webblarsk

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  1. Elevated BUN and Creatnine

    webblarsk replied to webblarsk's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    My problem with this patient is he is schizophrenic. Takes Seroquel for behaviors. Also has a history of seizure disorder. Takes dilantin for this. What I am wondering is with the kidney's failing,...

  2. LPN student in Hospice

    webblarsk replied to ChristinaV's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    You sound like a wonderful person to be working in Hospice. I think most hospices utilize LPN's. Check it out. Hospice's need people like

  3. Out with "Nurse" In with...?

    webblarsk replied to The Veridican's topic in General Nursing

    :angryfire Not even going there!

  4. Making up itals 2

    webblarsk replied to Talk2much555's topic in General Nursing

    How could you not know Vital signs were important? Does the word VITAL not mean anything to you? Heck my 5 year old knows a blood pressure is important! These people come to the doctor's office to...

  5. I'm having major assessment problems. Please help!!!!

    webblarsk replied to Jessica Student RN's topic in General Nursing

    I would add to never trust a machine to take BP. Sure they are great but machines are known to mess

  6. Pinning Ceremony - Kids Pinning?

    webblarsk replied to KristinWW's topic in General Students

    When I graduated we were allowed to have 2 people come up for pinning. Some had their

  7. Please explain this nonsense to me!

    webblarsk replied to lovingtheunloved's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. I know at the facility I worked in there was a medical director. And there was a instance when the medical director had to be contacted regarding a patient. Good luck to you. Thanks for being...

  8. Saw something that broke my heart

    webblarsk posted a topic in General Nursing

    I work hopsice. Yesterday one of our patients was actively dying. Let me give you a little background on the patient. 42 years old, Downs Syndrome, lives in institution. Mom and brother visit...

  9. Saw something that broke my heart

    webblarsk replied to webblarsk's topic in General Nursing

    And I did take into consideration that 42 years ago she may have been told not to get attached. And she may have been that way as a way to cope. I don't know the whole situation. But what I saw just...

  10. Saw something that broke my heart

    webblarsk replied to webblarsk's topic in General Nursing

    He passed away yesterday. I tried to tell his mom that he may not understand the words but would recognize her voice. I don't know.........maybe it was her defense mechanism. I always spoke to him...

  11. Took Nclex

    webblarsk replied to gn04's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Wishing you luck. Keep us

  12. just found out

    webblarsk replied to nurse???'s topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congragulations!

  13. Just took the NCLEX-PN on Friday

    webblarsk replied to April_LPN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good luck. Keep us posted!

  14. Need opinions. I'm very Very sad!

    webblarsk replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    I know in nursing school some sections were harder on me than others. I would do better on some tests than others. Keep up the studying. Visit with your instructors.! You can do

  15. Boneheaded Nursing: A Cautionary Tale

    webblarsk replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for sharing. Makes me more

  16. Meds:Initial Dose LTC

    webblarsk replied to joyflnoyz's topic in General Nursing

    Easy does it. OP already got written up at work. Isn't there a nicer way to state

  17. Meds:Initial Dose LTC

    webblarsk replied to joyflnoyz's topic in General Nursing

    I agree it should have been given when it

  18. I passed!!!

    webblarsk replied to jaimealmostRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats to you! Good luck with your

  19. IV Fluids

    webblarsk posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Whats everyones take on this................Are IV fluids given very often in hospice

  20. So I called the CA BON...

    webblarsk replied to *PICURN*'s topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congragulations!

  21. Just took my boards....

    webblarsk replied to RNJennifer's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats to you! Good luck in your nursing

  22. Hypomagnesiumia, I am a ticking time bomb!!

    webblarsk replied to curleysue's topic in General Nursing

    What great news. I am so happy for you! Good

  23. Hypomagnesiumia, I am a ticking time bomb!!

    webblarsk replied to curleysue's topic in General Nursing

    I think about you often and hope things will get better for you. I admire your courage! Please keep us

  24. I'd like to become a Hospice Nurse.

    webblarsk replied to CarpeDiem2004's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Shame on them! But you shouldn't feel bad for looking out for your residents and doing what is best for them! If only there were more people out their like you that understands the concept of hospice...

  25. Signs

    webblarsk replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    :rotfl: :rotfl: Love the jokes! :rotfl: