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  1. Pyridium onset?

    plasmatix replied to Double-Helix's topic in General Nursing

    My mom, age 82, has had a lifelong susceptibility to UTIs. She has an issue with reduced effectiveness of phenazopyridine: a maximum dose does very little for her, and frequently has to be augmented...

  2. Surviving a passive aggressive co-worker?

    plasmatix replied to TheOracle's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Oracle, your passive-aggressive employee is exploiting your staff's (and your) emotions to hold her workplace hostage to her personal frustrations. Whatever action you take on her behalf will only...

  3. I gave two weeks,,,but I dont want to finish

    plasmatix replied to KarriRN's topic in General Nursing

    Karri, the anxiety you are experiencing is almost palpable when I read your posts. It seems like your mind’s already made up, and, perhaps, you’re looking for some reinforcement of that decision?...

  4. New Student... Feeling Unsure

    plasmatix replied to themommy's topic in General Students

    Some are. It depends on the type of research, size of study, etc. Researchers on large studies are always looking for good people to work as research assistants. In themommy's case, she could work...

  5. "back up". Need tips on putting hubby through school

    plasmatix replied to inpatientlywaiting's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    inpatiently, i definitely didn't mean to pile it on. That's the problem with online forums. You asked a question fraught with complexities, but there wasn't much info to go on. It sounds like both...

  6. "back up". Need tips on putting hubby through school

    plasmatix replied to inpatientlywaiting's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    inpatiently, you are in a very tough situation, and I don't envy you. Is this a case where he is already a nurse, and going on for an advanced degree? What about you? The decision to work while...

  7. "back up". Need tips on putting hubby through school

    plasmatix replied to inpatientlywaiting's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    applewhitern, I don't find your post depressing. It's realistic. People often confuse the terms because when they encounter the REALITIES of life that they weren't expecting, it can really knock...

  8. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    plasmatix replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    eyknough, I'm not picking on you, but yours is the most recent of dozens of similarly-voiced complaints re: "You say "son-timeter", and I say "cen-timeter". I'm intrigued by the fact this issue was...

  9. New Student... Feeling Unsure

    plasmatix replied to themommy's topic in General Students

    Excellent point, B-moreHon. themommy, many people assume that students in BSN programs are there because their goal upon graduation is to provide direct patient care, so they are surprised that...

  10. Help in Drug Calculation

    plasmatix replied to Joijes's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Joijes, I understand how you might forget this if you've been away from it for awhile. I don't think I'd be doing you any favors by giving you the answers to the problems, but I've included some...