Iggy123

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1. Endo - TSH levels?

   Iggy123 replied to Iggy123's topic in General Nursing

   no from what I recall the pt denied having any classic hypothyroid symptoms. I have been researching this on the side a big as I wasn't too familiar with all the thyroid issues before and from what I have read people have said it depends on the perso...

2. Endo - TSH levels?

   Iggy123 replied to Iggy123's topic in General Nursing

   Anyone?

3. Endo - TSH levels?

   Iggy123 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I had a pt whos TSH level came back at 3.5, other labs normal...now according to the newer reccommendations regarding hypothyroidism thats technically a high TSH level. Well I was told by the resident that they don't consider this a high level until ...

4. Which is the first priority physiologic needs or safety?

   Iggy123 replied to meemee lpn's topic in General Nursing

   Safety would definetly be first in this situation...who cares if the pt gets a good night sleep if she cracks her head open on the floor when she falls...use the bed alarm or if possible get a family member or paid sitter to stay with the patient ins...

5. Been Living A Sendentary Life

   Iggy123 replied to thanrye8710's topic in General Nursing

   I feel your pain! Im 5 foot 4 and I currently weight 175 lbs .... I used to weigh 115 lbs before I started nursing school. I feel SO out of shape right now. I had my body fat % tested and its at 42%! WAY TOO HIGH, and Im only 24 years old! I would lo...

6. Question about 10cc syringes and picc/ports

   Iggy123 replied to mappers's topic in General Nursing

   I have heard this too, in my nursing books and in my hospital policy BUT then why do we have 3 cc Heparin Locks then??? RNs use them all the time to hep lock PICCS!

7. Nightly chart checks - last 24 hours only or go through ALL orders?

   Iggy123 replied to Iggy123's topic in General Nursing

   Sorry forgot to add: I meant to write too that if you know you have been checking all the orders, you dont have to go through ALL the orders every time just the ones you haven't done if youve been off Say you work 5 days then you are off for 21 days,...

8. Nightly chart checks - last 24 hours only or go through ALL orders?

   Iggy123 posted a topic in General Nursing

   RN's (me included) are confused about this...most nurses just do 24 hr chart checks only for new orders within the last 24 hr time period. Others report that we have to check ALL orders from the beginning of pt's admission and ensure everything is co...

9. Cause of elevated alk phos. in bloodwork?

   Iggy123 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I was wondering if anyone could help explain what the causes of elevated alk phos only (all other BW results normal) would be? I would think it would be liver damage but all other enzymes are WNL.

10. 370$ to renew my annual nursing license! AHHH

    Iggy123 replied to Iggy123's topic in General Nursing

    I'll have to call CRNBC...I don't know if we get malpractice insurance? I thought we just paid for the licenes renewal It would be nice if for the cost they would throw some extras in!

11. 370$ to renew my annual nursing license! AHHH

    Iggy123 replied to Iggy123's topic in General Nursing

    The Canadian dollar is pretty high now...370$ CDN = 355$ as of today. The lapse fee is seperate...the annual license fee is actually 370$. I guess ill stop whining now about it tho! Its just sucky Quote: Wellll thats with funny money. With the exchan...

12. 370$ to renew my annual nursing license! AHHH

    Iggy123 replied to Iggy123's topic in General Nursing

    Geez you all are making me cry! :) lol I wish ours was that cheap. I checked with my friends who live in another province and they only pay 120$ a year...grrrr

13. 370$ to renew my annual nursing license! AHHH

    Iggy123 replied to Iggy123's topic in General Nursing

    I live in BC Canada I just posted the link for the renewal page in my original post. Its a YEARLY fee!!!

14. 370$ to renew my annual nursing license! AHHH

    Iggy123 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Wow! I just got an email to renew my annual nursing license and I almost cried...its 370! I am a new grad so this is my first time I figured 125$ at the most but I almost stroked when I saw the cost!!! It says 158 for re instatement fees so I am gue...

15. "My child won't eat"- documentary

    Iggy123 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just started watching this UK documentary and I can't imagine having a kid who only eats 15 chocolate squares and 10 chocolate fingers for breakfast, lunch and dinner!!! First of all, I think parents encourage this if they are willing to let their ...