ginger58

ginger58 ASN, RN

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  1. Question about fentanyl patch

    ginger58 replied to sukichaz's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    The Fentanyl 12.5 mcg/hour patch has been on the market for awhile but not all pharmacies carry it. I have really only used it for

  2. Am I being pathetic?

    ginger58 replied to Kina21's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You sound like a typical perfectionist striving for the 4.0! Good goal but in reality you're still doing great with a B. In long term life, it probably won't matter. It will be what you retain and...

  3. Routine use of opioids?

    ginger58 replied to sharann's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Please let us know what comes of this. It better because this borders on abuse--no, it is

  4. Need help with a gift for my wife graduating nursing school

    ginger58 replied to retrvrman's topic in General Nursing

    Packets of dried survival food! A nice pair of nursing scissors if she doesn't have one, a small hemostat, a lunch bag if she's taking her own food. A supply of bottled water or soda.I realize these...

  5. Question about fentanyl patch

    ginger58 replied to sukichaz's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I'm surprised also that Fentanyl patch would be used around a procedure. Where I worked we weren't allowed to use it unless the patient was on a lot of BTP meds or had already been on chronic pain...

  6. Obesity

    ginger58 replied to MM2007's topic in General Nursing

    Feeling of isolation, hard to live in a thin society, sense of discrimination, inferiority, less choice of clothing, often in

  7. Wound care to 3rd degree burn w/ full thickness

    ginger58 replied to HappyJaxRN's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Awhile back I saw really good information in the Burn Groups threads. Hope this

  8. Headsets and ENT infections

    ginger58 replied to susannyc's topic in General Nursing

    I think we all could get rich going into the hearing aid business! Young people are going to lose their hearing early because they don't realize the damage decibels can do to the ears, whether it's...

  9. Illnesses and calling in sick

    ginger58 replied to Susan9608's topic in General Nursing

    Pardon my French, but what kind of a hell hole do you work in?? I left nursing this year and after reading some of the posts on a lot of subjects I'm glad I have. Though deep down I'd love to be...

  10. Immunizations and blood titers?

    ginger58 replied to pluskon's topic in General Students

    Guess I grew up in the time of vaccination and documentation. It has always been enough for me to say I had the chickenpox, measle both types, as a child. If you get these titres done be sure to ask...

  11. What is the best part of being a hospice nurse?

    ginger58 replied to captain morgan's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    The privilege of being with a person/family at the end of life, making them as comfortable as possible, and helping the family prepare for a death. I usually didn't find it depressing, but very...

  12. Med Error Question

    ginger58 replied to cnolan's topic in Patient Medications

    Good

  13. Scared To Start Nursing School

    ginger58 replied to Mustang Sally's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Of course you're thrilled and scared...normal. It is a different field of study but it can be very exciting. I enjoyed nursing school and all that I learned. It was hard work but not impossible....

  14. Med Error Question

    ginger58 replied to cnolan's topic in Patient Medications

    Quite frankly I don't understand being sent to do vitals and why her standing is in jeopardy. And is the capitalization of NURSING STUDENT supposed to mean something egregious? Sorry, I know I'm...

  15. Abandonment???

    ginger58 replied to Happeetxn's topic in General Nursing

    In California abandonment as defined by the BON as accepting a patient and then leaving them. You never accepted the

  16. How to recognize a Frequent Flyer

    ginger58 replied to EmerNurse's topic in Emergency

    On Med Surg when you go to look up their H&P from a previous admit there's about 20

  17. Why Do Anesthesiologists Despise CRNA's?

    ginger58 replied to DermNP2Be's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Probably for some of them it's the MD/RN thing. How can a nurse possibly do what I've trained for years for? mentality. I know this is very simplistic but when I was and NNP the neos were extremely...

  18. disclosing PRN Vicodin

    ginger58 replied to iHeartNICU's topic in General Nursing

    Disclose. If you don't and you come up positive they'll wonder why you didn't tell them when you have a medical reason for taking it. You'll be fine. There are lots of people on lots of drugs for...

  19. I want to quit....

    ginger58 replied to RNTEX's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Talk to a lawyer and tell them that you are extremely worried that you'll lose your license due to their unsafe assignments. Jeez I feel for you. What is happening to nurse management/hospital...

  20. Older nurse falling to bits

    ginger58 replied to cheshirecat's topic in International Nursing

    I left med-surg several months ago. People are getting more obese and when everyone is busy it's hard to find someone to help. We have a no lifting policy, which sounds good on paper, but no one...

  21. What would you do? Resident assaulted me.

    ginger58 replied to bshaw96's topic in Agency Nurses

    I'm really shocked that this happened to you and it gives me a queazy feeling. Don't let people "blame the victim." Report this to someone that won't make fun of it or wise-a__ remarks. This is...

  22. methadone therapy for cancer pain?

    ginger58 replied to ceelynncee's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    That is an extremely small dose of Roxanol. Have they considered going the Oxycontin route--also oral. He may have to put up with some drowsiness to get the pain under control. He probably doesn't...

  23. How can I say Thank-you to a professor?

    ginger58 replied to Laura77598's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I think a nice simple, handwritten thank you note is appropriate. I'm not sure he would be able to accept money and it may put him in an awkward position. Sounds like there are a few emotions

  24. Med Error Question

    ginger58 replied to cnolan's topic in Patient Medications

    Sent to another unit to take vitals!! What kind of sorry excuse is this for nursing policy? I understand the gravity of a med error but if hospitals want to retain nurses, they need to be a little...

  25. Newbie Needing advise

    ginger58 replied to MedicGA's topic in Medical-Surgical

    My first job was the OR and I didn't find it a problem going back to M-S. You're either going to like OR and stay for a long time or you won't like it and go on to med-surg or