pink345

pink345 has 15 years experience and specializes in peri-operative, rheumatology, renal.

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1. Generic name for vitals machine?

   pink345 replied to WalterWho's topic in General Nursing

   We call it "nurse on a stick".

2. What type of shoes do you buy?

   pink345 replied to Brian's topic in Humor

   I LOVE my Mizzuno "Wave Prophecy" running shoes for work. They are spendy $199 but have saved me from having to have surgery on the neuroma on the ball of my foot. I bought another pair to wear at home. I figured 2 pair of these is cheaper than sur...

3. what did you get for Christmas from your employer?

   pink345 replied to AlphaPig's topic in General Nursing

   NOTHING! :-(

4. If you have rec' d the H1N1 vaccine - please report

   pink345 replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Nursing

   Had my H1N1 injection and did not experience any side effects or soreness at all. My ex-hubby got the nasal and had no side effects.

5. PACU charting, please help!!!

   pink345 replied to roziepig's topic in PACU

   I am new to PACU also and have been working in ambulatory surgery for the past 2 months. I am returning to nursing after being away for 9 years (did a refresher course first) but am learning a lot of new stuff each day. We have all electronic medi...

6. Prayer/positive thought request for a fellow nurse

   pink345 replied to flightnurse2b's topic in General Nursing

   Praying for God to put his healing touch on her and give her care givers wisdom and skill to know what will help.:heartbeat Also praying for her family!

7. Learning Thread: Med/Surg

   pink345 replied to RN28MD's topic in Med-Surg

   I just learned a neat trick for removing tape easily from skin. I was trying to remove a saline lock from an elderly gentleman with VERY hairy arms. It was such a struggle to get all the tape off and it was very painful for him to have so much hair ...