shel_wny

shel_wny

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  1. Making my Health Care Proxy

    shel_wny posted a topic in General Nursing

    I need a health care proxy. I'm tired of seeing helpless folks at work without one getting stuck with vents and g-tubes. All of this being said, I'm confused about how to word one. "No artificial...

  2. Making my Health Care Proxy

    shel_wny replied to shel_wny's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, that pretty much covers it. :)

  3. What's the catch and why is the CRNA position so popular?

    shel_wny posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hello everyone. I'm just wondering why CRNAs get paid so much money and why. Is the work back-breaking? Is the responsibility enough to crush one's head? Do many get sued for causing someone's...

  4. scared, gotta see a work comp doctor tomorrow..

    shel_wny replied to Purple Princess's topic in Occupational Health

    Ouch! I'm sorry you are having to go through this. No fun for sure. The popping thing and weakness in arms/pain in legs bothers me. I hope you're alright! Your main concern now should probably be...

  5. what do you use: notebooks/binders/other??

    shel_wny replied to Maycee's topic in General Students

    I bought one of those big accordion plastic file things to put all of my handouts in. It had 6 sections - perfect for each of my classes and with one file for what I have already completed that is...

  6. Renowned Child Heart Surgeon Commits Suicide

    shel_wny replied to ERNurse752's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, I just saw him on the news with the 14-year old kid with the new heart... How sad for his wife, family, and patients. I wish he had stuck around, he could have done a lot more good.

  7. 6 Rights of Medication Administration

    shel_wny replied to betsy1963's topic in General Students

    Cute way to remember them! Thanks!

  8. 6 Rights of Medication Administration

    shel_wny replied to betsy1963's topic in General Students

    We were taught 8 rights... Right patient Right med Right dose Right time Right route Right to know about med Right to refuse med Right

  9. OK, all you Microbiology students!

    shel_wny replied to oregonrene's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    HAHAHA! What a funny get-well present for someone who is sick. I love it!

  10. Offended by Prayer

    shel_wny replied to CCU NRS's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not religious, but I always find it comforting when someone says that they will pray for me. I also don't mind holding their hand if they say a prayer in my presence, despite their religion. They...

  11. Twas the Night Before Finals...

    shel_wny replied to AmyB's topic in General Students

    That's cute! Yep, best studying to everyone. Remember, after these finals you have a few weeks to yourself to recover. Give it your all!

  12. Stumped on Nursing Diagnosis for Episiotomy

    shel_wny posted a topic in General Students

    Impaired Skin Integrity related to a surgical incision of the perineum during labor as evidenced by ... Isn't it evidenced by seeing the surgical incision? I really have no idea about this one. Can...

  13. Q about "risk for" diagnosis

    shel_wny replied to wonderbee's topic in General Students

    Risk for does not have an AEB at my school. That's why it's a

  14. Stumped on Nursing Diagnosis for Episiotomy

    shel_wny replied to shel_wny's topic in General Students

    I always got away with "Pain related to blah blah as evidenced by verbalization of pain at 5 on the pain scale." My instructor is a stickler too! Does this seem

  15. Stumped on Nursing Diagnosis for Episiotomy

    shel_wny replied to shel_wny's topic in General Students

    Ohhhh acute pain. That's a good one! Yeah, our instructors are on the "pain is the fifth vital sign" trip too which is pretty cool, actually. Lots of older, experienced nurses that I work with don't...

  16. Stumped on Nursing Diagnosis for Episiotomy

    shel_wny replied to shel_wny's topic in General Students

    Edema and bruising. Thanks! You guys gave me just the push I needed. :) I really have no idea about how to classify a wound...we haven't done anything like that. :imbar

  17. A & P 2 and Nursing I at the same time, am I that CRAZY?????

    shel_wny replied to dream8's topic in General Students

    I'm taking the first level of Nursing (Fundamentals + MedSurg/OB Clinicals) and A&P II together. It's definitely a lot of studying but I've got a solid A both A&P II lab and lecture and a C+...

  18. Bad day at work?

    shel_wny replied to Roy Fokker's topic in General Nursing

    HAHA! Very funny. I'm definitely bookmarking this one. Thanks!

  19. nursing school survival kit

    shel_wny replied to mstockwe's topic in General Students

    Vivarin or other caffeine pill?

  20. nursing school survival kit

    shel_wny replied to mstockwe's topic in General Students

    I think chocolate and coffee would be excellent ideas! Maybe even some trial size bubble bath or massage cream would be nice. What a fun project!

  21. nursing school survival kit

    shel_wny replied to mstockwe's topic in General Students

    I think chocolate and coffee would be excellent ideas! Maybe even some trial size bubble bath or massage cream would be nice. What a fun project!

  22. when you are stressed about school, do you smoke cigarettes?

    shel_wny replied to sad's topic in General Students

    Instead of self-medicating with smokes, you might want to look into a mild anti-anxiety drug of sorts through your PCP. It's a lot easier on the lungs and arguably not as habit forming. I completely...

  23. Co-worker in need of prayers

    shel_wny replied to butterflynurse's topic in General Nursing

    Well wishes sent her way...

  24. Zappos.com -- Great site for shoes

    shel_wny replied to Stitchie's topic in General Nursing

    I completely love Zappos.com. I buy all my shoes from there now. Cheap and great service! :)

  25. Help with taking BP

    shel_wny replied to shel_wny's topic in General Students

    Covering the hole in the bell on top of the diaphragm of the stethescope helped SO much! Thanks! I could hear the sounds much more clearly. I guess it will just take some practice to get this down. I...