Thats what I was thinking. I have given it twice, the first time it worked, after the first dose (6mg) but it returned in about 20min. At the time I was so nervous ( I'm a newbie) that I dont remember what her rhythm was when she converted. But afte...
Its not a bad job - especially if you are in school, you'll get lots of studying done! Yes- you'll have to stay in room even of family is there ( if they are suicidal/homicidal) you may have to even stand at doorway when they are in bathroom. It is ...
panurse123 replied to winter_green's topic in General Nursing
I agree with Heron - I was just in the exact situation, but before I talked to the manager I heard that 3 other night shifters wanted it, so I never made my wishes known. I think as long as you acknowledge that other may have seniority and it is onl...
panurse123 replied to Schweet's topic in Emergency
The top 10 meds given in the ED - ( morphine, dilauded, zofran, reglan, rocephin, zithro, heparin, cardizem, nitro, toradol - in my ER )and their parameters/related assessment and more about cardiac rhythms.
I went to that website, but could not find a clear list of requirements for certification. I did, however, find a consultant in a neighboring town. I have emailed her to get some guidance on how involved this process is!
panurse123 replied to newnursealice's topic in General Nursing
I have heard of Lidocaine mixed with Rocephin when given IM because it is painful. I think the difference between the 1% or 2% is just that, 1mg/ml or 2/ml, and I believe IV doses treat arrhythmia.
panurse123 replied to sweetER's topic in Emergency
I just came off a 6 month orientation for as a new grad in the ER. I got an EKG class - that covered much more than I got in school. I think to be successful you need to know your resources - use the pharmacy, get comfortable accessing hospital polic...
I have always been interested in being a lactation consultant, I am curious about employment. Do most consultants work for a hospital, or independently? My breastfeeding days were years ago - but I remember having a consultant come to my hopsital roo...
I think forcing yourself to create habits can keep you safe. FORCE yourself to ID your patients, FORCE yourself to verfiy allergies and say OUTLOUD - ok, you are Mary Smith and you are getting 2mg Morphine ( look at bottle/syrine as you say it) and ...