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    Number of Meds per Resident

    Balder_LPN replied to aander2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    well you can't crush gelcaps, enteric coated tabs, or extended or sustained release tabs ever. For others most are crushable with a few exceptions (prilosec is one) but your drug guide will tell you...
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    Dating for Men in Nursing/Nursing School

    Balder_LPN replied to Raymond CA's topic in Male Nursing Students

    To busy to really date (though I have spent some time with one of the girls (MUCH younger than me btw, yeah:bragging) who is 2 quarters ahead of me after she asked me out) :yeahthat: That too. I...
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    Starting ADN, with my wife

    Balder_LPN replied to XYnurse2B's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Nursing school is a challenge and can place alot of strain on a relationship. I have been married and divorced 2x and both times the initial split was during the final quarter of her nursing school. I...
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    Any students out there dating veteran RNs?

    Balder_LPN replied to misterniftypants's topic in Male Nursing Students

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    I found some white shoes pretty cheap

    Balder_LPN replied to studentADAM's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I've smoked you all I found some Dr. Schools (SP?) Cadence walking shoes in white at Big 5 for $25.00 They are the most comfortable shoes I have ever walked in (gel insole, great arch). And as a...
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    Number of Meds per Resident

    Balder_LPN replied to aander2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Now try being 90yo with no teeth or dentures, taking 10-15 pills that have been crushed and added to 30ml applesauce. And some of it is for things like your cholesterol,
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    What have other nurses done that have freaked you out?

    Balder_LPN replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    I usually chart PERRLA (pupils equal, round and reactive to light and
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    What have other nurses done that have freaked you out?

    Balder_LPN replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    What is the point of this
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    Life Care Centers

    Balder_LPN replied to eugenia's topic in Arizona Nursing

    My sister in law has worked at a local Life Care center for years, all the way through CNA, LPN, RN and now she is charge, says she wouldnt work anywhere else and I also know they are a top payer in...
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    We're supposed to take care of the pt 1st, right?

    Balder_LPN replied to shug1539's topic in General Nursing

    My guess is that someone higher up in your organization (DON or someone else?) is pals with the HHA. When the doc/family/whoever got on the HHA then sh*t rolled downhill to
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    Lipping the bottle

    Balder_LPN replied to PoppaD's topic in General Nursing

    I am nearly done with school and we havent ever been taught this lipping the bottle thing. The lip is under the cap and should be sterile, once it is opened it would be clean, correct? so what...
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    Could a somewhat rusty EMT hack it in ED?

    Balder_LPN replied to avatar78's topic in Emergency

    If you where applying here you would likely get hired right quick, at about 11.40/hr. The techs are at CNA level certification, and you will get some ojt. you will not be getting much independant...
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    How long before ATT in NC

    Balder_LPN replied to onesunniegal's topic in General Nursing

    Well.....I hope they all get out of the hospital
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    what do you remember the most about psych nursing

    Balder_LPN replied to soozeeq246's topic in General Nursing

    I am a student too, and want to be a mental health nurse. I work in the ER and one thing I have learned w/ psych pt's (besides the above) is dont try to reason with them, it only frustrates you and...
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    free CEU's

    Balder_LPN replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.medscape.com/nurses/ce Has tons, but check with your BON to see if this is
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    Can nurses suture?

    Balder_LPN replied to amanda sue's topic in General Nursing

    I am a student in WA state, I work in the local ER as a tech and I asked the ARNP who does alot of our sututes. No LPN or RN's suture in WA, except for military (He is a retired Military NP) and in...
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    Duties of a Medication Aid?

    Balder_LPN replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

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    An Indian Brave Knows No Pain?!

    Balder_LPN replied to stuntdouble's topic in General Nursing

    Oh come on, talk about perpetuating stereotypes. Men have the same right to dosplay emotions as women.
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    Nursing Shortage Where YOU work?

    Balder_LPN replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    Our local hospital in a town of abt 75K has 34 RN vacancies. check out this link
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    Allegations against RN-what would you do?

    Balder_LPN replied to kasi's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I like your point of
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    Question for Students

    Balder_LPN replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    Both. But, as both of my ex-wives went to this school in years past, I have noticed that most those who are here for just the "big pay" either dont make it or dont last long. Or else I would have...
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    NAI descent: Roll Call

    Balder_LPN replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    I didnt know this growing up but I am 1/16th native, I assume Anishinabe First Nations from Ontario. Our geneology research tells us that my Great grandfathers father was from quebec, and after moving...
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    Allegations against RN-what would you do?

    Balder_LPN replied to kasi's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Recording persons w/o their knowledge is a felony in many states, and misdemeanor other places. This issue needs to be addressed. The facility also could have a porblem with HIPAA if there is...
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    Ways to lower cholesterol

    Balder_LPN replied to daisygurl's topic in General Nursing

    i am trying to see if i can find something (scientific) to support what you are saying about vegetarians. i did find a study that says this in the abstract: the sample included 361 nonvegetarians,...
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    Would you put your family member in a LTC facility?

    Balder_LPN replied to Cattitude's topic in General Nursing

    no I was serious, not because i think BSA could help me at that point but as motivation for the kids NOT to do that. Thier mom worked in LTC for years as a CNA (now as a nurse) starting back in the...