GingerSue

GingerSue

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  1. No weekend nsg jobs- any ideas?

    GingerSue replied to DebraLadigoski's topic in General Nursing

    if you work for an agency then you let them know when you are available for

  2. getting rid of an air bubble in an IV line

    GingerSue replied to Implacable's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    straighten the tubing and tap it (with a pen) so the air bubble

  3. Tough it out? Need advice

    GingerSue replied to 8IrishRN8's topic in General Nursing

    Thank goodness that there are some of the nurses who you can turn to. Triple assignments? High turnover? Low morale on the unit? Wonder why the "tough personalities"? For yourself - think pros and...

  4. Just met "Ms. Know It All LPN"

    GingerSue replied to kstec's topic in General Nursing

    from Abrams, Clinical Drug Therapy (dyslipidemia drugs): "these drugs are more effective if taken in the evening or at bedtime because more cholesterol is produced by the liver at night and these...

  5. falls in the home

    GingerSue posted a topic in General Nursing

    this is what happened this afternoon, while I was visiting in a seniors apartment building - a knock at the door - when we answered the lady asked if someone could help because her aunt had fallen in...

  6. I need encouragement.....

    GingerSue replied to charlottegirl's topic in General Nursing

    you know that you are caring and smart, so don't let any one else's point of view take over (perhaps it is just that your mother hasn't developed the same kind of interests that you have) all the best...

  7. Dosage Question

    GingerSue replied to misslo's topic in General Nursing

    that's the same daily total that I

  8. What's the difference between A&P for Practical Nurse and A&P for Registered Nurse

    GingerSue replied to QUEBEBRAN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    the difference could be because of the teacher's

  9. Graduating soon and scared!!!

    GingerSue replied to lilprinzessky's topic in General Nursing

    You've worked hard to complete your program. I don't know about Nevada details for licensing, but would think the information could be obtained from the licensing association for

  10. Please Help!!!!!!

    GingerSue replied to lilyan33's topic in General Nursing

    with math - do all the practice review questions (this helps very

  11. Ethical dilema on alleged sexual abuse.

    GingerSue replied to racing-mom4's topic in General Nursing

  12. IV fluids???

    GingerSue replied to heavenly14313's topic in General Nursing

    Isotonic is a term for fluids with the same osmolality as the cell interior. Hypotonic is a term for solutions in which the solutes are less concentrated than the cells (= hypoosmolar). Hypertonic is...

  13. IV fluids???

    GingerSue replied to heavenly14313's topic in General Nursing

    here's a list: ]HYPOTONIC]:] 0.45% Saline (free water, replace fluid losses, not electrolytes) ]ISOTONIC: ]0.9% Saline] (only solution used with blood products), not for calories, electrolytes or...

  14. Help with my concept map care plan

    GingerSue replied to E.R. Rookie's topic in General Students

    maybe: Risk for peripheral neurovascular dysfunction r/t vascular insufficiency and nerve compression secondary to edema Acute pain r/t tissue trauma, disruption of skin integrity and edema AMB...

  15. in shock my daughters life on the line need your help!!!

    GingerSue replied to cathleenrmermaid7's topic in General Nursing

    Good that she is in the local hospital icu at this time. Hope things go well for

  16. feed to alligators

    GingerSue replied to labrador4122's topic in General Nursing

    fortunately they found the children How to keep children safe from "guests" who are invited into the home by the

  17. What's the best way to find a preceptor?

    GingerSue replied to texas-rn-fnp's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    can you put up a poster/notice on a hospital bulletin board - to ask for a preceptor? maybe your licensing organization can

  18. Lack Of Communication!!!

    GingerSue replied to mimi75's topic in General Nursing

    who's in the phone book? any friends with recommendations or able to help? any day care at a university

  19. Unit Secretary tells me she regularly snoops electronically

    GingerSue replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    just reviewed our Code of Ethics: in the section about "Confidentiality": "Nurses must intervene if other participants in the health care delivery system fail to maintain their duty of...

  20. i failed out of nursing school =(

    GingerSue replied to j1737c's topic in General Students

    you've had a lot to deal with, so allow yourself some time to let things get sorted out, and you'll find your way again I'm hoping for you! Take care of

  21. Need help with english abreviations

    GingerSue replied to nursefromquebec's topic in Ob/Gyn

    hi here's a source for acronyms and abbreviations: http://www.acronymfinder.com/ In Kozier (Fundamentals of Nursing: The Nature of Nursing Practice in Canada) on page 461 there is a page full of...

  22. Unit Secretary tells me she regularly snoops electronically

    GingerSue replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Make it very clear to this individual that you will not cover for her illegal activities. Do not cover for another person's illegal activities. There are consequences, and you now have knowledge -...

  23. Her perfume stinks!!

    GingerSue replied to DebRN06's topic in General Nursing

    for many it is a health issue - sensitivities and allergies to the scents, so in a hospital - extra consideration please. At the hospital that I just visited this evening they have signs posted...

  24. My father died last Tuesday

    GingerSue replied to ohioln's topic in General Nursing

    very sorry about your loss of your father He and you are fortunate that you were able to spend some time together before he passed

  25. Job Fair

    GingerSue replied to smak60's topic in General Nursing

    they generally have lots of information about their facility and current