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by the way lovingtheunloved, it's not very "therepeutic" to refer to the OP's sibling as "crazy". It is no longer correct to use the "R" word, make jokes about short busses or gay people, but somehow it's still acceptable to marginalize people who a...

I have spent too much time too. Sounds like a great instrument though. Is this it? Standard Gripsors - Nursing Scissors - Nursing Instruments - Shop by Category

My school does not view C grades as passing, let alone continuing.

This is a goofy question, but I learn best when I can visualize a process. So here goes. I want to better understand how a med administered parenterally actually works. For example: IV med into vein/deoxy blood moves to heart/lung circulation, sy...

GilaRN than you for your explanation. I am getting there. I appreciate your taking time to explain. I'm embarrased to say that I am a last semester BSN student and wonder how will I ever know all of this???

Thanks everyone for your help. Sorry to have such difficulty verbalizing my question. And you are right, I know that pharmacology, patho & phys are huge bodies of knowledge that I dont expect anyone to cover here. I think I am missing somethin...

Actually, it doesn't matter which route - it's all a little fuzzy for me...

Reading ECG strips http://www.rnceus.com/course_frame.asp?exam_id=16&directory=ekg Lead Placement http://library.med.utah.edu/kw/ecg/ecg_outline/Lesson1/lead_dia.html Cardiac Presentation http://breeze.mc.maricopa.edu/p65735599/

Didn't help me one bit. BTW, you don't have to be a member to find inexpensive malpractice insurance.

Here'e the situation: The assisted living center where my friend's dad and mom live (in another state) called today to tell her that her father was found in bed with another resident (unmarried woman). They explained that were calling becuase it wa...

What is the reason for the notification of the wife or competent party? Is he at risk for putting other resident's in harms way? Is the assisted living facility informing the family because they have some liability? Would the facility also inform t...

Nurs Forum. 1989;24(1):15-7.Links The nursing pin: symbol of 1,000 years of service.Rode MW. University of Evansville, IN. The nursing pin is a 1,000-year old symbol of service to others. The earliest ancestor of the pin dates back to the Maltese Cro...

Does risk of infection from needle stick decrease if needle was capped?

No, no lecture required. Just wondering if needle poked through cap and person was stuck, would exposure decrease.

I am a student and just started clinicals working two 12's in a row. It's tough but the time does fly. I agree with everyone else, hydrate, snacks, shoes, arch supports and compression stockings. You can get them at a med supply store w/o prescrip...

What do you think are the 50 most commonly used meds that every nursing student should know?

Anyone ever been dinged by clinical instructor for minor mistakes while on clinical rotation? I have been written up and it has effected my confidence about going onto next rotation. I have a sick feeling in my stomach all the time, I've lost my ap...

Thank you all for responding. Your kind words, thoughtfullness and humor are just what I needed.

During OB rotation, (last day was yesterday). On my first day, I put a diaper on an infant backwards, noticed my mistake and fixed it. I don't have children and havent changed a diaper since babysitting in the 60's. During assessment of mother, sp...

I agree with those who have suggested that a team approach to her care would be best. I would consult with a SANE nurse as well as social worker/therapist/psychiatrist who are experienced and trained to work with children who have suffered similar c...

Oy - and my heart - I forgot to tell you about my heart. The CV s/s are endless and ongoing. Angina, SOB, fluttering, stabbing pain, 2+ bilateral pitting edema on LE. I think I may be having an MI as I am writing this.

Don't feel bad. I was with friends at dinner recently and we were discussing vacation plans. They: SCUBA trips, cruises, south of France, Italy, Spain and NYC. Me: a trip to the Mayo Clinic where I could have Dr. House run a full battery of tests,...

I just checked the website you mentioned and only 6 openings came up for PMHNP

I have a suggestion that may help answer some of your questions. See if you can get the origal tests (and your answers) that you took during the semester. Ask your advisor and or instructors to go over each of the exams with you. Pick apart the ex...

Test Question Help Which should the nurse administer first to a patient who desires IV pain medication in labor at 4 cm's? a. Fentanyl b. Nubain Why: