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| Subject | Date Asked |
| I appreciate your help so much | 2/18/2012 |
| Q: THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS MATTER I APPRECIATE YOUR HELP MORE THAN OU CAN IMAGINGE.. The people of the ... A: Herpes can be spread skin to skin if the infected person has open sores and the partner has a break ... | |
| Right lower pain | 11/23/2011 |
| Q: blood work , etc All normal and I was wondering could it be a case of Chronic Appendicitis ?? that ... A: I'm sorry that you are experiencing this trouble. You write that you have been to the ER several ... | |
| VEINS | 7/22/2011 |
| Q: If a person is told a vein collapsed, from an injection, what does that mean and can the vein ever ... A: There are many causes of a collapsed vein, such as repeated IV injections, irritating IV ... | |
| consent-last question, I promise | 7/20/2011 |
| Q: I'm a 50 year old guy who has pretty much avoided medical care on a routine basis, preferring to use ... A: I haven't heard of anyone having a colonoscopy without sedation, however when I had a colonoscopy, ... | |
| consent | 7/20/2011 |
| Q: I'm a 50 year old guy who has pretty much avoided medical care on a routine basis, preferring to use ... A: I am appalled and aghast at the treatment you received at that facility. The CRNA was absolutely ... | |
| nursing | 6/1/2011 |
| Q: how has nursing changed since you became a nurse A: Oh my goodness, I could talk for hours about the changes in nursing I've seen over the course of my ... | |
| wife wants to be in nursing | 5/29/2011 |
| Q: My wife has some legal issues that were caused by me but she wants to be able to work in the field ... A: I suggest that your wife call your Secretary of State's office and consult with the licensing ... | |
| IV Pain | 5/24/2011 |
| Q: My 8 year old granddaughter was recently in the hospital and she had to have her IV moved several ... A: I am so sorry that your grand baby is having such a hard time. My heart hurts for her. It is ... | |
| colleges for labor and delivery major | 5/20/2011 |
| Q: what is the best college for a labor and delivery major A: Labor and delivery is not a college major - actually, nursing is the major. Maternity courses ... | |
| High School Courses | 5/20/2011 |
| Q: I am interested in becoming a Pediatric Nurse when I grow up. I am currently about to begin my ... A: While in high school, you should focus on the classes that will help you excel on the SAT and ... | |
| senior project, need your help | 4/17/2011 |
| Q: How do you explain to your patients without using medical terms that they do not understand? A: This is a good question because it is a very common occurrence that a nurse will have to figure out ... | |
| What do you think of the nurses out of the blue remarks | 4/9/2011 |
| Q: I AM 5'6" TALL AND 121 POUNDS. DONT YOU THINK HER REMARKS WERE UNCALLED FOR. THE DOCTOR IS AN ENT ... A: I did not mean to offend you. I'm sorry if I did. When I said that 5'6" and 120 pounds is "not ... | |
| What do you think of the nurses out of the blue remarks | 4/9/2011 |
| Q: I AM 5'6" TALL AND 121 POUNDS. DONT YOU THINK HER REMARKS WERE UNCALLED FOR. THE DOCTOR IS AN ENT ... A: Debbie, Were the nurse's remark's uncalled for? Maybe. But I don't think that's the real issue ... | |
| ICU | 3/22/2011 |
| Q: ) I am writing with perhaps an unusual question, but one I've been very curious about ever since I ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your traumatic ordeal but am glad that you are doing so much better now. ... | |
| strange lump in my breast | 2/23/2011 |
| Q: yes I have a baby girl who is 3 weeks old and I have been unsuccessfully breast feeding since birth ... A: The lump may have been a blocked duct or it may indicate something more serious, like an abscess. I ... | |
| what to do? | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: I am studying to be a clinical laboratory technician i am 17 years old and i am living in Mexico. I ... A: You've chosen a wonderful career if you plan to pursue a CRNA career. Yes, first you must become a ... | |
| which career | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: i'm a high school student and I know I want to work in the medical field. I thought i wanted to be a ... A: You should do some internet research on careers in EMS, emergency nursing, and trauma medicine. ... | |
| nursing | 12/20/2010 |
| Q: I am a 11th grader at McComb high school in Ohio. Six months ago i had a little baby boy and fell in ... A: Your college will have a course outline that describes the classes required for the Nursing program. ... | |
| ER EKG MONITOR | 12/6/2010 |
| Q: Recently I was in the ER for trouble breathing and high hear rate. I was hooked up to the ekg for 10 ... A: I'm glad to hear that you are seeing a cardiologist and that you are doing ok. The apnea monitor ... | |
| ER EKG MONITOR | 12/6/2010 |
| Q: Recently I was in the ER for trouble breathing and high hear rate. I was hooked up to the ekg for 10 ... A: I hope you are feeling better. I want to ask about the 8-15 PVCs per minute. Are you certain they ... | |
| Medical records disclosure | 11/22/2010 |
| Q: I am a writer doing research for a project and I was hoping I could get a question answered. If a ... A: I suppose he would first encounter a nurse and he would ask who he should speak with about ... | |
| Medical records disclosure | 11/22/2010 |
| Q: I am a writer doing research for a project and I was hoping I could get a question answered. If a ... A: A medical facility or doctor's office cannot supply a list of patients' to anyone without a ... | |
| Just questions | 10/5/2010 |
| Q: so i just wanted to ask a few questions : 1.witch collages are beast. 2. how much collage should i ... A: The answers to your questions are very lengthy and complicated. I suggest that you do internet ... | |
| hats | 10/3/2010 |
| Q: Does the black stripe on the hat still indicate a staff or head nurse? My mother was a nurse in the ... A: Sorry, but I can't answer this question. I've been a nurse for over 25 years and I have never seen ... | |
| med school vs nursing school | 8/31/2010 |
| Q: I'm in my 3rd year of medical school and I absolutely hate my life. I passed my board exams but I ... A: Ana, my heart goes out to you. You're certainly facing decisions that will have significant ... | |
| Emergency Nursing | 8/30/2010 |
| Q: I am Celestine and by God's help, I just passed my Board exams.. I am hoping to specialize in ... A: Congratulations on passing the Board exams. If your goal is to be an ER nurse, I advise you to ... | |
| blood donation | 8/7/2010 |
| Q: I donated blood about four years ago. I know there was or is nothing wrong with my blood and I was ... A: You could try calling the organization that conducted the blood donation service, such as the Red ... | |
| poor sanitation | 8/7/2010 |
| Q: have clean water and this guy said that thousands of kids die every year because of diaherra and ... A: Yes, unsanitary water and living conditions are threats to the lives of millions of people all over ... | |
| Coughing out plhgem. | 7/28/2010 |
| Q: Hello Deb my question to you is when you have a cold and then you start haveing plhgem in your chest ... A: If you have a cold and you notice a few flecks of blood in your sputum, you are probably ok and it ... | |
| blood circulation | 7/19/2010 |
| Q: Im a music producer so im makeing my music on a paino on a desk to hold the paino and I have one leg ... A: Yes, it can be dangerous if there is any tissue cell death. If that happens, the tissue will ... | |
| blood circulation | 7/19/2010 |
| Q: Im a music producer so im makeing my music on a paino on a desk to hold the paino and I have one leg ... A: Tissue damage is damage to any kind of bodily tissue, such as skin or muscle. If an area of the ... | |
| blood circulation | 7/18/2010 |
| Q: Im a music producer so im makeing my music on a paino on a desk to hold the paino and I have one leg ... A: It is possible for prolonged pressure to cause tissue damage, but to answer your specific question - ... | |
| nursing | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: i recently started looking into online classes to go back to school. i eventually want to become a ... A: I am not familiar with most online schools but I understand that most universities now offer online ... | |
| where to start | 7/5/2010 |
| Q: I just graduated and passed the NCLEX. I am trying to decide where to begin my career. I love ... A: Robin, Congratulations on your successes. I'd like to make two statements to you; hospital ... | |
| nursing | 7/2/2010 |
| Q: so i want to major in nursing in college what classes should i take in high school A: You should take the classes that will prepare you for the required college core classes, such as ... | |
| i need an online interview for ma health class please...HELP!!! | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: What made you decide to follow a career path in Nursing? A: I decided to become a nurse after my first child was born. I wanted a job that allowed flexible ... | |
| Can a Clinical Nurse Speclist perscribe Drugs | 5/8/2010 |
| Q: My daughter is going to a Clinical Nurse Specialist, Board Certified nurse. Her qualification says ... A: Clinical nurse specialists do not prescribe drugs but nurse practitioners may be licensed to ... | |
| CareFlight Nurse | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: For years I have wanted to become a nurse or a paramedic. I want to be on the front lines of saving ... A: First you will need to finish nursing school and obtain your RN license. Then you will need a year ... | |
| lumen vs cannula | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: Can you please help me to understand what the difference is between a "lumen" and a "cannula" in ... A: A cannula is the flexible tube that houses the needle used for intravenous access. Once the cannula ... | |
| carpal tunnel syndrome | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: Hey Deb. When a person gets carpal tunnel syndrome how long do they have before it becomes severe? ... A: Every person's case is individual and has variables. My results will be different from yours, even ... | |
| Right wrist hand on desk for hours. | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: everyday for many hours and im useing my mouse and I move the mouse with my right hand and my right ... A: Prolonged and forceful hand movements would normally mean: to the extent that would cause problems ... | |
| New Grad RN | 4/3/2010 |
| Q: I am wondering if you can give me some advice about how to earn a position as a New Grad RN. I am a ... A: I am not sure of NC law so I'm wondering if your Florida nursing license is valid in North Carolina. ... | |
| Right wrist hand on desk for hours. | 4/2/2010 |
| Q: everyday for many hours and im useing my mouse and I move the mouse with my right hand and my right ... A: Everything the nurse told you before is very good advice and I agree with her on all points. I ... | |
| Career--which way do i go? | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a BA in English, minor in Business. I'm 42 years old. I'm in real estate. I did undergrad ... A: Since you already have a BA, you have most of the core classes completed. The nursing courses alone ... | |
| cuts | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: thanl you for answering my question, yes I was not feeling well that day. That was on thursday and ... A: No, it isn't too late to go to the doctor. You shouldn't be freaked out - everything is probably ... | |
| cut? | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: I am a dental assistant. Yesterday I had 2 incidents that worry me. One was and instrument that had ... A: I'm sorry that you've been injured in this way. It is understandable that you're concerned. I ... | |
| Medical liability | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: i was just wondering what medical liability means to you as a nurse? A: Medical liability encompasses the responsibilities assumed by any medical personnel when that ... | |
| ASN or BSN | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: I am in the process of applying to several nursing schools and I am wondering if I should go for a ... A: Congratulations on choosing this wonderful career. Years ago, it didn't matter at all to hospital ... | |
| Flight Nurse Schooling | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: My name is Jerika Cummings and i am a senior in high school. I want to become an emergancy room ... A: Congratulations - you've chosen a fabulous, exciting career. First, you will need to earn a ... | |
| nusing question | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: what are the special material, equitment, machinery and so fiorth that you have to know to use in ... A: The common types of machines and equipment are computers, blood pressure machines, thermometers, ... | |
| Nursing | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could give me a couple of advice, and answer a few questions for me. I have ... A: Congratulations on going back to school and pursuing your dreams. I don't believe that a CNA ... | |
| experience | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: i am studying nursong at my local college and currently in my first year. I have been applying for ... A: Congratulations on choosing the wonderful career of Nursing. Yes, it is absolutely possible for you ... | |
| what is a RN's career really like? | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: i'm a senior in high school and i'm curious about becoming a registered nurse. I want to know what a ... A: The answers to this question could be as varied and personalized as the individual nurses employed ... | |
| nursing | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: Im 17 years old and i will be 18 on may 5. The school i attend i will be graduating with my CNA ... A: You will have to go to college and attend nursing school even if you have a CNA license. You can ... | |
| changing nursing fields | 12/29/2009 |
| Q: How does one enter into an area of nursing like ICU when only half of my career has been medical ... A: I can't answer this question specifically for you without knowing how many years of nursing ... | |
| difference between critical care nurse and ER nurse | 12/25/2009 |
| Q: I am a senior in high school and i am considering to be a registered nurse as a future career. i ... A: I am glad to answer this question for you and I'll try to simplify as much as possible while still ... | |
| high school classes for Neo Natal | 12/19/2009 |
| Q: I'm a junior in high school and want to be a neo natal doctor someday.I'm in my third year of ... A: You are asking about the high school classes needed for a college degree. The best way to find that ... | |
Careers: Nursing
Answers by Expert:
Deb RN
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I can answer questions about nursing practice in the following areas: medical, surgical, intensive care, emergency care, dialysis, and nursing administration.
Experience
I have been a registered nurse for 26 years. I am certified in dialysis and critical care nursing. I am ACLS and PALS certified.
Education/Credentials
I have a science degree with a nursing major. I have a national certification in dialysis nursing.
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