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Actually, I finally found the answer. The med itself is safe, but you run the risk of fluid overload and electrolyte imbalance with the dosage. 1000 ml is an adult dose, a four year old should have 250 ml at 51 ml/hr instead of 75 ml/hr

This is the IV prescribed for my "patient" who is 4 years old post op after a laparoscopic appendectomy. I can't seem to find any definitive answers on whether this is a safe dose for the child. Would someone lend me a hand? Thanks!

I realized after I posted this, that asking if you knew anyone who had managed to work past having TBI was inappropriate. So let me amend that to ask instead only if you yourself have managed to work with it.

I have an assignment that I'm having difficulty finding the research for. I was assigned a Chronic illness that I have been "living with" for the last few weeks. Each week we're asked a question about our illness. This week the question is whether or not we can find any nurses out there who made it through nursing classes with the illness we've been assigned. My questions for you are these: Have any of you suffered from TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury)and still managed to make it through the nursing program? If so, did you find it difficult to manage and to get licensed afterwards? If you did, would you mind telling me what form of symptoms you suffered from? Thank in advance for any replies! 1st year nursing student

What about going ahead through school to get my MSN, but applying for RN jobs when I graduate? The thought of stopping school only to have to go back again seems dangerous, as if the momentum to finish might dissipate once I got back out in the real world again. Is that a feasible way to work it?

Apparently the med I'm on is rough on the entrance site, and she moved the iv to the other hand for this dose. She was also very patient and answered all my questions as best as she was able. About half of them are going to have to wait for a doc tomorrow though =-)

A year or two in Peds first? What about in a Psych ward? Perhaps a facility for troubled teens? Those places would need an RN wouldn't they?

Alright, I just read the thread about those who have regrets or don't have regrets about going into nursing. Most of those who responded were RN's. I'm just about to apply for the RN program at the school I'm currently attending. However, I don't plan on stopping there, I plan on going all the way through to NP before going back into the workplace. I'm 28 years old, and figure that it makes more sense for me to complete all the schooling towards my goal in one lump sum, as I'm starting towards that goal later than a lot of people. I'm planning on minoring in psychology, and am also taking Spanish so as to be bi-lingual. These were choices I've made hoping to increase my desirability in the work force. What's your opinion on going straight through to a masters degree? Is working for the state as a psych NP working with foster kids a reasonable goal fresh out of college? I've already gotten my CNA certification, and was allowed to shadow the ER psych nurse due to having most of my list checked off quickly. I feel very flattered to admit that several of the nurses and CNA's that I worked with during my clinicals asked me if I was just getting my certification for this state, and were surprised when I told them that I was as new to the job as someone fresh out of high school. I really feel that nursing is the the right profession for me, even if every day wasn't perfect, the job was. Granted clinicals aren't the longest trial run, but at my school at least they run you through your paces. You work on the surgery floor, the PACU, and sometimes the OB wing at the hospital, then you're moved over to a nursing home, where they move you from wing to wing so that you work with people who are just recovering their independence all the way through to the hospice patients. The hardest part of the job for me was not being able to talk about my day with any specificity to my husband. Any general thoughts and advice?

Guess I should have read the rules first! I apologize for asking inappropriate questions. I can hear my nurse in the room across the hall from me now. It's giving me hope that I'm next. I'm hoping that since she's taking her time in each room, it indicates time taken with each patient to answer questions. =-)

Hi, Glad to have found this site! I'm currently about to apply for the nursing program, and if all goes as plans, will be going on to get my NP eventually. I have a feeling this site is going to be a great resource! Right now I'm also a patient. I've got MRSA and it's gone systemic, so I'm in the hospital with an IV drip of Vancomyacin. The hospital is pretty busy right now and I've got a few questions. 1. The iv site, which has been in since yesterday afternoon is getting very itchy, red and is swelling a bit. I read something about looking for return. I'm assuming this means that when you press it, the white area becomes red again quickly? If so, there is good return, but it's also tender. Is this just my body getting annoyed at having a foreign object inserted, or should I be looking for someone to talk to? It's been busy enough here that my night nurse, who clocked on at 7 still hasn't been to see me, and it's almost midnight now. 2. This one needs a bit of background I think. I had an abscess under my arm, part of which probably burst open into the tissue. I now have cellulitis down to my elbow. Yesterday they outlined the cellulitis, and then again that night. I've since had two doses of Vancomyacin (if I'm spelling that wrong, I'm sorry) at 250 ml each. The swelling has retreated in some areas, however, it's also gone beyond both pen marks in others. Does this mean the infection is still spreading? 3. I had an ultrasound this morning to determine if there was still fluid under the hard mass in my armpit, and if there was I was going to need an I&D. The doc said I would probably have that done tomorrow morning. If that happens, what are the odds of me being released the same day? I know that I need to stay if my blood indicates that I still need a drip, but if I can go to pill form, will they allow me to leave if I agree to sign a waiver? Hospital stays aren't the cheapest thing in the world for those of us without insurance! That's all that I think can be answered by someone not here, the rest of my questions are specific to here, but I appreciate any and all input! Thanks in advance!