Colorado1

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1. traction protocols

   Colorado1 replied to mmc51264's topic in Orthopaedic

   I don't see traction ordered very much anymore. Our hip fractures usually get an ORIF or TH by the next day so we reposition gently and keep a large ice bag next to the hip.

2. Hang abx COLD?

   Colorado1 posted a topic in Infusion

   I was always taught to take antibiotic piggybacks out of the refrigerator for an hour or so before hanging, to let them reach room temperature. Now I work with some newer nurses who look at me like I'm nuts. They take them directly from the refrigera...

3. Ortho/Neuro/Trauma Nurse Resume Help

   Colorado1 replied to slc31's topic in Orthopaedic

   • Receive patients from PACU, monitor post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, review post-op orders, orient patient to unit and review plan of care • Obtain admission history, entering collected data into computer system • Educate patients specific to co...

4. Visitors chasing you down the hallway....

   Colorado1 replied to KSU-SN's topic in General Nursing

   We do walking rounds at shift change. Before I leave the room, I ask, "Is there anything you need immediately?" If not, then I let them know I will be finishing report on my other patients and I will be back within an hour. We also do hourly rounds t...

5. Procedure Tips and Tricks

   Colorado1 replied to Bezoars's topic in General Nursing

   For those "hard IV sticks"... close your eyes. Sit down, get comfortable, and close your eyes. Feel for the vein with your fingertips. You will learn to differentiate and find that sweet little bounce. You'll soon be "a pro". Often you can feel what...

6. Verbal assault by a pt.

   Colorado1 replied to imintrouble's topic in General Nursing

   Wow, there is a lot of anger and bitterness flying around here. Let me see if I can help by adding my two cents worth. First of all, our profession is exactly that... a profession. With this comes an expectation of a particular demeanor... profession...

7. What would you do?

   Colorado1 replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

   That really isn't a significant $ difference. Go for it. You'll be happier and more rested. Priceless.

8. Is your hospital green?

   Colorado1 replied to velardern's topic in General Nursing

   Our pulse ox probes, SCD sleeves, and BP cuffs all go back to a company to be reworked. We have several recycle wastebaskets around the floor for cans, non-patient-sensitive paper, etc. Many of our lights (supply closets, locker room, etc) have motio...

9. Are you a part of a professional association?

   Colorado1 replied to Mashira's topic in General Nursing

   Yes. I am an ortho nurse and am a member of NAON.

10. Need Ortho T-shirt Slogan

    Colorado1 replied to Colorado1's topic in Orthopaedic

    You guys are great! Keep 'em coming!

11. Need Ortho T-shirt Slogan

    Colorado1 posted a topic in Orthopaedic

    Our floor is getting t-shirts and looking for slogan ideas. Any bright ones out there? Has to have something pertaining to ortho.... bones, joints...

12. I'm an LPN who has an interview on the ortho floor this week

    Colorado1 replied to szccdw's topic in Orthopaedic

    Ortho can be a great place to work. I've done it for seven years and love it. You really need to know how to work together on the floor. Get up and help your co-workers whenever you can because there will be plenty of times when you need them too. Ma...

13. Jcaho Medication Reconciliation

    Colorado1 replied to SEOBowhntr's topic in Medications

    I have heard, more than once, contradictions in what Joint Commission requires when compared hospital-to-hospital. This leads me to believe hospitals sometimes use it as an excuse for implementation of new policies or procedures. I truly can't imagin...

14. Share Your Funniest Patient Stories...

    Colorado1 replied to Trvln Nurse's topic in Humor

    so in the middle of the night i go in to give a patient his pain pills. i hand him his water pitcher (ours are opaque with the logo and a big bendy straw). he takes his pills and immediatley starts sputtering and spitting... "that was piss". i was sh...

15. Tips for looking more professional

    Colorado1 replied to kukukajoo's topic in General Nursing

    I press my uniforms and jackets, put on makeup, style my hair, keep my nails done, etc. It's part of my preparation for getting in to the mindset. Take care of yourself, then you can take care of others. That is how you look more professional. You wi...