george57

george57 has 41 years experience and specializes in med.surg. & GI.

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1. recent colonoscopy experience

   george57 replied to mat/childnurse's topic in Gastroenterology

   People respond differently to Conscious Sedation. If you have had any abdominal surgery, have IBS, or a loopy colon all can contribute to discomfort. It can also depend on the skill of the physician. I would suggest you look for a facility that gi...

2. "Nancy" and Babs

   george57 replied to Babs0512's topic in General Nursing

   We all find a turning point in our lives as nurses. It may be just one patient or a multitude of patients that say it's time to move to another field. I changed many years ago to my present speciality. And I still find my coping mechanisms in plac...

3. GI Tech/associates pay scales

   george57 replied to Tia*Rae's topic in Gastroenterology

   Suggest you take the GI associate course to increase your value as a tech. Then there's the advanced course also. This will increase your value as a Tech. and also increse your wages because your are accredited. You can take it online at SGNA.org.

4. Anyone familiar with Miralax prep?

   george57 replied to NewWayofLife's topic in Gastroenterology

   Many of our patients do the Miralax prep and do well with it. Ask for the Osmol Prep next time. It's in pill form and may be better tolerated for you.

5. can gallstones return?

   george57 replied to DianeS's topic in Gastroenterology

   yes, they can comeback or occur in the bile duct. An ERCP can be preformed to get rid of the stones.

6. Horrible experiences with laxatives

   george57 replied to iwanna's topic in Gastroenterology

   Did anyone suggest a bowel regime that would keep you regulated and less constipated? You need to talk to your gastroenterologist or family practice about something that will work for you. Suggest you do high fiber and lots of fluids in the meantim...

7. Colonoscopy & Conscious Sedation

   george57 replied to GlennRoss's topic in Gastroenterology

   I have helped with many colonscopies and have helped patients without sedation. That's a choice you should make. However, the distention, from air and going around bends and curves, can be unconfortable. I choose to have sedation when I have my ne...

8. Removal of Metal for Endoscopy Procedures

   george57 replied to L's in a jam's topic in Gastroenterology

   We request that our patients also remove jewelry with the potential that we might use cautery. Did not think of partials with metal but we have them remove dentures or partials for EGD's anyway.

9. Propofol

   george57 replied to czipp's topic in Gastroenterology

   Anesthesia has been giving Propofol for about a year in our department. After watching several resp. depressions that included bagging, I know I don't want to give it. I trust they are well trained and want them to continue to take care of the pati...

10. Gastroenterology certification

    george57 replied to debliv's topic in Gastroenterology

    I have been certified as CGRN, since 1992. Yes, it was a difficult test because I am not a good test taker. SGNA has a Certification Prep course that tells you how to study. CBGNA has a Study Guide for a nominal fee. It has information on how to ...

11. BSN requirement for all RNs

    george57 replied to cindylousmith's topic in General Nursing

    "We're all needed". I am a diploma nurse with a BSA(obtained some years later). I have practiced for many years. There is room for everyone and we need AD, Diploma, BSN, etc. for now and in the future. What you do after you graduate will make you ...