SilleLu

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  1. Can a doctor "order" a nurse to not assess something?

    SilleLu replied to SilleLu's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, a doctor told me to "stop it" referring to one of the above assessments. My nursing judgement led me to believe that assessments were called for and my fellow, more experienced, nurses agreed. I...

  2. First case study..ever.

    SilleLu replied to AhN10's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You're getting there! Try looking into the neurovascular issue a little more...what would happen if blood flow to the extremity is impaired? How do you assess this? (hint: lots of 'P'

  3. First case study..ever.

    SilleLu replied to AhN10's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Nice job giving your thoughts and not just asking for an answer :) So you did explain the risks of impaired physical mobility, let's explore the other two...what could happen with neurovascular...

  4. Meds in unlabeled bags... Is it safe?

    SilleLu replied to BiohazardBetty's topic in Patient Medications

    Didn't have time to read all the comments but...Do these med pulls include any controlled substances? Benzos, Narcotics? If so I would have a huge issue with this. Even if not, our policy says only...

  5. Shortness of Breath

    SilleLu posted a topic in General Nursing

    If a patient c/o shortness of breath but SPO2 99%, RR 18, color pink/normal, brisk cap refill, no nasal flaring, no retractions, chest movement bilateral and equal and of normal depth, lung sounds...

  6. Shortness of Breath

    SilleLu replied to SilleLu's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all the replies! Overall picture is a patient that constantly c/o pain and nausea. But always happily chatting, laughing on phone. Only eats the dessert on her tray, says she is too...

  7. Shortness of Breath

    SilleLu replied to SilleLu's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, sorry. I started to word my question in a different way, then when I reworded it didn't change it....thanks for catching

  8. Shortness of Breath

    SilleLu replied to SilleLu's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, thanks! I wish I could share the whole story/history, but alas, could identify. And doctor actually came into the room before I even left and blew the patient off and did NOT order any breathing...

  9. Help: Case Study Guidance

    SilleLu replied to t.gibson1's topic in General Students

    What is your question? Surely you aren't asking for us to do your

  10. Help with IV infusion rate answer

    SilleLu replied to Reese2012's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    loveofrn, please don't do someone's homework for them, the purpose of these boards is to ASSIST...students must show their own work, thoughts, etc. to get help with

  11. Help with IV infusion rate answer

    SilleLu replied to Reese2012's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    So the question is asking...at what rate in ml/hr will you set the infusion device? In other words, how many ml of the fluid with med will be pumped into your patient if it ran a full hour? Now think...

  12. Having no car for nursing school?

    SilleLu replied to CarolynNAC1's topic in General Nursing

    I also live in rural area and no way could have managed without a car. School will have no sympathy and expect you to make your own arrangements to get to your clinical sites. If you get lucky, you...

  13. Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses

    SilleLu replied to Purple_roses's topic in General Students

    Get the cheaper one, any new meds you can look up online if

  14. IVPB as primary

    SilleLu posted a topic in General Nursing

    Is it ever acceptable for a med ordered as IVPB to be hung as a primary and run a second IVPB as a secondary? For example: patient has two IV sites. Orders include potassium drip, magnesium drip (IV...

  15. IVPB as primary

    SilleLu replied to SilleLu's topic in General Nursing

    Great help, thank you

  16. IVPB as primary

    SilleLu replied to SilleLu's topic in General Nursing

    Our pump allows for option to run primary and secondary concurrently, but yes, good point, y-site would be a good option also, thank

  17. NEW GRAD

    SilleLu replied to gabby112's topic in General Nursing

    I've been on a couple, not really any different for me than a regular interview, just 2 or 3 people listening to the answers instead of 1, and the purpose seems to be to expedite the process (instead...

  18. What's the meanest thing a patient has said to you?

    SilleLu replied to fangirl's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    93 year old patient said, "I'm going to pee all over the floor and make your Mom clean it up." My mom is a retired nurse, but this pt never met

  19. Did I register with Pearson VUE too earyl?

    SilleLu replied to Nursing2102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Your test window will only open once pearson gets the "OK" from the state. You won't lose any test window time for applying to Pearson

  20. A&P prior to Micro?

    SilleLu replied to tulipsweeti's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    For the classes when I was in school....didn't matter, could have done either

  21. Nursing license

    SilleLu replied to Nursing5000's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Why can't you get your H.S. diploma from the school? Even if the school is closed, those records should have transferred to the state. Try State Board of Education to track down your

  22. Med Couture... shrinkage?

    SilleLu replied to bex177's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have several Med Couture and have not noticed any

  23. Comfortable shoes?

    SilleLu replied to Chickie77's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Dansko makes athletic shoes, I just got a pair. My old favorite was Orthaheel. I've had a hard time finding supportive athletic shoes

  24. Silly handwashing question.

    SilleLu replied to Michelle007's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    At the LTC facility I worked at, we weren't supposed to leave the room without washing hands. As far as what to do, it comes down to the policy and procedure manual at your facility. Imagine this...

  25. NCLEX- how many attempts is too many?

    SilleLu replied to dinah77's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    In Michigan: You must complete the NCLEX within 12 months of your first attempt at the test. If you fail the test, you will have to wait for 45 days before you can retake the test. You will typically...