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    A Question about GTPAL (Pregnancy Codes).

    DJ Trance AZ posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    OK, I am extremely confused of the pregnancy codes that I learnt from class today - GTPAL (gravida, term, pre-term or parity, abortion, and live). For example, G2P1 means the woman is currently...
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    Hong Kong Advanced Practice Nursing

    DJ Trance AZ replied to chickenface's topic in Nurse Registration

    I just came back from HK and I absolutely would love to work there as well (well for few years at least)...I am certified as an RN here in Toronto and with an MN degree. I currently work with our...
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    Regarding Hep.B Infection.

    DJ Trance AZ posted a topic in Infectious Disease

    I have read an article regarding Hep.B infection but I was left with 2 Qs after reading it: 1). For patients with chronic Hep.B infection and are capable of producing antibodies for HBV (i.e....
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    Master of Nursing in Hong Kong.

    DJ Trance AZ posted a topic in International Nursing

    not sure if this is an appropriate place to post it and therefore, feel free to move it into more appropriate section. i will be completing my nursing degree @ ryerson university (toronto) in year...
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    Med.Administration Error.

    DJ Trance AZ posted a topic in General Nursing

    Well this morning I was called to help because a nurse on the floor had mistakenly administered an insulin for a patient. The nurse is new on the unit, and she doesn't usually work on this particular...
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    Med.Administration Error.

    DJ Trance AZ replied to DJ Trance AZ's topic in General Nursing

    Well I just found out that the nurse who made the error was fired...I am
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    What is Evidence-Based Implementation?

    DJ Trance AZ posted a topic in General Students

    I was reading an article on evidence-based implementation and am extremely confused about the concept. What exactly is evidence-based implementation? Please tell me if I am getting it right: It is...
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    What is Evidence-Based Implementation?

    DJ Trance AZ replied to DJ Trance AZ's topic in General Students

    Ah so... Evidence-based implementation basically is putting evidence @ work. I was reading a research article on evidence-based implementation and the authors didn't clearly articulate what the...
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    IV Ancef.

    DJ Trance AZ posted a topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    OK, my friend just asked me this question about IV Ancef and I thought some of you can help me out here :) The patient has been transferred to the surgical unit and the MD has ordered to start IV...
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    IV Ancef.

    DJ Trance AZ replied to DJ Trance AZ's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Ancef IM/IV 500mg q4h-q6h. So he can just follow that?
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    Needed More Clarification on Piggyback.

    DJ Trance AZ posted a topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    hey guys, i needed some clarifications re: piggyback. i have checked with my nx. books but none of them give me good definition. so here are my qs: 1). what is piggyback and what is its purpose? 2)....
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    Needed More Clarification on Piggyback.

    DJ Trance AZ replied to DJ Trance AZ's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I had more chance to work on IV and IV meds this week. I think I do get the idea of a piggyback or a secondary infusion (on the same IV line)...I am feeling more comfortable now when working with...
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    Needed More Clarification on Piggyback.

    DJ Trance AZ replied to DJ Trance AZ's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    First of all, thanks for the clarifications. Now, is it always the case that the piggyback is to be infused first, over the primary infusion (say D5W)?
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    Master of Nursing in Hong Kong.

    DJ Trance AZ replied to DJ Trance AZ's topic in International Nursing

    thanks for your quick response. the reason why i wanna study there is because i love hk so much. whether i want to work there or not, i'm still deciding.
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    A Question about GTPAL (Pregnancy Codes).

    DJ Trance AZ replied to DJ Trance AZ's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Awww!! I get it now!! Thank you SO MUCH for your clarifications!! It has really helped. Now I can understand the example my professor has given in class. .Eric
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    Regarding Hep.B Infection.

    DJ Trance AZ replied to DJ Trance AZ's topic in Infectious Disease

    Hey LarryStaton, thanks a lot for your responses in both of my threads! What a coincidence! I am also working with public health/hepatitis B&C team for the summer!! The project that I am still...
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    Vaccines & Acute Hep.A.

    DJ Trance AZ posted a topic in Infectious Disease

    OK I am trying to put together a hepatitis brochure. However, while during the research, I have come across this question: 1). When one is going thru. an acute Hep.A infection, why can't they get a...
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    Vaccines & Acute Hep.A.

    DJ Trance AZ replied to DJ Trance AZ's topic in Infectious Disease

    Hmm, thanks for your response, NurseNat. So I think time is the main issue for those immunoglobulins eh. Anyway, I have put together a hepatitis brochure for people with hepatitis; it still needs...