GingerSue

GingerSue

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  1. Case Study?

    GingerSue replied to wannabe a nurse's topic in General Nursing

    maybe ask this question in the student forum - lots of help over there here's something that I just found, might not be as in depth as your looking for, but with some images:...

  2. abg values

    GingerSue replied to mickeyfan's topic in General Students

    here's a forum link: https://allnurses.com/forums/f205/help-figuring-out-abgs-228639.html From my manual: It is fully compensated if pH is normal It is partially compensated if pH is abnormal If pH is...

  3. I'm a nursing student and can't get a hospital job!

    GingerSue replied to PeachPie's topic in General Nursing

    or try an agency, indicate where you would like to work, and when you're in there working then you will meet the supervisor (this is how I was offered a job by the unit administrator because she said...

  4. TB test- not sure what to do?? Help!

    GingerSue replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    this is from my drug book: False-positive reactions may occur with infections caused by nontuberculous strains of mycobacteria or a previous intradermal injection of bacillus Calmette-Guerin, a live...

  5. Nursing math

    GingerSue replied to mel4's topic in General Nursing

    yes, calculations are important and it is a good idea to have a co-worker double check them for our pharmacology calculations assignment - yes, we had to have 100% in order to pass the course (for...

  6. Question

    GingerSue replied to Candice31's topic in General Nursing

    This is from Jarvis: From the jugular veins you can assess the central venous pressure and thus judge the heart's efficiency as a pump. The internal jugular vein is attached more directly to the...

  7. Needles

    GingerSue replied to nursetobe512's topic in General Students

    maybe more opportunities to practice? is it the sight, is the thought, wonder what it

  8. Need advice for a friend

    GingerSue replied to feebebe23's topic in General Nursing

    this is a very unfortunate accident that the boy has suffered The shock of it must be very stressful for all. The boy's well being is of concern. When someone in my family was in hospital, I found it...

  9. Handwashing ?

    GingerSue replied to reidesert's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    my textbook says " wash hands for a minumum of 15 seconds" (when hand washing before sterile techniques "Larson (1996) recommends that at least two minutes of friction be used for surgical hand...

  10. food substitutes

    GingerSue posted a topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    how to determine which foods can be substitutes for other foods, and the amounts, for eg. the number or Oreo cookies that can be substituted for a fresh pear (is there a list of food substitutes, I...

  11. Any Advice????

    GingerSue replied to dreamrider_212's topic in General Nursing

    have you considered trying a different area of nursing? I wouldn't jump to the conclusion that you are not cut out for

  12. Needle Fears are going to waste the $30,000+ I spent on TUITION

    GingerSue replied to NursingChick21's topic in General Nursing

    can you arrange to do more practicing to overcome your thoughts or feelings? to become more skillful and confident That's great that you don't want to hurt your patients And along with that...

  13. Cockroaches are driving me out of the hospital!

    GingerSue replied to raynefall's topic in General Nursing

    report it - to administration, to the health department - it needs to be cleaned

  14. Advice Needed

    GingerSue replied to jothy's topic in General Nursing

    if you feel burned out, then perhaps you could arrange for a vacation while you then can think about your future if you want to change your job, then don't quit first - have something arranged first...

  15. How do I write a journal article critique?

    GingerSue replied to kukukajoo's topic in General Students

    the resource that we were required to use in order to write these reviews is called: Reading Research: A User Friendly Guide for Nurses and Other Health Professionals by Barbara Davies and Jo Logan...

  16. egg white to be avoided for 6-month old infant?

    GingerSue posted a topic in Pediatric

    why are egg whites supposed to be avoided for 6 month old infants? I understand that fruit juices are to be avoided initially in infants in order to reduce the change of

  17. Discharge summary for psychiatric patient

    GingerSue replied to Boston64's topic in Psychiatric

    this is from a comprehensive mental health assessment in a textbook of a few years ago: A. Life functions 1. Physical Health Current medical care (family physical or medical clinic, medications) 2....

  18. Coworker was fired yesterday.

    GingerSue replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    after reading your description - why should this person be offered another position in nursing to provide care for

  19. hostile ex-mother-in law being admitted

    GingerSue replied to llisdog's topic in General Nursing

    it's a terrible feeling when someone does this, (I know, because someone did this to me - going around saying things that were not true, trying to create me in a negative way) Be strong. You know...

  20. insulin pens and refrigeration

    GingerSue replied to GingerSue's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    thanks, just trying to clarify the material in the med-surg textbook that says not to refrigerate the pens but it doesn't give the

  21. I'm confused about a test question. Help please

    GingerSue replied to Sara5229's topic in General Students

    D. I wouldn't agree with this statement C. Vest restraints to keep patient from falling out of bed - I wouldn't use - why would the patient have to be kept in bed? B. mummy restraints would limit...

  22. disruptive students

    GingerSue replied to gigi15's topic in General Students

    sit in some of the front rows near the

  23. Mystery Diagnosis

    GingerSue replied to amanda0019's topic in General Nursing

    topic is reminding me of a schoolmate who went to a doctor because of unusual symptoms, was told by the doctor that he was making it up to get out of writing exams, then it was discovered, by a...

  24. Diabetes and Charcot foot

    GingerSue posted a topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    In this brief description of Charcot foot and diabetes, there is mention of neuropathic ulcers that resemble a "BB shot" what does a BB shot look

  25. Re-entry (out for 14 years now)

    GingerSue replied to bgh123's topic in General Nursing

    I'm also in Canada and at the time that I was preparing to start the re-entry program (and I was away from nursing for over 10 years). The school offered me the option of writing challenge exams (for...