TCASII

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  1. Who else is taking/has taken Microbiology??

    TCASII replied to galaxy781's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I found it easy, except for all the DNA stuff. We had to learn a lot about the DNA and metabolic processes of certain organisms. I wish we would have spent more time on learning the actual...

  2. What is the correct way to wean off a pt. on Paxil?

    TCASII replied to Jo Anne -OLD's topic in Psychiatric

    Well, I'm just the opposite. I took Paxil 20 mg when it was fairly new, before they even had 10 mg. It was a Godsend for my problems, which include classic migraine, dysthymia, and GAD. For a year...

  3. What is the correct way to wean off a pt. on Paxil?

    TCASII replied to Jo Anne -OLD's topic in Psychiatric

    Perhaps he's concerned about Effexor's effects on cholesterol and BP. It's not very significant, but in a patient with cardiovascular disease, it may be something to avoid. As far as SSRI DS, I...

  4. Anesthesia fears?

    TCASII replied to WickedRedRN's topic in General Nursing

    Just be sure to ask plenty of questions when the anesthesiologist meets with you. Write down anything you might forget to ask a few days prior due to nerves. I've worked in surgery for a few years;...

  5. I did something stupid... no, embarrassing and stupid

    TCASII replied to JessicaInOr's topic in General Nursing

    They're all around this part of the country. No one seems to go after them even though they're breaking the law. They shelter the girls from everything and even arrange marriages for them while...

  6. Differences between RN, CNA, LPN, etc.

    TCASII replied to simao pt's topic in General Nursing

    not necessarily. here in the phoenix metro area (4 million people), every hosptial i see hiring for pcts requires a minimum of a cna license, which is a nursing board regulated test. most hospitals...

  7. First Foley

    TCASII replied to nurseangel78's topic in General Nursing

    That's the problem with these ancillary jobs. Outside of the deparment-specific jobs, like X-Ray techs or lab assistants, the abuse of the lower paying individuals is getting out of hand. Hospitals...

  8. First Foley

    TCASII replied to nurseangel78's topic in General Nursing

    PCTs don't get the billing, coding, office training that MAs get. Also, no injections, just venipuncture and cath training as far as "invasive" techniques are concerned. PCTs are also taught EKG...

  9. First Foley

    TCASII replied to nurseangel78's topic in General Nursing

    A PCT in my city (Phoenix metro valley) must be a licensed CNA before they can get the PCT training. The PCT training is everything from sterile technique, venipuncture, catheter insertion, and wound...

  10. Artificial feeding-Terri Schiavo

    TCASII replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    Very well stated! I've seen so many accusations about Michael attempting to kill Terri, it's laughable. One would have to be able to outwit a lot of people in what has been a highly energized and...