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  1. Narcotics for LTC Pts with chronic pain

    kathy_79 replied to javanurse2000's topic in General Nursing

    i just started my work as nurse extern at one of really good hospital at illinois. we have orientation where theyc were talking about pain assessmnet and managment. one of the wprkers talked about...

  2. Clueless Filipino nurse

    kathy_79 replied to The One's topic in International Nursing

    search google. com i found for you and hope this help following website: http://www.travmedusa.com/ good luck and let know how things are going on,

  3. licensure regs

    kathy_79 replied to racerx65's topic in General Nursing

    what about if you could get advice from lawyer who is oriented in nursing law at your state? i think the state board or even school where you want to apply should give you any info or some kind of...

  4. Scared to start an IV

    kathy_79 replied to shortsteph12's topic in General Students

    mavnurse what i thimk happen, you were not comfortable with situation ostly because you felt it was not good for pt to practise so many times as pt became sort of subject to do what you have to do...

  5. I'm so tired of being sick...what do you think?

    kathy_79 replied to Aneroo's topic in General Nursing

    aneroo, i just ot bronchitis last week, so i have very merry christmas. it started with cough persisted over a week now, plus pus lots of that, no fever, pain at chest, stuffy nose, blowing whenever i...

  6. Your help would be much appreciated xxx

    kathy_79 replied to Alexandra s's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    i say the same, just nice way inform pt's friend that you cannot give any closer info about pt condition and friend can talk to pt and refer him to pt's md. md should handle it too, that is his job....

  7. Q about "risk for" diagnosis

    kathy_79 replied to wonderbee's topic in General Students

    you suppose to have some explanation at your fundamental nursing book. there is no AEB for risk dx, you put only current status (include your subjective and ibjective data). this is risk for so there...

  8. Why is it important to study Anatomy and physiology in school of Nursing.

    kathy_79 replied to emybaby2's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    as a nurse you work on human body. how can you put a needle, insert catheter, give meds, check vs, make your physical assessment, if you would not know what to look at, what part of body you are...

  9. I was punched

    kathy_79 replied to Still Riding's topic in General Nursing

    i also approve what Scavenger'sWife says. you can file civil case for assault esp. if pt is A&Ox3. if you have any witnesses who heard what hospital staff replied to you it would help. i think...

  10. Impaction in toddlers?

    kathy_79 replied to sherichance's topic in General Nursing

    except obvoius medical problem, the girl has aslo psychological needs which are not met. she needs attention from her parents ,who probably are separated or during divorce, she wants to have her...

  11. Need advice on picking a nursing DX

    kathy_79 replied to Michelle St's topic in General Nursing

    "Becuause the pt was on bleeding precautions, and had a very low platelet and RBC count" what about risk for injury. describe her current situation, meds, labs, head -to-toe assess. godd luck, i am...

  12. ER the TV show

    kathy_79 replied to aruray's topic in General Nursing

    just like you Dixie i like to watch it. even if they show many mistakes that normally nurse would be write up or terminated, i am not talking about md position i am not so oriented in their scope of...

  13. Questions about possible TB exposure-

    kathy_79 replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Students

    first, he should be in isolation room. you need to wear mask each time you have a contact with your pt. this is airborne droplet transmission, prolonge exposure leads to infection. from infection to...

  14. Help with Nursing Diagnosis

    kathy_79 replied to gsunursingstudent's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    there are two types of nursing diagnosis: 1. acurate which are three parts nursing diagnosis - problem stated related to (r/t) - underlying cause, pathophysiology or/and psychosocial issue as evidence...

  15. 20 month old high temp

    kathy_79 replied to Mandarella's topic in General Nursing

    motrin is the best for high fever, but for me 103.9 in 20 months old baby need to get doc concult as quick as possible. my baby was the same age and after all she run out strep throat infection. but i...

  16. How do I know if I have MRSA????

    kathy_79 replied to moliuchick's topic in General Nursing

    first, do not take any items ever out of pt room who is on isolation, no matter what type of. you should go and get another cup or call for this but not taking out infected thing. i am nurse student...

  17. CNA/Nursing student needing advice in the jobplace.

    kathy_79 replied to jpoetic3's topic in General Nursing

    i also agrre, leave the place ASAP. report to department of public health. it is not safe place neither for you nor for residents there. poor managment and responsibilities skills, lots of other...

  18. A & P 2 and Nursing I together, I am that CRAZY???

    kathy_79 replied to dream8's topic in General Nursing

    i am taking microbiology and i am mom of two year old babygirl. it is hard and time consuming but with support and time managment skills is doable. i have lots of friends taking A&P2 with our...

  19. How much abuse from patients do you take???

    kathy_79 replied to Worthy's topic in General Nursing

    only one advice: quit that job. it is not worse your time and health. you are at risk for being sued not even from your fault, you are at risk for health problems. eople, it looks like, need...

  20. Are the elderly taking too many drugs?

    kathy_79 replied to payday's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    yes, yes, yes, i have had my clinicals for a while now, first thing i noticed was polypharmacy. most of my pts were on 20-30 drugs each day. i just cannot imagine how come their body can stand so...

  21. RN vs. Psychologist

    kathy_79 replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    i think you need to reconsider if you really want to go for rn. it is hard but pleasure way to go through but you need to be sure that it is for you. if you asking for advice that means you are not...

  22. Staph infections...

    kathy_79 replied to stephera's topic in General Nursing

    i just have had my clinical pt with on staph isolation. it is mostly mrsa infection: methicillin-resistance staphylococcus aureus. the type of nosocomial infection, one that is required at hospital or...

  23. Has CPR Changed Again?????????

    kathy_79 replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    you did great job, i agree with monica, 15 to 2 and i know about 5 to 1 if i am not wrong you do this way when you are alone so above is for two people doing cpr you are very good person, i bet you...

  24. I get so stressed during check-offs!!

    kathy_79 replied to kcrn2b's topic in General Students

    i was nervous at the first time, really , i mess up with bp. i work as cna almost 3,5 years and really never it was like that time for me. i took it right, i heard my systolic right but because it was...

  25. Is it possible to finish an ADN in 2 years?

    kathy_79 replied to andreamae's topic in General Students

    i have to take prerequisites for my program, which took me 1 year, thay have points ranking addmition so i tried to have As at least Bs. now i am finally in and l;ove it so