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xtxrn ASN, RN

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  1. Male Nurse Midwife

    xtxrn replied to Sowhat105's topic in General Students

    I'm a fairly conservative prude..... I think it's great :) One thing that will be able to get past anybody who does have an issue is a passion for what you do Most of my GYNs have been male (aside...

  2. Questions about abuse...

    xtxrn replied to PinkRocksLikeMe's topic in General Nursing

    Do you have an elderabuse, or crisis hotline in your area that can help with a referral to a local agency, that might have some ideas? :) Some hotlines have a list of the agencies that deal with...

  3. "If they really cared about their mom, they wouldn't of put her in a nursing home"

    xtxrn replied to Bruce_Wayne's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you

  4. "If they really cared about their mom, they wouldn't of put her in a nursing home"

    xtxrn replied to Bruce_Wayne's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Grantz, this was a reply to a comment from pedicurn

  5. Pot Smoking and Nursing

    xtxrn replied to MrsNurseCA's topic in General Nursing

    OK.....add talking to a drunk to the list. I had a neighbor who was sloshed 4-5 days a week, peeing on himself in the front yard, etc. I didn't have much to do with him either :) For those who...

  6. If I see one more post titled....

    xtxrn replied to PinkRocksLikeMe's topic in General Nursing

    Naahhhh.......

  7. "If they really cared about their mom, they wouldn't of put her in a nursing home"

    xtxrn replied to Bruce_Wayne's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I had a particular guy who had a bunch of kids, and none would visit- I didn't get it, but it wasn't my place to figure it all out :) There are a LOT of reasons for nursing homes, that's my main...

  8. "If they really cared about their mom, they wouldn't of put her in a nursing home"

    xtxrn replied to Bruce_Wayne's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I don't disagree with this

  9. "If they really cared about their mom, they wouldn't of put her in a nursing home"

    xtxrn replied to Bruce_Wayne's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This is NOT funny. There is no laughing with this. It's extremely personal for every person who has to make this decision. I worked in an admissions office of a really nice LTC- and families would...

  10. "If they really cared about their mom, they wouldn't of put her in a nursing home"

    xtxrn replied to Bruce_Wayne's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    What about the huge list of other things that people have that just aren't reasonable to keep at home? It has nothing to do with what kind of parent you had....... Really? It's not about being...

  11. "If they really cared about their mom, they wouldn't of put her in a nursing home"

    xtxrn replied to Bruce_Wayne's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    :hdvwl: :dzed: :anbd: :smackingf :nuke: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

  12. iv pump says air in line how to fix....

    xtxrn replied to selu1216's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This is "after" the chamber, but if some air gets below the pump for some reason , you can use a syringe and one of the access ports, and pull the air bubble out as it comes by (start to withdraw...

  13. Care plan Dx

    xtxrn replied to smansur's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Low platelets will kill him in about 40 minutes (tops) if the varices he probably has bulging in his esophagus blow. Have esophageal varices been ruled out? If not, see what you have for risk for...

  14. Good at Theory, Trouble with Clinical/Lab

    xtxrn replied to Orlette's topic in General Students

    Yeah- if you don't like the patients? Get out. No

  15. need help with nursing diagnosis

    xtxrn replied to PCU RN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This is a little trickier since "chronic edema" is technically a symptom- and usually part of something else. Let's go with constipation first... Normal bowel function depends on fluid, fiber, food,...

  16. need help with nursing diagnosis

    xtxrn replied to PCU RN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    OK....back up a little bit :) Breathe I'll help all I can.....WITH you- and you're starting off well....just need to back up! What are the medical diagnoses ? Without those, it's very hard to...

  17. Critique Care Plan Please!

    xtxrn replied to ndh_cna_studentRN's topic in General Students

    And maybe post it only in one forum

  18. Critique Care Plan Please!

    xtxrn replied to ndh_cna_studentRN's topic in General Students

    Since this is the area your instructor wanted you to focus on, I'd say you did a great job. :) The only thing I'd add is the specific things you want the patient to tell you re: s/s to report to the...

  19. Priority for DVT

    xtxrn replied to Student2001's topic in General Students

    These are not things nursing can do. This involves prescribing medications, and is beyond the scope of practice.

  20. basic Nursing DX help...

    xtxrn replied to windmill182's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Yes, it's ok to use alteration in body temperature (or whatever the phrasing is these days- LOL). You can also do other things for fevers to increase comfort (another possible nursing diagnosis)-...

  21. Need scientific rationale for nursing diagnosis

    xtxrn replied to nursing81student's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Risk for falls: (not all possible) -injury to limbs (even arm- can throw off balance) -disease process (CVA, MS, Parkinsons, TIAs, osteoporosis (can be the cause of a fall), dizziness, etc)...

  22. Trach care

    xtxrn replied to J-NO's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Don't let the ties/velcro get loose. Keep an obturator nearby at all times. Keep the cleaning of the inner cannula sterile. Suction with sterile technique. Don't suction TOO deeply. Have a new, spare...

  23. Nursing DX Question Cont..

    xtxrn replied to windmill182's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I think they're different enough- although I'd keep the respiratory rate with the impaired gas exchange (the body is triggered to breathe by changes in CO2 levels... if the CO2 level rises, the brain...

  24. Need scientific rationale for nursing diagnosis

    xtxrn replied to nursing81student's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What is the patient history and reason for admission? It's about the whole picture- not just the care plan

  25. Good at Theory, Trouble with Clinical/Lab

    xtxrn replied to Orlette's topic in General Students

    Listen to the people who know you :) You have a professional psychologist who is probably better able to give advice to your specific circumstances It's hard. I was terrified of clinicals. I did...