blondeamazonRN

blondeamazonRN specializes in m/s, Community, dialysis.

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1. Confessions of a 30-Something RN Grad

   blondeamazonRN replied to LuvofNursing's topic in New Nurse

   You handled it better than I did. When mine shut off at 75. I burst into tears, then drank heavily. LOL

2. Have you gone to giving Epo SC?

   blondeamazonRN replied to Valerie Salva's topic in Urology

   During

3. CLINIC MANAGER PAY-Fresenius

   blondeamazonRN replied to thanson809's topic in Urology

   You couldn't pay me enough. Our manager is excellent, but totally overworked and on call 24-7. She is so busy covering staff's butts, she rarely has time to cover her own.

4. Assessment Blues

   blondeamazonRN replied to GeauxNursing's topic in Urology

   BP measurements directly from the dialysis line. What a great idea maybe we could get some engineering person to check into the feasibility of it.

5. Charge Nurse did CNA work. Learned A LOT.

   blondeamazonRN replied to arelle68's topic in Geriatric

   IMHO, every nurse should have to work as a patient care tech. These people are the day-to-day caregivers and know more about the patient than anyone else on the floor. Some things may not get done on a shift,(that's why it's 24-7 care) but not turn...

6. Have you gone to giving Epo SC?

   blondeamazonRN replied to Valerie Salva's topic in Urology

   The H&H goes up faster if its given SC? Why not give the patient the choice? Ask them if they will take it SC and have the doctor write either/or. Never heard that it made a difference, but am all for it if it works.