Teachchildren123

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  1. vancomycin iv over 1 hour

    Teachchildren123 replied to endlesssummer1's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I doubt that the vanco should be given that fast. 1 mg per hour is usually the rate. When in doubt, check with the pharmacist. Too fast may really damage the

  2. Working in Paris, France

    Teachchildren123 replied to annieg's topic in Travel

    Good luck! I would brush up on my french if I was you. Being native french speaking myself, I would recommend reviewing the abbreviations, your generic drug names, your lab values are differents and...

  3. I just had to tell this little story

    Teachchildren123 replied to night owl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    So cute! You are nice too! That's what make us come

  4. Nurse moving to Switzerland

    Teachchildren123 replied to ekemp684's topic in Nursing Career

    I just "Googled" the request for you. Their association is really l"Association Suisses des Infirmieres et Infirmiers. Check out http://www.infirmiers.com/inf/etranger/ide-suisse.php and...

  5. Nurse moving to Switzerland

    Teachchildren123 replied to ekemp684's topic in Nursing Career

    Good luck! It would be useful if you would know German I suppose. But French and English, hopefully would be a great asset! I would "Google" board of nursing in Switzerland or l'Association des...

  6. American Nurses In Italy

    Teachchildren123 replied to elainethestudent's topic in General World

    Hello again! Check out the "Introductions and Greetings" posts from yesterday, there is someone from Italy that might be a good ressource person for you!

  7. nasty doctor

    Teachchildren123 replied to rn91's topic in General Nursing

    Please, follow-up! Don't let this win you. Stand up for your rights! You'll get a better job anyways, you certainly don't have to work for theses people. I am sure you will help others by complaining...

  8. American Nurses In Italy

    Teachchildren123 replied to elainethestudent's topic in General World

    Good luck Elaine! Hope you have a good time there, Italy! Music to my ears!!! The country to see! WOW! Well, I have no idea how it works over there, unfortunately I am no use for you but... if I was...

  9. Share Your Funniest Patient Stories...

    Teachchildren123 replied to Trvln Nurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: "I have a babe in my wound" =I have a baby in my womb! How about the typical ER story: The teen comes in the ER. She a big girl, on the obese size. Difficult to say right...

  10. eICU

    Teachchildren123 replied to CVRNof4's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    No, eICU is not stupid at all. We are getting soooo much better nouw that we have night coverage on most of the nights. You have to make pressure so you docs can order electrolytes replacement, give...

  11. leaving Boston for Montreal?

    Teachchildren123 replied to orpassion's topic in International Nursing

    I am bilingual (Fr and Eng) and I feel that I would have to study (hard, very hard) the abbreviations and few diagnosis before trying the test from L'Associaton des infirmieres. Even if I am French to...

  12. Where are you from?

    Teachchildren123 replied to noworries's topic in Canada

    How neat! Please, CanadianNurseAbroad tell us about your experience abroad! WOW! You are living part of my dream! I love the US, sometimes wish I was working in Quebec city! But, I am always...

  13. "What do you need Christmas off for? You don't have kids!" (rant)

    Teachchildren123 replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I called the male RN that just got his 1st baby and told him that I was picking-up Xmas eve for him as a "welcome to the world-new-baby!" He is very professionel and well, I can do this for him! He...

  14. "What do you need Christmas off for? You don't have kids!" (rant)

    Teachchildren123 replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Marie! I have no kids. Last year I worked X-mas eve and the nurse with kids worked my New Year's eve. She too is saying that the nurses without kids should work all holidays.:angryfire This would...

  15. Where are you from?

    Teachchildren123 replied to noworries's topic in Canada

    Hi! I'm from the Gaspe peninsula, east of Quebec. Graduated from Buffalo, NY where I practice now. Good Luck at the University! I visited the coast of NB this summer. How lovely!

  16. Weird, Odd Nurses Behavior.....

    Teachchildren123 replied to cre8tivRN's topic in General Nursing

    You got to be a nurse when you have all these habits! But, what the heck, yes it is to protect each other after all the germs we know that are around! I am just like you! I can't stand finger...

  17. My patient coded the other night

    Teachchildren123 replied to jenrninmi's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The worst one is when your cardiac patient says: "I have to do "poopoo"! Oh! Mama Mia! This is the worst! :redlight: You don't know how many times they vaso-vagal on the John and......

  18. Worst Night of My Entire Career

    Teachchildren123 replied to HillNPStudent's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Where were the other nurses? Could they not do so med pass for you or clean up and try to appease the confused pt???? One could have taken your orders off or even pick up one of your patient! I am...

  19. We need a Nursing TV show

    Teachchildren123 replied to jbeck817's topic in General Nursing

  20. Report Sheet

    Teachchildren123 replied to eborgelt's topic in General Nursing

    Can you share these with the rest of us that are interested? Please? Thank you! Good day, good night! :kiss :kiss

  21. I am taking my NCLEX TOMORROW

    Teachchildren123 replied to charlescisco's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Eat a high calories breakfast. Take a shower or bubble bath first. Get pretty or handsome and be confident! Take a deep breath! Always, "assess your pt first" and remember ABC. You will do great!...

  22. ICU FAQs for new orientees...

    Teachchildren123 replied to MarkHammerschmidt's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I discovered ICUFAQS last year or 2 years ago. I totally adore it! I know that you are behind this and so is your wife. You guys are a great help to a lot of folks, I am sure. Keep going, please. May...

  23. End of Life and DNR

    Teachchildren123 posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Just wondering if it is different from one state to the other for these ones. 1. DNR : does it imply DNI? 2. DNR : does it mean no atropine, no lido? If you give theses, any difference on who it would...

  24. Shoes???

    Teachchildren123 replied to MarylandNsgStudent's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree with you! Protect your legs! It cost me a fortune to buy my support hose, my insurance does not cover these. Any advice to how I could get these support hos/stocking for cheaper? I would even...

  25. Any advice to new ICU (medical / surgical) Nurse?

    Teachchildren123 replied to CRNAorBust's topic in MICU, SICU

    Keep up the good work!You are very courageous, I admire you for taking a new challenge. :cheers: We have one RN in the ECCO program and she is doing well. Being a PCA and having a good personality...