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  1. Would you assist in abortions?

    KMSRN replied to Blackcat99's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I believe that aborting the child in these situations just adds to the trauma. The poor mother has been brutatlized and killing her baby won't change that, just add more trauma and pain. It is...

  2. Iowa:Transplant nurses ?? giving unused meds to indigent transplant patients

    KMSRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    It is also an ethical and legal issue because dispensing medications is outside nursing licensure and scope of

  3. nursing research

    KMSRN replied to babyjoyce78's topic in General Nursing

    It would be interesting to see medication errors related to number of consecutive hours worked - 8 hr shifts vs 12 hr shifts. Or related to rotating shifts - days, nights. Also errors related to...

  4. Would you assist in abortions?

    KMSRN replied to Blackcat99's topic in Ob/Gyn

  5. Would you assist in abortions?

    KMSRN replied to Blackcat99's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I don't think killing someone before they have a chance to live on the off chance they might be raped or killed is an act of kindness. On the other hand, just think of all the millions of babies in...

  6. Would you assist in abortions?

    KMSRN replied to Blackcat99's topic in Ob/Gyn

    No. I don't believe a person can kill children all day without slowly kill their own mind, heart, and

  7. Consequences of Bad Choices

    KMSRN replied to hbscott's topic in General Nursing

    I think the situation needs to be monitored. Whether she encouraged him to commit suicide or if she has "issues" that attract suicidal men, there is a problem. Family issues are the most difficult...

  8. Consequences of Bad Choices

    KMSRN replied to hbscott's topic in General Nursing

    I'll bite. It is highly unlikely that a woman would have 3 husbands attempting (or committing) suicide. Not impossible, but unlikely. Maybe she gets her kicks from talking men into committing suicide....

  9. Woman refuses CS, charged with murder

    KMSRN replied to crankyasanoldma's topic in Ob/Gyn

    In this country, you can choose to abort an unborn baby up until the last minute of gestation. Would you say a woman who chooses abortion is also an unfit parent? Is there is a difference between the...

  10. Question about neutropenic patient...

    KMSRN replied to AmyRN1227's topic in General Nursing

    Febrile neutropenia is an oncologic emergency. When a patient is neutropenic it basically means they have no immune system so infection can take over very quickly. Fortunately the outcomes are...

  11. Woman refuses CS, charged with murder

    KMSRN replied to crankyasanoldma's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I don't see how they can charge her with murder. If a baby's life is based on the choice of the mother, then allowing one twin to die could not be considered murder. If that sticks then they could...

  12. RN call outs, how do you handle them?

    KMSRN replied to Carotid's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    5-6 days should be more than plenty for a reasonably healthy person. If you have to call our sick more than that, maybe you're not well enough to work full time. As far as child care goes, that is...

  13. Wake up...Are you in pain?

    KMSRN replied to sharann's topic in Pain Management

    Pain medication for palliative patients in chronic pain is usually long acting opioid bid with prn for break through. Waking someone consistently through the night to check for pain in these patients...

  14. Wake up...Are you in pain?

    KMSRN replied to sharann's topic in Pain Management

    It depends on why the patient is on pain meds and what they are getting. I would have no problem waking a relatively healthy post op patient with an acute pain issue to ensure continuity of pain...

  15. What does NPH stand for when talking about insulin?

    KMSRN replied to twintoo's topic in General Students

    http://www.health-dictionary.com/diabetes_term_details/NPH_insulin An intermediate-acting insulin; nph stands for neutral protamine hagedorn. On average, nph insulin starts to lower blood glucose...

  16. nursing career is looking grim!!!!!!!!!!!

    KMSRN replied to lildebbie-RN's topic in General Nursing

    lildebbie - I am so sorry for your problems. I think your law suit is wise, especially if the lawyer thinks you have a case. More than 6 months to recover from hernia repair is not good. This is...

  17. Bedside is Best

    KMSRN replied to ADNRN's topic in General Nursing

    The function of any industry or service area is to allow the workers to do their jobs. For example, in the auto industry management, product development etc. makes it possible for the assembly line...

  18. Help Sign A Petition To Warn Students About Chiropractic Quackery

    KMSRN replied to cdmguy's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Let us rephrase to reflect reality: You allowed yourself to be manipulated. Please take responsibility for your own actions. Having gotten that off my chest, I agree with most of what you say about...

  19. recovery treatment and nursing

    KMSRN replied to Nurse-k-99's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Nurse-k-99 - I'm sorry about your difficulties and wish you well in your recovery. May I ask how much Oxycontin you were taking and why it was prescribed? I work in oncology and palliative care...

  20. Wanting to be seen as an adult!!

    KMSRN replied to emily_rn_03's topic in General Nursing

    Did you mean an "endearing term"? Or maybe you did mean

  21. Why is the term client used instead of patient?

    KMSRN replied to LauraLou's topic in General Nursing

    I think using the term "client" is an attempt by nursing elite to make nursing look like a profession - much like nursing diagnoses. Also the term "patient" implies the medical model and using the...

  22. Incomptetnt instructors (a rant)

    KMSRN replied to NP2BE's topic in General Nursing

    That's pretty bad. I agree that nursing school instructor in clinical classes need to be clinically

  23. How do I find research studies & articles on Evidence Based Practice?

    KMSRN replied to Tiki_Torch's topic in General Nursing

    Here are a couple of sites that might help. http://onsopcontent.ons.org/toolkits/ebp/index.htm http://www.nursingcenter.com/home/index.asp If you have a medical library at your facility you may have...

  24. Incomptetnt instructors (a rant)

    KMSRN replied to NP2BE's topic in General Nursing

    Can you post examples of misinformation or making things up? It has been a few years since I was in school but I didn't experience this phenomenon. I am interested in nursing education. Redshiloh,...

  25. Wanting to be seen as an adult!!

    KMSRN replied to emily_rn_03's topic in General Nursing

    I would be careful and not offend anyone. Some people just use these terms of endearment and do not mean to offend. I try not to take offense where none is intended. Speak to this nurse if you think...