Nursing Q/A for Nurses and Students

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Nursing Q/A
Med-Surg

When To Hold Blood Pressure Meds?

by spicy1

At what pressure do you hold your b/p meds? I had originally figured that I didnt feel comfortable giving if there under 110 systolic, but I had other nurses...

SRNA

Nurse Anesthetists programs in Canada?

by Jasoneks

Can anyone refer me to any University in Canada, preferably in Toronto, that has a nurse anesthesia educational program? Ive been searching for quite a while...

General Nursing

Physical Assessment - What is CSM exactly?

by beatrice1

Can someone please tell me what CSM is and how you assess for it. I work for a homecare company. And all the other nurses fill out their assessments and just...

Student Assist

Why cant I transfer from one nursing program into another?

by preparing4thefuture

Im currently enrolled in a nursing program, but I do not like the college I currently attend. I would like to transfer into another 4yr nursing program at...

Operating Room

OR RN work schedule?

by linguine

Hello or RNs, Do you mind sharing what a work schedule is like for OR nurses at your facility? From what I have learned so far, it seems that OR nurses...

General Nursing

Is this legal? What are the nurse's rights on privacy in the workp…

by sasha2lady

Last week I discovered that a spouse of one of my patients has a tape recorder in the room & has been recording staff when they come in the room. The...

Uniform/Gear

Know of any place to sell used scrubs?

by lcjRN, BSN, RN

Between moving into a new house and both my hospitals going to standardized scrub colors, Id like to sell my old scrubs. Can anyone recommend a place to sell...

PACU

what is the difference between the PACU and the post operative car…

by cowgurl89

I was viewing job postings on a hospitals website and they had job openings in both the PACU and the Post Operative Care Unit. What are the differences between...

General Nursing

I Administered A TB Skin Test And It Did Not Bubble Up

by Dazglue, ADN, BSN, MSN, RN

Im a very new graduate nurse. I gave my very first TB skin test last week and it did not bubble up. I figured I done it wrong or went to deep. My coach said it...

General Nursing

How do you know if you put an IV in an artery?

by crystal777

I have three years of nursing experience. Over the past 6 months I have been doing IV insertion. I still get anxiety about it. My patient insisted that I put...

General Students

How is the ATI comprehensive predictor test scored?

by studentnurse5555

Our school requires that we take an ATI comprehensive predictor test next month in order to graduate. We have to score in the 95th percentile. We have access...

NP

Can the NP assist in surgery?

by cassowary

Hi, Im new to this forum and wanted to know if the NP can assist in surgery (similar to how the PA can assist in surgery). If so, which specialty NP track...

General Nursing

April Fools Day

by RescueNinja

I am working nights tonight and my coworkers have a bit of a fun prank war going on while they are on their breaks. I was wondering if anyone had any ideas for...

Career Support

What do you say when calling out sick as a nurse?

by Kitty Hawk, ADN, RN

I have great boundaries in my personal life, I have no idea why I won't enforce them in this situation.

General Students

Documenting a foley cath removal

by Liebchen

How do I document a removal of a catheter removal. I know I need to include that the tip was visually intact. Do I just start with saying that per the...

NP Students

Cheap online MSN / FNP programs

by RNbrent

After spending a couple full days last month applying to Georgetowns online program, I got accepted. The program is to start in March, and its all online...

CRNA

Can a RN with no certification in anesthesia administer tumescent …

by sleepy1010

Was wondering if a RN with no certification in anesthesia, can administer tumescent anesthesia for lipo if trained by the physician. I am unsure if this is...

General Nursing

Fired By Patient Family

by SolaireSolstice, BSN, RN

I had a very difficult weekend at work. Very high acuity patients. One of my patients family members asked the doctor for me not to take care of the patient...

General Students

Medication Abbreviation 'MR'

by sandyfeet

My patient has a prescription for temazepam 15mg. The prescription says PO HS PRN MR x 1 for sleep. What the heck is MR? I understand the rest...by mouth at...

Ob/Gyn

You Arent Supposed To Hold A Newborn Baby If On Menstrual Cycle?

by starmickey03, MSN, RN

I have been having a debate about this with some people. They swear that its so true, but I just dont believe it. I actually think its kind of silly, an old...

Critical

Rapid Response vs Code Blue?

by JennyJo22

Okay so Im sure this is a silly question but it is really bugging me. But as they say there is no such thing as a stupid question. I hope. What is the...

Ob/Gyn

Care Plan for Postpartum C-Section PT

by rockenmomma

My patient is 3 days postpartum from c-section. There was meconium found in the amniotic fluid during the amniotomy prior to the decision to do the c-section....

General Nursing

Any advice on changing from nursing to coding specialist?

by Spode

I applied to grad school but I have not heard anything so I suspect I will not be accepted. These required 12 hour shifts are not doable for me right now and I...

General Nursing

How long is it reasonable to leave someone NPO for?

by blondy2061h, MSN, RN

How long is it reasonable to leave someone NPO with IV fluids, no TPN, or enteral feeds? Ive been searching and have difficulty finding evidence to answer this...

General Nursing

How to calculate continuous bladder irrigation?

by ERsn

Can someone please tell me how to calculate continuous bladder irrigation? Thanks!