k-flo

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1. Concept map help:she is dehydrated and also in excess fluid volume so im confused in what

   k-flo replied to hellohihowareyou's topic in Student Assist

   Why is pt edematous? Low albumin? Maybe pt needs albumin infusion. If renal function is not impaired, maybe pt can receive normal saline along with lasix.

2. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

   k-flo replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

   We had a pt come in for cc of "I need to sign up for food stamps and Medicaid" Also a pt with possible genital herpes for 7 months. Really? Ever heard of a clinic?

3. What is the worst mistake you've made as a nurse?

   k-flo replied to unpocodeam0r's topic in Emergency

   I'm sorry but that is not "a huge mistake"

4. Love, love, love the ER but hate it too

   k-flo replied to tomjones200824's topic in Emergency

   Is there such thing as claiming safe harbor in your state?

5. Stethoscope for a PCT?

   k-flo replied to sarrra23's topic in Technicians

   When I worked as a PCT on the floor I didn't need one at all but the techs at the ER I work at have one because they have to do a lot of manual BPs on trauma pts, but some get away without having one.

6. Good pop up but so worried

   k-flo replied to gailordfocker's topic in NCLEX

   I only had 4 SATA and I passed...

7. Am I Being Bullied?

   k-flo replied to wendey's topic in General Students

   The only thing I can say it's stop trying so hard, just makes things awkward. Just mind your own business, use your free time to learn more things. Whatever relationship evolves just let it happen naturally.

8. confused about PRN use

   k-flo replied to sassyann85's topic in Psychiatric

   If the pt is reporting anxiety in addition to hearing voices, haldol and Ativan should be given together. Ativan is for anxiety and haldol is an antipsychotic, the pt will probably fall asleep but the haldol will help them wake up with a clear mind.

9. PCU to ER?

   k-flo replied to kristintoria's topic in Emergency

   I would take the ICU job, critical care experience is a huge plus to getting hired in the ER. Good luck!

10. If you could just pick up and leave, where would you go?

    k-flo replied to JNursee's topic in General Nursing

    I live here in San Antonio, I don't think I would want to live anywhere else. I wish the weather wasn't so hot but I manage cause I love it here.

11. Would "trendy" hair make hiring managers reconsider hiring you?

    k-flo replied to NurseyNursington's topic in Job Hunt

    If you're that concerned why not just wait after you get a job? I have a coworker with the same haircut you described who got hired where I work so it may or may not be a problem but just play it safe for now.

12. Unsafe ED

    k-flo replied to HeartRN13's topic in Safety

    I once had a floor nurse report me to my charge nurse in the ED because I sent a patient up who's colostomy bag was full and an ordered foley was not done. Granted I did not know the bag was full and I communicated in report that the pt needed the fo...

13. Things you'd like to say to....

    k-flo replied to HikingEDRN's topic in Emergency

    One last one: For the love of God please just please stop acting like a huge va jay jay... You made a conscious decision to go bull riding like a "tough macho man" now take that shoulder dislocation like the man you pretend to be, I already gave you ...

14. Things you'd like to say to....

    k-flo replied to HikingEDRN's topic in Emergency

    To the young, walkie-talkie pt: No, I definitely will NOT arrange transportation for you, you can walk over to the bus stop or use the free phone in the waiting room to call a friend. To the pt with anxiety: You walked the 10 mins it takes from the ...

15. I have an interview in a level 1 trauma center, need advice!

    k-flo replied to k-flo's topic in Emergency

    I stumbled up on this old thread and just wanted to say 6 months of working in the ER and it has been the best experience of my life! I only had to work a whooping ONE night shift and then officially switched to days. My orientation period was amazin...