KSEFLINK

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1. thinking of doing voluntary work in foreign country

   KSEFLINK replied to hellonurse's topic in International Nursing

   THERE IS AN ORGANIZATION THAT UTILIZES DOCS AND NURSES TO DO THE TYPE OF WORK YOU WANT TO DO, AND IT IS IN SEATTLE. THEY FLY IN AND OUT OF DIFFERENT COUNTRIES TO HELP OUT IN DIFFERENT SCENARIOS. TRY...

2. Nursing Student requring assistance

   KSEFLINK replied to Kim Strifler's topic in General Nursing

   There are some nurses working with many patients with asthma through the Seattle King County Public Health Department in conjuction with the Children's hospital as well. You may want to see if you can...

3. codes

   KSEFLINK replied to babynurse7's topic in General Nursing

   One time, when I worked in New York, we coded a man in the ICU and after we had resuscitated him, he stated he was someone else!!!This man kept insisting on us contacting his "wife". We called the...

4. Spanish speaking patients in labor

   KSEFLINK replied to gravida's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I think all of the above posts are great, but you may want to start thinking about how you will provide translation for these folks. I do not know what the laws are in your state, but ours dictates...

5. CHW Central CA

   KSEFLINK replied to FaithRN's topic in General Nursing

   I live two hours north of Bakersfield,but can tell you that you would be working in some great hospitals. The weather would definitely be different. For instance yesterday we were in the mid 70's and...

6. Help, what is lowest Hematocrit for post C-section

   KSEFLINK replied to tangrene's topic in General Nursing

   With a crit that low she should be transfused. Some OB's prefer to do the wait and see routine, but I can tell you she will not feel very well for a long time. A nurse friend of mine had a crit of 7.5...

7. Deescalating aggression

   KSEFLINK replied to ERguru's topic in Emergency

   You may want to check with your Security dept. They will usually get mailings from companies that do "healthcare related" education on this subject. I have also helped with putting on classes in the...

8. TIRED & JUST VENTING...

   KSEFLINK replied to Marilou26RN's topic in General Nursing

   It sounds as if you have had a rough go of things lately. All of us have had those days, weeks and months too. I know it does not help make it any better for you, but know that we will be praying for...

9. TIRED & JUST VENTING...

   KSEFLINK replied to Marilou26RN's topic in General Nursing

   It sounds as if you have had a rough go of things lately. All of us have had those days, weeks and months too. I know it does not help make it any better for you, but know that we will be praying for...

10. Can nurses refuse assignments?

    KSEFLINK replied to dvldogwife's topic in General Nursing

    Any nurse can also ask for a work accomodation for any of these situations. They need to be covered by a medical note from a care provider and your employee or occupational health provider can work...

11. Can nurses refuse assignments?

    KSEFLINK replied to dvldogwife's topic in General Nursing

    Any nurse can also ask for a work accomodation for any of these situations. They need to be covered by a medical note from a care provider and your employee or occupational health provider can work...

12. HIV TESTING

    KSEFLINK replied to sheripa's topic in General Nursing

    All blood is not being routinely tested, as HIV testing must be consented for by the patient IN WRITING. It is also an expense that is not necessary in the majority of the population. If you are...

13. HIV TESTING

    KSEFLINK replied to sheripa's topic in General Nursing

    All blood is not being routinely tested, as HIV testing must be consented for by the patient IN WRITING. It is also an expense that is not necessary in the majority of the population. If you are...

14. Brother with testicular mass: possibly cancer, please help

    KSEFLINK replied to Rileycat's topic in General Nursing

    PLEASE CONTACT THE LOCAL AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY OFFICE. THEY CAN GIVE YOU ALL TYPES ON INFO AND EVEN GET SOMEONE IN TOUCH WITH YOUR BROTHER WHO HAS BEEN THROUGH SIMILAR SITUATIONS. I WILL BE PRAYING...

15. Joy Shepard!!

    KSEFLINK replied to daz's topic in General Nursing

    WHAT LIES UNDER THE RIBS AND STERNUM...START THERE.... WHAT TYPES OF COLON ISSUES MAY THE LAST SCENARIO BE? IF IT WAS "ONLY" AN INFECTION, WOULD PYREXIA BE INTERMITTENT?IS MALABSORPTION HAPPENING? AS...