Tsatalstrana replied to Tsatalstrana's topic in General Nursing
OH WOW...iluvivt...thanks soooo much...this gives me SOMETHING to look forward to now. Yes, I was told to go bevel up, and I inserted very slowly, tentatively. So much appreciate your help. I am going to print off your advice and keep it safely in...
Hi All, Am an RN working in very busy Cancer center. I finally attempted my first therapeutic phlebotomy. Pt had some man veins, so I thought no problem. Well, as soon as even TOUCHED the vein he just started bleeding all over the place. I couldn...
Hi..working in a hematology/oncology center. Just a question about blood transfusions. When Lasix is ordered between units...do you push the lasix when the first unit of blood is done and cleared with NS?....or can you push when line is clearing wi...
Tsatalstrana replied to Tsatalstrana's topic in General Nursing
ok..psu__213...you have 2 pt's that are fairly stable...both post op several days. One gets D5 1/2 sodium chloride, the other gets LR. Labs both normal. Vs stable. Hemodynamically stable as well. No past medical hx. Healthy adults. Ready for dis...
I really would like someone to EXPLAIN to me, or guide to a resource. Seem to have some confusion as to why a solution is given to a patient. When I ask my preceptor(just started on a med/surg unit), she says "I don't know, different doctors prescr...
Tsatalstrana replied to Tsatalstrana's topic in Med-Surg
Well, I am a new grad to RN, but have been an LPN for 5+ years, all of which were in LTC. I still had a tremendously hard time. It is like moving to another continent!! The PACE is way too fast for me...I will not be offended if someone tells me th...
Tsatalstrana replied to Tsatalstrana's topic in Med-Surg
So, my fourth day on the floor and I walk in and my preceptor hands me the full patient load....I thought ok, by this time I guess I should have a full patient load i guess! What a total disaster to say the least. I was sooooooo overwhelmed I had...
Hi All! Ok, I am new to the med/surg culture. I had 3 days orientation so far (need I say with 3 different preceptors...but I think that was just for last week). I thought it was completely overwhelming. I am already a timid person by nature. I ...
Does anyone have any info regarding patient controlled epidural analgesia? Med/surg book gives no real details. Just started on med/surg floor with post op patients on pcea. How do I assess? Why do they get urinary retention? Any help would be g...
Tsatalstrana replied to frazzled2012's topic in General Nursing
excuse me...but...he says he is not able to "minister" to people. Do you have any idea what that means??? Nursing is NOT just giving meds, assessments etc...it IS ministering to them in this TIME of need!
Working in an oncology infusion center. No prior experience. RN for only 1 year. I FEEL BURNT OUT. I hate going to work. It is soooo stressful. I was an LPN for 6 years in long term care. I just don't know anymore if I want to be a nurse in...
Tsatalstrana replied to Tsatalstrana's topic in General Nursing
OK...FYI..was not asking for ANY medical advice...but just for the ortho nurses to relay how they handle TKA and mobility. Thanks for all the responses. The patient was up as listed above but just wondering if they were required to stay in same pos...