nurseniki511

nurseniki511 specializes in orthopedics.

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1. need help for new orthopaedic nurse

   nurseniki511 replied to egomori's topic in Orthopaedic

   #1- get a good preceptor!!!! they will be a good resource FOREVER i work nights so please know that this is for 7p-7a! i get to work 15-20 mins early to get in work mode and feel out the mood on the floor. i print out my papers that i need. i use ph...

2. Is ortho a good area for a new grad RN?

   nurseniki511 replied to AJ BSN 2008's topic in Orthopaedic

   go for it!!!! ortho is the only floor specialty i will ever take! you will be so great at time management and have an unbelievable bedside manner. things can get hairy quick but after a couple near-codes, you can pick up and intervene quick! good luc...

3. Managing pain question- best advice

   nurseniki511 replied to compassionRN's topic in Orthopaedic

   i would have done the same thing plus thrown on 2L of oxygen and a continuous pulse ox, left the door open and rounded often. knowing these types of patients, they can handle a lot of meds...

4. Toradol - pt with potential renal failure - would you administer?

   nurseniki511 replied to southernhospitality's topic in General Nursing

   we don't usually give toradol on back patients due to the chance for vertebral hematomas. i usually ask for an alternative med if there is any chance of renal risk. families are not always great historians. however i seriously doubt one dose of only...