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1. Auto blood pressures?

   group_theory replied to Jay2daq's topic in General Nursing

   Automatic BP machines detect blood pressure by measuring oscillometric waveforms (and not by detecting Korotkoff sound) After the cuff inflates, sensors (electronic tranducer) measure pressure oscillatory pattern as well as the cuff pressure in a ste...

2. Bicarbonate!!!!

   group_theory replied to emsillystudent's topic in General Nursing

   Could be a lot of reasons Prevention and management of tumor lysis syndrome Acidosis management (renal tubular acidosis?) renal disease and need for IV contrast Hyperkalemia Chemotherapy (methotrexate?)

3. Question about A-fib with RVR

   group_theory replied to salpaul's topic in General Students

   The RVR is due to the multiple foci from the atrium overdriving the heart, causing the ventricles to contract 130-140 times a minute. The problem with RVR is that it decreases diastolic filling time (meaning less time for blood to fill the ventricle...

4. RN to MD programs?

   group_theory replied to irismae's topic in General Nursing

   Please be careful of any programs that offer distance learning or advance credit for experience (or from nursing school). To date, none of the state boards of medicine have granted full unrestricted licensure to any graduates who have received partia...

5. what are risks of PSA blood test?

   group_theory replied to GingerSue's topic in General Nursing

   I think the "risk/benefit" that the material is referring to with PSA is not about the actual blood draw itself but the usefulness of using PSA as a screening tool for prostate cancer. Like others have mentioned before, PSA is neither sensitive or sp...

6. Diagnosis for increased BUN

   group_theory replied to Natkat's topic in General Students

   Stage 3 Chronic Kidney Disease is when the Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) is between 30-60ml/hr. Stage 5 CKD (end-stage renal) is when it drops below 15ml/hr. You don't necessarily have to put patients who are ESRD on dialysis if they have good u...

7. suggestions to docs

   group_theory replied to creature's topic in General Nursing

   I would be careful about starting calcium or mag supplements without input from a healthcare professional ... not all supplements are harmless and could be detrimental if someone has kidney disease or other metabolic/endocrine issues Definitely make ...

8. Handing out free samples

   group_theory replied to LifeisgoodTN's topic in General Nursing

   The legal and liability risk involved with this is BIG, both for the person handing out the "free samples" and the employer. Handing out food/candy/pens/trinkets that the drug rep gave ... ok Handing out lipitor to people ... danger!!! Handing out sa...

9. Possible new nurse show/pilot

   group_theory posted a topic in General Nursing

   One of the pilots for Fox 2007-2008 lineup Philadelphia General Production Co.: 20th Century Fox TV Production Team: Samantha Goodman, Andrew Stern, Barry Josephson, Eileen Gallagher, Ann McManus, P.J. Hogan Comedic drama about the lives and loves o...

10. Anyone heard of any NP to MD programs?

    group_theory replied to kittyw's topic in NP

    I second David Carpenter's (core0) advice - proceed with extreme caution. The last thing you want is to spend time and money (lots of money) and end up having a "Doctor of Medicine" degree but no residency or even worse ... no medical licensure. Ca...

11. lovenox..and coumadin

    group_theory replied to LisaRn21's topic in General Nursing

    The reason why you start on both lovenox and coumadin is because starting coumadin will make the blood initially hypercoagulable ... and thus you need either lovenox or heparin to prevent further clot formation. Coumadin works by inhibiting Vitamin-K...

12. stuck between nursing and medical school

    group_theory replied to youngEd's topic in General Nursing

    I think spending some time with nurses and doctors will help you decide which path you will want to take. Both fields, while similar, are also very different in terms of tasks, educational requirement, hours, pay, etc. If you have time, see if you ca...

13. Funny video - StudyBack

    group_theory posted a topic in General Students

    Funny video called Study Back (parody of Sexyback by Justin Timberlake) made by students at NYMC ... I think any students working towards the healthcare profession will greatly enjoy the video - almost make you want to pick up a textbook and "get yo...

14. Transition from RN to MD. Need some advice please!

    group_theory replied to Slayer's topic in General Nursing

    What to do in order to get into medical school 1. You definately have to take the pre-reqs. Some schools have additional requirements (classes) but the general ones are 1 year of Biology with lab 1 year of Chemistry with lab 1 year of Organic Chemist...

15. I got written up and it's bringing me down

    group_theory replied to porterwoman's topic in General Nursing

    Because I'm interested in what's going on in all aspect of healthcare - not only to understand what my colleagues are dealing with, but also the topics and issues that are important to them. This is why I visit various forums - to learn and understa...