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    What is the term for word confusion in the elderly

    P_RN replied to newtress's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I was PERPLEXED. I was CONFOUNDED. I was BEWILDERED. I was BEFUDDLED. I was TANGLED. I've heard word tangling lately. Not sure it is an actual
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    What is the term for word confusion in the elderly

    P_RN replied to newtress's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    word salad?
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    Joint Commission choose me...question!

    P_RN replied to melisgood's topic in General Nursing

    The best abbreviation for medical charting is NO abbreviation. I've never seen qpm either & I have almost 37 years as an
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    heartless DON or reality check?

    P_RN replied to sarafina's topic in General Nursing

    over 20 years ago my father lapsed into a coma from a brain tumor. when i told my nm i would not be in until i found out more news, she said "he is in this same building i'm sure someone there will...
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    Do you think nursing has aged you?

    P_RN replied to carolmaccas66's topic in General Nursing

    Oh YES!!! 36 years later and 50# heavier, white hair, swollen joints, bad knees, bad back, repetetive motion disorder, had to fight tooth and nail for recompensation for back injury. Would I go back...
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    Columbia SC Hospitals??

    P_RN replied to TangoLima's topic in General Nursing

    I've always lived in the south and while the salaries are a bit lower the weather, the slower pace and best of all very minimal SNOW make for my idea of the best place in the US.
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    Prayers please

    P_RN replied to bluemorningglory's topic in General Nursing

    That's a rough stretch. Hope your manager shows great
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    Intern, SC,FL,NC area

    P_RN replied to Fabi.M's topic in General Nursing

    Columbia SC Palmetto Health used to have both Internship(student) and Residency (RN) programs. I haven't heard about any others. Might try their
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    Lots of threads on tattoos but....

    P_RN replied to dreamer827's topic in General Nursing

    There is also a makeup called covermark that is waterprooof that will cover most any tattoo that doesnt get scrubbed with a
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    Dosage Calculations

    P_RN replied to minnielynn's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The problem with using aouvdopios grains, minims, ets is there is a gap in the numbers. Grains can be 60. 62 or 65 mg. Miniims can be 15 or 16 drops. The you have those silly oz, scruples, etc. With...
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    RN vs. LPN scope conflict: what would you do?

    P_RN replied to LuxCalidaNP's topic in General Nursing

    Surely on their annual vist it has come up? Staffing........x RNs, X LPNs, XCNAs. I bet they're counting management and others and not floor RNs. (Guess you could have someone anonymous call the...
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    I suck at IV starts

    P_RN replied to what2donow's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.saddleback.edu/alfa/vid_index.aspx Saddleback College in California has this wonderful instructional page. Check it
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    Can I do this to help me insert a Foley?

    P_RN replied to allthesmallthings's topic in General Nursing

    The sims position is great. have her lie on her good side withe the top leg flexed and held slightly up by another person. Use the betadine liberallly especially right below the privy parts, then...
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    BSN Equivalent

    P_RN replied to k.mims's topic in General Nursing

    All Accredited RN to MSN / Masters in Nursing Programs This site says there are 505 programs in the US that do that. The one I talked to told me I would need 3 courses (about 24 sem hours of BSN the...
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    I changed my last name right before graduation ;(

    P_RN replied to sunlight036's topic in General Nursing

    Your school needs to document and use your new name. That should be on your diploma. Did you make a formal request or just write a note. In my state the Department of Health handles thes forms. In...
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    Good Orthopedic Nursing Book

    P_RN replied to djb2121's topic in Orthopedic

    I'd search high and low for the Core Curriculum. It is THE book to study. It is in the form of an outline (remember English 101?) its a paperback and worth its weight in gold. There are used ones...
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    New kid on the block

    P_RN replied to CNAKassy's topic in Orthopedic

    You should get some kind of orientation. IF the patient is healthy and had elective surgery then you concentrate on keeping the joint in alignment and don't pull on it. Phy Therapy usually gets them...
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    Confused, agitated, medicated, and refusing

    P_RN replied to Rocker's topic in Orthopedic

    What did you find
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    Private Duty Workers In Hospital

    P_RN replied to Nurse0621's topic in General Nursing

    Make it specific to the point of giving them a check list. If they just sit and not work then you should tell their agency they did not work as a CNA but as a sitter-a much lower pay rate. OUr...
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    I quit my first RN job....

    P_RN replied to Lisa1980's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations. You have probably found your niche. My first hospital job was oncology (1977) and if there had been hospice out of the hospital you can be it would be me applying. All specialties...
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    Help! Patients and coworkers tell me I look frazzled - but I don't feel that way

    P_RN replied to marisatheresa's topic in General Nursing

    I found one trick, when you are about to leave the room ask them " What can I get you (or what do you need) RIGHT NOW?" It's usually a clue as to those small things that make the pt comfortable,...
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    Nurses vs. Paramedics

    P_RN replied to adwilcox28's topic in General Nursing

    Well I'm alive cause a paramedic recognised a BAD arrythmia
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    Odd or creative ways to give meds

    P_RN replied to CloudySue's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My MIL wouldn't take her baby asa. So my BIL just left it out. She had a clot and stroked. Hmmmmmm. She always took it for me cause I told her it might keep her from having a
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    You Arent Supposed To Hold A Newborn Baby If On Menstrual Cycle?

    P_RN replied to starmickey03's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Maybe you are supposed to stay home to keep the cat from sucking the breath out of the kid once he comes home. Best remedy is to look at the teller of takes and give them the "LOOK". You know the one....
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    Honest Mistake, Re: Paycheck

    P_RN replied to Nurse0621's topic in General Nursing

    Our days to work are on a spreadsheet that covers 2 pay periods. The NM prints one out for each employee and the main one is on the cork board. I kept mine on the shower door so I could see it as I...