ginger58

ginger58 ASN, RN

Palliative Care, NICU/NNP

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  1. Would you work during nursing school if you didn't have to?

    ginger58 replied to justme1972's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Nope!

  2. Finding camp work..

    ginger58 replied to ItsyBitsySpider's topic in Camp

    http://www.campnursejobs.com/ Just did a Google search "camp nurse jobs" and a lot came

  3. Finding camp work..

    ginger58 replied to ItsyBitsySpider's topic in Camp

    I bet the NY Times has ads and I used to see ads in the back of magazines. Any particular

  4. Linen Material

    ginger58 replied to TrudyRN's topic in General Nursing

    "Be gentle when laundering linen: use a gentle wash cycle or handwash and use just a little gentle soap. We like Ivory Snow (powder), but some people swear by Woolite, some people like Orvus Quilt...

  5. inpatient hospice facility question

    ginger58 replied to MT RN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    MT RN, You sound like you'll be an asset to hospice. I'm not sure I'd like the in home hospice as much as a facility either. You're right, med-surg is grueling and it is overwhelming in terms of...

  6. inpatient hospice facility question

    ginger58 replied to MT RN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Very good point. I worked in a Palliative Care/acute medical floor in CA. Although I could have five patients max, the end of life patient took most of my time (and gladly spent time). I had to be...

  7. private duty peds frustrations

    ginger58 replied to ArwenEvenstar's topic in Private Duty

    Butterfly, there's nothing wrong with you! I would be bored before two months! YOu're right, hospital work is grueling, especially with what is expected of nurses today. What about a more...

  8. methadone therapy for cancer pain?

    ginger58 replied to ceelynncee's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I think what's scary is just waiting to see what works since it has a long half life. Hospice just wants to be sure he doesn't get zonked but patients are started on it at home especially when there...

  9. Linen Material

    ginger58 replied to TrudyRN's topic in General Nursing

    No, no,no. I believe it's a natural fabric. Any clothing made out of it is cold water wash or dry clean. Both rayon and linen need cold water, therefore wouldn't stand up to a hot wash for...

  10. Routine use of opioids?

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

    IMHO, I think it should be given before surgery for an amputation, except when the amp is due to vascular disease. Since I don't work PACU I can't answer but from a personal standpoint I think it's a...

  11. methadone therapy for cancer pain?

    ginger58 replied to ceelynncee's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thanks for your answers Ceelynnee to my questions. I'm glad the neurontin has helped. I'm sorry the pain is so hard to control as it is hard to sit by and watch. The PEG should be fine for those...

  12. methadone therapy for cancer pain?

    ginger58 replied to ceelynncee's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    As a palliative nurse I have to question the use of some of these drugs. That's a lot of Fentanyl to not be working along with Percocet, neurontin (why?), Ativan, Phenergan and IR Morphine! Roxanol...

  13. Mrsa

    ginger58 replied to marjoriemac's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm not an ID nurse, but I feel like if the wound is still active with MRSA and he's removing the dressing and most likely getting it on his hands and whatever else he touches, I wouldn't want him...

  14. private duty peds frustrations

    ginger58 replied to ArwenEvenstar's topic in Private Duty

    Arwen, I tend to go more with your feelings, and I understand the other points brought up. You're in a family home and it would be nice if they'd offer you a cookie or whatever now and then. You're...

  15. Rn's & Overtime: Required or Voluntary

    ginger58 replied to ShowMeRN2B's topic in General Nursing

    Our manager stands at the desk tapping her toes at 1515 asking if you're going to be out on time! Very uncomfortable situation. Doesn't matter if something happened at 1430--"You vill be out of here...

  16. turning non-emergent pts away

    ginger58 replied to Jennifer, RN's topic in Emergency

    I believe the hospital that I just left is assigning a doc and nurse to triage and if the problem isn't emergent they are sent to the acute care

  17. My 1st NICU interview!!!!

    ginger58 replied to lilbug's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Lilbug, I think you got your enthusiasm across or she wouldn't have spent two hours with you!! And she did ask you to shadow. Sending you good thoughts and I think you'll have good news for us in...

  18. ANA code question... please help

    ginger58 replied to Proverbs 16:3's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Nope. That's not my use of "second fiddle". And although I love the sword fighting little people in #17 I'm done with this

  19. ANA code question... please help

    ginger58 replied to Proverbs 16:3's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Daytonite, I agree that this discussion has gone on beyond the OP question but I do have to say that us nurses of the other stance of " I trust my doctor and feel that he knows me and my needs far...

  20. ANA code question... please help

    ginger58 replied to Proverbs 16:3's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I don't really think you've worked in a setting where nurses are specialized in making decisions, based on orders, to keep a patient comfortable. I have to determine at the bedside that my patient is...

  21. ANA code question... please help

    ginger58 replied to Proverbs 16:3's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    " The fact is that the doctor knows the patient and his needs better than I, as his nurse..." Sorry, but I don't agree with this at all. One never knows what a patient needs until the patient is...

  22. Bkat

    ginger58 replied to CriticalCareLucy's topic in General Nursing

    I could be totally off but are you thinking of BRAT? The BRAT Diet - Natural Aid for Diarrhea Need a little help fighting off diarrhea? The BRAT diet might just be your solution to this explosive...

  23. ANA code question... please help

    ginger58 replied to Proverbs 16:3's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Having worked palliative care I'd say A&D. Give the max ordered and call the doc. Morphine has no max dose in reality. One doesn't know if the patient is truly a drug abuser and maybe she was...

  24. Never written a resume before: HELP

    ginger58 replied to oddfanatic's topic in General Nursing

    I know you need to keep it close to one page. Google "new nurse resume writing" or something like that. The info's got to be out there! Best

  25. Acinetobacter vs. Acinobacter

    ginger58 replied to jeremyRN's topic in Infectious Disease

    I just did some web searching and the only thing I can conclude is that acinobacter is a lazy spelling for acintobacter! But, I wouldn't stake my life on