DachRN

DachRN specializes in MedSurg/ER FLoat/Charge/LTC/Oncology.

Latest Activity

1. Formalin

   DachRN posted a topic in General Nursing

   Anyone ever been told "unable, not allowed to be in a room with formalin present"? Co-worker RN refused to place specimen in a container of formalin that had a cover due to "toxic fumes that may...

2. Tales of Woe; or, Nursing Job Search Fiascoes.

   DachRN replied to Bortaz's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   Come to NW MT and interview to work in MT Hospitals ER!

3. Is ER experience wanted ANYWHERE?!

   DachRN replied to ashfost's topic in Emergency

   Can come work in MT with me, I NEED 3 ER RN's now and a Critical Care Nurse.....no one wants to re-locate to a smaller Hospital but OUR place IS

4. Chemo patient to nurse ratios

   DachRN replied to jbluehorseh's topic in Oncology

   Not really SAFE or cool.....RN's should be speaking with managers about THAT ratio!! EVERYWHERE I have worked, RN's administering Chemo could not do so with more than 2 patients at a time and usually...

5. Chemo patient to nurse ratios

   DachRN replied to jbluehorseh's topic in Oncology

   Same in

6. PPE

   DachRN replied to mappers's topic in Oncology

   I HOPE you attended a Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Course AND YOUR facility is telling you WHAT PPE to

7. Giving iv meds through running line

   DachRN replied to fiveoclocksomewhere's topic in Patient Medications

   Phenergan has to be mixed in a bag of Normal Saline, hung as Piggy Back, not pushed IV push anymore due to caustic nature of med to vein....Believe that was enacted Jan 2011 across USA. NEVER push IV...

8. Anyone who has used McKesson?

   DachRN replied to leekun2010's topic in Nursing Informatics

   Debbie, Can you pls forward me a PRIVATE email @ McKesson and Nursing Infomatics?? I am in NW USA and want MORE info @ these asap. Thanks, Pamela

9. Rules for the ER (long)

   DachRN replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency

   We CAN'T say NO here.............reason they don't go to Urgent Care or Clinic is they are MADE to pay $45 up-front. ER cannot force payment up-front...so we have to deal with "emergency rashes, tooth...

10. Rules for the ER (long)

    DachRN replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency

    REALLY..........right next to the EMTALA sign that says you have a right to be seen in an

11. Stupidest reason to go to ER

    DachRN replied to DachRN's topic in Emergency

    That's close to my winner................did you do lancing of the

12. Stupidest reason to go to ER

    DachRN posted a topic in Emergency

    ER Nurses/MD's etc. I am currently writing a "paper" on stupidest reason for someone to come to ER. ANY input you can send me would be much appreciated. IF you'd like a copy of the FINAL draft, let me...

13. ER- HELP: Dumbest reason people go to ER

    DachRN posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    ATTN ER Staff! I am writing a "paper" on the dumbest reasons/stories that people show up/come to ER. Would appreciate ANY input ANY of the ER staff out there has for me.........................IF...

14. Considering LNC

    DachRN replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Legal

    I have been considering the course for > 2 years, just never seem to have the $................still have an outstanding St Loan and not sure I'll qualify for financing right now with my...

15. Alaska Nursing

    DachRN replied to Merideth's topic in General Nursing

    Homer is great but not a lot of job openings there, Sitka Island is nice but you have to fly to Anchorage to leave to lower 48 and there is a new Hospital in the Valley NE of Anchorage about 65...