SouthernLPN2RN MSN, RN, APRN, NP

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    Piercings

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to Headhurt's topic in General Nursing

    I prefer titanium, but the only reason for me was that my body accepts titanium where it rejects SS. Good
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    PLEASE HELP!!! so embarassed about sweating!

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to Bumashes's topic in General Nursing

    Certain-dri is an otc antiperspirant that is supposedly rx strength. I always use deodorant in those sweaty places, but I haven't tried the certain-dri yet. I also liberally use shower to shower down...
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    Why IV pumps for Central Lines?

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to mysticalwaters1's topic in General Nursing

    I'm pretty sure that central lines require a pump due to the incredible potential for injury if a free-flow situation were to occur and also most pumps raise cain if an air bubble appears. Definitely...
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    Need help with debate

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to SouthernLPN2RN's topic in LPN to RN

    Thanks! We chose childhood obesity, parents vs.
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    Need help with debate

    SouthernLPN2RN posted a topic in LPN to RN

    Ok, I know this sounds strange, but I've never participated in or seen a formal debate. I am assigned to a group and we must present our debate. Can anyone point me in the right direction as to how...
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    Wahoo, I have a full time faculty position

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to bsweilrn's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Congratulations!!
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    how many break(s) in your 12 hrs. shift?

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to Sammi15's topic in General Nursing

    At the hospital I work at, you're supposed to get 2 10 minutes breaks and a 30 minute break. No smoke breaks and you can't smoke on the 10 minute ones. Most of the time I get my 30 minute break, but I...
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    Is altered mental state (confusion) common in elderly post op?

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to LivewellRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    I'd most certainly ask the doctor just in case. Now that my disclaimer is done, yes, I see that a lot. We get elderly folks who have post-op confusion for up to 2
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    Smoking on Hospital Property

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to htrn's topic in General Nursing

    Playing devil's advocate here, but nurses are human just like anyone else. There are nurses who drink excessively, eat excessively, have unprotected sex, smoke, gamble,
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    Need help with a paper layout

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to SouthernLPN2RN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks
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    Need help with a paper layout

    SouthernLPN2RN posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have some APA software, so that's one hurdle cleared. My problem is that I don't do very well laying a paper out. Are there some clear-cut steps available for me to go by? I have my topic and a...
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    Request for pain meds and then asleep

    SouthernLPN2RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I never give pain meds to sleeping pts. I had a pt call the desk the other night and ask for pain meds. It took me exactly 5 minutes to prepare them and get to the room. When I got there, she was...
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    Request for pain meds and then asleep

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to SouthernLPN2RN's topic in General Nursing

    The pt's I deal with are not usually in really bad pain because they're a week or more postop. There are always exceptions. Now for a fresh postop, I would definitely give those meds when they can...
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    The War with the Floors

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to zima60's topic in Emergency

    When I worked the floor, any nurse available would take verbal report. Then they went to faxes. I personally prefer verbal, but a fax with a contact person and number is always nice.
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    Request for pain meds and then asleep

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to SouthernLPN2RN's topic in General Nursing

    Her pain level was assessed. Upon her awakening, she asked for a non pain med by name instead of the pain med she requested (also by name) 15 or 20 mins prior. Case-specific, I'm justified. My...
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    Request for pain meds and then asleep

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to SouthernLPN2RN's topic in General Nursing

    This particular pt wasn't actually in pain, just wanted something to help with sleep. I was afraid of an additive effect since I had already given a sleeping pill an hour prior. I felt fully justified...
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    Smoking on Hospital Property

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to htrn's topic in General Nursing

    Our facility went smoke free this year. It hasn't worked at all. The patients are over in the employee parking lot smoking. Our facility banned smoking on ANY hospital grounds, employee cars while on...
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    Hello, I'm your nurse today: get off the darned phone!

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    I just put the stethoscope to them. My routine is this: I walk in the room, smile, say hello and write my name on the board. If they stay on the phone, I start assessing bowel sounds. That usually...
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    Problem...Should I Go Back Or Not

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to HannasMom's topic in General Nursing

    Can you go back on a "trial" run? That way you'd know whether or not you could be happy since the problem nurse is gone. Good
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    Pbds

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to Sylv's topic in General Nursing

    I wish I could help, but I'm clueless on this
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    Pbds

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to Sylv's topic in General Nursing

    Just out of curiosity, what is
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    Summer 2006- What are you taking?

    SouthernLPN2RN posted a topic in LPN to RN

    Nobody's started it yet, so I figured I would. I'm taking Peds and OB and something called trends and issues that doesn't require a book. 10 credit hrs this
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    Please Tell Me What You Think

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to brown eyed girl's topic in General Nursing

    I find these ads offensive also. Nursing is a PROFESSION, not a job. The blind ads I normally see are related to those "Make 1500 a week sitting on your rear" etc. I wish that a potential employer...
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    Lice at camp

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to MrsWampthang's topic in Camp

    I'm not a camp nurse, but I think 3 applications of RID are way too much. Boys in this area who get lice usually get their heads
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    What do you do if your pt's ride home is doped up?

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to limabean's topic in General Nursing

    I'd chart every bit of