demylenated

demylenated BSN, RN

Addiction, Psych, Geri, Hospice, MedSurg

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  1. Question RE posts by student nurses

    demylenated replied to JennyNurse2B's topic in General Nursing

    Personally (as you can see in the post posted) I don't mind helping students at all... I was a new student and grad once... Now I have 17+ years under my belt and am a student (again - this time a...

  2. care plan

    demylenated replied to simo96's topic in General Students

    (You may take this the wrong way because you can not emote in writing or on the computer, so take this in the light hearted way I am saying it - cause if you get defensive, it is a waste of energy)....

  3. care plan

    demylenated replied to simo96's topic in General Students

    That isn't a bad thought process, but addiction/abuse isn't indicated in the short synopsis you gave... so you're reading into it if you say he is in w/d. This may have been a one night party thing...

  4. care plan

    demylenated replied to simo96's topic in General Students

    # 1 - FANTASTIC!!! Well worth the money: http://www.amazon.com/Nursing-Diagnosis-Manual-Individualizing-Documenting/dp/080362221X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1318712323&sr=8-1 # 2 just as good -...

  5. care plan

    demylenated replied to simo96's topic in General Students

    Sorry if I came across cross, that wasn't my intention... it is imperative that you start using critical thinking skills now... which is why I asked those questions... Which book do you have? I will...

  6. Is there a website that reviews BLS drugs?

    demylenated replied to tojal1989's topic in General Nursing

    That would be ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Saving), not BLS (Basic Life Saving for health care providers). Big, huge difference... make sure you know what the diff is before you practice outside your...

  7. Is there a website that reviews BLS drugs?

    demylenated replied to tojal1989's topic in General Nursing

  8. care plan

    demylenated replied to simo96's topic in General Students

    Also, use your ABC's and Maslow's to figure out the priority of care and nursing dxs that you need to

  9. care plan

    demylenated replied to simo96's topic in General Students

    What level are you in?? Asking for help is great, and most here are willing to help, but my help is to suggest you invest in a good care plan book. It will answer all your questions... It seems you...

  10. decision..psych or telemetry? help!

    demylenated replied to ddoyle313's topic in General Nursing

    If this is in your 5 year goal plan, you have to do it. You can't look back and regret - esp since the opportunity has presented itself. You are not fulfilling your nurse manager's dream, but yours....

  11. CEN

    demylenated replied to ashonman's topic in Emergency

    No advice, just a big 'ole fat GOOD LUCK! Let us know how it turns out!

  12. appt with nurse manager

    demylenated replied to jan-dez's topic in General Nursing

    You are just handing in a resume? Do they have an opening? Does she know this is for an "interview?" It seems a little taboo (IMO) to make an appt to give a resume when she hasn't called you in for an...

  13. How comfortable would you be...

    demylenated replied to LouisVRN's topic in General Nursing

    We are advocates for our patient first. I've found doctors I work with willing to listen and order things a nurse recommends. All he can do is say no, what is everyone afraid of?? Yikes. ADVOCATE for...

  14. letter to parents

    demylenated replied to Lanesmama's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Mom, please don’t feel guilty It was just my time to go. I see you are still feeling sad, And the tears just seem to flow. We all come to earth for our lifetime, And for some it’s not many years I...

  15. letter to parents

    demylenated replied to Lanesmama's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Something like this? Sorry I didn't get to stay. To laugh and run and play. To be there by your side. I'm sorry that I had to die. God sent me down to be with you, to make your loving heart anew....

  16. Saline in a bottle not for injection?

    demylenated replied to Hushi05's topic in General Nursing

    It has to do with sterility and

  17. NEVER GIVE UP!! Finally passed NCLEX after 2 yrs and 5 tries.

    demylenated replied to rookie RN-BSN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    That takes a lot of self determination. Good for you for not giving up on yourself. Good for you for never having quit reviewing and

  18. Pay rate in MS

    demylenated replied to LvANrse80's topic in General Nursing

    Not a lot... CNAs in northern states make more than some starting RNs. It also HIGHLY depends on where you work (hospital, LTC, Dr. Office). At the hospital I worked at, 5 years ago (also on Gulf...

  19. Help I took a percoset and Im a new Hire!

    demylenated replied to Cindy 17's topic in General Nursing

    Do you mean you do? You risk a random drug screen. You risk your license? And "severe pain," if I were in severe enough pain to want to steal a PAIN pill (narcotic) from one of my family members, then...

  20. Pet Rat Visiting - Nurses Creeped Out!

    demylenated replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    Pet rats are being used as service animals (psychiatric) which is probably why it is allowed in the

  21. Not the new grad problem I expected..

    demylenated replied to MInurse.st's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This is really a decision that no one can offer you advise... this is your decision. You may end up not liking the ED... and 18 months, being a new grad, will fly by and you can get a change... not to...

  22. Needlestick Injuries Scaring Me Away From Nursing, HELP! :(

    demylenated replied to xoshelbugxo's topic in Nursing Career

    Keep in mind this depends on the size of the needle, the bore, and everything... but worse case: "The risk of infection after exposure to infected blood varies by bloodborne pathogen. The risk of...

  23. Needlestick Injuries Scaring Me Away From Nursing, HELP! :(

    demylenated replied to xoshelbugxo's topic in Nursing Career

    I've been a nurse 12 years. 1 stick, and I am an IV therapy nurse (AND, it was a clean needle). The odds of getting HIV from a needle stick is less than 1 %, like 0.1 I think. Hep B is bigger but not...

  24. When did I become an old nurse?

    demylenated replied to highlandlass1592's topic in General Nursing

    Um, doesn't seem like an old vs. new nurse thing to me... just seems a little lacking of a competance level. As someone else said, though... the NP but not an NP is throwing me off, esp since you...

  25. Commuting, which schedule works best?

    demylenated replied to ruralgirl08's topic in General Nursing

    Ashley is so right. Look at the $$ you'll save in gas as well. I think commute or no commute that would be my option... Unless you just can't handle nights (some people can't - I am one of