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  1. gained alot of weight as a nurse

    loveslife replied to sunshine1216's topic in General Nursing

    I forgot to add that the food diary will help you see why you eat. If you find you use food to help you de-stress or eat when your bored or late at night then you should try to do something else...

  2. gained alot of weight as a nurse

    loveslife replied to sunshine1216's topic in General Nursing

    I am 5 1/2 half months post partum. I am about 5 feet tall and gained 60 IBS during my pregnancy! I have lost all but 10. As you know after having a baby you have a belly and I know how you feel, it's...

  3. ABG question

    loveslife replied to Lbarrien's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Dudette10 you need to look this up in your text or ask someone for help. Actually, take the question to your nursing professor to clarify. Or go online and look up the answers because acid/base is...

  4. ABG question

    loveslife replied to Lbarrien's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

  5. ABG question

    loveslife replied to Lbarrien's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Another thing to help you is to remember is that Metabolic conditions the arrows follow eachother. pH is low in metabolic acidosis( down arrow) and HCO3 is low( down Arrow) down down OR if pH is high...

  6. ABG question

    loveslife replied to Lbarrien's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    first thing to look at is the pH. normal pH is 7.35 to 7.45. if it is than its alkalosis. Compensated means that the pH has returned to the normal range. the pH is 7.33 so its acidosis Next look at...

  7. At what point do you say something?

    loveslife replied to PediNurse3's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    All RN's have a duty to report unsafe practice. Therefore, you need to approach your supervisor and let her know what is going

  8. Is there any type of organization that governs nurses US wide?

    loveslife replied to Manatee111's topic in General Nursing

    NO. Each state has a board of nursing which creates the Nurse Practice Act for that

  9. which stethoscope would fit me best in your opinion?

    loveslife replied to meghan91's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    any Littman will do. I would say get it now so you can get used to it while you are in

  10. should i have given it to patient as scheduled?

    loveslife replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    The standard of care for all antiobiotics is administer within 1 hour of order unless in ED then has to be within 3 hours. I would call the MD to ask what he would like you to do because if you wait...

  11. What have other nurses done that have freaked you out?

    loveslife replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    It greatly helps to place one's self in the shoes of the CNA, especially a LTC CNA. I work at a nursing home, and each one of my CNAs is assigned 12 to 15 patients each. They simply do not have the...

  12. What have other nurses done that have freaked you out?

    loveslife replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    Eating pizza by an empty bed in a room shared with an isolation

  13. New RN worried about confrontations

    loveslife replied to xtian's topic in First Year After Licensure

    remember that wherever you work there will ALWAYS be difficult people. The best way to handle the situation is to be assertive. Assertive not aggressive. Assertive means useing "I" statements. For...

  14. Written consent forms

    loveslife replied to 2mochas's topic in General Nursing

    First off nurses are not supposed to have the consent form signed. They are suppose to check to make sure that it is signed. Signing the consent is the surgeon's responsibility. If you are obtaining...

  15. IVPB Question

    loveslife replied to hollzdancer08's topic in General Nursing

    Bring this to the attention of the MD and get an order for

  16. Anyone ever seen a 17.2 for an INR

    loveslife replied to LVN2beRN's topic in General Nursing

    Compliance error is a big reasons for high INR, ASA, cough and cold OTC remedies, dietary supplements like garlic increase bleeding time, Many prescriptions meds can increase INR(Antibacterial drugs,...

  17. Anyone ever seen a 17.2 for an INR

    loveslife replied to LVN2beRN's topic in General Nursing

    Coumadin has a longer half life so it may take some time for it to normalize. Maybe his liver is not produce coag factors. He would need additional blood testing for this. They can be infused in FFP...

  18. obstetrical surgery and boluses

    loveslife replied to nic900's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You are giving prophylactic IV ephedrine to prevent maternal drop in BP r/t spinal anesthesia becausing giving a rescue bolus alone is not as effective as giving a prophylactic dose and a rescue does...

  19. Nursing Diagnosis...the sacred cow that needs to go.

    loveslife replied to Idaho4me's topic in General Nursing

    I think nursing diagnoses are pivotal for the student nursing for developing the skill of creating care plans and learning to think critically. Nursing diagnoses teach the student to identify the...

  20. Holding Lasix

    loveslife replied to roxie144's topic in General Nursing

    Think about what diuretics do and what they are for. Loop Diuretics (lasix) are the type of diuretic that are BEST for renal failure because they do not accumulate in the kidneys like thiazide...

  21. Cna's view of nursing

    loveslife replied to evolvingrn's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Speaking from both ends of the spectrum (having been a CNA and currently a student nurse) I think it is easy for people to assume nurses do not do much because they cannot see the nurse think. For...

  22. what am I doing wrong?

    loveslife replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    Also, remember NO fishing! Do not go in and out of the vein because the vein rolls or you are slightly off. Fishing causes trauma to the vessel. If you missed STOP and

  23. Where to Place Telemetry Leads?

    loveslife replied to Navarre's topic in Medical-Surgical

    You DO have to remove and change the electrodes every 24 to 48 hours. You need to check the patients skin for irritation and allergic reactions. Then when you reapply the electrode put them in a...