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1. computer charting error

   OKRN posted a topic in General Nursing

   I have been charting under other employees logins at work on the computer because mine was deactivated after being on medical leave, these nurses are with me when I am charting, and have not given out their passwords to me. Is there an issue with th...

2. Nimbex IVP

   OKRN posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am not really familiar with nimbex, can an RN give it IVP for a bedside procedure?

3. ICU Charting/standards of care

   OKRN posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am just curious how often you guys are having to chart full assessments in the ICU. Also in the ICU how ofter are you required to chart I/O's? Thanks

4. Nursing Home/Assisted living nurse question

   OKRN posted a topic in Geriatric

   I have been thinking about getting a job in a nursing home because the pay is better than the hospitals. All of my friends tell me that there is no way they would ever work in one because your license is always on the line. Any advise? I am a RN BSN...

5. swan pacing

   OKRN posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am not familiar with swan pacing, but I need to now if you do a pwp when you have a pt that is beng 100% paced. why or why not. thanks!

6. 24 weeks pregnant with rib pain

   OKRN replied to OKRN's topic in General Nursing

   I think it maybe more upper quadrant pain then rib pain because it is tender to palpation under my ribs

7. 24 weeks pregnant with rib pain

   OKRN replied to OKRN's topic in General Nursing

   I haven't had any swelling, headaches, visual disturbances, or increased blood pressure. Just the rib pain which is very painful and is also tender to touch.

8. 24 weeks pregnant with rib pain

   OKRN posted a topic in General Nursing

   I have a question for you L&D nurses. I am currently around 24 weeks pregnant. I have pretty severe pain underneath my right rib that radiates to my back. It is also sore to palpation. I also am having pain on my left side under my rib also. ...

9. How much gets deducted from your pay for health benefits?

   OKRN replied to hoolahan's topic in General Nursing

   I pay 300 per month for my HMO and 40.00 for dental per month, this covers myself, husband, and kids.

10. Rh question

    OKRN replied to lovinghands's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Do you test positive for Rh antiboties after receiving the rhogam shot?

11. How many nurses do their own vitals???

    OKRN replied to AmyRN1227's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work we have 1 nurse tech, sometimes 2 for over 35 critical care beds. We are stuck doing almost everything such as blood sugars, baths, taking the trash out, changing the bags in linen hampers. While our tech most of the time are off not d...

12. How can I tell................

    OKRN replied to peaceful2100's topic in General Nursing

    I just graduated in May 2003. I understand what you are going through. I work in the ICU and constantly dread going to work in fear that I will make a mistake, esp a life threatening one. I am terrified that I will miss something. However If I ev...

13. mottling?

    OKRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    This may be a kind of broad question, but I am curious what mottling in an adult pt can be indicative of. Thanks in advance for your responses.