Ladyscrubs

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    Is there any hope for me?

    Ladyscrubs replied to SBE's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It has been a long while since I posted but here is my two cents worth. You do not have to practice as a NP. Get a position on a Medical Surgical Tele unit or whatever unit that interests you and gain...
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    COVID In The House—Literally!

    Ladyscrubs replied to T-Bird78's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Perhaps I am confused. You said you have been vaccinated, so go hug your kid and quarantine hubby, otherwise what was the sense of your
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    Nursing Products We'd Like To See

    Ladyscrubs replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    Changing subject, and getting back to the two GIFs, I prefer the second. Your cartoon Davey reminds me of the clay animated cartoon "David and Goliath," I watched on Sunday morning back in the...
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    Looking for PMHNP preceptor

    Ladyscrubs replied to liliantuanwdd's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    PreceptorLink looks promising
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    Nurse Donates Uterus to a Stranger

    Ladyscrubs replied to Melissa Mills's topic in Nursing News

    Would not hurt to research anti-rejection meds effects on fetal development since I would hazard a guess that Immunosuppressive therapy would have to be maintained throughout the pregnancy. Consider...
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    Do employers look at new grad grades?

    Ladyscrubs replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in General Students

    Prior to computer testing, before 1994, the NCLEX was scored. I believe you had to pass with a score of at least 1200. Passing NCLEX in 1988, my employer looked at the scores and hired the highest...
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    Rocephin injection question?

    Ladyscrubs replied to buffy1996's topic in Pediatric

    Not just the mg's but also remember the ml's. For adults: 2 ml in the deltoid and thigh muscles, and up to 5 ml in the gluteus maximus. (Hint), Rocephen should be injected into a relatively large...
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    Nursin intervention

    Ladyscrubs replied to kaylawhite95's topic in General Students

    Since pain is a normal part of the inflammatory process, you would be wise to assess the patient's level of pain. Diabetic or not, the extent and depth of the wound will have some affect on pain...
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    14 yr LVN..in BSN Program. Trying to pick a specialty

    Ladyscrubs replied to Nurseroxieo's topic in Nursing Career

    In my experience with my students, it was like pulling teeth trying to get a student in an O.R residency. Go for O.R. if you have the opportunity. If nothing else you might see some great surgeries...
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    Above and beyond

    Ladyscrubs replied to Starrnurse17's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Well... Poor example. You obtained the order, and carried it out. The mere fact that you had to obtain the said order and your facility did not have the particular formula readily available, so you...
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    Question about new PA PALS online BON registration

    Ladyscrubs replied to MedTrex's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Hi MedTrex Not from PA but do to lack of response to your inquiry, went on PA BON website. I did see the paper questionnaire/renewal of what you mentioned. Of what I read on the site and some of the...
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    Help. Starting IV Piggy Backs without Primary Order

    Ladyscrubs replied to RnStarvingstudent88's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi Starving, Okay I get what you are asking: The two are compatible, even though Mag is usually mixed in NS or D5W. Program both your channels as primary and put LR and Mag on primary tubing, connect...
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    To airway or not?

    Ladyscrubs replied to Tonyia524's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    [quote"Jane received a haircut on Friday and decided to treat herself to a set of acrylic nails. Saturday morning she noticed her pinkie finger was tender and swollen. As happens, her PCP was not...
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    Maternity is KILLING me. Is it just my school?

    Ladyscrubs replied to swacho's topic in General Students

    Years ago, I went through a LPN fast track to diploma RN. The so called "fast track" was a four week maternity and a four week pediatrics classroom/clinical throughout the summer. Yuck! Just yuck,...
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    Care plan

    Ladyscrubs replied to Amystud710's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Decreased cardiac output related to increased peripheral vascular resistance secondary to hypertension ( based solely on the fact that patient is on BP med aka
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    Renewing my license with the new MiPlus

    Ladyscrubs replied to tsm007's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Whoa! just noticed (not quite bright, me) the license is good for three
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    Renewing my license with the new MiPlus

    Ladyscrubs replied to tsm007's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Thanks Joseph, I almost forgot so thanks for posting. I went on and it took all of three minutes, but of course I had back in January spent a lot of time on the web site, yelling at it, so of course...
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    Is it legal for your boss to dictate where you poop?

    Ladyscrubs replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe a bit off topic, but last month's unit meeting concluded with the reminder to the male nurses to put the toilet seats down after use. We also have a "Recognize STD" chart hanging on the wall...
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    Fox News calls CNA a nurse

    Ladyscrubs replied to Emergent's topic in Nursing News

    Why does anyone have to be defined by their job title, and/or how does reporting their occupation play into the reporting of the individuals death? Okay, perhaps if one were a police officer,...
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    Best compression socks

    Ladyscrubs replied to aqhax2's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I wear Allegro compression pantyhose 20-30 mmHg and wear a medium weight white or navy ankle sock over them so my feet are nice and padded. Good leg support at the end of a long shift is also...
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    New policy

    Ladyscrubs replied to Raking4086's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Hospital furnished gold soon to fade to pee color scrub tops with "logo" and navy wide leg pants. All unisex and Cherokee. Not my favorite so I purchased the Landau women's classic tapered leg scrub...
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    Trouble for taking Doctors candy

    Ladyscrubs replied to zynnnie's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my gosh, you got caught on camera diverting candy? Did they check your glucose and do you have to self report? Did anyone report that you had gummy bear breath? For shame, and for the next three...
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    Why are they called, "Chucks?"

    Ladyscrubs replied to NPbyDay's topic in General Nursing

    I remember rubber draw sheets, although I think the "rubber" was some sort of plastic. The side sheets would tear away cause they doubled as lift sheets. Saved a lot of bed changes and only had to...
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    Renewing my license with the new MiPlus

    Ladyscrubs replied to tsm007's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I received this... Good Morning, The renewal window for nurses is not yet available. You will be receiving a renewal notice with instructions, 30-60 days prior to your license expiration date. Best...
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    Cdiff odor?

    Ladyscrubs replied to rubensa's topic in General Nursing

    Years ago when my first year students asked me to describe the the odor of Pseudomonas, I replied, "its perfume has the rotten sweetness of corruption." This quote, one of my favorites is from "The...