SusanJean

SusanJean

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  1. Questions regarding OSHA food and dring regulations ER....

    SusanJean replied to austin heart's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm, OSHA... I don't know the answer to your question, but OSHA is for worker protection, not patient (or family member.) Having said that, I would think think that it would be ok for family/pt to...

  2. Complaining nurses

    SusanJean replied to kevinsnurse's topic in School

    My daughter's school has the most fantastic nurse -- she cares about the kids, what happens to them (at school and at home) and goes out of her way to provide a "safe" place for the kids to come. My...

  3. Complaining nurses

    SusanJean replied to kevinsnurse's topic in School

    I agree with you 100%. I have run across many medical professionals who should not be in the profession they are in...including doctors, PA's, nurses, social workers, etc. Just on a human and humane...

  4. schizophrenia....question

    SusanJean replied to MQ Edna's topic in Psychiatric

    If you can reference a DSM-IVR (or are we at V now??) this should clarify symptoms from each dx. Keep in mind, the dx can change, dependent upon presenting symptoms...

  5. Do nurses really eat their young?

    SusanJean replied to Jayla's topic in General Nursing

    Keep in mind all the good you can do for your

  6. introducing myself - RN or master's degree??

    SusanJean replied to dqmom's topic in Nursing Career

    If your goal is to become a midwife, then go for it! I have 2 kiddos in the same age range as your children... In my experience, it can work. And, seeing mom continue w/ higher education is good for...

  7. What does your spouse do?

    SusanJean replied to vaughanmk's topic in General Nursing

    Veterinarian. (Mostly small animal -- has to fit in the door -- and also provides acupuncture for our furry friends.:)

  8. Hand moisturizers for Nurses recommendation

    SusanJean replied to fallenangel76's topic in General Nursing

    Bag Balm, apply at night. If needed, apply then put gloves on while you sleep. (this is my husband's recommendation...doesn't like using lotion during the day, hates the feel on his hands...is...

  9. NSAID's

    SusanJean replied to oper_wick's topic in Orthopedic

    NSAID's inhibit the inflammatory response...so if it is needed, you don't want to administer NSAID's. Inflammation is our body's response to injury/invasion. It would make sense, post-op ortho that...

  10. American Lit

    SusanJean replied to tiroka03's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Are any of them available on tape/CD? You can listen in the car, or while doing other things. I love to read, so I'm envious that you have more thank medical books to read.

  11. In search of.... Viable Test taking strategies

    SusanJean replied to masai39's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Just a few thoughts... Just because someone is an instructor...it doesn't mean they know how to teach. Because of the shortage of nursing instructors, people w/ degrees and no other qualifications...

  12. "Document! Document!! Document!!!"

    SusanJean replied to PMHNP10's topic in General Nursing

    If it is not pt related, but things are just "not right", keeping a journal is fine. Document who, what, when, where, (just the facts!!) w/ exact quotes for conversations - right it down ASAP after...

  13. What are your common psych prn meds?

    SusanJean replied to lovinghands's topic in Psychiatric

    1. Older doctor? 2. In my experience, this is used when you want more sedation, less anti-psychotic effect. (vs some of the "low dose"

  14. How much debt would/did you incur for school?

    SusanJean replied to Worthy's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, I also want to add -- we pay cash for everything (ok, except the mortgage) or we don't do it...

  15. How much debt would/did you incur for school?

    SusanJean replied to Worthy's topic in General Nursing

    I completely agree w/ the posters that advocate investment in education! It will be w/ you much longer than most other things you can purchase. Also, the investment of earning potential w/ degree vs...

  16. How many people are leaving nursing to go into a different field and what field?

    SusanJean replied to alison-z's topic in General Nursing

    Lorraine, What you say is so true. My dh is self-employed, too. We've had 2 "real" vacations in 11 years...and then there is no income for the week we are gone...and I am only hopeful my dh can...

  17. Atrial fib. with PVC's?

    SusanJean replied to MrsSandman's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    That's a new one for me too...I'd like to hear

  18. What are your common psych prn meds?

    SusanJean replied to lovinghands's topic in Psychiatric

    I worked in an out-pt setting -- a goal was to reduce the number of psych hospitalizations. Had one psychiatrist, that regardless of pt hx or how floridly psychotic the pt was, prescribed Stelazine 2...

  19. The Viagra Usage

    SusanJean replied to meintheUSA's topic in Nursing Humor

    :rotfl: :rotfl: :imbar

  20. Poor America doles our substandard social policy

    SusanJean replied to Larry's topic in General Nursing

    You are so right about the pharm. companies spending more on advertising than research. I continue to rant about these companies and their strong lobby in the USA. I also throw out there that the...

  21. Poor America doles our substandard social policy

    SusanJean replied to Larry's topic in General Nursing

    The care in 3rd world countries available for Westerners is far different than the care available for the residents of that country. My daughter is from a 3rd world country. At the time of her...

  22. Fda Med Watch

    SusanJean posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Following is latest email from FDA's medwatch system. Includes links and subscribing info if anyone is interested. (Timely delivery of info as it is released by FDA.) There are 2 messages totalling...

  23. got accepted !! ...now what??

    SusanJean replied to kimber3ks's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Same situation here -- school financial aid office has been a great help. Student loans are quite reasonable now...If I accepted the full package, I would not have to pay any out of pocket, at this...

  24. Dealing with Birthmoms & Adoptive moms

    SusanJean replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Julie, Congrats on the pending arrival. I know how exciting and fearful this time can be. I am sorry, I did not follow the thread about the b-mom picking you, so I am unfamiliar w/ whether or not an...

  25. College degrees in addition to Nrsg?

    SusanJean replied to Midwest4me's topic in General Nursing

    So much has changed in the body of knowledge for chem and physiology - that is the main reason the 5 yr limit is on these courses. Please don't be put off, but look at it as a chance to update what...