SuperSGirl

SuperSGirl has 19 years experience and specializes in O.R., Endo, Med-Surge, Mgtmt., Psyche.

Latest Activity

1. room turnover time

   SuperSGirl replied to endodave's topic in Gastroenterology

   We don't transport patient's to the floorimmediately post procedure. All patients except ICU patient's go to the recovery area first. All our tech/lpn does is clean scopes, set up.

2. room turnover time

   SuperSGirl replied to endodave's topic in Gastroenterology

   about 10 minutes.

3. Bronch's

   SuperSGirl replied to jaquar's topic in Gastroenterology

   we do bronch's in our endo unit. what exactly are you wanting to know? we admit and discharge them the same as an endoscopy procedure. we are required by our epidemiologist at our hospital to wear our tb mask or respirator during bronchoscopy.

4. Terminology Questions from a Soon-to-be Pre-Nursing Student

   SuperSGirl replied to RDH2RN's topic in General Nursing

   *C-diff --C. difficile is a spore forming bacteria which can be part of the normal intestinal flora in as many as 50% of children under age two, and less frequently in individuals over two years of age. C. difficile is the major cause of pseudomembra...

5. Tattoos and health professionals...

   SuperSGirl replied to NurseFirst's topic in Safety

   same for my husband. however, he viewed medical records of his from the military and guess what? no record of about 1/2 the vaccines he received. i think with all this controversy, the blood banks are wise to reject it. it's pretty crappy though ...

6. RNs HELP!!! (Interview for class)

   SuperSGirl replied to emileerenae's topic in Student Assist

   interview with registered nurse for college essay: 1. where do you work, (doctors office, hospital, ext) and what city/state is it located in? hospital, muskogee, ok 2. what kind of things do you do as an rn on an every day basis? start iv's, ad...

7. recent colonoscopy experience

   SuperSGirl replied to mat/childnurse's topic in Gastroenterology

   You did not receive enough sedation! Next time find a doctor who is more generous with the medication. None of my patient's remember a thing about the procedure!

8. Will you be getting the flu vaccine this year?

   SuperSGirl replied to jenrninmi's topic in General Students

   I received the flu vaccine today. There is a shortage in Oklahoma. Many outpatient areas (local pharmacies, homehealths, clinics) have had to cancel due to the shortage. I work for the VAMC and fortunately, the pharmaceutical company we ordered ours...

9. Propofol

   SuperSGirl replied to czipp's topic in Gastroenterology

   unfortunately, you are overstepping your bounds. if i had your name, i would not hesitate to report you the board of nurses. you may have no respect for legal issues in healthcare but it is nurses like you that create the legal issues/problems. you n...

10. Drug Seeker Stories

    SuperSGirl replied to ER-RN2's topic in Emergency

    Unfortunately, there are drug seekers out there and we have to deal with them. Putting aside your biases could save you a lot of problems. I took care of man post PEG Tube placement who c/o severe pain. The physician who placed the PEG would not medi...

11. abuse survivor terrified of having colonoscopy

    SuperSGirl replied to unikuelady's topic in Gastroenterology

    Ask for a general anesthesia provided by an anesthesiologist or a CRNA if you are extremely concerned. Explain why and if your doc isn't understanding, change docs.

12. abuse survivor terrified of having colonoscopy

    SuperSGirl replied to unikuelady's topic in Gastroenterology

    Ask for a general anesthesia provided by an anesthesiologist or a CRNA if you are extremely concerned. Explain why and if your doc isn't understanding, change docs.

13. Gastroenterology certification

    SuperSGirl replied to debliv's topic in Gastroenterology

    I take the boards in May 2005! Take notes for me if you test before then.

14. Gastroenterology certification

    SuperSGirl replied to debliv's topic in Gastroenterology

    I take the boards in May 2005! Take notes for me if you test before then.

15. What job titles have you had working in healthcare?

    SuperSGirl replied to PHTLS's topic in General Nursing

    Candystriper Office/Doctor Assistant RN X 13 years