tokebi

tokebi

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  1. Oh, California

    tokebi replied to brs_2010's topic in California Nursing

    That's funny, my husband and I are always coming up with schemes to move out of California so that we can buy a nice, cheap home. Housing in the cities are ridiculously expensive. Most people I know...

  2. Integrative Therapies-Concepts from 0ver 1000 years ago

    tokebi replied to energywithin's topic in General Nursing

    I'm curious, what is your education background in natural sciences? i.e. chemistry, physics, physiology... I often see laypeople making the mistake of confusion of terminology and concepts. For...

  3. Pain types

    tokebi replied to Honey Bee's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Oh, so it's a scenario given to you as an assignment! Phewww! It's a relief... I'd like to think that no one out there thinks it doesn't

  4. Pain types

    tokebi replied to Honey Bee's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What do they exactly mean when they say, "it's all pain anyway?" I don't understand at all. If we do not investigate exactly what type of pain the patient is experiencing, how can it be addressed? If...

  5. Dyspnea vs. Shortness of breath??

    tokebi replied to PayitForwardHolistic's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    ^ So thoroughly and eloquently put. I see I was barely scratching the surface. You're a natural teacher, GrnTea. I realize I overlooked the fact that the increasing CO2 is what drives the respiration....

  6. Jehovah witnesses and ADL'S

    tokebi replied to aine123's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    As I work in a hem/onc unit, we sometimes get JW patients with critical blood counts. Since they will not get transfusions, we do everything to minimize oxygen demand. I remember a lady whose hgb was...

  7. Sigma Theta Tau

    tokebi replied to HAYB's topic in New York Nursing

    First of all, congratulations! It is an achievement to be proud of! I've felt the similar way about it when I was in school. I was sick and tired of having to pay for so many... "useless" things. If...

  8. Dyspnea vs. Shortness of breath??

    tokebi replied to PayitForwardHolistic's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It might help to think of it this way: Shortness of breath is brought on by the body's need for more oxygen, such as in physical exertion or inadequate cardiac output. With dyspnea, there is something...

  9. Dyspnea vs. Shortness of breath??

    tokebi replied to PayitForwardHolistic's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I don't think you can say they're the same thing. Dyspnea is difficulty breathing, or labored breathing. Shortness of breath is... just feeling of short of breath, like when you just did a two-mile...

  10. Master's prepared nurses working as RNs. Do you do advanced assessments?

    tokebi replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    I did take an advanced physical assessment course as part of the direct-entry Master's program (which prepares one to be a general bedside RN with an optional CNL cert). I loved the class but most of...

  11. Low self esteem throughout program?

    tokebi replied to stargirl018's topic in General Students

    Like others have already said, please don't let such comment get you down. If anything, use it as motivation to improve your math. Everyone has different aptitude. As far as math, sure it comes more...

  12. Calling patients and/or co-workers "honey" or "hon"

    tokebi replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When I was working in LTC facility, I once answered a resident, "sir." He immediately chewed me out how much he dislikes such terms, and that he has a perfectly good name (first name) to be called. I...

  13. Calling patients and/or co-workers "honey" or "hon"

    tokebi replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Exactly! As long as it wasn't intentionally meant to be offensive or condescending, I don't think it's something worth to be made a big deal out of. Most of the time, it's just a habit, and a cultural...

  14. Calling patients and/or co-workers "honey" or "hon"

    tokebi replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    LOL no matter how long I live in US, I could never get used to calling someone with those common terms of endearment. It's awkward enough with friends and family. No way with patients! I have other...

  15. Side effects

    tokebi replied to workingharder's topic in Oncology

    I'm so sorry you're going through this. I haven't worked much with solid organ cancers but I can talk about general chemo-related side effects. I hope it isn't considered "medical advise." I'll keep...

  16. It is time for a change folks....

    tokebi replied to mindlor's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Regarding bed alarms... Although I am not a fan of them either, it's not an infringement on patient autonomy or dignity. It's about patient safety. I have patients with platelet count in single...

  17. Taking dying patient home with children - what are your thoughts?

    tokebi replied to tokebi's topic in Pediatric

    My mother is the same way. She insists she'd rather go to a nursing home than living with me if she became too sick to live by herself. While I would rather avoid such scenario as much as possible, I...

  18. Centimeters Away From Brain Death

    tokebi replied to nursey246's topic in Nurses Rock

    How wonderful! I've been feeling gloomy lately with many recent deaths in my unit. It's so nice to hear a happy-ending

  19. Taking dying patient home with children - what are your thoughts?

    tokebi replied to tokebi's topic in Pediatric

    How did this get moved to Pediatric Nursing section? Hmm... I suppose my question does involve psychosocial aspect of children even if they're not patients themselves per se. Thank you everyone for...

  20. Does nursing school teach you how to react to a dead/dying patient?

    tokebi replied to RainbowHead's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    All nursing curriculum includes topics on death and dying. So, I'm sure you will have ample opportunity to discuss your concerns. A good instructor will also teach you the appropriate way a nurse...

  21. Obesity, diarrhea and skin care

    tokebi replied to DawnJ's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like she could use a rectal tube... as long as it's watery and nothing solid. If there's no contraindication, such as thrombocytopenia, see if her MD will consider ordering one? In the...

  22. Life is beautiful if one has his/her life centered on God

    tokebi replied to guyna's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I don't think there's hardly anyone who isn't familiar with the Christian talking points, so it's really unnecessary to describe Christian faith in detail hoping to convert anyone. It is more likely...

  23. How to stop feeling apologetic for my inexperience?

    tokebi replied to splendid's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I understand why you end up automatically apologizing. You feel terrible for having to ask other nurses, and you feel like you need to say something to alleviate the uneasiness and tension. How about...

  24. Awkward and Shy Student Nurse

    tokebi replied to korsan's topic in General Students

    I wholeheartedly agree. The turning point for me was a forced group-living (=military). Talking to people became so much easier after that experience. It really is easier to talk to people in a...

  25. Awkward and Shy Student Nurse

    tokebi replied to korsan's topic in General Students

    Wrong. Please think twice before posting such definitive claim to someone you don't even know. She may desperately need to develop social skills but that has nothing to do with whether or not she is...