Paige Turner RN

Paige Turner RN

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  1. hourly pain meds vs PCA

    Ortho, I get your point. I wasn't thinking. I work night shift and there aren't alot of extra people in the room to push the button. On day shift there are more eyes to ensure no one is pushing the button thaat shouldn't be.
  2. hourly pain meds vs PCA

    To me it doesn't matter who pushes the button. the lockout prevents too frequent doses. I think a PCA with a basal rate for overnight is the way to go. That way if the pt is sleeping they continue to get medication and don't wake up in pain.
  3. hourly pain meds vs PCA

    It seems that recently on our medical floor MD's have been hesitant to order PCA for patients that appear to be or have a hx of "drug seeking." Instead they order 1 mg of either morphine or dilaudid every one hour. I work night shift and as usual the...
  4. Old Topic about night shift and melatonin

    There are currently 3 people where I work using Melatonin and they LOVE it. They do have lots of strange dreams but are able to sleep for up to 12 hours! I am lucky enough not to need it (yet). Hope you are able to get some good sleep. I know how mi...
  5. more scrubs

    I wear tall scrubs and am haveing a hard time finding low to moderate cost pants (with pockets). Plain tie waist. Can you help?
  6. Critical thinking exercise

    make sure its connected to the source................
  7. Critical thinking exercise

    check for kinks..................if there has truly been no urine for 2 hours I would call doc for orders.......................
  8. 12 Hour Shifts v. 8 Hour Shifts - When did it all change?

    RNPAL ............good for you for having your priorities straight........your child will always remember you putting them first............................................... :)
  9. 12 Hour Shifts v. 8 Hour Shifts - When did it all change?

    12 hour shifts and kids don't mix...................your children will grow and be gone before you know it......................your time with them is most important, never let work cause you to miss time with your children, if it is at all possible....
  10. Just diagnosed (diabetes type II)

    Went to the MD for my yearly exam. Mentioned that I thought I might have a UTi she did a UA and found glucose..........sent me for FBS (130)......had me do a repeat and a HA1C (135 and 8.2) When she called me with the results she said "I will leave a...
  11. IV albumin

    where I work the albumin comes with it's own tubing................. never had a problem with it.
  12. long term night shift work versus health

    I just went to 12 hour days from 8 hour nights..........the shifts go fast but yes you do spend more time witht he family......I hear there is a 12 hour night shift that will be available in Feb and I can't wit to apply........
  13. In One Sentence; if you weren't a nurse, you'd be a ________

    A door greeter at Wal-mart :roll
  14. just curious

    Liquid pencil??? Who makes them???? It seems to be the gel pens I am having a problem with...............I like the way they write but they are smearing
  15. just curious

    Anyone out there besides me having problems with pens that smear??????? Anyone know of any that don't................I am having a terrible time with smudges.......................