Noryn

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  1. stroke in LTC

    Noryn replied to ajaxgirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It really depends, these questions are so vague. First, I would ask the patient how they are feeling (if they are able to respond)get a set of vitals then do a quick neuro check. Second, I would...

  2. Home Health here in the hills of WV

    Noryn replied to gitterbug's topic in General Nursing

    It really is unfortunate but in that area, it really is bad. I have had 2 relatives in hospitals down there in the past 6 months and the care was pathetic. There are great nurses there but the...

  3. Home Health here in the hills of WV

    Noryn replied to gitterbug's topic in General Nursing

    The last time I was in the Beckley area which was 4-5 years ago the average pay was around 17-18 dollars in the hospitals. My friend who is a CCRN was recently offered a job at one of the hospitals...

  4. Any WV Nurses That Use This Site?

    Noryn replied to blynn9173's topic in General Nursing

    Teays Valley here although I used to live in

  5. "micribiology for health professionals" - do you think this counts

    Noryn replied to firstyearRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think it would BUT I would get a more definitive answer than what someone "thinks" otherwise you will be out a lot of time and money. Get the course number and contact your school of nursing and...

  6. Using Propofol for sedation on vented pts?

    Noryn replied to Scrubz's topic in General Nursing

    Yes it is used for short term sedation for ventilated patients. The half life is very short so the pt receives a continuous IV drip. It does wear off fast. It depends on how long term you are...

  7. Using Propofol for sedation on vented pts?

    Noryn replied to Scrubz's topic in MICU, SICU

    Yes it is used for short term sedation for ventilated patients. The half life is very short so the pt receives a continuous IV drip. It does wear off fast. It depends on how long term you are...

  8. Insurance

    Noryn replied to rnmomtobe2010's topic in General Nursing

    There are some who will treat the patient differently. Doctors and nurses both are guilty. A few years back in my state, the state insurance also did not provide adequate reimbursement plus took...

  9. drug diversion investigation

    Noryn replied to koneydog's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Your thread will likely be closed rather quickly. Getting a lawyer familiar with the nursing board is a must. Admit nothing, agree to nothing, and hire a lawyer today. Yes it will be expensive but...

  10. Dangerous Situation

    Noryn replied to meagansmom's topic in Home Health

    I normally try to avoid these threads because they raise my blood pressure and I dont like to resort to name calling but in this case let me make a clear point that your supervisor is an idiot. Dont...

  11. ARH Strike Settled

    Noryn replied to gitterbug's topic in General Nursing

    I was surprised it lasted as long as it did. To be honest, I have little faith in those type unions mainly because they were not designed for healthcare. I also think unions need to be more careful...

  12. A little confusion re: some people's thoughts about LPNs

    Noryn replied to megananne7's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly there is a good percentage of the general population who think the initials RN mean "real nurse." Hence when they see a LPN they do not consider them a "real nurse." There are also several...

  13. IPODs

    Noryn replied to sissyboo's topic in General Nursing

    It really isnt professional and can be dangerous. We have to use all of our senses at work and hearing is so important--there are vent alarms, iv alarms, pt often yelling for help because they lose...

  14. Anyone accepted to WVSCTC for Fall 2007 program?

    Noryn replied to Monica D's topic in General Nursing

    I shouldnt post when I am tired, HA! I thought those initials were Southern's Community and Technical college. I didnt realize that WV State had a community and technical college as well, I just...

  15. Anyone accepted to WVSCTC for Fall 2007 program?

    Noryn replied to Monica D's topic in General Nursing

    There really arent that many people in WV that browse these forums. It seems like there are only about 4-5 regular posters. I know there is one person that graduated that program on here. That...

  16. VA in Beckley under investigation.

    Noryn replied to gitterbug's topic in General Nursing

    That really surprised me when I saw that as I often read positive letters about the Beckley VA in the paper. I know a nurse that works there now and she is simply the best nurse I have ever worked...

  17. Professor claims Wellbutrin does not have a lethal dose

    Noryn replied to DrugReptoNurse's topic in General Students

    I just saw this thread and thought I would comment. I also wanted to point out that I disagree with the above poster on a few points. With Wellbutrin the acute period after the overdose IS what you...

  18. 12.5 Hr Days/4 Consecutive Day Work Weeks??

    Noryn replied to JSCOOBY's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    50 hours in 4 days is just too much especially when you consider how much time they are driving. My honest opinion is that is a recipe for

  19. open visitation in the icu?

    Noryn replied to misscece's topic in General Nursing

    It has been about 6-7 years since I worked in the unit but the last time I really researched this, the studies supported open visitation and it actually improved pt outcomes. There were a few nurses...

  20. How would you have handled this?

    Noryn replied to Happeetxn's topic in General Nursing

    You did everything fine. Just because someone is a nurse or has years of experience doesnt mean they are experts in every field. I though always told most of my patients, no they didnt have to take...

  21. SCARED to death of conscious sedation

    Noryn replied to b eyes's topic in Emergency

    In the ER where I used to work, there were only 2 nurses in the best case scenario unless the nurse manager was working. At nights there was only 1 nurse so 2 nurses assisting with a procedure was...

  22. Am I Competitive??

    Noryn replied to djc1981's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, thanks for making me feel old . I just realized it has been 13 years since I started college. From the way I remember it, grade forgiveness would help improve your gpa but I cannot remember the...

  23. "Too unstable for transport"..........WHAT?!?!?

    Noryn replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked in CCU (years ago) I was always under the impression that troponin was pretty much cardiac specific unlike ck, myoglobin or even MB. I had read some cases where troponin was slightly...

  24. CAMC-Putnum General take-over

    Noryn replied to gitterbug's topic in General Nursing

    I dont know, there was a lot of interest in that hospital by Thomas and even St. Mary's so I think it would have stayed open regardless since that lawsuit slowed everything down. I am glad to hear...

  25. Am I Competitive??

    Noryn replied to djc1981's topic in General Nursing

    Wow a 25 on the ACT is pretty good but those F grades may hurt you especially if they were in anatomy, english or math. You will have to be flexible, I would apply at every school I could attend to...