I'm still kicking...we had some water damage in the house from rain being driven through the seams in the wall, fence down, tree limbs broken but all and all came out smelling like a rose compared to...
Yes, any factor affecting the metabolism can effect blood glucose but that is just a blanket statement; without knowing this guy's history it may, or may not,
OldDude replied to River Song, RN's topic in School
I seldom look into ears or at throats, unless I'm looking for a foreign body or if a parent asks me to. It's kinda like the parent complaining to you their kid did not have a fracture when you...
OldDude replied to RegisteredCareBear's topic in Pediatric
If it's a clinic you'll have little or no "hands on" duties other than an occasional restraint. Sounds like you have enough experience to talk the talk and get your foot in the door. It'll be mainly...
Forget about it...I've worked in a lot of specialty clinics and that's a typical evolution you see in some of the nurses. They become so self righteous, thinking they have become the all knowing...
OldDude replied to GetBackToClassRN's topic in School
Get the HELL out of there soon and don't come back until the all clear is sounded; once the stuff starts hitting the fan it's too late and you can't get out. What a lot of people don't understand is...
Our medication administration permission slip is on paper with a reference of "per label" and requires a parent signature, otherwise all medication administration is charted
I'm at my regular table for those who may be reluctant to admit you're not wearing pink. You don't have to say it out loud, just come grab a chair. Let me know if you need a hug or an ice
Harvey update...as of this post, we've enrolled 719 students in our district from the communities where school has been closed indefinitely. Two districts were added to the list of three from my...
OldDude replied to nurseshajwani87's topic in School
Yes, the teachers ask all the students to wash their hands before and after lunch and every time they go to the restroom. No reason to request that. Hand washing isn't a new concept arising from food...