tokebi

tokebi

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  1. Potassium replacement while on clear liquid diet?

    tokebi replied to Alfi_srq's topic in Patient Medications

    Let me make a quick correction. K+ is not acidic. Remember, acidity is a measure of the amount of protons (H+) dissociated in an aqueous solution. No H+ in K+, or KCl, which is the form in which oral...

  2. RN's & Nursing Students

    tokebi replied to QueenAnnissa's topic in General Students

    This is an issue that any nursing student can relate too, I'm sure. I've experienced it as a student, too. I'm also guilty of not having been most helpful to students on my floor. In my opinion, what...

  3. Abuse Culture in Nursing...How Far Does it Go?

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

    It is obvious, HoneyBeGood, that you're disillusioned and angry. I empathize with you and I really hope you will find a better place soon. It wasn't that long ago that I wrote a long rant venting out...

  4. Has anyone taken care of a celeb?

    tokebi replied to anon456's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Had a similar experience. I had a prejudiced ideas about this particular celeb based on her public image, and inwardly groaned when I was assigned to her. Shortly into the shift, however, I was...

  5. The Childish "I Wuv You" Act

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

    Unless it is the same person repeatedly attempting to hug you, I feel like verbally explaining your stance would be a waste of time and making a big deal out of a triviality. Couldn't you perhaps...

  6. The Childish "I Wuv You" Act

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

    Is this for real or

  7. Adult nurses- please weigh in on bedside rounding!

    tokebi replied to enzati's topic in General Nursing

    We recently implemented this on our hem/onc/BMT floor. The attending, residents, NPs, pharmacists and RNs will round on each patient in the morning as a group, just outside the room. We have great...

  8. Methadone Clinic Nurses / Methadone Maintenance Treatment Nursing

    tokebi replied to TheCommuter's topic in Addictions

    Same here! Methadone clinic was my first job interview when I became LVN years ago. Loved the environment but I got scared away by the hours... no way I can show up at work at 4

  9. Is this neglect?

    tokebi replied to mikasa's topic in General Nursing

    No no no. The only reason you wouldn't get comfort-care patients up would be if it caused pain. Simply being on hospice does not mean it is okay to stop all the care. At my work, comfort-care-only...

  10. POLL: nurse-to-patient ratio

    tokebi replied to j0yegan's topic in General Nursing

    Hem/onc/med-surg. We usually get 1:3, sometimes 1:4 if we have mostly med-surg patients. On occasion, we see 1:2 as well for really complex

  11. First time having a patient with diabetes

    tokebi replied to Tammy90's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Don't be nervous about diabetes patients! Just monitor blood glucose and follow the parameters that come with MD order. Also, very importantly, understand the pharmacology. Metformin does not need to...

  12. Nursing exam questions are terrible (according to science)

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

    For those who have studied physical sciences and now frustrated with certain inane aspects of nursing education, here's what I believe: If you were intelligent enough to solve Schrodinger equation,...

  13. A Bathroom Reminiscence

    tokebi posted a topic in General Nursing

    I love nursing. No, I am not one of those who finds self-worth through the notion of "helping others." It's actually the opposite, as I get helped by those I nurse whether they know it or not. Their...

  14. Broken RN

    tokebi replied to Herky980's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Totally agree with other posters above. You need to get out of there. If your description is accurate, I am appalled beyond words. I've worked in LTC facilities as LVN and have encountered some CNA's...

  15. Why does school have to be made to be (seemingly) unneccesarily difficult?

    tokebi replied to Guitarstrings's topic in General Students

    By the way, my husband was looking over my shoulder to see what I was reading so engrossed. After skimming over the thread, he shook his head and said, "You nurses are too

  16. Why does school have to be made to be (seemingly) unneccesarily difficult?

    tokebi replied to Guitarstrings's topic in General Students

    You know what, Emily? Me neither. I am terrible at comprehending what I hear. But I do just fine academically. Wanna know what I do? I read the book ahead. We keep telling you, all the knowledge you...

  17. A Bathroom Reminiscence

    tokebi replied to tokebi's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry for the difficulties you're going through, Kooky Korky. I could not agree more. My mantra for the longest time has been, "I will not grow old as a bitter person." I think people take...

  18. Why does school have to be made to be (seemingly) unneccesarily difficult?

    tokebi replied to Guitarstrings's topic in General Students

    Some professors are wary of giving out their PowerPoint because careless students will distribute the file elsewhere and some slides find their way into some stranger's presentation somewhere. If it...

  19. A Bathroom Reminiscence

    tokebi replied to tokebi's topic in General Nursing

    Your grandfather sounds like an amazing person. I have a tremendous respect and admiration for those who have suffered at the hands of another human being, and yet do not give into

  20. Why does school have to be made to be (seemingly) unneccesarily difficult?

    tokebi replied to Guitarstrings's topic in General Students

    I remember a professor giving us a "study guide" and told us that's all we need to know for the test. I actually felt insulted... Anyways, I am really sorry too, EmilyEmily, that you're struggling so...

  21. Why does school have to be made to be (seemingly) unneccesarily difficult?

    tokebi replied to Guitarstrings's topic in General Students

    I don't understand this obsession with PowerPoint slides or study guides. Sure, they're nice sometimes as they show what to focus on studying, but they're essentially the same thing that's in the book...

  22. Ridiculous

    tokebi replied to TexRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Dropping chemistry altogether? My god, that's a shame. As for your "fluff" comment, well, I agree nursing schools tend to get bloated with "fluff" courses but foundational science courses are hardly...

  23. Ridiculous

    tokebi replied to TexRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well, I see the problem right there. The typical general chem and org chem courses that are required for nursing programs start from very fundamental stuff and builds up to pretty complex concepts,...

  24. Honors Project - Geriatrics...Help please!!

    tokebi replied to Apples&Oranges's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Delirium during hospitalization is another issue in geriatrics. If they have underlying dementia or depression, on top of advanced age, they are at a high risk of developing delirium. Here's a great...

  25. Need advice: Pre-Nursing Student changing her mind.

    tokebi replied to SweetiePie26's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Nursing does require quite a lot of critical thinking and scientific background, more heavily in some specialties than others, but a big chunk of nursing school curriculum is rather tedious. How are...