remember to reference this when people ask about it in the NC forum!* I've been talking to my husband about it, since we're moving back and we'll both have to take it. It'll be his...
I have had a near syncope episode. A boy in art class had an exacto knife and went deep into his finger (brand new blade). He got pale, clammy, said "I don't feel good". Of course there isn't room in...
Yep! You learn when that stupid train stops on Arlington Blvd and how to get around Greenville Blvd to avoid people who can't drive over 25mph. I'm still relearning Firetower. I thought they'd be done...
Not in my clinic here, but I've seen it at the ER. Most of the time they're freaking out and vagal down for a minute. I'm glad I haven't seen it much, b/c I don't have a very high tolerance for stuff...
There are plenty of other schools in the state- I mentioned WSSU b/c it's so close to you. ECU has an online program. The NCBoN has a list of all of the schools that offer the RN to BSN option (I...
Then you haven't been to B's!!! EEK! You're getting married! How exciting! I knew you were engaged but I didn't know it was happening this soon! You're moving down at a good time. There will be a...
I didn't see an area specific for this type of post. I don't want it to look like I'm advertising, but just informing I guess. A friend showed me this product earlier and I'm fascinated! I did a paper...
There is a wide range of people in my class. I started in January, and there were people who were 6 months fresh out of orientation and nurses with almost 20 years experience. Regardless- DO IT...
Aneroo replied to blue bag nurse's topic in School
I did the natl. monthly awareness info for staff. I'd send out a newsletter with information about the different events and days. They really liked that! What age levels? I have high school kids. At...