MNmom3boys

MNmom3boys

orthopedics, ED observation

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MNmom3boys specializes in orthopedics, ED observation.


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  1. "I'm too young for a living will"

    I know this is a super old thread, but I'm looking at major surgery in a few days. You can bet your sweet bippy that there will be an advance directive in place and a DNR order on my chart...
  2. Drug Seekers

    Honestly, in my limited experience, I've gotten fairly good at telling when someone is in pain - there is a look about them, and usually when given the prescribed dose of whatever there is some relief (even if not complete) noted. However, when your ...
  3. EEK! There's a woman in my room!

    Congrats on your immense piece of happiness. (And vast lifestyle change. ) My sons are the greatest joy in my life!
  4. urine output after spinal for total knee replacement

    I think this, along w/ pre-existing dehydration, is something that we are seeing in some of our total hip/ total knee patients. We run in D2 1/2NS at 75mL/hr for about the first 24 hours, assuming PO intake is good after surgery. The first couple tim...
  5. The title of "nurse"

    To draw a parallel - I am a CDA - certified dental assistant, just like you are a CNA - certified nursing assistant. Never in my wildest dreams would I refer to myself, or let anyone else refer to me as a dentist. You are not (yet) a nurse, and sho...
  6. Creaking Fingers

    I just had to laugh when I found this thread! I just figured I had loud finger joints, as I had never heard any other professional mention a similar problem. Glad to know I'm not the only one who has had to figure out how to work around the problem. ...
  7. FT or PT?

    I'm currently working 64 per pay period, also EO weekend. On my unit there is only two out of fourteen nurses working 72 or more hours. Most of the RNs work less than 64 per pay period. I personally don't want any more hours, so really haven't looked...
  8. Am I crazy???

    argh - double post, trying to fix quote in first post...
  9. Am I crazy???

  10. First day with hospital wide computer charting!

    The second nurse needs to manually enter his/her employee number and password after the first nurse has accepted the dose, route, etc. His/her initals then show up on the EMAR next to the original nurse's. I suppose if someone knew your employee numb...
  11. First day with hospital wide computer charting!

    Not sure if it gets easier, or if you just get used to it... I remember feeling the level of frustration you are expressing when we did our go-live in April. At least I no longer feel that level of frustration on a daily basis. They have been pretty ...
  12. I Need Job Leads Please!!

    North Memorial will be starting another new grad orientation in July - the deadline for application is either very soon, or may have already passed. Both the Star-Tribune and the Pioneer-Press have great web-sites for job hunts. Good-luck!
  13. Getting into North Hennipen's nursing program

    My experience was similar to sam1998. The only thing I would add is that I was very deliberate about being a student of record there when I applied for the nursing program. I had done some of my pre-reqs elsewhere, and had several other credits trans...
  14. I knew orientation was over when my first night shift on my own (as a new grad) I was informed I was Charge for the night...
  15. Question for blood bank staff, double reds?

    I have given double reds. Yes, plasma was returned. The amount of time between possible donations was increased from approx. 2 months to approx. 4 months. I didn't notice any additional ill effects as a donor, but I was able to do this for the last t...