GingerSue

GingerSue

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  1. Enemas, Catheters , and OTHER embarassing things in nursing school

    GingerSue replied to RNinJune2007's topic in General Students

    we practiced inserting N/G tubes on each other as

  2. about concept maps?

    GingerSue replied to GingerSue's topic in General Nursing

    thanks, I'll check

  3. about concept maps?

    GingerSue posted a topic in General Nursing

    The concept maps that I am learning about - are these generally used as an educational tool, or are they actually used in places of

  4. about concept maps?

    GingerSue replied to GingerSue's topic in General Nursing

    my first concept map - after writing the major medical diagnosis, then I am supposed to add associated nursing diagnoses - is this done simply by identifying diagnoses, or by using something like a...

  5. Please think of me

    GingerSue replied to lpnstudentin2010's topic in General Nursing

    and I hope all goes well for

  6. what is a tertiary hospital?

    GingerSue posted a topic in General Nursing

    I don't know what "tertiary hospital" means - nurses in advanced practice roles are employed at tertiary hospitals.

  7. what is a tertiary hospital?

    GingerSue replied to GingerSue's topic in General Nursing

    thanks

  8. Out of work too long having doubts(way long post)

    GingerSue replied to bellcollector's topic in General Nursing

    try another facility, keep an open mind, you have invested a lot of effort already in your education - they are lucky to have you in this profession as mentioned above, it's probably that place, not...

  9. Psychological Evaluation

    GingerSue replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    could you meet with several of them, in order to determine who would be a good fit for

  10. Nursing without license

    GingerSue replied to jansop's topic in General Nursing

    maybe not always obvious to everyone eg. a few years back I went for an interview and met a young woman running an agency - I explained that I had not yet registered but could arrange it - she wanted...

  11. What is a missile wound?

    GingerSue posted a topic in General Nursing

    What is a penetrating missile wound? I have done some searching around and found description of gunshot wound. This is in a section of material discussing Amnestic

  12. What is a missile wound?

    GingerSue replied to GingerSue's topic in General Nursing

    thanks - this is

  13. Question about digital rectal exam guidelines/ possible abuse situation

    GingerSue replied to Jenifer Hermes's topic in General Nursing

    The examiner is to wear a glove and use lubricant. When examining a school-age child or adolescent the perianal region is inspected. Internal palpation is not performed routinely. In a child,...

  14. Mean/Rude Doctors

    GingerSue replied to k_cole21's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    did he then look at the bag? I wonder why he didn't look in the first

  15. I got in !

    GingerSue replied to Chad_KY_SRNA's topic in General Nursing

    :balloons:

  16. is this child abuse?

    GingerSue replied to bronxRN's topic in General Nursing

    you remained calm - she yells and yanks. is she likely to change? when someone yells at another person, it feels awful. And it isn't necessary to yell (unless people are so far away that they...

  17. Would you consider this a waste of time?

    GingerSue replied to sleepymom's topic in General Nursing

    I think it is beneficial to be able to communicate in languages in addition to English. While working in community nursing I remember going in to see a patient who did not speak English. I tried a...

  18. When communicating with an older client who is hearing impaired, the nurse initially:

    GingerSue replied to student06's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with A then I looked in Jarvis who says - ask the person's preferred way to communicate - by signing, lip reading, or writing. She goes on to say that a complete health history requires a sign...

  19. need help for severe depression

    GingerSue replied to needs help's topic in General Nursing

    What would happen if you decide about exactly when to watch tv? Sounds like you're getting more involved in ceramics and jewelery making, both fantastic creative endeavours. A few months ago I met a...

  20. Anyone have a NON healthcare job while in nursing school?

    GingerSue replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    during my nursing education I had worked evenings doing data processing. This was a comfortable atmosphere, no pressure, a great supervisor, nice people, and it had flexibility about my work...

  21. am I beyond hope?

    GingerSue replied to BandEmom's topic in General Nursing

    I agree - you don't need a refresher course. But maybe reflect about why this manager has said this - is it because of med errors? Is it because of being knowledgeable about medications? If it is...

  22. What do you do if a patient strikes?

    GingerSue replied to Emery's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    there are courses in non-violent crisis intervention and these teach methods re:specific kinds of actions (eg. if a patient grabs your hair, wrist movements to weaken the grasps, postures, etc.) - the...

  23. The end is near

    GingerSue replied to BELLE0924's topic in General Nursing

    To all the new grads, I wish you the best of luck also. Best wishes with the exam in

  24. question about Hegar's sign

    GingerSue posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am reading about Hegar's sign but my book seems to have a bit of a discrepancy - in one place it says Hegar's sign occurs between 10 - 12 weeks, yet in another place it says Hegar's sign occurs...

  25. question about Hegar's sign

    GingerSue replied to GingerSue's topic in Ob/Gyn

    thanks, this textbook before me explains the changes in the cervix and uterus, the colour changes and softening. there's the Goodell's sign for the early softening of the cervix, then the Chadwick's...