patricia farrington

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1. Smart Nurse vs. Dumb Pharmacy, Round One. DING! | Life of a Nurse

   patricia farrington replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

   Your post had me smiling the whole time I was reading. This is my typical Friday evening in LTC. I find working in LTC more challenging than my ER days. Thanks for the good read.

2. Taking BP on pt. with pacemaker

   patricia farrington replied to Cat_RN's topic in General Nursing

   I recently took care of a resident wth a new pacemaker implanted and there weren't any restrictions in taking BP Lt arm in the d/c instructions.

3. Which Nursing Jobs are the Least Stressful?

   patricia farrington replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in Career Support

   I did Quality assurance and utilization review for insurance companies. The hours were 9 to 5 and no weekends. I loved that job. No stress.

4. Gerontological Nursing Case Study: Medication Use and the Frail Elderly

   patricia farrington replied to VickyRN's topic in Educators

   CXR, could have aspiration pneumonia with low grade temp, low o2 sat, intermitent SOB h/o dysphagia. Dig level high especially for this age group and may be causing her vomiting and anorexia