humerusRN

humerusRN BSN

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  1. How many phone calls do you get as a bedside nurse?

    humerusRN replied to RNgemini's topic in General Nursing

    We all carry Ascom phones, and I feel like they ring ALL. THE. TIME. Not only do I get calls from docs, PT/OT/dietary/RT/lab/child life all day - I am also forced to give out my ascom number to every...

  2. How many phone calls do you get as a bedside nurse?

    humerusRN replied to RNgemini's topic in General Nursing

    This sounds

  3. Iv antibiotic running as primary?

    humerusRN replied to SquatsNScrubs's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I am pretty sure our bags are mixed with overfill for this very

  4. Iv antibiotic running as primary?

    humerusRN replied to SquatsNScrubs's topic in General Nursing

    Working in pediatrics, you can imagine the amount left in the tubing when you're tiny to begin with can be a big deal. As a result, I would say 75% of our antibiotics are given over a syringe pump,...

  5. When to insert PICC/Central Lines?

    humerusRN replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    You're right, Annie! Totally missed the vanco reference. A PICC would definitely be more appropriate for long term / sclerosing

  6. When to insert PICC/Central Lines?

    humerusRN replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    It depends. What is she in the hospital for? Being a "tough stick" really isn't criteria for a central line. In the case of your patient, I would have advocated for a midline

  7. Is it wrong to start infusion that will not finish till next shift?

    humerusRN replied to Capp's topic in Patient Medications

    There really isn't anything worse than a 1800 med. Seriously. They should be made illegal. But since they aren't, I really try to hang so they will be finished up on my shift just to make things...

  8. Can I please get a Parking Spot!

    humerusRN replied to ArrowRN's topic in General Nursing

    I truly can't imagine paying for parking!!!! Travesty. I park for free, in a lit garage with security. Now, I do have to hike to work (it's 0.5 miles to my elevators, I have clocked it lol) - but the...

  9. Shift Report: Listening, no writing...

    humerusRN replied to mtmkjr's topic in General Nursing

    Regardless of what you tell me during report, I am going to go over everything for myself in the chart anyway. :) We pass kardex's like it's 1984 in my hospital, which cuts down on the writing

  10. How do you work your three days/nights ?

    humerusRN replied to Hershell's topic in General Nursing

    I couldn't do 3 in a row anymore. I'm old now. I work part time. :) I like to work my two days together so I can have a stretch of time off! The worst for me is the day on day off schedule. Makes me...

  11. Dealing with Students in Clinicals: What would you like to see?

    humerusRN replied to bsf312's topic in General Nursing

    I really love teaching newbies. :) Some tips, from me, for clinical day: 1) The Hover-er. I am very willing to teach you, I enjoy it! But please remember that I have to do actually do a job today as...

  12. Worried sick that I may have caught MRSA?

    humerusRN replied to 8Lovenursing8's topic in General Nursing

    We do not even have special isolation for MRSA at this point at my facility.

  13. Infant vs. school-aged unit

    humerusRN replied to woodnymph's topic in Pediatric

    My floors are somewhat separated by age, but really it's only for surgical patients. My guess is this time of year, the infant floor will be full of bronchiolitis and RSV. Respiratory season has...

  14. % infants in Peds? Male RN in Peds?

    humerusRN replied to Lemon Bars's topic in Pediatric

    I have worked with many male RNs over the years in pediatrics. :) They all did well, and got along great with everyone, and were always a nice addition to work with when we had to move that 100kg kid...

  15. Blood specimen from iv sites.

    humerusRN replied to omotee's topic in General Nursing

    I occasionally get a family that thinks that a PIV site is an all access central line. I work in pediatrics. Is it worth trying to get a CBC from the 24g in my 6month old patient's chubby hand? I...

  16. Dr Death

    humerusRN replied to mtmkjr's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, I have listened to the first three and my mind was BLOWN - just how the medical community could just shift the problem on to someone else instead of doing the right thing and stripping this man of...

  17. Back Pain How to live with it

    humerusRN replied to cecio's topic in General Nursing

    I suffered from terrible back pain. Lost some weight and started exercising regularly... back pain disappeared. Make sure you have GOOD shoes, and a good

  18. Should a new grad go into med/surg or into the specialty that they would love to be in?

    humerusRN replied to StudentRNmt's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    My biggest advice to you is if you want that NICU job.... try and get your preceptorship in the NICU area. :) I did my preceptorship clinical hours on a pediatric unit, and ended up getting a job in...

  19. OTC medications for parents?

    humerusRN replied to nursegirl2017's topic in General Nursing

    Your safest bet is to direct them to the gift

  20. mixing pain medications with a flush

    humerusRN replied to painmeds's topic in General Nursing

    I dilute often - but I work in the pediatric population. I don't do it because I think the drug needs dilution, but simply because sometimes I'm pushing like 0.2mls and putting it into 5mls just makes...

  21. How do you deal with dizziness and syncope?

    humerusRN replied to Guest878640's topic in General Nursing

    Learn something new every

  22. Am I allowed to push the button?

    humerusRN replied to Kayceee's topic in Patient Medications

    The techs I work with will silence an IV, but then alert me that it is

  23. Aggressive family member

    humerusRN replied to Jerez's topic in General Nursing

    Parents are definitely the most challenging part of working in

  24. Checking vitals on staff

    humerusRN replied to kelsie*bear's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    If you go down on the job, we will take care of you. We had a resident not too long ago come along, looking very ill.... leaned against a wall as if she was going to faint... nursing staff had her...

  25. How do you deal with dizziness and syncope?

    humerusRN replied to Guest878640's topic in General Nursing

    BMP post boullion, I'm guessing Na+ out of