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    Why is everyone on Protonix

    mandykal replied to mediatix8's topic in General Nursing

    I have a question regarding protonix. Isn't protonix suppose to be given alone and not with other medications?? b/c it's suppose to reduce the HCL production, the other medications wouldn't be broken...
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    Would you be tested for Huntington's Chorea?

    mandykal replied to MDSlady's topic in General Nursing

    ANY ADVICE WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED!!!!! Before you just write anything, think.....what if this were you??? ___________________________________________________________ What a...
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    Southwick or Great Barrington, Massachusetts

    mandykal replied to mandykal's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Thanks Chip
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    Do I need to do LPN first

    mandykal replied to 2bnurseguy_2005's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hey, can you post a link for both schools, I would love to read about it.... Thanks,...
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    Took the NCLEX today

    mandykal replied to boopchick's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It's a nice thought to see that I can relate to you all who's waiting for their results. I took the NCLEX Tues. the 4th. I can tell you it was difficult for me considering I work the 3rd shift and on...
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    Meds. off floor taste YUMMY!

    mandykal replied to NurCrystal22's topic in General Nursing

    giving meds that fell on the floor....humme.. just as bad as getting water from the bathroom sink. Yes, in assisted living, there is no pitcher of water, no med cart, some residents do have a sink in...
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    Assisted Living Med. Administration

    mandykal replied to annlet's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I just got off the phone. And Yes, it's within the law(Connecticut). CNA's can cue residents and give them meds but as long as it is already prepoured by a nurse. and prns have instructions, a nurse...
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    Started Program This Week

    mandykal replied to CSimonFan's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I hated that power point system but I was grateful that we had two nursing instructors who had the minds of doctors. But I had no time to get frustrated. Whatever any reasons came up that I hated, I...
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    Assisted Living Med. Administration

    mandykal replied to annlet's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Apparently, our a local Assisted living, the CNAs there are passing meds too. They too are working around the system(company). Meds are prepoured by a license nurse...ie Monday-Friday, and/or a color...
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    The Experience of Dementia as a Journey

    mandykal posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Its about time this company I work for did some type of inservice. I work at an Assisted Living, and our guest instructor had us staff close our eyes as she read this. It was part of her teaching, and...
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    Overbearing pt family

    mandykal replied to nursestacy73's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    "ok, I'm sorry it wasn't funny." As for the OP, yes, someone needs to do something with this sister b/c certain things that she does can cause more harm then benefit. Like as OP mentioned "manually...
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    Overbearing pt family

    mandykal replied to nursestacy73's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Talk about an advocate to the X-treme, maybe you might want to tell her not to blowdry the pubic hair because excessive drying causes split-ends, maybe she might just freak j/j. She's crazy. We have a...
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    Living in CT on a LPN Salary

    mandykal replied to sweetgeorgianurse75's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    If you decide to move to CT, then do it. I think life at certain times can be balance it doesn't matter where you live; pay is high, cost of living is high. Likewise, if pay is low, cost of living can...
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    Worried that experienced nurse may know nothing

    mandykal replied to krob0729's topic in General Nursing

    Is this a peds unit??? I've seen nurse just like her as you explained her. When I was an aide, I've been asked by lots of pool or new nurses as to how the resident takes their meds. I just tell her...
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    Post-grad. GPN

    mandykal posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    How do you get over feeling so sad after graduation. I felt so depressed while going to school because I was so stressed out on all the homework and assignments....and now, I'm just filled with mixed...
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    Episiotomy

    mandykal replied to rastanursern's topic in Ob/Gyn

    If you're still in your ob rotation, the next time you see the doctor do a episiotomy or your peers, ASK HIM AFTER; "what are his findings for him to determine that procedure is necessary?"...Or why...
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    man holding wife still during epidural dies!

    mandykal replied to smk1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Which one is better; a significant other to provide support or a stranger, a nursing staff member? I haven't read all the other posts but I think sueing for this matter isn't right. I guess that's...
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    Not even Registered yet!

    mandykal replied to kwagner_51's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I really think it's too expensive. But then again, it's because they have to do a serious background check which is a good
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    CPD question

    mandykal posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    How is Cephalopelvic dystrophy diagnose? I can't seem to find the answer at a search engine. Thanks,
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    CPD question

    mandykal replied to mandykal's topic in Ob/Gyn

    YES.....that is what I meant
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    Our baby was stillborn... Please help me understand

    mandykal replied to nurse_wannabe's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The Littlest Angel I'm only a small child, not much do I know. But God holds my hand as I look down below. I'm here with the Father in the most wonderful place yet I can't feel much joy when I see...
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    C-Diff Question

    mandykal replied to Aneroo's topic in General Nursing

    Humm...I know it's against the policy but behind closed doors.....I use SHAVING CREAM only to get the chunks....(I can't believe I'm writing this)...Anyways, shaving cream somehow kills the smell, and...
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    C-Diff Question

    mandykal replied to Aneroo's topic in General Nursing

    No matter how strong you think you can tolerate gross smelly emesis, c-diff to me outranks it. One time I was doing rounds 3-11 shift as a CNA. A resident who was positive c-diff need to be changed,...
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    question for LPNs

    mandykal replied to leopold's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    "I've found that a quick and effecient confidence boost, is to fake it in front of the patient..." Thinking about that I did that on my first injection of insulin. My pt had many family members in the...
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    question for LPNs

    mandykal replied to leopold's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    As you continue the program and start clinical, your confident will grow. I have about 12 days left, and during my past rotations, the scariest for me as a guy, is the first time I had to do the...