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  1. transfusion ??'s and other iv ??'s

    dayshiftnurse posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    hi everyone, i hope some of the nurses with experience in transfusions can help me with some general questions. i always fell all-thumbs around transfusions and hope i can get more comfortable soon....

  2. transfusion ??'s and other iv ??'s

    dayshiftnurse replied to dayshiftnurse's topic in Medical-Surgical

    thank you very much for the help...i am going to print out these responses and keep them with me on the floor, because that's when i get nervous about what to do and then just end up doing nothing and...

  3. peg feed question?

    dayshiftnurse posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    hi, wondering about a situation i had the other night. just want feedback to make sure i did the best thing and also for the next time. had a patient, back from hemo and generally looking unwell....

  4. dialysis pts--general ?'s

    dayshiftnurse posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    hi, im a med/surg nurse (sort of) and through my agency often assigned to a floor w/ medical, renal, and chemo patients. i have a couple of questions.. 1) just before dialysis should we give their...

  5. dialysis pts--general ?'s

    dayshiftnurse replied to dayshiftnurse's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    thanks for the advice...i will keep all suggestions in mind. --i have noticed that in general the only meds that are held prior to HD are BP meds...i'm wondering about things like diltiazem,...

  6. need help with bedside care

    dayshiftnurse posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    hi, i'm often assigned to heavy care geriatric floors w/ my agency. i find i'm still struggling with heavy care residents/stiff/total care especially when they are very messy (ie., loose BM's, soiled...

  7. Low Sodium? What are the dangers? What is the fix?

    dayshiftnurse replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    sodium level and water go hand in hand--changes in salt levels are usually a change in the balance of water/fluid in the body. when i see low sodium i always think "CNS" and water intoxication. what...

  8. NPO and meds

    dayshiftnurse replied to RN2B07's topic in Medical-Surgical

    suebird, at one of the hospitals i agency with, one of the other nurses was really upset that i even called the doc to ask for clarification regarding insulin administration (in this case sliding...

  9. Peg prep for surgery tomorrow A.M.--patient ends up in ICU by end of shift

    dayshiftnurse replied to TallGirlAni's topic in Medical-Surgical

    tallgirlani, you did an amazing job! i have been a nurse for 3 years and hope i will be able to function as astutely on a med/surg ward soon :balloons:

  10. need help with bedside care

    dayshiftnurse replied to dayshiftnurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    to everyone...thanks for swift, helpful replies. and special thanks to you, elthia for giving that practical advice. i think i really need more of that sort of feedback. and as was pointed out, i...

  11. need help with tpn/blood/heparin drip admin

    dayshiftnurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    hi, im an RN and really need a lot of help feeling comfortable administering blood products and TPN. i do agency nursing and so at many facilities ive been able to dodge these skills--they ususally...

  12. need help with tpn/blood/heparin drip admin

    dayshiftnurse posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    hi, im an RN and really need a lot of help feeling comfortable administering blood products and TPN. i do agency nursing and so at many facilities ive been able to dodge these skills--they ususally...

  13. sanchia bulgin case?

    dayshiftnurse posted a topic in International Nursing

    does anyone remember this case back in 2000? 17 y.o. girl died from hemorrage...does anyone remember the name of the nurse involved (grad from u of toronto). i'm interested in doing a small seminar on...

  14. giving katrina aid felt AMAZING

    dayshiftnurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    hey everyone, i'm in a nurse up here in (cold) canada--toronto. we certainly have enough social problems of our own here to deal with but i just wanted to share a quick personal story. as soon as...

  15. giving katrina aid felt AMAZING

    dayshiftnurse replied to dayshiftnurse's topic in General Nursing

    thanks for the kudos everyone! to space nurse: i totally agree with you. i will continue to give towards hab for humanity. maybe in the new year i will book a quick w/e trip down, help out and see...

  16. Critical Care Experience in 1st Year

    dayshiftnurse replied to kittypepper028's topic in General Nursing

    i really agree with timothy. i got registered in middle of 2003, did a little nursing here and there...was hard to get going at first because of sars (im in t.o.) but eventually started to get the...

  17. has any one taken the rn program through excelsior college

    dayshiftnurse replied to toegemojo's topic in International Nursing

    i did the program and passed it and am now an RN. it is no longer an option in canada because they only accept bachelor degree

  18. Terminal Agitation

    dayshiftnurse replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    how bout

  19. nsg work other than hospital/ltc

    dayshiftnurse posted a topic in International Nursing

    hello, i am wondering if anyone is employed (or has been/will be) in other settings other than hospital/nursing home/or home care. specifically if people are working for doctor's offices, dental...

  20. URGENT POST TO ALL ONTARIO RN's!!!

    dayshiftnurse posted a topic in International Nursing

    This is an urgent post going out to all of the Ontario RN's (especially those of us who have been registered recently and were directly affected by the registration guidelines in place) who agree with...

  21. URGENT POST TO ALL ONTARIO RN's!!!

    dayshiftnurse replied to dayshiftnurse's topic in International Nursing

    hey everyone, for all nurses who were negatively affected (and for those who weren't able to even initiate their studies because of the guidelines CURRENTLY in place) we are trying to seek legal...