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  1. Patients Refusing Care, then self-medicating

    regularRN replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    I know people who titrate their own psych meds - if such a person was admitted to hospital, I think we should respect this because only they know exactly how they

  2. Clarification Please?!

    regularRN replied to Someday2bRN's topic in General Nursing

    What does "compact" and "noncompact" mean, in terms of

  3. What would you do?

    regularRN replied to StrwbryblndRN's topic in General Nursing

    This is what I would do... I'd go to my regular MD (PCP), explain what has happened with OH and request another blood test for hep. B - this all sounds like it could be a

  4. Is there a feeling of entitlment among new grads?

    regularRN replied to MesaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I became an RN in 1987 - just like any other vocational training or degree, there is no guarantee of employment. I worked just as hard as my friends who studied education, drama, film, social work,...

  5. Anyone experience muscle pain from work?

    regularRN replied to SICUteam's topic in General Nursing

    I have found that strengthening my core muscles (abs and back muscles) through pilates really helps with body alignment and yoga is good for stretching and relaxation. I also wear MBT shoes all the...

  6. a very complicated problem regarding Continuing Education...

    regularRN replied to onji's topic in General Nursing

    Check with your BoN if you need CEs - in CA, the first time you renew your license, you don't need any CEs (after that you need 30 every two years), but each state is

  7. Swine flu raises fear of pandemic - Adults and Children

    regularRN replied to oramar's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Atomicwoman etc. - viruses can also mutate at an alarming rate resulting in antiviral resistance (check out

  8. Time saving tips for nurses when off work

    regularRN replied to systerm's topic in General Nursing

    I never iron anything... even scrubs come out the drier or off the washing line crease free if you hang them up straight

  9. What do you love most about nursing?

    regularRN replied to ToxicShock's topic in General Nursing

    One thing I love about nursing is working with an awesome bunch of nurses - thanks guys!

  10. Clinitron bed amd Q2hr turns.

    regularRN replied to regularRN's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I have another question... re. pts on the alternating air beds (zoneaire and accumax). A colleague insists that turning is not necessary, but I turn Q2 to relieve pressure (and for all the reasons...

  11. Any RNs involved in community health education/promotion/prevention?

    regularRN replied to regularRN's topic in Patient Education

    Thanks Aneroo - what kind of qualifications do they

  12. Drug addicts and sugar

    regularRN replied to CrazyMommy's topic in Addictions

    In all seriousness, I have found that a big pitcher full of sprite, OJ and cranberry juice mixed is much appreciated by pts withdrawing from whatever... I guess the sugar content satisfies them for...

  13. Drug addicts and sugar

    regularRN replied to CrazyMommy's topic in Addictions

    I guess if he was withdrawing he could be a little tremulous...

  14. 3 dui's in mi

    regularRN replied to lifeistweet's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    What's happened to peace8

  15. Stress related near breakdown

    regularRN replied to inthesouthrn's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Inthesouthrn, I am so glad to hear you're feeling better and have a plan to reduce stress at work in the future. Antidepressant medication can be difficult to wean off, but it can also make all the...

  16. Unit Secretary....Answer the call light for pete's sake!!!

    regularRN replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't read all of these replies, but in my opinion, the unit coordinator is way too busy to answer call bells. And in my experience, when pt's call, they don't want the unit coordinator, they...

  17. H & H (abbreviation)

    regularRN replied to scared'o'needles!'s topic in General Nursing

    Hgb and Hct

  18. Arguments Disfavoring Hourly Rounding

    regularRN replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    This is interesting, because when hourly rounding was implemented where I work, an expensive consultancy was hired to "train" us with a speaker and a slide show. From what I can remember, the studies...

  19. But I LIKE My Colleagues

    regularRN replied to Medic09's topic in General Nursing

    I like my colleagues too! :redbeathe I'd like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you... without your support I wouldn't last a day at work. Thanks!

  20. How long till hospitals provide tuition assistance??

    regularRN replied to NPkas231's topic in General Nursing

    Lately, with the recession etc., some hospitals are not offering such perks - check with

  21. Stupid question...

    regularRN replied to mingez's topic in General Nursing

    Short for "carcinoma"? Or maybe "care

  22. who the heck are you...

    regularRN replied to loaparker's topic in General Nursing

    I always show my badge to my patients when I introduce myself. The only problem I have ever encountered with identification is in the cafeteria. When I stand in line to pay for my lunch, the cashier...

  23. IV Protonix

    regularRN replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    Here is my understanding. If the infusion is continuous (say for active GI bleed), then Protonix goes through a dedicated IV access. If you are administering a Q day prophylactic dose, then the...

  24. What nursing journals to you subscribe to?

    regularRN replied to CareBayer's topic in General Nursing

    I like all the journals except RN - recently it's started to look (and read) like a tabloid, so I didn't renew my subscription. My favorite is Critical Care because, even though I work med/surg, a...

  25. Causes Of Pedal Edema

    regularRN replied to angelique777's topic in General Nursing

    Socks are too tight - no kidding, this happens to me all the