Although I would never consider a nipple piercing, it is a freedom of expression. And I agree it's not a smart decision for a diabetic, but not necessarily a "dumb" one for a 18 year old women. It...
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At my facility oxygen tanks must be stored upright in a carrier. If we do not have a carrier the tank must be sent to the resp dept or they may bring us a carrier. There are some units with cabinets...
I work on a renal unit with patients who have chronic anemia. Just two week ago we had a JW pt admitted with a H & H of 6.7 & 19.1. He took epo without hesitation even after in depth...
It would be great to stick our notebooks side by side. On the inside of the front cover I've got dept #s, MD #s, etc. I have a pocket also (first thing when you open it up) that contains blank...
OMG :stone That picture is absolutely haunting to me. How difficult a process to have to deal with for the family. What will that child deal with once it becomes old enough to understand and...
I carry a 3 ring binder with dividers. Behind each divider I put my PCAR that I take report and notes on, along with my MAR and Nurse's Notes behind that. I would not be able to function without it....
I gained the best experience while in school working as a 'nurse technician'. The position is available at my hospital when you are within 1 year of graduation. You do procedures, pass meds (under...
I agree, CALL IN. I had a similar Friday 2 weeks ago. On Friday's one of the staff nurses work as charge nurse without a pt load. The nurse that was to be in charge that day had been up all night...
We are in the early stages of computer charting. Admission & discharges are done on the computer now. I am very excited about it and also in the minority on my unit. It is frustrating being in...
I usually bring a banana to work everyday for breakfast on the go. I have to put my name on it to keep it from being eaten by others. By the end of the day--yes it is still there, breakfast is...
I can't imagine that actually being considered by the doctors as an option. If the pt is receiving their daily nutritional requirements per PO intake I don't think insurance would even approve payment...
We run it as slow as possible and also try for the larger vein. But I find adding the 'neut'/bicarb very interesting and am curious how much is added per bag. Our IV K+ replacements are premixed 10...
Our incarcerated patients receive a '#' beside their name in the system. We do not acknowledge that there is a person by that name in our hospital if someone calls looking for them. A guard...