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  1. Research Critique

    drsrn replied to drsrn's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, this article was assigned to me as a Research Critique Project. I have been pulling my hair out over this for weeks. First of all, I am a novice, not an expert. This is my very first research...

  2. Research Critique

    drsrn replied to drsrn's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you. There is no mention of approval form an ethics review board, nor is there any mention of how the consent was obtained, or the sample size. Only that the patients had dual diagnoses:...

  3. Research Critique

    drsrn replied to drsrn's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you! Yes, but I have to distinguish between the types of qualitative research. Phenomenological or Grounded

  4. Research Critique

    drsrn replied to drsrn's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you! Yes I believe qualitative and I first thought grounded theory, but the more I read about grounded theory I'm not sure. Grounded theory uses coding and symbols. So now I am leaning toward...

  5. Research Critique

    drsrn replied to drsrn's topic in General Nursing

    The theoretical framework applied is Bandura's Self-Efficacy theory - the higher a person's efficacy expectations regarding a particular behavior, the greater the success will be in achieving the...

  6. PICO

    drsrn posted a topic in General Students

    Hi, I'm back in school in an on-line RN-BSN program. I'm required to do an EBP project and have to develop my PICO question. I've never done this before, so I need help. I've worked in hemodialysis...

  7. PICO

    drsrn replied to drsrn's topic in General Students

    Thank you! I understand exactly what you are saying. I do have a few things in mind. I'm just hoping I can find enough research on the

  8. HIV Needlestick

    drsrn posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Tuesday I received a needlestick (14 guage) from an HIV pt. The arterial needle was already placed in the AVF and taped securely. As I attempted to cannulate the venous site, the arterial needle...

  9. HIV Needlestick

    drsrn posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've been a dialysis nurse for 13 years. Tuesday I was stuck by a 14 gauge needle from an HIV pt. The arterial needle came up thru the pt's skin and punctured my left thumb. We followed protocol,...

  10. Home Hemo

    drsrn posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    What do you think of home hemo for patients with catheters only? We have a new home hemo progam and I'm the only RN. My first patient has no permanent access - only permcath. I'm scared to death,...

  11. Concerned about Home Hemo

    drsrn replied to drsrn's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks so much for your input. I guess I just worry too much about the "what ifs". My cath pt has been home over a week now and seems to be doing great with the NxStage. I have documentation to...

  12. Concerned about Home Hemo

    drsrn posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, everyone! I've been in hemodialysis for 12 years as staff nurse, charge nurse, facility administrator, and I've also done acutes. The company I work for has a brand new home hemo program. We...

  13. Concerned about Home Hemo

    drsrn replied to drsrn's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad to hear that you have heard of no problems and I totally agree about the selection process. That is absolutely the key to success. The candidates must be intelligent, compliant, and...

  14. Concerned about Home Hemo

    drsrn replied to drsrn's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all your replies. I'm trying to convince myself that everything is going to work out okay. Maybe I'll develop more confidence as time goes

  15. Concerned about Home Hemo

    drsrn replied to drsrn's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I worry that something could go wrong and my license could be in jeopardy. You know I do the best I can to drill the information in and they say they get it, but in the real world, in a true...

  16. I need feedback from dialysis nurses.

    drsrn posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    The medical director of our dialysis center accepted a new pt last week who requires much care from our staff. This pt is unresponsive, quadraplegic, hx cva, brain damage, trach (need sx several...