LuvMyGamecocks

LuvMyGamecocks specializes in Cardiac, Acute/Subacute Rehab.

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1. Death stories?

   LuvMyGamecocks replied to Teachchildren123's topic in Hospice

   I came across this thread as I'm researching what all you fine nurses have to say about the hospice profession. I'm thinking of making a change from LTC to home hospice.... Actually, the reason I'm a nurse is b/c of the way a nurse in ICU treated US ...

2. Which one is more stressful: med-surg or LTC

   LuvMyGamecocks replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in General Nursing

   I, too, agree that they have their own stressors. But, having 5 months in LTC (doing nothing but Admissions/Discharges on a TCU and LTC unit) versus a year and a half on a telemetry PCU floor in a cardiac hospital, I understand the "LTC Super Hero" r...

3. What color Littman Classic II SE stethoscope do you have?

   LuvMyGamecocks replied to KGMM's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I have this and engraved it myself w/ a Dremel. Had to sand it down a little, but it was effective. Still in my possession after 2 years!

4. Positive TB test?

   LuvMyGamecocks replied to 2011nursetobe's topic in General Nursing

   Hi! I, too, have a +TB reading that could probably be interpreted either way - as an induration OR simply a reaction to the PPD solution. It doesn't show up in the first step, but always shows up in the 2nd step for me. It's not a big deal, really....

5. Ever burned a bridge?

   LuvMyGamecocks posted a topic in General Nursing

   Just wondering if any of you will admit to ever burning a bridge with an employer? Did you feel bad, but really believe you were doing the right thing? Thanks for your honesty!!

6. Fluctuating Blood Sugar?

   LuvMyGamecocks replied to LuvMyGamecocks's topic in General Nursing

   A little more info...sorry for not including it before. Pt came in with c/o near-syncope, was hypotensive...received 1/2NS at 125 ml/hr until her lungs started to fill up, then it was stopped (only got about 400cc). Liver enzymes, WBCs - everything w...

7. Fluctuating Blood Sugar?

   LuvMyGamecocks replied to LuvMyGamecocks's topic in General Nursing

   Pt is fine..spent some time on a unit, but is back on my PCU/Telemetry floor for a couple of days.

8. Fluctuating Blood Sugar?

   LuvMyGamecocks posted a topic in General Nursing

   I need some help understanding the physiology of this... Pt has widely varying blood sugars over 24 hour period. 300+ to 30s and 40s in late afternoon and early morning...no Lantus to speak of, and sliding scale coverage ordered ac&hs...eating we...

9. I did a no-no

   LuvMyGamecocks replied to mamad7's topic in General Nursing

   A reprimand? Really?

10. Nexiva IV Catheters

    LuvMyGamecocks posted a topic in New Nurse

    I'm trying not to develop a complex here... I'm a new grad (May), working on a tele unitwith 95% cardiac pts...tons of CP r/o MI, a-fib, pre-CABG, PPD/ICD placement kinds-of-pts. The cath lab asks for 2 INT's, at least 20G...CV surgeons want an 18G. ...

11. assignment due to acuity with points??

    LuvMyGamecocks replied to ChristinaNcRN's topic in General Nursing

    My facility uses the Synergy Model set forth by AACN. Assignments are made using this model. Good luck! http://www.aacn.org/WD/Certifications/Content/synmodel.pcms?pid=1&&menu=

12. Curious: Any increase in cardiac related ER visits since MJ died?

    LuvMyGamecocks replied to DolceVita's topic in General Nursing

    Yep. I work on a telemetry floor, but a buddy of mine works in the ER. He personally saw 4 cases Friday who wrote something similar to "Anxiety/chest pain/depression because MJ died.":

13. Positive Latent TB, no treatment?

    LuvMyGamecocks replied to bowlofsurreal's topic in General Nursing

    I had a + PPD, -CXR, and was referred to the health department. I haven't been yet, but they'll provide treatment at no cost. I'm NOT required to take meds to start at my new job (my first RN job).

14. Why yes I LOVE being Screwed over! How did you know?!

    LuvMyGamecocks replied to Crux1024's topic in General Nursing

    I'm VERY lucky. The Dean of Nursing hand carries our endorsements to our State Board's office (which is about an hour away from campus)...as a matter of fact, they were in the office the day of our pinning ceremony (5/12/09). I had permission to test...

15. Your favorite nursing gadget?

    LuvMyGamecocks replied to AOx1's topic in General Nursing

    Transparent tape...not paper, not anything else...seems to pull out less hair. And Sharpie pens....they're my most favorite pen ever! The ink is dark like a regular Sharpie, but it doesn't bleed through the paper. Now all they need is a RED Sharpie ...