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  1. SCD's and TED hose

    begalli replied to arkierns's topic in General Nursing

    We used to use both teds and scds until the last 6-8 months. Now we use just scd's. This is

  2. Wait-listed again, could use a smiley-face.

    begalli replied to kukitty's topic in General Nursing

    Here's your smiley. Hope it

  3. any tips on giving an inservice?

    begalli replied to chicago bsn 2005's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    During nursing school I had to give an inservice to staff at the hospital at which we were doing clinicals. UGH!! I covered dysphagia as this was a rehab unit and many patient's were suffering the...

  4. 5 things a new RN must have...

    begalli replied to SpecFuz's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations on the start of your professional career as an RN!! 5 things a new nurse should have: 1) Patience with yourself and others (including RN's, docs and patients). 2) The ability to ask...

  5. hourly RN pay vs. salaried?

    begalli replied to SpecFuz's topic in General Nursing

    Does this salaried position include overtime pay if you work

  6. ? about acidosis/alkalosis ctxt

    begalli replied to tnstudentnurse's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Here are some places you can practice: http://realnurseed.com/abgm1.htm http://classes.kumc.edu/son/nurs420/unit2/example1.html http://classes.kumc.edu/son/nurs420/unit2/practiceabg.html...

  7. ? about acidosis/alkalosis ctxt

    begalli replied to tnstudentnurse's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Normal values: PH = 7.35 - 7.45 C02 = 35 - 45 HC03 = 21-26 (can vary by facility) Respiratory acidosis = low ph and high C02 hypoventilation (eg: COPD, narcs or sedatives, atelectasis) *Compensated...

  8. Acls

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

    I agree with the above poster. Now that you've had some exposure to the drugs in your CV experience, it will be easier to grasp and will reinforce what you've learned on the job. Have fun with

  9. Severe Pain

    begalli replied to mariaf43's topic in General Nursing

    Isn't this a reportable

  10. That Stupid Door!!!!

    begalli replied to Mystery5's topic in General Nursing

    I :redpinkhe

  11. CORI and background check question

    begalli replied to Jess RN's topic in General Nursing

    This is from the Mass BON: http://www.mass.gov/dpl/boards/rn/forms/gmcreq.pdf (acrobat reader required) They do require full disclosure of both misdemeanors and

  12. CORI and background check question

    begalli replied to Jess RN's topic in General Nursing

    John- I think the point is full disclosure. I personally would not take the chance of something maybe not showing up. You just never know. It's a lot about integrity and truth telling. It's not always...

  13. Does size really matter?

    begalli replied to hello_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe you're confusing nurses with flight attendants. Flight attendants do have height and weight requirements. And just an aside FYI - way back in the day flight attendants (know as stewardess' back...

  14. Evergreen Valley College ... input please?

    begalli replied to gemprincess's topic in California Nursing

    Hi gemprincess, There are actually two community colleges in the south Bay Area that offer RN programs. Evergreen is the most south. De Anza College is in Cupertino (south west bay area, a few miles...

  15. CORI and background check question

    begalli replied to Jess RN's topic in General Nursing

    I am absolutely NO legal expert (I'm a nurse :) ), but I think that something that you got popped for (like smoking a joint or shoplifting) when you were a minor is either sealed or expunged. I think...

  16. CORI and background check question

    begalli replied to Jess RN's topic in General Nursing

    A little humility never hurt anyone! Call it "character building." :) You're

  17. CORI and background check question

    begalli replied to Jess RN's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely! I truely believe the Board is there to HELP you become an RN. They want you to succeed. We had a person in our class who had a felony theft record that was only 6-7 years old. In her...

  18. CORI and background check question

    begalli replied to Jess RN's topic in General Nursing

    oops, didn't see that you already found out about your Board's requirement. What I would do if I were you is in the beginning of the last year of your nursing program, get copies of anything and...

  19. CORI and background check question

    begalli replied to Jess RN's topic in General Nursing

    I wholeheartedly disagree with #1. Bad check writing can be considered both civil and criminal (felony). In the application for my license in the state of CA the instructions CLEARLY state the...

  20. Clients?

    begalli replied to NeuroNP's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe whoever thought of this great idea likened nurses to professionals like stock brokers or accounts or, eh...hair dressers or *car mechanics?? Maybe using the word "client" will bring us closer...

  21. Bedside surgery with no sedation

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

    ether - as a student, it's NOT your fault. Don't beat yourself up over this. I wouldn't want that GI RN anywhere around me. A very poor example for learning. I'm assuming your preceptor wasn't aware...

  22. Bedside surgery with no sedation

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

    That's a good question. Because if a prn was already available, the RN, using her/his good judgement, should have given it whether the docs liked it or

  23. Bedside surgery with no sedation

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

    Sheesh! No offense, but forget "what would you want for your family, yourself, etc.," and unless placing that PEG was a matter of life or death at that very moment, much like a medic in the field...

  24. Computer Charting -- Do you like it or hate it?

    begalli replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    It can be easily read. We can capture vital signs by the minute if one so inclined (our monitors and urinometers communicate with the computers). Running totals of I&O's for a shift, day, or...

  25. Top Hospitals in the U.S. in clinical quality

    begalli replied to szccdw's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a hospital that is known worldwide for it's cardiac surgery. It's probably our unit that mostly keeps that hospital afloat or at least contributes substantially. But still this hospital did...