GingerSue

GingerSue

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  1. MedMath answer a med error?

    GingerSue replied to jackson145's topic in General Nursing

    1000 mL is specific. If the doctor wanted it to be continuous then it would have been ordered "125 mL per

  2. Fellow RN died this morning.

    GingerSue replied to Ali_Oop07's topic in General Nursing

    very sorry to hear of this

  3. Grandfather having surgery tomorrow

    GingerSue replied to littleredmare's topic in General Nursing

    hope things work out

  4. When prefilling mixed insulin syringes for a week:

    GingerSue posted a topic in Home Health

    When 7 syringes are needed, prefilled for a week, each to contain Regular with NPH, is there a way to use just one needle into each vial, for the purpose of inserting the air and withdrawing the...

  5. I have never been nasty to a student until now!!!

    GingerSue replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    turn the cell phone off - except during the person's break/meal times - and take the call privately (like get up from the table and walk over to a private area so others don't hear your one-sided...

  6. New nurse here...slapped today by patient.

    GingerSue replied to Bonny619's topic in General Nursing

    completely inappropriate and unacceptable for her to slap you (it is

  7. ridiculing and grooming (and nailpolish)

    GingerSue posted a topic in General Nursing

    this is about patient's beard that he has had a long time. female staff verbalizes that she wants to shave his beard off, he says no. she says this several times, then tries to ridicule him. It can't...

  8. ridiculing and grooming (and nailpolish)

    GingerSue replied to GingerSue's topic in General Nursing

    there are no medical reasons for removing his

  9. ridiculing and grooming (and nailpolish)

    GingerSue replied to GingerSue's topic in General Nursing

    It is the beard of the gentleman and to shave it off would require his permission, which he has not given. My interests are in protection of the patient. The ridiculing are the staff's remarks about...

  10. calories and intake while waiting for surgery

    GingerSue replied to GingerSue's topic in General Nursing

    The delay was because it's not elective surgery (it was an accidental injury); so the first surgeon came to explain that the life-threatening surgeries have to be done first. And this gentleman has...

  11. calories and intake while waiting for surgery

    GingerSue posted a topic in General Nursing

    what is reasonable for intake/calories while a person is NPO waiting for surgery? The person has intravenous of Lactated Ringers' - but this has no calories. The person has been waiting for surgery...

  12. calories and intake while waiting for surgery

    GingerSue replied to GingerSue's topic in General Nursing

    in this situation, the patient has had a fracture, and now is bedridden, therefore cannot be sent home. There is no problem to eat, it is just the NPO because of waiting for surgery. Fortunately,...

  13. Depressed failed my first test in nursing school

    GingerSue replied to lizzyberry's topic in General Students

    when writing that kind of exam - take your time, think about each answer and what is wrong with each selection before you make your choice. and "don't panic" - instead use your time and mind...

  14. Sent home from clinicals :(

    GingerSue replied to Phillippians4:13's topic in General Nursing

    all the best with your writing and with your program and hang in there until

  15. I need help.. please

    GingerSue replied to nilliemami's topic in General Nursing

    are there some employment

  16. Please Help !!!

    GingerSue replied to helpmyfuturewife's topic in International Nursing

    is she able to work as an RN in Singapore - since she already has some work experience there? What is the employment situation for RNs in Phillipines and what has she done so far in order to find...

  17. care plan!!!

    GingerSue replied to magners's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    do you mean dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) or dysphasia (impairment of

  18. Question regarding parenteral fluids

    GingerSue replied to pooshx2's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    could it be fluid

  19. Information from people who have worked Northern Ontario Reserves Fly In

    GingerSue replied to Heartattaq's topic in International Nursing

    just remembered a friend of mine who went up north to teach in a remote community - a lot of alcohol problems and therefore parents with the same problems as their children still wouldn't understand...

  20. Information from people who have worked Northern Ontario Reserves Fly In

    GingerSue replied to Heartattaq's topic in International Nursing

    no, I have not worked in a northern location, but years ago when I was expressing interest in working in the north, a friend took me on a small plane trip for a visit to a little nursing station up in...

  21. Respiratory Tx inquiry

    GingerSue replied to OncNewbie's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    a nonrebreather mask deliverys 95 - 100% oxygen; there is a one-way valve and the mask prevents the room air and the client's exhaled air from entering the reservoir bag, and so only oxygen in the bag...

  22. insulin pens and refrigeration

    GingerSue posted a topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    why are the insulin pens not supposed to be

  23. HESI -- Need Prayers/Good Vibes

    GingerSue replied to nurse2b_bakey's topic in General Students

    hoping for

  24. Canadian RPN OR RN

    GingerSue replied to my_destination's topic in General Nursing

    in order to find out about getting into nursing, probably it is best to contact the schools that offer nursing programs. to find out about ged (that i do not know the answer) but i would guess maybe...

  25. Chlamydia/Gonnorrhea swab ?

    GingerSue replied to ArizonaMark's topic in General Nursing

    in Jarvis (Physical Exam and Health Assessment) she states that during the inspection and palpation of the member to compress the glans; if there is urethral discharge then collect a smear for...