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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 septic.

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 to get to know them or the program doesn't sound too good. This is your first time in a PNP program, right? They have probably seen hundreds of students go through the program. They know it's going to be tough. I would never consider studying anything but the nursing program and I can understand them wanting your full attention and commitment because there are probably other's, more than willing to give it, waiting in the wings. I wonder if professors in medical school allow cell phones during lecture.

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 correctly stated that the "results" will not appear on the BRN's website, but you can find a license number if you pass. "Result of NCLEX" in your interpretation means do I have a license. "Result of NCLEX" in my interpretation means result of NCLEX. Sheesh, sorry for stepping into you territory? :smackingf

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 do they give results over the phone.

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

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 daughter's pain is addressed consistently, that non-verbal s/s of pain are assessed thoroughly and treated.

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. I can relate KellieNurse to having that feeling that everything is sitting squarely on your shoulders and just keeps building with no relief in sight. I experienced 5 close family deaths within a 9 month period during the end of 2004 - mid 2005. It started with my dad and ended with the tragic accidental death of my 16 year old nephew. Sounds like you have been dealing with major health issues with your daughter for all of her 17 years. But I would imagine that doesn't change the way each and every new round of problems effects you. She's your baby. Our kids aren't suppossed to be sick. Like another poster mentioned, it isn't fair! I think it's really important that you not feel as though you have to do it all and be there for everyone. That was my biggest mistake and it affected my physical and mental wellness more than I ever imagined it would. It really sneaks up on you. What is most important is being there for yourself and your daughter. Get as much rest as you can and don't forget to eat healthy foods. Your body is in overdrive! I hope you are getting support from others (organization or group?) whose children are effected by similar problems?

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 when you call.

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

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 find yourself now in the IP section. .

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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: http://www.pubmedcentral.gov/articlerender.fcgi?tool=pmcentrez&artid=233172 http://www.pubmedcentral.gov/articlerender.fcgi?tool=pmcentrez&artid=1250254 http://bmj.bmjjournals.com/cgi/content/full/328/7442/721 http://www.trauma.org/spine/cspine-stab.html

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 a lot of ICU's, but I've seen several in a couple different states in both a professional and a personal capacity.

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

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 diagnosis of COPD? Does it strike a nerve that even though these types of patients make bad choices - preventable exasperations - they still do what they do and the bill ends up lying squarely at the foot of gov assistance (us) which includes many of us who may make different choices?

Proactive for ALL, right?

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 her bill but not that taxpayers are paying for the plavix? There must be more to the original post that makes you obviously offended that the taxpayers are paying. Was your patient an IVDA? What, in your mind makes her less deserving? -NOT saying IVDA does not deserve.

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

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 just wondering, do other regular ole bedside nurses strive to find out insurance information? Does it really concern us or is it necessary to the nursing care given a patient? My answer is no.

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 was brand new at it! :) (but of course I was appropriate with what I did not know) All of the students regardless of their age worked really hard in my class 7 years ago. My own little circle of studying friends/pal-around friends included a 21 year old female, one in her early 30's, one in her late 20's, a guy almost 40, a woman who turned 50 during the program and myself, in my late 30's. Our ages were all over the place, but we all were the BEST of friends and still keep in touch today.

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 welcome relief!

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 found out I got my license about a week after my test by going to the BON website and searching my name.

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 Hospitals.

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 for this lady's AICD than a $4,000 white house toilet or a $500 screwdriver used to install that toilet!

I am not familiar with the term "hyphy."