subtle

subtle specializes in L&D, PP, Well-Baby, Ambulatory Care.

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1. Lab draws after IV start

   subtle replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

   What I got from a Ohio State edu website that we've been using in clinic: ORDER OF BLOOD DRAW: Blood collection tubes must be drawn in a specific order to avoid cross-contamination of additives between tubes. The recommended order of draw is: 1. Bl...

2. Patient with maggots in head

   subtle replied to RD_Congo's topic in General Nursing

   on the up side, remember that until the pt gets proper wound care, the maggots are keeping the wound clean--they are only interested in necrotic tissue. And did you know that if everybody stops talking and the room gets quiet...you can hear them e...

3. Now or never?

   subtle replied to nurseontheway's topic in General Nursing

   Now. Do it while you are still in school-mindset...

4. Another stupid question..Do you know the answer?

   subtle replied to KarynicaRN's topic in General Nursing

   None of the docs I know would be caught DEAD at the Y! Nosirree, the trick is to belong to the most expensive club in town so that everyone present knows just how important you are when that pager goes off (and the doc can then broadcast his/her irr...

5. Need advice

   subtle replied to D&Ggirl's topic in General Nursing

   Sports Medicine?:wink2:

6. Sexual Harrassment?

   subtle replied to burn out's topic in General Nursing

   hahahaha! Now you're coming around! i'm glad this worked out in a way that was more comfortable for you. Although i will hope there won't BE a next time for you, at least when/if there is, you'll feel better prepared to handle it from the get go.

7. well, now I'm really scared....

   subtle replied to heatherRNinAK's topic in New Nurse

   Heather-- You have the whole rest of your life to acquire burnout and hate your job...why start now? :wink2: I'm only half kidding. Yes, i'm sure working the med/surg floor right out of school would have been good for me, too. Kinda like eating ...