jmgrn65 RN

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    CPR Certification?

    jmgrn65 replied to 2bz4uqt's topic in Alabama Nursing

    You have to be carefull about taking courses other than American red cross or american heart some facilities don't accept the
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    CPR Certification?

    jmgrn65 replied to 2bz4uqt's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Check with your local American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Both can be found on line. Good Luck! There are usually like 2 4 hour classes or one 8 hour, if my memory serve me right....
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    60 Second Tube Feed Stop********

    jmgrn65 replied to Kymmi's topic in General Nursing

    Very scary, and proves why you should wait until you have results of the X-ray. However it has nothing to do with what the op is upset about. What I don't understand is WHY the op is so
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    I need some info please

    jmgrn65 replied to Misbic's topic in General Nursing

    In my opinion, if you have a liscense I would check with the state board that liscense you. My guess is that it is NOT within your scope of practice. Besides it isn't safe practice the person...
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    Help!!!!

    jmgrn65 replied to Gift.Fr.Virgo12's topic in General Nursing

    well as we aren't allowed to give advice here. Your GM if her knee is better after movement and worse at night after movement than it is probably arthritis. If you feel the need for a 2nd opinion than...
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    Removal of Metal for Endoscopy Procedures

    jmgrn65 replied to L's in a jam's topic in Gastroenterology

    I don't understand the removal of jewelery or metal. Dentures and partial plates unless they are very secure, for airway
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    Come, All You Nurse Detectives

    jmgrn65 replied to TrudyRN's topic in General Nursing

    antibiotics is my
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    Hypertension

    jmgrn65 replied to gail323's topic in General Nursing

    yea I think checking out the renals is a good
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    After cardiac cath

    jmgrn65 replied to lever5's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    nope never heard of it. How long is the ice on? Seems like it would be
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    alli ~ diet pill

    jmgrn65 replied to Keepstanding's topic in General Nursing

    I would bet you arent' overweight. Because you would understand that it is easier said than
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    Should Emergency Nursing be part of the Critical Care Nursing Specialty on this site?

    jmgrn65 replied to loricatus's topic in General Nursing

    ED is not considered critical care, it is it's own speciality. ED don't get CCRN they get a different certification, CEN? Just my 2
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    alli ~ diet pill

    jmgrn65 replied to Keepstanding's topic in General Nursing

    you take one with each meal, so it is possible not to take it will a meal if you know you will take more fat than allowed. However the literature has said that up to 48 hours. I have not taken it when...
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    alli ~ diet pill

    jmgrn65 replied to Keepstanding's topic in General Nursing

    I am taking this and belong to a forum with other users and I don't beleive anyone thinks you can eat a big mac. It only absorbs like 25% of the fat and the rest is oily farts, diarrhea and anal...
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    Fleas/ticks coming out of pt's skin??? Has anyone heard of this???

    jmgrn65 replied to CiCigirl's topic in General Nursing

    WOW that is like a Sci-Fi movie.I hope they figure out what is causing it. It seems so
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    alli ~ diet pill

    jmgrn65 replied to Keepstanding's topic in General Nursing

    I have been on it for a week, no side effects. I took xenical a few years ago with minimal effects, unless of course i ingested too much
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    Cardiac Cath Advice

    jmgrn65 replied to GN007's topic in Cardiac

    I am not sure I know what your question is? Radiation in the cath lab is kept to min. and if your are working in there then you would wear lead aprons, and they come in different size and styles so...
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    Step 2 Diet (coronary artery disease) Shrimp?

    jmgrn65 replied to GingerSue's topic in General Nursing

    i believe moderation is the real issue. if you have shrimp on a rare occasion then it is probably ok to
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    What is the best thing about nursing???

    jmgrn65 replied to JeN-SN's topic in General Nursing

    this is a great thread! I love nursing because they are so many different paths you can take as a nurse. Nursing isn't just about being at the bedside. You can be just about anywhere. I love making a...
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    Gastric bypass - psycho

    jmgrn65 replied to brax881's topic in General Nursing

    Yes they have protien in the clr liq and no sugar. Sugar is a big no no for
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    Withdrawal of blood from piccs

    jmgrn65 replied to cannulation's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Yes but it isn't always easy and you have to make sure to flush well. Or you will clot it
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    Gastric bypass - psycho

    jmgrn65 replied to brax881's topic in General Nursing

    Yes I have noted that there seems to be some psych issues. I don't care to take care of gastric bypass patients for just that reason. And YES I know this is generalizing but that is the way it is, and...
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    BSL low - do you still give insulin?

    jmgrn65 replied to Bluecap's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    it really depends on if it is long acting basal insulin then yes still give it, lantus is the name here in the
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    Funny Typos

    jmgrn65 replied to SaderNurse05's topic in General Nursing

    in her defense how else do you spell
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    Looking to start BSN

    jmgrn65 replied to fultzymom's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I think wright state has online rn to bsn, Kettering College of Medical Arts and Indiana Weslyn (sp) all are
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    Looking to start BSN

    jmgrn65 replied to fultzymom's topic in Ohio Nursing

    You will probably need to do clinicals for leadership and community. There are many BSN programs. just do a search without knowing what part of ohio you are looking at, do you want