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  1. Most dreaded Dr.'s orders

    JJRN replied to BBFRN's topic in General Nursing

    How about taking drainage from illeostomy (stool), STRAIN it, and administer over 12 hrs via jejuneostomy, every 12 hrs. Yuck. Had to put pillow case over TF bag because I could not stand looking at...

  2. Most dreaded Dr.'s orders

    JJRN replied to BBFRN's topic in General Nursing

    How about taking drainage from illeostomy (stool), STRAIN it, and administer over 12 hrs via jejuneostomy, every 12 hrs. Yuck. Had to put pillow case over TF bag because I could not stand looking at...

  3. Most dreaded Dr.'s orders

    JJRN replied to BBFRN's topic in General Nursing

    COLACE

  4. I dont understand why nurses do this to each other

    JJRN replied to Ms.RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    A port is surgically inserted into the patients chest, often utilized by those whom require long term intravenous access. It looks somewhat like a pacer externally. To remove it you would have to go...

  5. I dont understand why nurses do this to each other

    JJRN replied to Ms.RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It is within the nurses scope of practice to needle access ports, change needles in ports when due, and de-access ports when done with whatever therapy. Have done it many

  6. Navy CRNA?

    JJRN posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Does anyone know details of practicing anesthesia in the Navy? Is a civilian in a regular anesthesia program able to sign up to receive benefits during school? Do most Navy CRNAs practice in the US...

  7. I have a curiosity question!

    JJRN replied to debbiemig's topic in General Nursing

    Correct him in a non agressive manner. It's just the same as CNAs that represent themselves as RNs and say it is the

  8. I have a curiosity question!

    JJRN replied to debbiemig's topic in General Nursing

    As an RN I have worked closely with both NPs and PAs. However, all of my best friends are PAs. As they completed their curriculum, it was absolutely more in depth than NP programs. They are taught...

  9. Meet the Fockers

    JJRN replied to MikeyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    What about the enormous lack of effective parenting? Oh, and this was not nearly as funny as the

  10. Meet the Fockers

    JJRN replied to MikeyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly!

  11. Meet the Fockers

    JJRN replied to MikeyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Why is everyone so sensitive? It's a MOVIE!!! Don't be offended so

  12. Navy CRNA?

    JJRN replied to JJRN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Thank you for your effort in answering. I explored the bios of CRNAs list on aana.com, and although I am sure it is not an adequate sampling, I found that of the 76 individuals listed, only 8 are...

  13. Withholding food and fluid in a dying patient

    JJRN replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

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  14. what am i doing wrong?

    JJRN replied to kjt2004's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Certainly is! Definately call Midwestern to see what qualifies for an interview because it's crazy you did not get one. Good luck with the other

  15. what am i doing wrong?

    JJRN replied to kjt2004's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I'm sorry to all those in love with Midwestern, but they must have their heads up their a**es! To not give Apais an interview with her stats and clear demonstration of dedication to her career goal...

  16. APRV Vent Mode

    JJRN replied to TennRN2004's topic in MICU, SICU

    In the trauma unit I am from, 80% of the time we ventilate with Dragers using APRV. This mode of ventilation allows the adjustment of inspiratory and exp time so that you administer long inspirations...

  17. meds never to be given IVP

    JJRN replied to newgrad2005's topic in General Nursing

    You can push Dilantin at rate of 25mg/minute. Diluted in NS of

  18. University of Cincinnati

    JJRN replied to aithug316's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    .

  19. GI Diprivan thread

    JJRN replied to rn29306's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    There is discussion on this, and links to websites on prop inf synd under med surg ICU section...under critical care

  20. GI Diprivan thread

    JJRN replied to rn29306's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    It was there last night...not this morning!? There is definately no right to free speech in these forums. As soon as something controversial is discussed it magically disappears. If you don't...

  21. SRNAs, How important is GPA vs Standard Test for the application?

    JJRN replied to b_m_prosepct's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

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  22. SRNAs, How important is GPA vs Standard Test for the application?

    JJRN replied to b_m_prosepct's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

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  23. Hup

    JJRN posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Is anyone able to share info on experience/opinion of the Hosp of the Univ of Pennsylvania? Is it a good place to work? Would you recommend it? Please share as much info as possible. I am...

  24. Hup

    JJRN replied to JJRN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    well, what made it so

  25. Essay

    JJRN replied to apontius's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    apaisRN...where are you applying? I am familiar with two newer programs, but I was curious because their QPA cut off is not 2.75...and I cannot imagine there are a huge number of new