KristiePDX

KristiePDX

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  1. Heparin safety

    KristiePDX replied to mgaynor's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    2 RN check for SQ heparin, LMWH (most all come in pre-filled syringes/exact dose), any warfarin admin and must ask what the INR is and enter value into pyxis, and any Heparin IV bolus, or when...

  2. JERK DOCTOR!

    KristiePDX replied to rn4babies63's topic in General Nursing

    What should you do? Well I would write him up for sure. He is surley not acting in a professional mannor. Talking behind your back to co-workers?, Yelling then haning up on you?, Demanding you break...

  3. New grads: hows the job hunt going?

    KristiePDX replied to KristiePDX's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I think they are just not hiring across the board (every dept) at Providence hospitals at least (externals and new grads). I hear the same with others facilities as well. I am able to search our job...

  4. What the heck is going on in Portland right now?

    KristiePDX replied to sonnyluv's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I work at St Vincent. There is a hiring freeze over here too. What I have heard through the rumor mill is that they are only hiring a few new grads through the the providence scholar program, and no...

  5. Telemetry nurse moving to Portland, Which hospital does Tele nursing well?

    KristiePDX replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I work on St Vincents tele floor. I like it ok. Sure there are politics as with anywhere, but over all I am really happy. If you have any particular questions let me

  6. Workin nights and having children

    KristiePDX replied to OBgirl33's topic in General Nursing

    I have a 9 year old and a 10 month old. I am planning to TTC again in march. I have worked 12 hour nights for 2.5 years. (every other weekend off) I am nights by choice as I have had multiple...

  7. *Weird* Patient Allergies

    KristiePDX replied to cherrybreeze's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, I did not realize that there are others out there allergic to benedryl! Makes sense about the food dye on the capsules. Being allergic to an antihistamine seems so

  8. *Weird* Patient Allergies

    KristiePDX replied to cherrybreeze's topic in General Nursing

    Oddest: Benedryl. Caused an anaphylactic

  9. What are the best days & shifts for moms?

    KristiePDX replied to 3sodapop's topic in General Nursing

    Work 12hr nights. Two in a row. Husband works at home so takes over when I am resting before a shift. Truly an ideal

  10. V-tach

    KristiePDX replied to bsquared's topic in General Nursing

    I think the rational would be that when take deep breaths and cough, the act of coughing creates pressure to enhance oxygen exchange. That this act could help hyper oxygenate the bloodstream and...

  11. So Confused! Programs hard to get into

    KristiePDX replied to Rtkam's topic in Oregon Nursing

    So if there are 6-8 applicants to each spot in nursing schools, and most people apply to most of the schools, those same people who get in to one school should then not be counted in the total...

  12. Portland and New Grads

    KristiePDX replied to bridgfor428's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Jobs are out there. Apply to many, be patient and one will come back to you. Dont be too picky, you are looking for a foot in the door. I graduated three years ago and it took 2.5 months to hear back...

  13. Should I choose telemetry or step down floor

    KristiePDX replied to love for nursing's topic in Cardiac

    Choose the stepdown unit. It is a "stepdown" form the coronary recovery unit/coronary care. It will put you at the head of the list of applicants when you gain some experience and apply. Where I work...

  14. Pct To Pt Ratio On Tele/medsurg Floor

    KristiePDX replied to WhatTheDeuce's topic in General Nursing

    3-4 to one on days 4 to one on eves 5 to one on nocs Often without an aide 1900-0730 (72 bed unit) I dont know how you all do it. Our facility often takes transferrs from other facilities because our...

  15. Getting Percocet thru a Port-a-cath!!!!

    KristiePDX replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    So she put the percocet in her filthy mouth with tons of germs....... cheeked it ect....... crushed it up and put it in a dirty (from garbage) syringe flush with probably tap water and injected it?...

  16. IV in Emergency?

    KristiePDX replied to CEG's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am a tele RN and am due to deliver any time now (38weeks). I have seen stuff go bad in a hurry. I know that being a reasonably low risk mom, I am not like the general population I personally care...

  17. What is more important to you?

    KristiePDX replied to nyapa's topic in General Nursing

    I would happily keep my same wadge in order to improve working conditions. For me, if they were to improve the staffing and supportive staff then I would have less to complain about. I would like to...

  18. Is there an 'us' and 'them' culture in nursing

    KristiePDX replied to nyapa's topic in General Nursing

    There are no LPNs at my facility. I have never worked with one so I checked unsure. I do know that the CNAs get the utmost respect from the nurses where I work and are a valued memeber of the TEAM....

  19. Nightshift Insomnia- Help!!!

    KristiePDX replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    7p-7a When i come home from work I make myself a small snack. Then I lay out my clothes for the next shift/make my lunch and do winding down type activities shower being last. This should take no...

  20. What nursing "invention" would make you famous?

    KristiePDX replied to juscallmegrace's topic in General Nursing

    A plastic clip to hook the tv controller/call light to the bed rail so patients will stop accidentaly dropping them on the floor. Could be manufactured for 6 cents and could charge 10-15$ a

  21. Diagnosis Wenckebach- YouTube video

    KristiePDX replied to agent66's topic in General Nursing

    Friend at work showed this to me the other day. LOL..... I think they did a good job, hope they got an

  22. HTN urgency with IV Beta Blockers

    KristiePDX replied to AndyB's topic in General Nursing

    Had a Pt last noc with BP 228/112. MD ordered metoprolol 5mg IV Q2h PRN SBP >220 or HR > 110. HR was in the 90's but upon assessing her rythem over a period of time, she was IN AND OUT OF 3rd...

  23. No nurses on floor during report

    KristiePDX replied to bethin's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    This sounds like management trying to cut costs by eliminating overlap between shifts. They give us 30 minutes to review written and do a brief verbal about any updates ect. No to say that we have not...

  24. Most shocking experience on clinical -while in nursing school...:can any one relate?

    KristiePDX replied to kendel's topic in General Nursing

    We all have to deal with Pts that are not of the norm. There is no choosing only to take the "normal" ones. If you are that persons first nurse, you will have to explore the uncharted territory for...

  25. Other nurses taking over your patients without asking?

    KristiePDX replied to txRN07's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work, it is expected that the other nurses take over the code. I work on the tele floor so we know how long the person has been in trouble (heart wise). We are all ACLS. I have not been...