Isis Phoenix

Isis Phoenix

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  1. Is This a Difficult Patient,or is it a Genuine Concern?

    Isis Phoenix posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Ms.M is a 26years patient admitted to the medical/surgical ward for overnight observation RE: complaint of shortness breath since the last two weeks..... there is no significant medical history. The...

  2. Is This a Difficult Patient,or is it a Genuine Concern?

    Isis Phoenix replied to Isis Phoenix's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I thought this was a forum where students come together to discuss cases,as well as pertinent issues affecting the nursing profession;if it is not please accept my apology. The scenario is...

  3. Is This a Difficult Patient,or is it a Genuine Concern?

    Isis Phoenix replied to Isis Phoenix's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have a correction of this post .....please see other. This is a case study, thanks for your kind cooperation. “I do not have all the answers, but together we can find them.” (M

  4. Is This a Difficult Patient,or is it a Genuine Concern?

    Isis Phoenix replied to Isis Phoenix's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Lung sounds are

  5. Could it be a heart attack or Pneumonia?

    Isis Phoenix posted a topic in General Nursing

    Patient M. Dean is a 53 years old male with a DX of CVA with Left sided weakness who came to the ER to be evaluated for chest pain, and respiratory discomfort which started two days ago, but...

  6. Could it be a heart attack or Pneumonia?

    Isis Phoenix replied to Isis Phoenix's topic in General Nursing

    Medical Management: RE: Dranger :For lowering the BP and improving profusion Nitro drip can be titrated until a satisfactory BP is achieved, or once the patient is intubated Morphine drip could be...

  7. Could it be a heart attack or Pneumonia?

    Isis Phoenix replied to Isis Phoenix's topic in General Nursing

    Even in the case of a MI the patient needs oxygen,an iv line ,and he would be placed on monitor as one of our participants mentioned. We would still need the vitals,medical history etc as well as...

  8. Could it be a heart attack or Pneumonia?

    Isis Phoenix replied to Isis Phoenix's topic in General Nursing

    This is a case study..... Proceed by using the ABC method, that is obtain the O2 Sat, give emergency Oxygen, alert the MD,and the Respiratory team for possible intubation ,and establish an IV line....

  9. How well do you deal with vomit

    Isis Phoenix replied to Infofreak411's topic in General Nursing

    RE: A patient vomiting at the hospital,or at a nursing home;not a pleasant situation,but as nurses we learn to manage it. Nursing: Maybe we could begin by looking at the age of the patient, medical...

  10. Case Study #2

    Isis Phoenix replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Answers!Answers! Good insight....... Measuring a patient's vital signs,and examining the patient will reveal to the medical,as well as the nursing teams how to proceed;thus if the BP is high a drug...

  11. Case Study #2

    Isis Phoenix replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What I gather from the scenario above is that the patient is having a stroke, thus I would want to activate the stroke team, use the ABC method: check the O2 sat, and administer O2 if necessary, vital...

  12. Nurses letting other nurses chart on their account

    Isis Phoenix replied to DQstatus's topic in General Students

    Addendum: Charting for another nurse This problem should be addressed via the facility's policy manual, and also a bulletin to be displayed conspicuously, then everyone will know it is not legal to...

  13. Nurses letting other nurses chart on their account

    Isis Phoenix replied to DQstatus's topic in General Students

    This problem should be addressed via the facility's policy manual, and also a bulletin to be displayed conspicuously, then everyone will know it is not legal to chart for a colleague. However, if a...

  14. What prompts you to suction a trach....?

    Isis Phoenix replied to bella14k's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    B. Crackles indicate the need to suction,while wheezes indicate air,and constriction of the airways in lung diseases e.g asthma, acute bronchitis,or allergy...in most cases a bronchodilator is used...

  15. Are study groups necessary to help me succeed in nursing program?

    Isis Phoenix replied to mharzi's topic in General Students

    Everybody has different learning styles, but definitely group study can enhance learning as each person contributes some aspect of the subject, or topic that others may

  16. Why is it that ADN/ASN nurses have difficulties obtaining, and maintaining jobs, wh

    Isis Phoenix posted a topic in LPN to RN

    From a discussion about the present status of ADN/ASN nurses, I understand that hospitals are reluctant to hire these nurses, preferring BSN as entry level nurses. If that is the case, why do colleges...

  17. Why is it that ADN/ASN nurses have difficulties obtaining, and maintaining jobs, wh

    Isis Phoenix replied to Isis Phoenix's topic in LPN to RN

    Sharing a reply related to this article....according to Sara What is most disappointing to me is that I have found ADN graduated nurses to be more prepared to work in hospitals, where you will find...

  18. Why is it that ADN/ASN nurses have difficulties obtaining, and maintaining jobs, wh

    Isis Phoenix replied to Isis Phoenix's topic in LPN to RN

    Topic for discussion: Why is it that ADN/ASN nurses have difficulties obtaining, and maintaining jobs, while some health care facilities readily accommodate

  19. Just want to run my data and nsg dx's by you. Please critique!

    Isis Phoenix replied to lwandel's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks.....I like your comment, however I would like to point out that the complaint of pain is made upon turning, and positioning (facial grimacing, etc.)...in other words with activity. If a patient...

  20. Just want to run my data and nsg dx's by you. Please critique!

    Isis Phoenix replied to lwandel's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    1.Risk for Pain related to recent surgery as evidenced by complaint of back pain with turning and positioning,as well as shoulder pain with activity. 2.Risk for skin breakdown due to impaired...

  21. Prioritizing infusions

    Isis Phoenix replied to sistrmoon's topic in Patient Medications

    From the information you provided,the platelet should be infused first,then the antibiotic after; as long as the platelet is on the unit ...that's the done thing,after the platelet has been...

  22. Are LPN's going to be phased back into the hospital settings?

    Isis Phoenix replied to mfigueroa22's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The hiring of LPN's/LVN's is not a bad idea, as long as they are inserviced to specification,and as long as they work along with

  23. What is your degree in other than nursing?

    Isis Phoenix replied to nija315's topic in General Students

    Dip.Teacher Ed. Elementary School,and BA Liberal Arts:

  24. Should ICU get more pay than floor nursing?!?

    Isis Phoenix replied to francoml's topic in MICU, SICU

    Should ICU nurses get more pay than floor nurses? The answer is no.Rationale: The ratio in the ICU approximates 1:3 and the patients have more complex issues, and nursing is usually complex too, while...

  25. Should ICU get more pay than floor nursing?!?

    Isis Phoenix replied to francoml's topic in MICU, SICU

    Should ICU get more pay than floor nursing?!? |