Susie2310

Susie2310

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  1. Why do we do codes?

    Susie2310 replied to scrubs0204's topic in General Nursing

    I read the updated American Heart Association statistics for 2016 adult in-hospital cardiac arrest survival to discharge were 24.8%. Virtually a one in four chance of successful resuscitation. To...

  2. nurses not using stethoscopes

    Susie2310 replied to akint19's topic in General Nursing

    Great post, and your points about accountability and protecting your license are so

  3. nurses not using stethoscopes

    Susie2310 replied to akint19's topic in General Nursing

    To NuGuyNurse2b: According to your post above that I replied to, you are justifying not listening to patients lungs routinely: "Someone who isn't in for respiratory issues isn't likely to develop...

  4. nurses not using stethoscopes

    Susie2310 replied to akint19's topic in General Nursing

    Are you a nurse? You don't listen to lung sounds? You really believe that a patient whose primary complaint isn't a respiratory one can't develop respiratory problems? Your post is

  5. Patient Rights and POA

    Susie2310 replied to shannonh17's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I think that if I had been in your position I would call my state Board of Nursing and ask their advice on how to proceed in the situation you

  6. Hospitals Firing Seasoned Nurses: Nurses FIGHT Back!

    Susie2310 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    To be correct, a BSN is by no means universally required by employers for employment as a nurse in the US. Some facilities in some areas of the country require this, while facilities in other areas...

  7. Time to remove the "nurse" in APN?

    Susie2310 replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

    At the bottom of your post your bio says you are from "California." The NP Scope of Practice in CA says that if you are practicing as a NP there you will be working under standardized procedures if...

  8. Time to remove the "nurse" in APN?

    Susie2310 replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

  9. "Do you want to live?"

    Susie2310 replied to nutella's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the good

  10. "Do you want to live?"

    Susie2310 replied to nutella's topic in General Nursing

    In my post I was referring to having an Advance Directive and having an end of life conversation with a PCP as two separate events. Yes, you are correct that I agree with advance planning i.e. an...

  11. "Do you want to live?"

    Susie2310 replied to nutella's topic in General Nursing

    1. In reply to your first paragraph, I didn't suggest deferring important decisions such as end-of-life decisions; I actually stated that I think it is important to draw up an Advance Directive and...

  12. "Do you want to live?"

    Susie2310 replied to nutella's topic in General Nursing

    What would be the reasons for a patient not initiating or participating in an end of life discussion with their PCP? I can think of many, as I'm sure you can. Some examples: 1. Personal preference....

  13. Does anyone here take their own bp manually?

    Susie2310 replied to GLORIAmunchkin72's topic in General Nursing

    When I take my blood pressure I do so manually using a self-taking blood pressure cuff and stethoscope that are combined as a unit. The AHA provides information on how to take a blood pressure...

  14. "Do you want to live?"

    Susie2310 replied to nutella's topic in General Nursing

    Having a conversation about end of life wishes with the PCP ahead of ending up in the ER with serious medical problems is not something everyone wishes to do, and patients often have very good reasons...

  15. "Do you want to live?"

    Susie2310 replied to nutella's topic in General Nursing

    Informed consent for choosing to be a Full Code or DNR? I think most patients/family know there are no guarantees as to the outcomes of resuscitation attempts, and I think it is obvious to most...

  16. "Do you want to live?"

    Susie2310 replied to nutella's topic in General Nursing

    Good topic. A family member arrived at the ER by ambulance (Advance Directive already in the ER EMR), and as the work-up began, the doctor said: "What do you want us to do if your heart stops?" My...

  17. Syringe driver terror

    Susie2310 replied to milly's topic in General Nursing

    milly, We are all different in terms of the areas of care where we feel most comfortable and best suited to. For example, some people thrive in the ER, ICU, psych, hospice, home health, pediatrics,...

  18. Syringe driver terror

    Susie2310 replied to milly's topic in General Nursing

    My experience of the use of syringe drivers/pumps from the point of view of a family member at the end of a person's life is that much depends on the quality of the care and co-ordination of care...

  19. Is 61 too old to start Pre-Nursing?

    Susie2310 replied to Kikzy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The OP said she only needs A&P I and II to be able to apply to nursing school as she already has a BS. OP, depending on where you choose to go to nursing school you may find there is a waiting...

  20. Dosage Calc!! I don't understand.

    Susie2310 replied to miss.martz's topic in Patient Medications

    You arrived at the 29.75 mg dose by multiplying the maximum end of the manufacturer's recommended dose range (1.75 mg) by the child's weight (17kg). As Wuzzie said, you have added an incorrect step...

  21. Not getting hired because no BSN?

    Susie2310 replied to butters9812's topic in General Nursing

    What did the potential employers state as their job requirements? Did they specify they require or prefer a

  22. Repealing ACA

    Susie2310 replied to OnceMorewithFeeling's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    On the individual market a number of people receive subsidies based on their income up to a designated threshold. Subsidized individual market policy purchasers pay part of their health care costs...

  23. Time management questions

    Susie2310 replied to AnnG_'s topic in General Nursing

    My experience and observation is that being well organized and being able to do things in a timely manner comes more naturally to some people than others. If a person is well organized and efficient...

  24. Repealing ACA

    Susie2310 replied to OnceMorewithFeeling's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Edited to add that I meant to write: "In my area, unsubsidized health insurance PREMIUMS on the individual market cost over $800 for an individual . . .

  25. Repealing ACA

    Susie2310 replied to OnceMorewithFeeling's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    In my area, unsubsidized health insurance policies on the individual market cost over $800 for an individual and are set to rise by double digits for the next enrollment period. As in other states,...