Oceanpacific

Oceanpacific has 33 years experience and specializes in Infection Prevention, Public Health.

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1. Anyone Who Says They Don't is Lying: Medication Error

   Oceanpacific replied to BonnieSc's topic in Medications

   I had been a nurse for only a few months when I made a serious med error. I was working night shift and had a young diabetic woman who had been hypoglycemic during the night and I had received orders on 2 occasions that shift to give amps of D50 whic...

2. Do not order scrubs from scrubland beyond.com

   Oceanpacific replied to SarahLizzyLVN's topic in Uniform/Gear

   Well I'm with the OP on this one. If I pay extra for overnight delivery then I expect overnight delivery. I pay for Amazon Prime and it is great to know I will receive the item in 2 days. No one is going pay overnight shipping if the company doesn't...

3. Brian Short News

   Oceanpacific replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

   Well it is a tragedy. I am sure the wife has grieving family as well who are feeling anger and grief simultaneously. It could be a big legacy to raise awareness about this type of violence which seems to be happening more frequently. This forum has a...

4. Why does everyone say that they "consigned" a drug waste.....

   Oceanpacific replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

   I was in udder shock.

5. Why does everyone say that they "consigned" a drug waste.....

   Oceanpacific replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

   One of my guilty pleasures....the joke that ends with, "Rectum? Damn near killed 'em."

6. Why does everyone say that they "consigned" a drug waste.....

   Oceanpacific replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

   Web sight. Everyone has a burden to bare. Bare down. He was bear naked. His sister was unbareable. None of us could bare it any longer.

7. Why does everyone say that they "consigned" a drug waste.....

   Oceanpacific replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

   I recently read about someone who was a "roll model." Do you think it is one of those fake food displays that dietary use? Muffin top? Also there/their and your/you're are common slippery slopes. A patient wrote that she had "high pertention"

8. Infection Control Issue

   Oceanpacific replied to nursepink2's topic in General Nursing

   This makes no sense to me. I keep nitrile gloves at home and use them often when cleaning. There is no reason what they can't be placed in household trash.

9. Maternity discrimination

   Oceanpacific replied to Kmendi's topic in General Nursing

   Then I would think that your pregnancy wasn't a factor. It can take a while to find a position as a new grad. If you can afford it financially I agree with others that it is best to have your baby first. Congrats on the baby and completing nursing s...

10. Food Pressure: Coworker Edition

    Oceanpacific replied to OhioMary's topic in General Nursing

    Truly you should just say no. You can still participate is the social aspect of eating together, but eat what is best for you. If they are considerate, they will support you. If they are inconsiderate, I wouldn't let them rent any more room in my hea...

11. The Ship Is Sinking

    Oceanpacific replied to beachtomountainsRN's topic in General Nursing

    Well, it may sound lame, but the best you can do in this situation is "create your own weather." Having 36 months till retirement is actually a really short period of time. Congrats on your successful career. You can leave a legacy of integrity. Con...

12. Ideas for best practices

    Oceanpacific replied to chapsam's topic in General Nursing

    Lots of hospitals are into Lean as an improvement model and use the 5 s concept. Here are five 5S phases stolen from Wikipedia. They can be translated from the Japanese as "sort", "straighten", "shine", "standardise", and "sustain". Other translati...

13. Random Drug Testing

    Oceanpacific replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Well, any federal employee is subject to random drug testing so that is a huge number of nurses. I haven't been asked to come in for random testing in the 12 years I have been in the system. It is definitely on my mind and makes me walk the straight ...

14. Is this crossing boundaries?

    Oceanpacific replied to SNurse15's topic in General Nursing

    You know, I have to disagree. My Dad is 80 and fell overboard into icy waters last year and he had a prolonged period of time in the water before he was rescued. During his rewarming at the ED in his rural community, he arrested and was successfully...

15. Why is it inappropriate to stand up for yourself?

    Oceanpacific replied to remotefuse's topic in Relations

    Well, it could go down in a few different ways Doctor to Patient: We are going to transfer you to Shady Elms Nursing Home later today Mr. Smith. It is really crucial that we get you into a therapeutic range on your Coumadin...... Patient: Hey Nurse...