GingerSue

GingerSue

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  1. Deciphering ABG's

    GingerSue replied to IamVickiRN's topic in General Nursing

    this is from an earlier thread:

  2. Need some help...

    GingerSue replied to scrublifenurse10's topic in General Students

    I made up questions based on the material, instead of making notes. Then, to review, I had to answer the

  3. prayers needed for friend

    GingerSue replied to rn-jane's topic in General Nursing

    Peace to this young man and his

  4. need encouragement

    GingerSue replied to steelmagnoliap9422's topic in General Nursing

    As you describe what is occurring, it seems that you are reflecting on your experiences - and this is great. It shows that you are paying attention to what is happening and you'll keep improving. I...

  5. Assessment of Edema

    GingerSue replied to gospodarich's topic in General Nursing

    This is from Jarvis Physical Examination & Health Assessment, In the Chapter "Peripheral Vascular System and Lymphatic System" If pitting edema is present, grade it on the following scale: 1+ Mild...

  6. Online Nursing Journals

    GingerSue replied to RoyalNurse2010's topic in General Students

    do a search in the upper right of allnurses, and type in "free articles" or "free journals" or "free research articles" etc - and you will find there are many that are mentioned. Try this one:...

  7. work schedule issu

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

    Is there some way for you to clarify with them re: being scheduled to work? A way to improve communication? So that the know what you need, when you are available. And so that they can improve in...

  8. Electrolyte IV replacement fluids!?!?!

    GingerSue replied to Starfish1's topic in General Students

    here's another thread that might be helpful: https://allnurses.com/forums/f8/iv-fluids-291948.html with this list: ]HYPOTONIC: 0.45% Saline (free water, replace fluid losses, not electrolytes)...

  9. Need topic for a paper

    GingerSue replied to cdoesc's topic in General Nursing

    How about - include a course about rehab so that nurses will know that clients don't have to be sent to LTC in a wheelchair for the rest of their lives - instead, clients can benefit by going to a...

  10. money to help pay bills while im in school!

    GingerSue replied to soon2bRN09's topic in General Students

    Sell uniforms (I see others who put up their posters) and this is how they advertise to sell by

  11. money to help pay bills while im in school!

    GingerSue replied to soon2bRN09's topic in General Students

    Are there any seniors in your area who could use some home help (grocery shopping, laundry, housekeeping, companion/sitting during the evening or night, etc)? Or an agency who could arrange...

  12. Can't find a job. What job could I do in the meantime thats healthcare affiliated?

    GingerSue replied to Bookworm22's topic in General Nursing

    are there any nursing employment agencies near

  13. Looking for terminology website/help

    GingerSue replied to NurseBettyICU's topic in General Students

    this source explains that Neisseria is named after the dermatologist, Neisser:

  14. Help with a math question presented on my quiz

    GingerSue replied to BreezyFB's topic in General Students

    Each day, the child needs: 12 mL x 4 doses = 48 mL. The bottle of 16 oz = 16 oz x 30 mL/oz = 480 mL. 480 mL divided by 48 mL/day = 10

  15. about Z-track

    GingerSue posted a topic in General Students

    In my manual, it says to aspirate in order to ensure that the needle is not in a blood vessel. But the course/lab facilitator said "not to aspirate". Why would a Z-track not require

  16. Help!!!! 7 Months Till Graduation And I'm Stressed Out

    GingerSue replied to ButterPeacanRican's topic in General Students

    Do something nice for yourself. Then get organized for the next tasks as you prepare for

  17. Working for myself as a private caregiver....I have a couple Q's about this

    GingerSue replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    Is there a local senior citizens' centre that already publishes a newletter with similar advertising? There is in my location. It reaches many

  18. CPR question

    GingerSue posted a topic in General Students

    In the section re: First Aid for Cardiac Arrest for Baby, the rescuer is placing two fingers on the middle of the chest to do 30 compressions. In the section re: Two-Rescuer CPR for a Baby, one...

  19. I am one big ball of stress!

    GingerSue replied to Hopeful32's topic in General Students

    First of all -- wishing you all the best! Now - it is a lot of material, and you can do it. Fortunately, you have many positive thoughts about this already. Others have done this, and so can you. Now,...

  20. About Psychiatric Nursing

    GingerSue replied to Nurses-Rule1987's topic in General Students

    Review the defense mechanisms. Review stress and stress management. Know the psych medications. Prepare for hearing people expressing their delusions and experiences of hallucinations - and prepare...

  21. child care for overnights

    GingerSue replied to beachbum3's topic in General Nursing

    Is there anyone who you work with who might be able to recommend? Is there an agency in your area - one who checks references, and hopefully does Criminal Record

  22. "Sorry, I can't... I have to study!"

    GingerSue replied to Brookes1129's topic in General Students

    I, too, have to say to my friends "can't go out because of studying". They have to wait. Don't feel guilty. Send a card when you can to keep in

  23. i feel trapped. i need help!

    GingerSue replied to mashamontago's topic in General Nursing

    There are many fields that a person can study and prepare for. Nursing is one

  24. Stressed student needs guidance

    GingerSue replied to SNstressed's topic in General Students

    Make a schedule for yourself and list what you must read on each day. Then check each item off as you complete it. Tackle the material step by step, day by day. Schedule breaks during your studying....

  25. Here Comes Ike!

    GingerSue replied to HouTx's topic in General Nursing

    I've been to Galveston too - can't believe this is happening. Here's a video of the Coast Guard rescuing 2 people from Ike: http://cbs11tv.com/weathernewsstories/ike.houston.galveston.2.815775.html...