melpn

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1. If you could invent nursing supplies, what would it be?

   melpn replied to rn2bn07's topic in General Nursing

   Didn't read the thread (insomniac night shifter due back tonight) and someone may have already covered this, but here goes. Try applying the skin prep to the wafer instead of the skin and letting it dry first (it doesn't help w/ their poor red weepy ...

2. Things you learned the hard way? (funny)

   melpn replied to tryingtohaveitall's topic in General Nursing

   Some vials of IV antibiotics get mighty pressurized (not sure why) after you add the diluent, so make sure you turn them right side up again before you remove the syringe to mix it. Rocephin stinks and I sprayed myself liberally. A few people wrinkle...

3. I cannot do med/surg anymore

   melpn replied to zoo*moon's topic in General Nursing

   Ten patients for acute care? Amazing anyone survived, pts. or staff. I know it's supposed to be about the patients but if something happens (and it will eventually) you have your license to protect, too.

4. Please Reply!...im interested to see answers to this!

   melpn replied to Cristina_NS_RUM's topic in General Nursing

   Staffing. Supplies. Real evals that mean something. Mgmt. backing up the staff when families/ pts. get really out of line and abusive. Scheduling inservices, etc. only at times that are nearly impossible for night shift to attend.

5. What is the dumbest order you ever read?

   melpn replied to SherRN's topic in General Nursing

   Oooh, I know this one! Are you ready for this? Residual Limb! Yup, written by a physiatrist. Technically accurate, but yeesh...

6. Families from Hell

   melpn replied to traumamomtx30's topic in General Nursing

   I know it's hard to be sick/injured or have a loved one who is, but man, why do we have to put up w/ this crap? I'd tell you a story or two but I'm sure everyone here would have a more unbelieveable one. That's why I work nights. Things get annoying ...

7. What's your fav general use stethoscope?

   melpn replied to chaxanmom's topic in Uniform/Gear

   DRG's- cheaper than my Littman Master Classic II, lighter, have a neat little thing in the middle so it doesn't slip off your neck. Also come with anti bacterial diaphragm covers (replaceable) and they sound great. My RRT boyfriend loves his. I think...

8. What is the dumbest order you ever read?

   melpn replied to SherRN's topic in General Nursing

   Pt OOB when ambulating. Okaaayy...

9. What would you change about your scrubs?

   melpn replied to daisygirl_001's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I have some scrubs with slim stretch knit panels on the sides and I love them. They have a nice shape to them and you can move very comfortably. A very nice feature.

10. What would you change about your scrubs?

    melpn replied to daisygirl_001's topic in Uniform/Gear

    Has anyone mentioned pockets? Pants- Line the pockets with tricot so scissors, pens, etc. don't tear through them. Cargo pockets on both legs. Slash pockets on the sides too. Drawstring with elastic in the back. Tops- Forget the breast pocket becaus...

11. You will not bring me down

    melpn replied to tatarn2b2007's topic in General Nursing

    Tata- She practically did you a favor by treating you badly; you are stronger and more determined for it (the ultimate revenge). You will also be a kind preceptor when it's your turn. You can learn as much from the bad nurses as from the good ones. Y...

12. What medical term do you dislike the most ?

    melpn replied to Keepstanding's topic in General Nursing

    pulmonary toilet- clearing of sputum from the airways (via deep breathing & coughing, or more often, suctioning)

13. LPN/LVN Additional Certifications

    melpn replied to antidote's topic in LPN/LVN

    Can LPNs become ACLS, NALS and PALS certified or would we be awarded a certificate of completion?

14. A question on Lyrica

    melpn replied to GLORIAmunchkin72's topic in Medications

    We destroy all narcs and DACs, including Lyrica. If it's double locked, it gets destroyed.

15. Fioricet

    melpn replied to summerdaze's topic in Medications

    Try Midrin (APAP, isometheptene and dichloralphenazone). Also called Duradrin. Even works on my migraines if I catch them fast enough, without that nasty chest & neck pressure I get from triptans. Also low dose Inderal and Mag-Ox prophylactically...