Liza50

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1. Picc line

   Liza50 replied to cici87's topic in General Nursing

   You didn't cause any harm so please don't beat yourself up! We aren't computers, we're human. God bless you, you care!

2. Case Study: Child With Altered Mental Status

   Liza50 replied to ErikWeeWoo's topic in Pediatric

   The first thing that came to mind was meningitis as well. The previous RN's expertise on testing shows much more experience that I have but was wondering because there was no mention of neck stiffness or a seizure but maybe I missed that. Not everyo...

3. G-J Tube Residual

   Liza50 replied to honeynurselpn's topic in Medications

   Oops! Sorry only saw the G tube part. I never checked placement or residual on one of those. In fact, in my glorious student nurse aides days, actually pulled one out by mistake. There were three or four of us in there, I wasn't a nurse but I got bla...

4. Long hair at the bedside

   Liza50 replied to kakamegamama's topic in General Nursing

   Amen! Common sense!

5. Eating the patients' food?

   Liza50 replied to blackmamba123's topic in General Nursing

   You are right! Most times I did but sometimes you forget!

6. Eating the patients' food?

   Liza50 replied to blackmamba123's topic in General Nursing

   I too am guilty of taking crackers, etc from the snacks! If your blood sugar is dropping, one needs to do something before becoming a patient!

7. Too ugly to be a nurse..?!?

   Liza50 replied to RandomNurse2b1's topic in General Nursing

   I am sure you are much prettier than you think you are! Anyway, true beauty is on the inside which comes through with compassionate caring. Most of us do not look like the portrayals from TV! If you want to be a nurse, be one. Your patients/clients j...

8. G-J Tube Residual

   Liza50 replied to honeynurselpn's topic in Medications

   Before giving medications or tube feeding, I always checked placement and residual. If I got more than 60cc's, I put it back and came back in 1 hour. Always make sure the HOB is greater than 30 degrees.