misti_z

misti_z

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  1. Okay WOW!

    Dang 4 bucks an hour and just as wonderful is the recognition for a job well done, that's awesome man. Good Job!!!!!
  2. Will people ever learn?

    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...
  3. Oxygen Tank Storage

    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...
  4. Epogen and Jehovah's

    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...
  5. Do you carry a clipboard

    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...
  6. 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...
  7. Do you carry a clipboard

    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....
  8. Finding job while in school

    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...
  9. If you're sick...please just call in...please...

    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...
  10. Computer Charting

    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...
  11. Nurses Will Eat Anything

    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...
  12. Ethics of feeding tube

    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...
  13. Potassium piggybacks

    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...
  14. Patients Who Are Prisoners

    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...
  15. I agree!! If you are competent I don't care--I welcome you to the