margin261

margin261

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  1. A Dying Persons Tear

    margin261 replied to ws582's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    tpeach- My heart goes out to you for your loss. I've worked in hospice for a while but can't recall this happening with any of them. As previous posters noted, it is more than likely a...

  2. Advice wanted, as an older RN student, what thing should I NOT do?

    margin261 replied to hamsterwheel's topic in LPN to RN

    I was in my 40's when I did my LPN to RN program. Even though we were in with the regular ASN students- the instructors knew which of us were LPNs. I just wanted to reiterate what Horseshoe said....

  3. Someone stole my shoes (somewhat of a rant)

    margin261 replied to ducky2000's topic in General Nursing

    Put a note on your door, "Dear Shoe Thief..." And explain why your shoes were out there. Even if they don't get sick, maybe they'll think twice before taking something from someone else's front...

  4. Male foley came out after irrigation?

    margin261 replied to Val1023's topic in General Nursing

    Is it possible the balloon had partially deflated & was in urethra when it was irrigated? That would explain the pain as well. It doesn't happen often but I have seen catheters with defective...

  5. Anyone here have Asperger's and work in the health field?

    margin261 replied to PJB94's topic in General Students

    It doesn't sound like you made a mistake by telling your instructor- she sounds like she genuinely wants to know how to best help her students--and that's a good thing! I've never been diagnosed,...

  6. Hey RN's that used to be LPN's !

    margin261 replied to Tieuana's topic in General Nursing

    NCLEX PN vs RN? Ooo, It's been so long since that PN exam!! The only thing I really remember is I had a lot of questions about diabetes. Really though, it seems the questions on the PN were related...

  7. Hey RN's that used to be LPN's !

    margin261 replied to Tieuana's topic in General Nursing

    I worked as an LPN for 13 years before deciding to do a bridge program for an ASN. Which tests are you referring to? (Having difficulty passing, I mean) I passed NCLEX on my first attempt, if that...

  8. The Controversy: Mandatory Flu Vaccines

    margin261 replied to Julie Reyes's topic in General Nursing

    Vit C would probably fix you right

  9. Diagnostic Values

    margin261 replied to StephAnnE93's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Prostatitis would make the PSA go up, (as does prostate cancer)-- but the flank pain...are there any radiology studies? KUB or CT? To r/o kidney

  10. Diagnostic Values

    margin261 replied to StephAnnE93's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Culture & Sensitivity. - culture shows what bacteria it is & the sensitivity will show what antibiotics will work on that particular bacteria, ie: what it is sensitive

  11. The Controversy: Mandatory Flu Vaccines

    margin261 replied to Julie Reyes's topic in General Nursing

    - Do I take the flu vaccine yearly: Yes - Is it mandatory by employer? I'm not working right now. However in the past my experience has been that sick days won't be paid if vaccine wasn't taken...

  12. Cannot find no ADN programs!

    margin261 replied to xoxo23's topic in General Students

    Well- I appreciate the clarification, but I think 'Elvis has left the building'-lol. She posted a flurry of threads-then doesn't appear to have returned! Thanks for correcting me

  13. I hate my job/career

    margin261 replied to MJPN2012's topic in General Nursing

    My advice is probably not going to be popular, but...quit. Life is too short to be miserable. I did m/s for a little over a year after I got out of RN school. I did learn a lot, but for the last 6 mos...

  14. Cannot find no ADN programs!

    margin261 replied to xoxo23's topic in General Students

    OP- slow down, take a deep breath & just take this in for a minute. I just read all your posts/threads- you're asking questions, people are answering- but I'm not sure you're processing those...

  15. Took nclex rn today - certain I've failed

    margin261 replied to lapiz's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    OP- first, Congrats!! Second, like a PP said- start working on resumes & getting a job. No amount of studying will make you feel ready to be a 'nurse'! The only thing that can do that is to...

  16. migraines and work

    margin261 replied to RobotNurse's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I don't really have any advice about your work situation, but wanted you to know I can sympathize! I was dx'd with complex/chronic migraines about 3 yrs ago. An excellent neurologist put me on...

  17. Please check me, quick head to toe!

    margin261 replied to kemurphy's topic in General Students

    I usually have pt give me a smile to check facial symmetry & stick out their tongue as well. (I missed a bad case of thrush on a non-verbal pt many years ago- it stuck with me & hasn't...

  18. No injections through a tattoo?

    margin261 replied to cayenne06's topic in Patient Medications

    Yes, I've heard this. Additionally, I was told the problem was red ink. The CRNA didn't want to put my niece's epidural through her tattoo especially d/t the red ink. Supposedly whatever they make it...

  19. Great Apps for Great Nurses

    margin261 replied to Brian's topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

    Pill Identifier from Drugs.Com, I believe. Very helpful in HH when handed a bowl of loose pills... (And yes- happens more than you'd think) Came in handy a few times in the hospital as well...

  20. Nurses turn to pet therapy

    margin261 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    These are my furbabies- they're sisters & are 12y/o. And are the best therapy ever!! Elle- i know what you mean- one of mine is about 16lbs & won't eat but 1 type of food- won't touch wet food...

  21. Drug seekers

    margin261 replied to russianbear's topic in General Nursing

    I think I've read most of the posts in this thread & haven't really seen this addressed- When I did bedside nursing I did more than my share of Dilaudid pushes. And yes, quite a few were on...

  22. Educational Advertising at a for-profit program, what the?????

    margin261 replied to LobotRN's topic in General Nursing

    I honestly thought it was some sort of a parody of the for-profit schools when I saw the bullet points regarding the turtle rescuing & the "windows not facing the outdoors". But I guess it wasn't....

  23. The cost of medications and universal healthcare

    margin261 replied to macawake's topic in General Nursing

    I do understand that, I get it. I'm honestly not saying drug companies should provide medications at no profit "out of the goodness of their hearts". But while people can shop around for lower...

  24. The cost of medications and universal healthcare

    margin261 replied to macawake's topic in General Nursing

    The US can't have a universal healthcare system that will work for several reasons. The main reason is, as has been stated, the pharmaceutical industry is out of control. The people that could...

  25. This isn't the hospice I used to know

    margin261 replied to jeannepaul's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I am new to actually working strictly hospice as an RN. I've done some agency work as an LPN for a hospice several years ago & have some experience taking care of GIP when working on med/surg....