SusanJean

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  1. Alcohol prep pads

    SusanJean replied to aegirl's topic in General Nursing

    I would think that all alcoh prep pads would be sterile, by nature of the alcoh -- unless they are contaminated w/

  2. migraine faker at the ED!

    SusanJean replied to z's playa's topic in Emergency

    :rotfl: :rotfl: When I called my dr to have him d/c the topamax he said "Well, I do get some complaints about "mental dulling."" I took 2 yrs of bio/chem while taking it, and it took me forever...

  3. TLC Special Duggar Family

    SusanJean replied to alphafe's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I saw the show. I was not at all impressed w/ the family. Cult-like?? Oh yes. I'd love to have them do a followup in 10 yrs or so... see how those kids turn out. Some how I was not surprised to see...

  4. migraine faker at the ED!

    SusanJean replied to z's playa's topic in Emergency

    I had fairly good luck w/ Topamax decreasing migraines by about 50% -- and nice weight loss too -- but had to d/c because I couldn't concentrate to study... Now the migraines and weight are coming...

  5. Cheap live-in companion

    SusanJean replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    IMO, the refugees are some of the hardest working, most honest people I have ever come in contact with -- have sponsored 2 families. As w/ anyone, make sure you chk references, make sure compensation...

  6. migraine faker at the ED!

    SusanJean replied to z's playa's topic in Emergency

    I've suffered from these for yrs -- When Imitrex first came out, tried it and kept ending up in the ED w/ SVT. OK, can't use that class of drugs. Fortunately, I have a dr. that works w/ me to tx the...

  7. Civil Commit to Forensics?

    SusanJean replied to FutureRNMichael's topic in Psychiatric

    I think it depends upon the state. While I am not a nurse (yet) I have worked in mental health -- and if a pt crosses the line and strikes out, I believe charges should be pressed. IMO, this is...

  8. living in the US compared to Canada..(long)

    SusanJean replied to beausud's topic in International Nursing

    Thanks for the info:) Once I get my degree, we are looking into it. Don't suppose you would know about

  9. living in the US compared to Canada..(long)

    SusanJean replied to beausud's topic in International Nursing

    Many are posting about moving from Canada to USA? DOes anyone know about immigrating from USA to Canada? (And available work for a US educated BSN.) Curious.

  10. Weird side effect of Bactrim or Cipro? and UTI question

    SusanJean replied to mitchsmom's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I have heard of this happening -- to a neighbor. She went into anaphylatic (sp?) shock and was hospitalized for 2 weeks.Please call your dr or pharmacy re this and see about d/c the

  11. complications of conscious sedation

    SusanJean replied to merlinmom's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I agree w/ other posters: "Why was ketamine used w/ this procedure?" My dh is a veterinarian and he does not even use this anymore -- only the "spay clinics" (budget medicine) use the stuff cuz it is...

  12. Chronic Sinusitis - Suffering!!

    SusanJean replied to Phenomenon's topic in General Nursing

    I agree w/ the other posters -- you need a CT scan. I had chronic sinusitis - your hx sounds like mine -- and last fall I finally agreed to a CT scan and ET referral. CT showed deviated septum and...

  13. Foreign Objects in Body Cavities

    SusanJean replied to SWFlorida's topic in Emergency

    I'm sorry, just have to ask...would you have gone to the vet

  14. Canadians seek ban on U.S. drug shopping

    SusanJean replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The only way that there could be a shortage is if the few companies that have threatened to cut off drugs to Canada (if Canada sells to Americans) follow through. Off the top of my head, Zeneca is...

  15. Aunt w/ Bone CA - care totally mismanaged

    SusanJean replied to canadian_RN's topic in Oncology

    I'm very sorry to hear about your aunt. Is she being referred to an oncologist?? Yes, I'm sure there is much more that can be done to manage her pain, but I am doubtful that nsaids would be of any...

  16. Canadians seek ban on U.S. drug shopping

    SusanJean replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Yes, you just have to make sure the retailer is reputable...the products in Canada come from the same manufacturing plants (not the vaccine) as the USA. (And Bush tries to make them sound so unsafe...

  17. anthrax research

    SusanJean replied to kiss316's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Check the CDC website -- I believe they have a great link to Signs and symptoms for both inhalation and cutaneous anthrax -- at least they did a yr or so ago. (just google Center for Disease...

  18. Univ. of Pennsylvania Hospital gets tough with drug firm reps

    SusanJean replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Drug reps have continued to be problematic in hospitals for yrs. From experience, I can tell you a few can ruin it for the majority that follow rules and procedures. But today there is another...

  19. Canadians seek ban on U.S. drug shopping

    SusanJean replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I would like to address and correct some of the misinformation in previous posts. First of all, I am apolitical. Secondly, I have worked in the pharm. industry for 12 yrs, mostly in management, so...

  20. Canadians seek ban on U.S. drug shopping

    SusanJean replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I would like to address and correct some of the misinformation in previous posts. First of all, I am apolitical. Secondly, I have worked in the pharm. industry for 12 yrs, mostly in management, so...

  21. How *much* bodily fluids???

    SusanJean replied to rebeccalizzie's topic in Nursing Career

    My husband has a doctorate degree in medicine and cleans up a fair share of bodily fluids on a daily basis -- he is a vet!! Patient care is foremost in his mind and he doesn't give it a second...