cbj066

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1. Impaired Nursing

   cbj066 replied to ERNURSE67's topic in General Nursing

   RN~in~CT: Not naive at all. People are usually very adept at hiding their addiction. It's usually not until the later stages that the physical signs and symptoms present themself.

2. Body Piercings & Tattoos

   cbj066 replied to gizzy76's topic in General Nursing

   Our corporate policy prohibits visible tattoos and piercings other than ears, however, it's not really enforced. That being said, I almost have quarter-sleeves on my arms, which extend maybe an inch or so past my scrubs. I also have some small Japan...

3. aspartame scare

   cbj066 replied to the new girl's topic in General Nursing

   I've heard similar rants, but it was from someone trying to sell the "Advocare" line of products. I put 12 (twelve) equals in my 20 oz Starbucks coffees...say what you will....and I'm still alive and well. Sure, the FDA determined that saccharin was...

4. Impaired Nursing

   cbj066 replied to ERNURSE67's topic in General Nursing

   Just a couple of comments on the matter. If you suspect that a nurse is impaired, it IS your responsibility to report them for two main reasons. First, the issue of patient safety, and secondly, for the safety of that nurse. The best approach is for ...

5. Please refresh my memory

   cbj066 replied to VickyRN's topic in General Nursing

   According to AHA standards, PTCA should be performed within 90 +/- 30 minutes of diagnosis of AMI. It's an alternative to fibrinolytic therapy in acute STEMI, Q-wave or left BBB MI patients if performed within 12 hours of pain onset.

6. Things that make you go "EEEWWW"

   cbj066 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

   One of our well-known indigent patients who would come in, usually once a month or so, to get the maggots scraped off of his gangrenous legs. Despite repeated advice to have them amputated, he steadfastly refused.

7. RN to EMT/paramedic

   cbj066 replied to Laurlaur's topic in General Nursing

   As mentioned above, the pay cut would be significant if you plan on working as a paramedic (the difference in this region is about 50%). There are plenty of jobs for nurses outside of the hospital setting, but if you want to work as an EMT-P, don't e...

8. What Clot-Buster Do You Use in Your ER?

   cbj066 replied to VickyRN's topic in Emergency

   TPA for ischemic strokes and Retavase for AMI's.

9. Advise Needed for new ER nurse

   cbj066 replied to Dwedge's topic in Emergency

   Welcome to the ER. That being said, I can speak for myself and say that everything you've mentioned is pretty par for the course for a newer ER nurse. Like others have mentioned, give yourself some slack. I transfered down to the ER which is a level ...

10. newbie

    cbj066 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just wanted to say hey to everyone. I just registered, and I'm looking forward to "meeting" you all and hopefully being a regular contributor to the forums. calvin