panurse123

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1. What are the top 5 medications YOU administer daily?

   panurse123 replied to northmississippi's topic in Patient Medications

   Zofran, Morphine, Dilauded, rocephin, solumedrol ( ER

2. A question about Adenosine

   panurse123 replied to Aerin's topic in Emergency

   VVhere I vvork they dont recommend nevv RN's take ACLS until they have 6 mos on the floor. Go figure. Taking mine next

3. A question about Adenosine

   panurse123 replied to Aerin's topic in Emergency

   Thats what I was thinking. I have given it twice, the first time it worked, after the first dose (6mg) but it returned in about 20min. At the time I was so nervous ( I'm a newbie) that I dont remember...

4. Lovenox Injections: SC, But Where?

   panurse123 replied to lmz's topic in Patient Medications

   According to the Lovenox website.. the anterior or posterior lateral abdominal wall. aka..love

5. A question about Adenosine

   panurse123 replied to Aerin's topic in Emergency

   Just wondering...if the 6-12-12 is given, and the pt does not convert...what would that mean?? what next?

6. Can any nurses explain to me about being a patient sitter and what to expect?

   panurse123 replied to italy's topic in General Nursing

   Its not a bad job - especially if you are in school, you'll get lots of studying done! Yes- you'll have to stay in room even of family is there ( if they are suicidal/homicidal) you may have to even...

7. How should I ask my manager...?

   panurse123 replied to winter_green's topic in General Nursing

   I agree with Heron - I was just in the exact situation, but before I talked to the manager I heard that 3 other night shifters wanted it, so I never made my wishes known. I think as long as you...

8. What you wished you'd studied before becoming an ED RN

   panurse123 replied to Schweet's topic in Emergency

   The top 10 meds given in the ED - ( morphine, dilauded, zofran, reglan, rocephin, zithro, heparin, cardizem, nitro, toradol - in my ER )and their parameters/related assessment and more about cardiac...

9. Lactation Consultant/Specialist

   panurse123 replied to freesia29's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I went to that website, but could not find a clear list of requirements for certification. I did, however, find a consultant in a neighboring town. I have emailed her to get some guidance on how...

10. Can 2% lidocaine be given IM?

    panurse123 replied to newnursealice's topic in General Nursing

    I have heard of Lidocaine mixed with Rocephin when given IM because it is painful. I think the difference between the 1% or 2% is just that, 1mg/ml or 2/ml, and I believe IV doses treat

11. I got an ER job! Now, reading/other suggestions please?

    panurse123 replied to sweetER's topic in Emergency

    I just came off a 6 month orientation for as a new grad in the ER. I got an EKG class - that covered much more than I got in school. I think to be successful you need to know your resources - use the...

12. Lactation Consultant/Specialist

    panurse123 replied to freesia29's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have always been interested in being a lactation consultant, I am curious about employment. Do most consultants work for a hospital, or independently? My breastfeeding days were years ago - but I...

13. New RN, First Job and SCARED!! Help

    panurse123 replied to GEM27's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think forcing yourself to create habits can keep you safe. FORCE yourself to ID your patients, FORCE yourself to verfiy allergies and say OUTLOUD - ok, you are Mary Smith and you are getting 2mg...