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We use a dressing called Sorbaview as an alternative to Tegaderm. Sometimes we have pts with central linces that are allergic/sensitive to Tegaderm so we use the Sorbaview. I can remember just tape...

I work in Peds Rehab in Phila and on days and evenings our ratios are 1:4 (it can be 1:5 depending on staffing and acuity) and on nights depending on census,there are 3 nurses on and at max census of...

I work on a pediatric Rehab unit but have also worked on the onco unit several years ago. We use the same outline on both units. Neuro/NeuroVascular (AAO, perrla, cap refill, ambulatory status)...

Ling07, I worked at CHOP through school as, what is now called a 'patient service rep' and a 'Senior Nursing Assistant' and then just had to do a department transfer when I graduated. Working in...

:up:I see that this is a post from last month but RN1989, your response was exactly what I've been looking for. I recently was on a jury for a med malpractice case and really enjoyed the...

My husband and I are going through this with his grandmother. She is 90 years old and up until a few months ago was pretty healthy. Before Thanksgiving, fell and broke her hip,did well...

The Sh--head name IS real at our hospital. He is about 8-9 years old now. He is a patient in our pediatric practice office. Really sweet kid. I just don't understand how someone could name their...

I can't believe this poor woman went through this for 30 years and NO one picked this up. The photos are heartbreaking. I know there are details that have been left out, like how often she went for...

I agree those "emesis basins" are not designed for the purpose of catching puke-HOWEVER, the are PERFECT for ear lavage! The kidney bean shape fits snuggly against the neck/face area under the ear...

I work as a precert RN for a Blue Cross plan and we approve 1 overnight stay for pain control with a PCA post op and then for additional days UR follows the patient. I'm so sorry you had to go...

How soon after conception can you begin to experience morning sickness? None of my coworkers seem to know. Thanks!

I am a diploma grad. Grad in 2000. I had been in a BSN program but had to leave in 1993 in the middle of my junior year due to medical problems (benign spinal tumor). I wanted to finish but could not...

My grandmother's name was Emelie. and my sister is expecting a girl in October and will name her Emma Leigh. There was a thread a long while back about baby names. ...

:hatparty: I just had to share. I just accepted a position with a major health insurance company in our area. 9 to 5, Monday thru Friday, 10 days vacation +2 more days for RNs, No holidays, no...

:uhoh21: And how would you know if the pills were "pure" and not mixed with anything or something different all together?

sweating vs. perspiring vs. diaphoresing (sp?) :confused:

The hospital I used to work in used pagers that were alphanumeric. That way we still got the message but we didn't have to answer the ring if were were doing a procedure. :)

I got the same message yesterday. I deleted it. But I am curious as to what their motives are. Are they real? Are they legal? :rolleyes:

From the time that I was 16, I have owned a '73 VW SuperBeetle, '84 VW Rabbit GTI, '94 Subaru Impreza, '86 Ford Escort, '86 VW Golf, '95 Saturn SC2, and on Saturday (FINALLY) a brand new car, '04...

Thanks Maddiecat!!!!!! I sent you my email via PM. :) KeniRN

Hi! I'm really hoping someone out here can help. The residential facility I work for is in dire need for med trays. The ones that hold 24-38 or more med cups and that have the little slots for the...

:o Ugh. Then I make $0.76 per patient where I work (28 residents MR/DD "medically fragile" unit).Do the math :crying2: That means the direct care staff DOES make more than me!!!! :angryfire Oh...

Just when you thought you've seen it all... http://www.angryalien.com/ The Exorcist in 30-seconds, re-enacted by bunnies. :rotfl:

"You and I" I am a resident. You reside. I am admitted. You move in. I am aggressive. You are assertive. I have behavior problems. You are rude. I am non-compliant. You don't like being...

If you move to Philadelphia, PA, our facility has several nursing positions open!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Florida is too humid. Philadelphia is only 70 miles from the Jersey coast :) :) :)