GingerSue

GingerSue

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  1. Med Error

    GingerSue replied to MULEKATE's topic in General Nursing

    the doctor should know the dosage for this patient (pharmacy will know typical dosages, and will have a record of this patient's

  2. Newbie Nurses and Student Nurses...

    GingerSue replied to LadyNASDAQ's topic in General Nursing

    and I also thank you for this thread opinions, ideas, questions are

  3. CNA training scared the he** outta me!!!

    GingerSue replied to dorselm's topic in General Nursing

    your breaks are important, and so you must create ways to ensure that you take you breaks. do not omit meals as for back-breaking work -- maybe this'll help -- one of my first jobs was in a facility...

  4. Does anybody know about nursing in Canada?

    GingerSue replied to kitty catt's topic in General Nursing

    check with the provincial nursing association (each province has an association) check with the educational facilities, nursing department re: course equivalents and credits that might be used towards...

  5. Duty of care

    GingerSue replied to marjoriemac's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    about the cake - is there a dietitian who can arrange for a diabetic type cake? (my family member is diabetic - on oral antidiabetes med, and while in hospital there was white cake offered on the...

  6. Need help finding a Job!!!

    GingerSue replied to joerob's topic in General Nursing

    can you go in person - that's how I was hired during hiring freeze times (at either LTC or rehab) some places will take you on casual, then later offer you full-time once they see how you work or get...

  7. Need ideas for return after 21 years!

    GingerSue replied to meanestmomever's topic in General Nursing

    did you work in nursing for a period of time? can you find some help re: the depression? not sure what to say about physical fitness - it isn't described in your post we learn from our errors - any...

  8. Need tips for working with student RNs!

    GingerSue replied to Fairlythere's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with you. As a staff nurse, they seem to be expecting you to take on additional responsibilities (you already have enough work, and this seems to be something that the school is expecting)....

  9. anyone know what a Pre-interview is for a Dr. Office RN position?

    GingerSue replied to Anjann's topic in General Nursing

    just guessing - I went to an general employment agency and had to go in for an appointment to meet with the agency staffing coordinator this was for the purpose of testing me re: accuracy, grammar,...

  10. Is it just me?

    GingerSue replied to Diva Nurse Dani's topic in General Nursing

    you might like rehab - can be a positive atmosphere or home visiting nursing - you're out there on your

  11. New nurse at work but...

    GingerSue replied to Cattitude's topic in General Nursing

    sounds like "us" against "that one" give the new person time, it's not her fault that you've been short-staffed. that statement just made about sitting at the desk all day- is that what really...

  12. How do I control my nerves / Help

    GingerSue replied to Larry in Florida's topic in General Nursing

    remind yourself that you have worked hard to get this far and this represents your learning and preparation be organized relax you'll get through these three days all the

  13. help with psyche med

    GingerSue replied to melanie1126's topic in General Nursing

    My pharmacology textbook says that Prolixin decanoate for adults under 50 year - is given IM; Sub-Q 12.5 mg initially followed by 25 mg every 2 weeks and that dosage requirements rarely exceed 100 mg...

  14. Wish me luck! LOL!

    GingerSue replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    hope you get the job that you want {what a

  15. Wound dressing

    GingerSue replied to MM2007's topic in General Nursing

    and then who is paying for the iv

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

    GingerSue replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the idea to go back to your employer and be rehired. Agencies can be good. Go to hospitals, long-term care facilities, and apply in person. You will be hired, and you will complete that...

  17. Need help W/Difficult, complicated Pt.

    GingerSue replied to Cattitude's topic in Home Health

    any idea what her reasons are for not doing the exercises or why she is refusing to get out of the wheelchair? (is she having pain, is she weak, etc?) Has she been included in the plan of care - has...

  18. I am so confused plz help!

    GingerSue replied to lovebugg24_7's topic in International Nursing

    I'm not an American, but I wonder if you could contact a state licensing board for the state where you are interested in living/working/studying maybe contacting several states (board of nursing) that...

  19. Uninsured=financial ruin

    GingerSue replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    what can be done to change/improve these

  20. When is it ethical to talk about religion with a patient?

    GingerSue replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    the other day an elderly family member went into a convalescent facility and said to me "I hope they don't try to convert me" I would dread the thought that this person, or anyone requiring...

  21. advice please!

    GingerSue replied to vitaMoN's topic in General Nursing

    (to be a nursing assistant, here in Canada, the person has to be licensed, after writing exams, following all the courses - don't know what's required in your location) might get hired as a personal...

  22. what kind of exercise?

    GingerSue replied to mcg1929's topic in General Nursing

    has she seen a

  23. I'm not sure...

    GingerSue replied to sissyboo's topic in General Nursing

    think of what you can do to help in the situation - fresh clean gown, fresh bedsheets, face cloth, rinse the mouth (I was thinking of this recently after seeing {and hearing} a patient going through...

  24. I made a med error :(

    GingerSue replied to hollya5334's topic in General Nursing

    what did the patient say when you informed? (in my location it is now required that any patient who has received a medication error be informed of it, by the nurse) fortunately, it sounds like this...

  25. help needed

    GingerSue replied to sheilab's topic in General Nursing

    sheilab - these are really good questions, and I hope someone knows purplemania - about totally incapacitated patient remaining at home - people who are quads live alone with special telephone...