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misti_z

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  1. Okay WOW!

    misti_z replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    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?

    misti_z replied to charebec65's topic in General Nursing

    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

    misti_z replied to proudmommielpn's topic in General Nursing

    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

    misti_z replied to sharann's topic in General Nursing

    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

    misti_z replied to luvdancink's topic in General Nursing

    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. Does anyone know any more about this story?

    misti_z replied to AmyB's topic in General Nursing

    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

    misti_z replied to luvdancink's topic in General Nursing

    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

    misti_z replied to nrollins's topic in General Nursing

    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...

    misti_z replied to IloveSnoopy's topic in General Nursing

    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

    misti_z replied to sstromberg's topic in General Nursing

    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

    misti_z replied to bobnurse's topic in General Nursing

    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

    misti_z replied to sharann's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    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

    misti_z replied to starcandy's topic in General Nursing

    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

    misti_z replied to Cameelrn's topic in General Nursing

    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. Almost zero WBC count

    misti_z posted a topic in Oncology

    Had a patient this weekend...breast CA...who was on my floor (renal) only because our oncology unit was full. Her WBC was 0.5, she was put on reverse isolation. A float nurse who had her on the day...

  16. opening up nursing the profession to spanish speakers?

    misti_z replied to brown rice's topic in General Nursing

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

  17. tube feeding dye?

    misti_z replied to shannonRN's topic in General Nursing

    yes...........green!!!

  18. Terms of endearment

    misti_z replied to mamabear's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree with that. :) I use Mr and Mrs/Ms most all of the time, and feel that it is most appropriate. I am uncomfortable using such endearing terms since 99.9% of my pts are older than me....

  19. Should Nurses attend patient funerals

    misti_z replied to Hayden's topic in General Nursing

    My grandparents are both recently retired CNAs for hospice. They would frequently attend funerals, along with the nurses. They always wore all white to the funerals, as did the nurses. They...

  20. The Top 25 Witty Things to Say to Your

    misti_z replied to Andy S.'s topic in Nursing Humor

    :rotfl: That is freakin hilarious, Thanks!!! I like

  21. Does your company pay for CPR certification?

    misti_z replied to melissa24's topic in General Nursing

    Mine pays too.....CPR and ACLS. We also get a $200 educational allowance each year for symposiums, books, magazines, etc. Not sure about license renewal though, it would be great if they

  22. Bruits and Thrills??

    misti_z replied to starr234's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Great advice as always!! I love the comparsion to a cat's chest when it purrs!! I have to remember that with my new nurses and students. I remember "you feel a trill", too!!

  23. Torsedas ?

    misti_z replied to RNConnieF's topic in General Nursing

    I believe, Dayray, that you are corrected. It doesn't really sound like torsades because I think that if torsades is not treated with Mg it terminates into vfib then asystole. But I am not...

  24. adrenaline rush?

    misti_z replied to shannonRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree it is not a lack of caring. I do get caught in the adrenaline trap--sometimes. Like if we have a code a 6:45am it is hard for me to go to sleep at 8:00 when I am home. But I have learned to...

  25. "Floating" rears its ugly head again

    misti_z replied to Nurse Ratched's topic in General Nursing

    I am so glad we do not have to deal with these situations. We have hospital employeed "floaters" in the "float pool", who go to where they are needed. Sometimes when they get to a floor they maybe...