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2 words: REPORT HER. Not only is her behavior causing you danger, but her behavior is causing dangerous situations for residents. AND DOCUMENT. Best wishes

These answers are all available by doing Google Searches OR using any pharmacology program or resource. If someone tells you the answer, you learn nothing: if you search for the answer yourself, you learn lots. Time to begin to use those critical thinking skills!

"...As far as intubation, paramedics confirmed placement with a stethoscope. Honestly, probably shouldn't have been full code to begin with." Confirm placement with steth? Interesting. Must mean they didn't hear ABD sounds. This is why I advocate for COMPLETED Advance Directives.

1) NOT normal 2) What was the pt in rehab from/for? 3) PMH needed 4) cardiac hx? Pulmonary HTN? Varices? 5) was intubation CORRECTLY PLACED? 6) what was outcome?

CaGuy: when you asked the original question, it was to only know what BMPT stood for. Here are additional references as to what the test DOES: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19219223 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19771142 As a Nursing student you will be expected to perform research, so learning how to do searches for publications might be a good next step. Best of luck to you.:)

Hello there: stands for Biliary Manometric Perfusion Test.

"Basically all the nursing jobs will be done by an lpn or CNAs with Qmap. Pretty much no nursing skills other than assessment and TB shots" Since when does LPN/CNA do NURSING ASSESSMENTS? I strongly suggest you learn your state's nursing code before you begin this job. In addition, how could you possibly consider yourself experienced enough to handle all staffing, handle all patient family concerns and do so with confidence?? I will admit there are those RARE new nursing graduates that might be able to handle this position right out of the gates...but boy oh boy talk about stress. GOOD LUCK. AND, I am in NO way jealous. Been there done that as DON of LCT for a grand total of one week once I saw how the place was run..

What do YOU think is the correct answer and why? :doh:

I don't know what geographical area you are located, but most paramedic studies and programs are kept MAINLY for EMS departments and firefighters. In addition, being a paramedic IS NOT being a nurse, and unless you plan to work ER/ED, trauma or immediate care, a AD Paramedic isnt going to help much. Just my .02, and I was a paramedic and firefighter for over 10 years before going into ER/ED nursing. jenna

Suggestions won't amount to much since you will need to listen to what the nurses and others at the location along with your clinical instructor indicate to you what is needed. however: diet and obesity diet and exercise are just two that are ALWAYS needed in a community teaching project. Please keep in mind the cultural background of the community you are trying to reach! Good luck! jenna

One of the easiest ways I know of teaching nursing dx priorities: Start with your ABC's first....and that validates bluemartian's post of "risk for bleeding". Relax, remember the ABC's and you will do fine.

I currently live in Tucson, contact me offlist at [email protected] and I will be glad to help you out with this area. I will tell you that COL is gradually increasing, however both Phoenix and Tucson have been hit hard with foreclosures, so there are a glut of houses available. Good luck. Jenna

I am currently one class away from obtaining my MSN in Nursing Education. I am expected to complete a practicum of 125 hours, but have had one location refused by the University. I am having difficulty locating both a location and an MSN-educated RN who is willing to serve as preceptor for this part of my education. I am willing to travel if necessary, and would also be willing to look in other areas than just pain management (which is my specialty). Has anyone of the other members encountered a similar issue, and if so, how was it handled? If anyone has suggestions, please post here. I am a 4.0 GPA student, member of Sigma Theta Tau and various other nursing associations, ANA, ASPMN, NNSDO and others. I am completely at a loss, heartbroken and discouraged. I can not secure a new job without the MSN, and can't receive the MSN without the practicum...etc etc etc. Thank you for input! Jenna Jonteaux-McClay

Since you are looking for something other than hand-washing, some other suggestions are : Deep breathing and coughing practices post-surg Patient ambulation post-surg Pain management (my specialty) Use of guided imagery in pain management post-surg Best of luck to you!

Are you just her co-worker, or are you in a supervisory position? How is it that you see everything she is doing wrong? I can completely understand your anger at her lack of patient load, but honestly, if you are not her preceptor--its not your immediate concern. Talk to her and see if she is really slow or just slow to learn the procedures-then step aside and let others observe her. Its nice that you intend to "protect" the floor from someone who is incompetent and could quite possibly endanger patients, but I fail to see how you can observe so much that she is doing if you are doing your job too.