As a matter of fact sphinx, that is exactly what is happening! My husband is a firefighter and after a fire, he has a smoke smell in his nose for hours, sometimes days. Washing with saline sometimes works, others not so much. I used to think it wa...
firemantoddswife replied to All4Seasons's topic in PACU
Exactly! Part of the discharge criteria is taking PO, but part of the discharge instructions are "We put your stomach to sleep too, so please do not go home and eat tamales!"
firemantoddswife replied to Veetzy's topic in PACU
At our facility, whoever can, does. We recently let our help go (budget cuts), so if we need help transporting a pt, we get our own help. Only if there is tele, or a cardiac drip do we require an RN.
firemantoddswife replied to pcbnurse's topic in PACU
Sounds like a very scary situation. Not only for the nurse's sanity, but for the patient's safety. I would VERY CAREFULLY consider what aspects of your RN license may be getting pinched in these circumstances.
firemantoddswife replied to RN34TX's topic in PACU
1. Yes, Phase II definitely, Phase I, RN discretion. 2. Peds, special need, language barrier, RN discretion 3. I have a late shift, so it's one pt at a time usually, so not an issue to 'see everything'. 4. Phase II, up to 4, but comfort level for the...
firemantoddswife replied to 1996RN's topic in PACU
One of our favorite drugs for lap choles is Toradol. Docs love it because it works and we love it because it works. Lots of times, the pt gets it in the OR, but this is a first line choice for any of the belly surgeries.
firemantoddswife replied to kath<3's topic in PACU
Very confused by her statement to 'lose control'. I agree that some clarification would be helpful. Wondering if she is just regurgitating what her 'loud nurses' have told her about you. This may not be a good fit related to the fact that this is ...
firemantoddswife replied to live2run00's topic in Online Learning
Hi Mary, I have been following your progress and you have inspired me to go the WGU route also, I start Oct 1. If you have addressed the specifics of your program and your pace, I apologize. My first class is behavioral science and I am REALLY trying...
Just beginning the Behavioral Science class for RN to MSN at WGU. Sorry of this sounds cheesy, but trying to really apply the "competency vs perfection" model! My question is: Is it important to read all the material they instruct you to, or is it ...