SilleLu

SilleLu

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  1. 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.

    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.

    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?

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    What is your question? Surely you aren't asking for us to do your
  10. Help with IV infusion rate answer

    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

    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?

    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

    Get the cheaper one, any new meds you can look up online if
  14. IVPB as primary

    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

    Great help, thank you
  16. IVPB as primary

    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

    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. 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?

    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?

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

    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?

    I have several Med Couture and have not noticed any
  23. Comfortable shoes?

    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.

    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?

    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...