mablackbear

mablackbear has 4 years experience and specializes in Endoscopy, Environmental Health, MedSurg.

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1. mistakes made during your first year...

   mablackbear replied to RNmaria's topic in New Nurse

   I just want to say I'm so thankful for this board. I've been a nurse for 4 years and had a bad night tonight. But what I've learned in my short time as a nurse is that we really are all human and we always do learn from our mistakes. Once you've ma...

2. multiple pain meds at once?

   mablackbear replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

   Naproxen and Motrin both increase risks for GI bleeds, which increases again if you take them with Aspirin (which is in Excedrin): http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/538386 They're both NSAIDS, so that's probably why you see docs who won't prescribe...

3. Ok seasoned nurses, I have a question!

   mablackbear replied to gagurl's topic in General Nursing

   Ok, I know everyone has their lotion preferences (and I agree, Eucerin cream and bag balm are both good options) but I love this one: http://www.thebodyshop-usa.com/bodyshop/browse/product_detail.jsp;jsessionid=WG93tqQPULjyS+zGRHqTnQ**.bsbwilapp04-bs...

4. IV anxiety

   mablackbear replied to Midnight1's topic in New Nurse

   "...that little pop you feel when you puncture a vein with a 22 gauge catheter" When I read your post I was like..."what little pop?" Is she talking about popping through the skin? She clearly said when puncturing the vein... and then I thought, I ...

5. Completely confused about filling Foley balloon

   mablackbear replied to fsaav's topic in General Nursing

   In the two places I've worked, I've used 10ml to inflate foleys, though I can't remember what the tubing stated (it's been a while)... Always check that the balloon is in good condition before inserting it by inflating it with the full amount you in...

6. Describe the ACLS megacode/certification

   mablackbear replied to LisaJanae's topic in General Nursing

   I know this thread is a little old for the original poster (:redbeathehope you did well in your course!!:redbeathe) But I just wanted to recommend the book that taught me how to read rhythms: http://www.amazon.com/Rapid-Interpretation-EKGs-Sixth-Dub...