Tizwit

Tizwit

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  1. want to be an lpn

    Tizwit replied to sheliamd1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My School is in Carlsbad, NM its a Branch College of New Mexico State. Here is the Website:

  2. How is this possible? Being Diagnosed with type 1 Diabetes at 20

    Tizwit replied to Still Riding's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    If there is anything at all I can help with please let me know.

  3. How is this possible? Being Diagnosed with type 1 Diabetes at 20

    Tizwit replied to Still Riding's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Hairstylingnurse....... Just a note your mailbox is full.. I couldn't reply to your

  4. Was I Right or Wrong?

    Tizwit posted a topic in General Nursing

    I had a little incedent happen the other night at work and would like some others peoples point of view on it. Here is a little view of some of the basics. Our unit is a 36 bed pediatric unit doing...

  5. want to be an lpn

    Tizwit replied to sheliamd1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    When I was in Nursing school everyone was enrolled in the same program no matter if you only wanted your LPN or going for your RN. If after the first year you wanted your LPN you could take a summer...

  6. Was I Right or Wrong?

    Tizwit replied to Tizwit's topic in General Nursing

    I did want to mention that all in all we have a GREAT unit. And A WONDERFUL bunch of nurses. If I did not think this I would not work on this unit.. Just so everyone

  7. 5 month old NG tube.

    Tizwit replied to Ronold's topic in Pediatric

    Just a note. Also be aware of what med you are giving. if you flush with to small of an amount a portion will still be stuck to the side of the tubing. I would not want to give an answer because I...

  8. Was I Right or Wrong?

    Tizwit replied to Tizwit's topic in General Nursing

    After looking back at it I think something else that set me off is that I started on the unit where there were no monitors at all.. I think went to a Pediatric Sub-Acute unit where everyone was...

  9. How is this possible? Being Diagnosed with type 1 Diabetes at 20

    Tizwit replied to Still Riding's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Ok I think this should be ok after talking with a few people. If Not I am sorry in advance. If your friend is still interested in using an insulin pump but has some issues with the tape look at this...

  10. Camp Time Coming

    Tizwit posted a topic in Camp

    Howdy. Anyone else here do anything with Diabetes Camps? Just looking to see what all is done with other camps. I have been attending our local diabetes camp for the last 7 years or so both as a...

  11. How is this possible? Being Diagnosed with type 1 Diabetes at 20

    Tizwit replied to Still Riding's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    I know of several people that have reactions to the tape but have figured out ways around this. I know of a group that you could refer her to to ask all the questions she can think of.. Holding off...

  12. Camp Time Coming

    Tizwit replied to Tizwit's topic in Camp

    Registered Diatician.. :stone At a camp I use to do the medical staff had tents and the kids got the cabins.. and of course I was always Rained out ..

  13. Camp Time Coming

    Tizwit replied to Tizwit's topic in Camp

    Yups its the ADA Camp In

  14. How is this possible? Being Diagnosed with type 1 Diabetes at 20

    Tizwit replied to Still Riding's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Why have you cut out Candy? That is not needed. Everything within moderation... Do you Carb Count? Fixed Doses? Fixed Diet? Brian Pumping for 11 years. Pancreatically Challenged since

  15. How is this possible? Being Diagnosed with type 1 Diabetes at 20

    Tizwit replied to Still Riding's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    I know several hundred (no not fibbing on the number) of people that have been diagnosed well after the age of 30 with type 1 diabetes. Main reason I know so many is that I am on a support group for...

  16. How is this possible? Being Diagnosed with type 1 Diabetes at 20

    Tizwit replied to Still Riding's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    And even a few Pre-Teens as I have seen in our Endo

  17. How is this possible? Being Diagnosed with type 1 Diabetes at 20

    Tizwit replied to Still Riding's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Sorry for the major Delay in the message but I had to respond to this. You can get Type 1 diabetes at ANY age. you can be 2 weeks old or you can be 62 years old. There are no age cut offs....

  18. Camp Time Coming

    Tizwit replied to Tizwit's topic in Camp

    Oh no Never an RD. I love them to death but I don't think I could do what the RDs I know do. I am a CPN. (Certified Peds Nurse). So basically an RN with a National

  19. Fasting Blood Sugar Testing question

    Tizwit replied to Mazzi's topic in Patient Education

    The main reason for not using Alcohol is that it tends to dry out the skin faster as well as not being that great of a cleanser. These days we encourage people to wash their hand with soap and water...