ginger58

ginger58 ASN, RN

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  1. Pet Nurse??

    ginger58 replied to Fuzzy's topic in General Nursing

    Here is a response I got today from the ANA: " ANA does not own the use of the word 'nurse' nor is it copyrighted or exclusive to human medicine. " I think you all confuse the term "professional...

  2. oral vs. nasal intubation

    ginger58 replied to preemieRNkate's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Where I used to work the NNPs always intubated orally but sometimes the neos would go nasally if the tube needed more

  3. MD's professional handwriting skills

    ginger58 replied to hppynurse2's topic in General Nursing

    I think every order that can't be read easily should be faxed to the director of medical staff. If they can't write clearly then they should be made to print. I don't how much time I've wasted...

  4. 12 hour shifts?

    ginger58 replied to DreamyEyes's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Most of the hospitals in my area have 8 hour shifts. It takes more staff to fo 12s versus

  5. Liability insurance

    ginger58 replied to APNgonnabe's topic in Legal

    I've always used NSO--Nurses' Service Organization. They have a

  6. Documenting pain and pain medications

    ginger58 replied to fetch33's topic in General Nursing

  7. help!!!

    ginger58 replied to kathgail's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Since I'm not totally certain what exactly this thread is asking, I would say that stress affects one's ability to concentrate, there's probably a little depression and maybe an increased desire to...

  8. Documenting pain and pain medications

    ginger58 replied to fetch33's topic in General Nursing

    My NM wrote our pain flow sheet. Each 8 hour shift has to chart something on the sheet, even if it's "Denies pain". If that's the case that's all we chart plus date and time and sedation level. On...

  9. Sodium Losses Through An Ileostomy??

    ginger58 replied to ginger58's topic in Gastroenterology

    The pt didn't have any of those. She had a long history of Crohn's disease and then had the ileostomy within the last several years. She was above 70 years

  10. where do old nurses go?

    ginger58 replied to insightful's topic in General Nursing

    Muffie, I just love your words! "i thought they went where elephants go somewhere in africa where all the ivory tusks are they are just as

  11. Pet Nurse??

    ginger58 replied to Fuzzy's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/book.asp?ref=9780632050611 Why are a lot of you being so posessive of the word "Nurse"? Veterinarians are called "Doctor" and there is a formal education process...

  12. Pet Nurse??

    ginger58 replied to Fuzzy's topic in General Nursing

    I think the problem with using the term nurse relates to nurses aides, MA, Care Givers going around and stating that they're a

  13. Pet Nurse??

    ginger58 replied to Fuzzy's topic in General Nursing

    According to what I've read in the past on veterinary websites there are programs for vet techs and vet nurses. There are certain things the tech can't do that the nurse can do. These are regulated...

  14. side effects of lanolin??

    ginger58 replied to abracadabra2886's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It smells bad. I imagine one could have an allergic reaction to

  15. Advice on Math in LVN Education

    ginger58 replied to JennMcK's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    The most math I use is a simple proportion. There are always calculators around. Since we don't have to figure IV drip rates (how many drops do you see in a minute sort of thing) you shouldn't have...

  16. Strange experiences on the floor...have you had any?

    ginger58 replied to Anjann's topic in First Year After Licensure

    "EVERY time I walk into any patient's room, my nose starts to run profusely." Have you ever investigated what cleaning fluids they use in the rooms? Or, looked at the cold air returns to see if...

  17. Vistaril IV??

    ginger58 replied to Fairlythere's topic in General Nursing

    I realize it is not the pharmacy or even the doc responsible as I should have researched the suggested route, but I had no clue as most of our drugs in this class (antihistamine/anti-emetic) are...

  18. California Hospital interview

    ginger58 replied to rajotolentino's topic in California Nursing

    I don't understand why you would think there's any answer to your questions!Every person that conducts an interview has different ideas of what an interview consists of. You will only have your...

  19. How do you get the stripe to stick to your nsg cap?

    ginger58 replied to S.N. Visit's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What

  20. Pt demanded a stronger pain med

    ginger58 replied to AstrosFan's topic in Emergency

    " I replied that it was a sprain and that we don't normally prescibe a narcotic for a sprain." Do you mean a narcotic besides Codeine?? As a nurse that has been to the ER and said that an ASA...

  21. Floating to other units!

    ginger58 replied to smarge117's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked NICU we could be floated to PICU or well baby. It was scarey taking care of a PICU pt. I don't think hospitals really care about how we feel, they need a warm body. I guess by policy...

  22. How do you become a NICU nurse?

    ginger58 replied to ksauce20's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    See if you can get into a nursery or NICU as part of your schooling. Most units I've worked in have their own curriculum for nurses wanting to work in NICU. This is after your hospital orientation...

  23. Is there ANY reason for Experienced nurses to be Rude to New Nurses??

    ginger58 replied to pink2blue1's topic in General Nursing

    I think you did good getting all the other stuff done! That's a big load even for experienced nurses. This nurse maybe should be addressed by the manager or you and your preceptor. There's no excuse...

  24. Please help with signature

    ginger58 replied to Aburusk's topic in International Nursing

    I'm still not sure I'm getting what you're asking since I graduated before Nclex. You're right, a lot of English signatures, especially doctors' orders look like Egyptian tomb writing!

  25. Please help with signature

    ginger58 replied to Aburusk's topic in International Nursing

    I really don't know what you're talking about so I can't help you. Do you mean the signature should be in English letters like this typing? I have nothing against Arabic but in the US signatures are...