GingerSue

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  1. newborn heart rate - why auscultate at the junction of the umbilical cord & skin?

    GingerSue replied to GingerSue's topic in Ob/Gyn

    this is from the maternal-newborn textbook, in the section about Apgar scoring (and it doesn't even mention taking an apical rate - only the site at the junction of the umbilical cord & skin)....

  2. sad, lost job due to being in hospital...

    GingerSue replied to Purple Princess's topic in General Nursing

    just keep yourself well get the rest that you need look after your health you've been busy, accomplishing things, working, studying -- then your health requires attention keep your priorities you know...

  3. side effects of lanolin??

    GingerSue replied to abracadabra2886's topic in Ob/Gyn

    another reference in this book that discusses the use of lanolin is Riordan, J. & Auerbach, K. (1999). Breastfeeding and human lactation (2nd ed.) Boston: Jones &

  4. calendula cream or ointment for cracked nipples

    GingerSue posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    any problems with calendula cream or ointment for cracked

  5. calendula cream or ointment for cracked nipples

    GingerSue replied to GingerSue's topic in Ob/Gyn

    just checked - sounds good - mango

  6. nursing student question

    GingerSue replied to mani3433's topic in Ob/Gyn

    maybe anxiety because of no fetal

  7. calendula cream or ointment for cracked nipples

    GingerSue replied to GingerSue's topic in Ob/Gyn

    thanks the reason that I ask, is that calendula cream is mentioned in the maternal-newborn textbook that I am reading right now, so I wondered how people find

  8. Opinions and information needed. :)

    GingerSue replied to MamaBabyRN's topic in General Nursing

    get the information about the programs who is teaching at the universities in your areas? who is facilitating the online programs? what kind of contact would you have if you took the online programs?...

  9. Job loss, domestic violence, help on advice for getting back on the horse!!!!!!

    GingerSue replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in General Nursing

    hoping things work well for you rehab is such a positive atmosphere - sounds like you're happy there keep moving

  10. r.n.--retired

    GingerSue replied to trudygirl's topic in General Nursing

    do you have a degree in nursing? if you do, then you could teach if you don't - maybe you would like to achieve one and then

  11. Good online textbook stores please

    GingerSue replied to sandlewood_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    if you are a student, then your library has some material available

  12. Advice please.

    GingerSue replied to maximaxi's topic in General Nursing

    make sure that you have your break and your lunch - that is supposed be there for you how heavy are the teams? Did your clinical experiences during your education prepare you for your work experience?...

  13. Vistaril IV??

    GingerSue replied to Fairlythere's topic in General Nursing

    I can only speak re: what my current pharmacology textbook says - in several different areas of the book - vistaril is given either PO or IM, it is irritating if the doctor ordered it IV, and the...

  14. Questions about Remeron?

    GingerSue replied to LilRedRN1973's topic in General Nursing

    my pharmacology textbook says that the dosage range for mirtazapine is PO 15 mg/d this is all the information that I have about mirtazapine (maybe take a look at

  15. Questions about Remeron?

    GingerSue replied to LilRedRN1973's topic in General Nursing

    mirtazapine is an antidepressant, used to decrease anxiety, agitation, insomnia, and migraine headaches as well as depression it blocks alpha2-adrenergic receptors (which increases the release of...

  16. Duoderm on blisters?

    GingerSue replied to kate1114's topic in General Nursing

    this is one example of a suggestion to keep pressure off the heels that another member posted in a thread when I had asked about the use of sheepskin and this is another example that was described...

  17. fetal monitor question

    GingerSue replied to GingerSue's topic in Ob/Gyn

    thankyou

  18. Postpartum care plans

    GingerSue replied to luv2shopp85's topic in Ob/Gyn

    i've been looking too. could you email the care plan to me too (i have to make a careplan for a postpartum family)? thanks if you can do

  19. side effects of lanolin??

    GingerSue replied to abracadabra2886's topic in Ob/Gyn

    this is what my textbook says about lanolin for nipple soreness: - 100% anhydrous modified lanolin is recommended - other forms of lanolin should not be used because of potential problems related to...

  20. Is this burnout?

    GingerSue replied to LilRedRN1973's topic in General Nursing

    good plan to make no sudden moves think carefully about pros and cons re: any

  21. any comment?

    GingerSue replied to unwanted RN's topic in General Nursing

    hopefully there will be helpful ideas through the school can you get acquainted with other people at the hospital who do shift work and might be able to help you (bulletin board?), local child care...

  22. devices for home self-testing PT or INR

    GingerSue posted a topic in General Nursing

    I don't recall seeing any self-testing devices for PT or INR in client homes, but I read about them - such as Coaguchek, ProTime, Avocet many people have their own devices for checking blood sugar...

  23. Run out of nursing school - what to do?

    GingerSue replied to Diahni's topic in General Nursing

    maybe look into the above mentioned transfer status (educational facilities will do this) after your description, I wouldn't want to continue at your present school with people like that (not even...

  24. I curse the Internet!

    GingerSue replied to Sassy5d's topic in General Nursing

    a small part of the problem with these message boards and non-professionals is that they don't have the background education (do they?) and they are not accountable nor responsible for what they...

  25. Can someone please explain INR & Coumadin therapy to me?

    GingerSue replied to christvs's topic in Patient Medications

    Thank you for this