Ten patients for acute care? Amazing anyone survived, pts. or staff. I know it's supposed to be about the patients but if something happens (and it will eventually) you have your license to protect,...
Staffing. Supplies. Real evals that mean something. Mgmt. backing up the staff when families/ pts. get really out of line and abusive. Scheduling inservices, etc. only at times that are nearly...
I know it's hard to be sick/injured or have a loved one who is, but man, why do we have to put up w/ this crap? I'd tell you a story or two but I'm sure everyone here would have a more unbelieveable...
DRG's- cheaper than my Littman Master Classic II, lighter, have a neat little thing in the middle so it doesn't slip off your neck. Also come with anti bacterial diaphragm covers (replaceable) and...
I have some scrubs with slim stretch knit panels on the sides and I love them. They have a nice shape to them and you can move very comfortably. A very nice
Has anyone mentioned pockets? Pants- Line the pockets with tricot so scissors, pens, etc. don't tear through them. Cargo pockets on both legs. Slash pockets on the sides too. Drawstring with elastic...
Tata- She practically did you a favor by treating you badly; you are stronger and more determined for it (the ultimate revenge). You will also be a kind preceptor when it's your turn. You can learn as...
Try Midrin (APAP, isometheptene and dichloralphenazone). Also called Duradrin. Even works on my migraines if I catch them fast enough, without that nasty chest & neck pressure I get from triptans....
I received the vaccine when it was first approved in the US, about 10 years ago. I was aasked to get it when my titer came back low and I was going into the nursing program. I was a little hesitant to...
One wheezy lung COPDer, febrile, sats in the 70s. Something clearly had to be done as she could have crashed fast. But in light of her usually maintaining sats in the low 80s (history is important,...
Vacuum tube system (like the ones at the drive-thru at the bank where you put the papers in the box and push it up) for Pharmacy orders; so high tech at the time! Maalox and baby food to decubs and...
Pt c/o my delay in returning w/ her meds promptly as I had stated I would after doing her VS. It's true; I was delayed because another pt coded. When I told her I had an emergency, she said "Then why...