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1. Narcotic administration times

   _meow replied to _meow's topic in Medications

   I agree. What about if the 2nd tab was given an hour after the first, wouldn't that be considered giving the med q1hr, which is not what the order is?

2. Narcotic administration times

   _meow posted a topic in Medications

   What are your thoughts.... Order: Percocet 1-2 tabs q4h Nurse gives 1 tab at 1400, patient has unrelieved pain so nurse gives another tab at 1430. Two medication administrations for one medication order. I have been taught that this is not right and ...

3. Preceptorship on Orthopedics

   _meow posted a topic in Orthopaedic

   I will be on an orthopedic post op unit next semester for my final practicum. Does anyone know of any good textbooks or manuals for orthopedic nursing? how should I prepare for working on this unit? what are things specific to orthopedics that I shou...

4. Hemoglobin, Iron, Ferritin?

   _meow posted a topic in General Nursing

   Can someone please explain the difference between hemoglobin, iron and ferritin? It always confuses me and I CANNOT get it straight thanks.

5. HEALTH ASSESSMENTS

   _meow replied to _meow's topic in General Students

   true. I just have a hard time understanding what nurses ACTUALLY do in real life because in school we are taught everything to make sure our bases are covered. But I understand what you're saying, thanks for your input.

6. HEALTH ASSESSMENTS

   _meow posted a topic in General Students

   You know all those health assessments they teach you in first year? (neuromuscular, CVS/PVS, abdominal, respiratory etc) how likely is it that you will have to know all of those/do all those assessments working as an RN? i'm sure it all depends on wh...