tlh65

tlh65 specializes in Med-Surg/Orthopedic.

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1. First RN job: Med Surg/Renal... ADVICE!!!!!

   tlh65 replied to ILove2Shop's topic in Med-Surg

   I work Med/Surg - no specialty unit. We get EVERYTHING AND ANYTHING! It is a very fast-paced environment. With adequate orientation, you should be fine. Hang in there. There will be times you will get discouraged (because you are new and you hav...

2. Who should get a transplant?

   tlh65 replied to diane227's topic in General Nursing

   Before my brother was listed for transplant, the committee met frequently to discuss his case. They felt he was a good candidate - and they were right. He got his life back, has a great family with children, does not drink, stays busy. He's a diff...

3. Who should get a transplant?

   tlh65 replied to diane227's topic in General Nursing

   My brother had alcoholic cirrhosis. He met all the requirements for transplant, was in an ICU bed for 2 months before a liver was found for him. He had a successful transplant (liver) almost 5 years ago. He has not had a single drop of alcohol sin...

4. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

   tlh65 replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

   My father-in-law is on Coumadin. My in-laws constantly call it Couma-dent....Coumadent. Annoys the heck out of me!!

5. Pulling Meds for Multiple Patients

   tlh65 replied to trustsupplyguy's topic in General Nursing

   Neither do I. I do it the same way as above. One patient at a time. My meds stay in my med cart locked up during administration.

6. Pulling Meds for Multiple Patients

   tlh65 replied to trustsupplyguy's topic in General Nursing

   We have a Pyxis machine. I pull meds for all my patients at once. We have ziplock bags. I pull meds for one patient, put them in the bag and label the bag. I then go to patient #2, do the same. We have MAC carts (Medication Administration) for c...

7. Lets brag about our hospitals where we work!!

   tlh65 replied to Shantas's topic in General Nursing

   I transferred within the system from one hospital to another and it is night and day! My new hospital has all private rooms each with daybeds for family, flat screen TV's with DVD/VCRs, private baths that have auto lights that turn on when you walk i...

8. New grad with a new job on med-surg! (Advice Please!)

   tlh65 replied to SoulShine75's topic in Med-Surg

   >>>1) What methods do you find helpful in organizing your time? (tips and tricks) 2) How is nights different from days? 3) What are the most important things to remember as far as prioritizing? (Ex: meds 1st etc) 4) What kind of pt's and sk...

9. question about hemovac and jp drains???

   tlh65 replied to otan11's topic in Med-Surg

   Wash hands, glove, remove dressing (if there is one), make sure the hemovac or JP is sutured/not sutured. If sutured in, you will need a suture removal kit and cut away the sutures. Once this is done, take a 4x4 up against the drain site and pull t...

10. uniforms

    tlh65 replied to steelersRN's topic in General Nursing

    At our hospital, nurses wear either all white or white and navy (not all navy). The CNAs wear teal green, secretaries wear burgundy, respiratory royal blue....I like it better this way and the patient's know who's who.

11. Pregnant in Nursing school

    tlh65 replied to nathansmom06's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Rachel - I was pregnant while in nursing school, graduated and took my nursing boards at about 35 weeks pregnant. It all worked out fine. Good luck to you.