begalli

begalli specializes in Critical Care/ICU.

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1. Can you "explode" from CDiff

   begalli replied to Fairlythere's topic in General Nursing

   Yep, scrotal edema....3rd spacing, seen it too many times to count. I have always gently elevated the area with a few folded pillowcases placed under the scrotum. Sounds like this poor guy is

2. Frustrated Grad Student

   begalli replied to phoenix24rn's topic in General Nursing

   Not to minimize your obvious frustration, but these all sound legitimate to me. Hope you can get past all of this. Being po'd with the Dean of Nursing and her secretary before you really get a chance...

3. CA BON NCLEX results not posted in their web site???

   begalli replied to IP Nurse's topic in California Nursing

   Of course. That's why everybody, foreign or not, search the BRN's website for a license number next to their name. I answered the OP's question, provided a link to search for a license number and...

4. CA BON NCLEX results not posted in their web site???

   begalli replied to IP Nurse's topic in California Nursing

   Yes, technically people can come to the conclusion that they've passed by finding their license number. But as far as posting actual NCLEX results on their website, no, the BRN does not do that. Nor...

5. CA BON NCLEX results not posted in their web site???

   begalli replied to IP Nurse's topic in California Nursing

   Wow IP Nurse, RN, that's WONDERFUL! Congratulations!

6. any one here ever have any experience with this...(peds)

   begalli replied to KellieNurse06's topic in General Nursing

   When my daughter was 19, she had pyelonephritis. She was admitted to the hospital and had a morphine pca. I am just saying that this is an extremely painful condition. I would be making sure that your...

7. any one here ever have any experience with this...(peds)

   begalli replied to KellieNurse06's topic in General Nursing

   OUCH! Poor thing. Thank goodness they found the pyelonephritis, but my goodness, what took so long! I hope your darling is getting the pain relief she so obviously needs for both comfort and healing....

8. How can I get certification from Ca BRN that I passed NCLEX for my VISA SCREEN?

   begalli replied to FutureUSRN's topic in California Nursing

   Why don't you call the BRN or check their website for your answer. Since they are the ones who provide this info, they know the answer. http://www.rn.ca.gov/ They don't bite! The BRN is very helpful...

9. CA BON NCLEX results not posted in their web site???

   begalli replied to IP Nurse's topic in California Nursing

   By the way, no, the BRN does not post NCLEX results. You will have to wait for those to arrive in the

10. CA BON NCLEX results not posted in their web site???

    begalli replied to IP Nurse's topic in California Nursing

    Wait about a week (but I know you'll be checking many times a day :) ) and then go here to "Online License Verification" If you passed and the site is updated, you will have a license number. You can...

11. Which weight with titration?? daily wt or dry wt?

    begalli replied to jbp0529's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    dry

12. Log rolling spinal pt's

    begalli replied to concussed's topic in MICU, SICU

    I was able to google "log rolling spinal injuries" and found lots and lots of stuff. Don't know if this is what you're looking for, but here are a few:...

13. Fentanyl/Versed on locked pumps ?

    begalli replied to SusanRN321's topic in MICU, SICU

    Timothy, it looks as though that standard of yours may not be the actual standard of care. I've been in quite a few ICU's and have never seen fentanyl or versed drips locked. I've not been employed in...

14. patients who LIE about their symptoms!

    begalli replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    I'm really glad you clarified what you meant. Because really, it did sound really really

15. patients who LIE about their symptoms!

    begalli replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    I just noticed your edit. What I think you need to understand is that there is a HUGE difference between lying and denial. Is this more about people's personal choices (like smoking) when they have a...