TX.RN.Shannon

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1. NPO except meds?

   TX.RN.Shannon replied to Kyle0846's topic in General Nursing

   That means he can take his meds with a sip of plain water, not juice. That could've pushed back his surgery time and NPO requirements, depending on anesthesia rules in your facility. You can't unring this bell, but will know for future cases.

2. Swing Bed Med/Surg?

   TX.RN.Shannon replied to kat1822's topic in General Nursing

   I worked at a rural hospital that had a Swing bed program on our Med-Surg floor. We always had a couple of patients that were in this program/status. Average stay was 7-14 days. The most common diagnoses included: S/P TKA for therapy, persiste...

3. Wound measurement question

   TX.RN.Shannon replied to kristin10's topic in Wound

   I was taught to measure anatomically, if that makes sense? Length would be 12 to 6, head to toe. Width 3 to 9. But not everyone measures that way so there is definitely discrepancies in measurements.

4. Can a visiting nurse from psych sort other meds into pill box

   TX.RN.Shannon replied to teddy2009's topic in General Nursing

   I believe you are allowed to fill a med box or planner if the patient is unable. Is that what you're talking about?

5. Leaving first nursing job after 5 months?

   TX.RN.Shannon replied to PsychedNurse13's topic in General Nursing

   Yep...once you have a definite, satisfactory job offer in writing, turn your notice in and run! If the job sucks that bad and you're that much negatively affected, don't wait around. Things at the job aren't gonna get better and neither is your healt...

6. Do Not Resuscitate Order for suicidal patient

   TX.RN.Shannon replied to mep726's topic in Activism

   Because of post-op status and potential for complications after the surgery. Risks from anesthesia, surgical procedure, etc.

7. It is DONE.

   TX.RN.Shannon replied to Ash2213's topic in Recovery

   Congratulations to you! I haven't had to deal with TPAPN or monitoring personally, but I am very sympathetic to those that have had to.

8. How much orientation?

   TX.RN.Shannon replied to loriangel14's topic in Geriatric

   As a LVN-turned-RN with 15+ years of experience (but no nursing home), I got a whopping 6 shifts of "orientation". One to fill out paperwork and do online modules. Then 2 with day shift and 3 on night shift. Different nurses, different days, differe...

9. What is the fastest respirations you've ever taken in an adult?

   TX.RN.Shannon replied to Daveforsale's topic in General Nursing

   In the 40's. And that was way too fast! I'm curious--'what was up with your patient?

10. Sick of managment but need 9 to 5

    TX.RN.Shannon replied to Ashimaly's topic in General Nursing

    LTC positions like Wound Care Nurse, MDS, etc. Home Health or Hospice per visit. Liasion/marketing for skilled nursing/home health/hospitals/supply companies. Just a few ideas.

11. Anything but Fine: My Traumatic Brain Injury: Part 2

    TX.RN.Shannon replied to Angie Felts's topic in General Nursing

    I can't even imagine the horrors you went through during this experience, but I really appreciate the first-hand "memories" of the event. Thank you for sharing!

12. follow up after PRN meds

    TX.RN.Shannon replied to Amberfire's topic in Medications

    A lot of the actual PRN meds have to be given by the nurses, in the facilities I have worked in. It is because of the nurse having to "assess" and decide which medication to give per the practitioner's orders. However, if your facility allows you to ...

13. Shift Key nursing company?

    TX.RN.Shannon replied to Marathon_Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I worked at a LTC that utilized that company, so yes it is legit. I didn't hear many complaints; just the usual beefs about working agency---feast or famine, long distances driving at times, unfavorable shifts or assignments, etc.

14. New mom working full time

    TX.RN.Shannon replied to aship's topic in General Nursing

    Well...the exhaustion is inevitable with a new baby! No more sleep for the next 18 years, lol! But you can find something that won't make you a total anxious, miserable wretch----i sure hope. Sending you a big hug and good vibes!

15. Employers Gone Bad: 10 Ways to Survive

    TX.RN.Shannon replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

    It happens in other settings besides hospitals, of course. But this had lots of good information. I recently was placed in a difficult situation similar to what you mentioned above.