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begalli

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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...

  16. patients who LIE about their symptoms!

    begalli replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    Proactive for ALL,

  17. patients who LIE about their symptoms!

    begalli replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, you're right about the facesheet. But what about the lady who can't afford an AICD and needs assistance paying for that? Did she get a consult as well and why the comment about taxpayers paying...

  18. patients who LIE about their symptoms!

    begalli replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    But what is the point of this thread if not snarky to begin with,

  19. patients who LIE about their symptoms!

    begalli replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    Unless there is a case manager involved I never have any idea what kind of insurance or lack of insurance a patient has. I really don't care and it's not something that I seek to find out. So I'm...

  20. How do veteran nurses react to...

    begalli replied to Asklepios's topic in General Nursing

    This is SO true! I too am a second career RN and the people (docs, rn's, therapists) who didn't know that I was a new grad thought that I had been nursing forever. Some of them, I never told that I...

  21. How do veteran nurses react to...

    begalli replied to Asklepios's topic in General Nursing

    You will find that you will not be the only person in your nursing program who are both second career students and in their 30's (and probably, maybe, men). Once done with your program, you will be a...

  22. Results pending due to fingerprint verification in DOJ

    begalli replied to kat_tin's topic in California Nursing

    Of course they will look into your fingerprints even if you don't pass because you will be elegible to retake NCLEX. Seems like forever, but a little more patience on your part might be in order. I...

  23. Bay Area - New RN Grad Programs

    begalli replied to heywazzupdude's topic in California Nursing

    Most hospitals in the Bay Area have new grad programs. All you have to do is go to hospital websites and look: San Francisco, Pennisula, North and East Bay Hospitals. San Jose and South Bay Area...

  24. patients who LIE about their symptoms!

    begalli replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    What would you rather have happened with this lady? You can choose to look at it as a "lie." Or more appropriately you can look at it as DENIAL which is common almost 100% of the time. I'd rather pay...

  25. how expensive is california? CAN A NURSE MANAGE WITH HER WAGE??

    begalli replied to curlysin's topic in California Nursing

    I am not familiar with the term