greatly appreciate the input and you know it's mnemonics and not <phew> pneumonics...oh, oh, oh, to touch and feel glossy.... In a message dated 9/30/2006...
Hey there fellow student. Im an aussie almost finished my degree. 8 weeks to go woohoo. We do mental health in 2 semesters and I find the following an ...
My mistake! I'd seen it spelled both ways - never thought about it, lol Pneumonic- relating to pulmonary stuff mne·mon·ics NOUN: A system to develop or...
one of my favorite sites for mnemonics is this one http://www.xs4all.nl/~jcdverha/scijokes/11_6.html ICU NURSE! <lynhosea@...> wrote: Here's are the...
Denise, sorry it took me so long to reply but I wanted to wait to make sure I got eh information first. Well when I went by the unit to get it one of my...
Would you please send it to me as well. My fax number is 720 493-1418. I really would appreciate it. Thank you. Terri Ellen ... From: Candy...
Terry Dover
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Oct 5, 2006 4:08 am
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Hi fellow nurses: I am working on a project for work and would like your input. How many of you use Kardexes? What kinds of things are on them. Also, if you...
Terry Dover
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Oct 5, 2006 7:42 pm
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thanks so much I'm so grateful that you took the time to reply! All is well... for you too is my hope! Regards, Lesli Hall Jesus Nova Southeastern University ...
Hi Group: I am writing to ask for feedback about whether you use kardexes or not and if you do, what information do you put on them. I would also like to have...
Terry Dover
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Oct 7, 2006 3:11 pm
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We use computer generated MAR's. They include all pharmacy generated orders. They do contain all IV's on one page, PRN's and routines are also separated. ...
We use computerized MAR's also. I think just about everyone does now. I know in an ICU that it changes quite a bit but I am getting use to it. And also we...
We have just switched to computerzied everything basically. The ICUs aren't using all the computerization as within a few years we will be able to utilize our...
Hi All of You I am very appreciative of the three people that answered my questions about Kardex notes and would really like to hear from some more of you. I...
Terry Dover
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Oct 10, 2006 2:49 pm
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Hi to everyone in the group, my first time....be gentle... OK just pass my boards few weeks ago and taking the plunge straight into ICU can anyone be so kind...
nightnurse0303@...
Oct 10, 2006 10:59 pm
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I work in a CCU/Med-surg/rehab hospital. We frequently have patients on different drips. Our Kardex is the four-sided fold over type. We leave our kardex in...
wwjdtlr@...
Oct 10, 2006 11:02 pm
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Just know that we are all nervous the first time. I am a "seasoned" nurse with 23 years in oncology with a touch of tele experience. I am just getting ready...
I worked in a telemetry unit for 6 years then transferred to a CCU in the same hospital. I was very surprised at how my confidence was shaken. I felt so...
C STARVAGGI
eupneic@...
Oct 11, 2006 12:54 am
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My hospital uses Kardex. It has info with pt. name, admission date, diagnosis, attending and consulting physicians, allergies, scheduled tests/treatments, any...
C STARVAGGI
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Oct 11, 2006 12:56 am
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Just remember to stay calm, use your resource people, and breathe you will get through it. I remember thinking that when I was on med/surg I was relieved when...
i've only found one study. it utilized a particular brand of PICC and was limited to 77 participants.... that's why i'm looking for hands on experience. 77...
blondeoverboard@...
Oct 11, 2006 1:34 am
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listen to what your preceptor says- they are usually really really good- you will be fine! you just competed the hardest thing you will probably do and you did...
JWelsh143@...
Oct 12, 2006 3:08 am
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I think your decision is great. It is best to jump in. Let me know how it goes. I am currently wanting to switch from CCU/Med surg/Rehab to ICU. [Non-text...
wwjdtlr@...
Oct 12, 2006 2:55 pm
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I personnally think one year of Med Surg is essential prior to transitioning to the ICU or ER., But, since you have already taken the plunge, I wish you all...
jgk1278@...
Oct 12, 2006 3:24 pm
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I will like to have some questions for the PCT exam ... Do you Yahoo!? Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail. [Non-text portions of this message...
TAMALA ROBERTS
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Oct 15, 2006 1:41 am
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yep! we also use kardex in our hosp., i think it is a very cool idea that we have a rough view of what's going on in our patients (in med/surg and tele units),...
HI I had a pt today --- sick sick sick perf bowel( surgeons thought it had perforated a week ago???) anyway ---on levophed gtt at 30 mcg/kg/min bp 90's over...
Yes Caroline, Damage is being done to the mesentery as well as the solid organs. Your Map may be 60, but just like Cerebral Prefusion Pressure is MAP-ICP,...
OK-twenty years in nursing and apparently I am dumb as a box of rocks. Why did you hook a transducer up to the Foley Cath, and what kind of pressure would you...