bjpeace

bjpeace

ICU, PACU, ED, Peds

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About bjpeace

bjpeace has 12 years experience and specializes in ICU, PACU, ED, Peds.


Married, RN

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  1. Chloraprep for foley insertion?

    Chloraprep is contraindicated for Foley insertion because of the mucous membranes.
  2. Night shift and Sleeping

    Worked nights for several years. There was a study in the 90's about giving night shift workers a power nap (20-30 mins) in addition to their break time. The results included a decrease in med errors. This would be a great EBP project!
  3. PCOS and implication for nurses

    I too have PCOS. I agree with the prev. posts, but wanted to add emphasis to connecting patients with providers. So many women are not being diagnosed with pcos at all. And there are alot that are being managed by a gp. Unless the gp has an endo...
  4. Float Nurse info

    Thanks for your help. I am working on an education book for our float pool. You've been a big help. BJ
  5. IV piggyback question

    Hey, concerning the orig. question.... Hang the piggyback higher. The pump is working but it only knows to pump at a certain rate the bag that will infuse is the one with a fluid level higher than the other. As the PB bag empties, you will see it s...
  6. Float Nurse info

    What is the most important info you would want a float nurse to know working in your area? This would be a RN with at least 5 years experience in other critical care areas. Thanks for your input!:redpinkhe
  7. Hi All, Just looking for some other ideas. My sister in law had gastric bypass surgery 5 years ago. Since July she has gained 30 pounds, and admits to having more stress and stressful eating during that time. Also during this time she started havi...
  8. Rn Adn

    Most Hospitals (around here anyway) are offering refresher courses to try to market themselves to the returning workforce. Ask potential employers what they offer. Sometimes orientation is long enough to cover as a refresher. Good Luck, and welcome...
  9. ICP Transducers

    I agree, my 8 bed unit puts them in under sterile, and doesn't change unless they go back to the OR.
  10. What good advice! I agree with the protein snacks while charting. But the main focus is giving yourself time to develop an organizational plan to your day. I have been a nurse for almost 8 years. I have progressed as far as I have by watching oth...
  11. Remodelling/construction while unit is open

    Remember to keep your immunosuppressed pts as far from the construction as possible. Aspergilosis is common in construction debris. Good Luck!
  12. please help me

    I spent a year in J. Sarg's program in the early 90's as well. I had problems with my advisor keeping appointments. I finished my RN at John Tyler. I agree with Nekhismom, make sure Bon Secours will transfer into your BSN program.
  13. Why a Philadelphia hospital gave in to a racist demand?

    Just a question to anyone who thinks this was the patient's choice.... I'm white, can I specify only to take care of white people with white families??? Is that my choice as well???
  14. Ventriculostomy/ICP question

    Hi nurse-lou, Our codman rep instructed us to use the tragus. Just adding my two cents, BJ
  15. Just a couple of quick thoughts from one nite shifter to another..... I like the idea of shift rotation, but if you don't get 100% agreement, how can it fly? I know several day people who could come up with valid reasons not to be able to do it. An...