Irishgirl

Irishgirl

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  1. Dealing with gossips

    Irishgirl replied to Pam RN's topic in General Nursing

    Whatever you do, don't discuss anything personal around this person. If she's within earshot, chances are you'll be next. Steer completely clear of negative people and always say nice things about...

  2. Difficulty Swallowing question

    Irishgirl replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I've felt in the past like something was caught in my throat, but nothing was. A doctor told me it could be caused by anxiety. It must have been, because it went away on its

  3. Air Embolus?

    Irishgirl replied to Irishgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! 60 cc? That's a hell of a lot of air to inject into a patient. I was worried about leaving a PICC line uncapped for, like, ten seconds. Is it possible for air to "suck in" that fast? I saw the...

  4. PICC lines

    Irishgirl replied to Irishgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry, I'm having trouble reading my replies b/c my computer won't let me view all of my replies

  5. PICC lines

    Irishgirl replied to Irishgirl's topic in General Nursing

    This PICC didn't have a clamp; I don't know if it's a different type than yours. No clamp at all

  6. PICC lines

    Irishgirl replied to Irishgirl's topic in General Nursing

    What happens if the cap is left off too long & air gets in? How long is too long for the cap to be removed after drawing blood? Do you have time to put the blood down and pick up the new cap?? I'm...

  7. Malpractice Insurance

    Irishgirl replied to AngelsRN's topic in General Nursing

    I was told malpractice insurance isn't necessary because the hospital is supposed to cover you. Is that what "blame-free" reporting is for? I could be

  8. New and scared

    Irishgirl replied to danigirl58's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It's scary to be new, but at least (hopefully), you'll have a preceptor. If not, the other nurses should be helpful, knowing that you're new. If not, go to another unit. Good

  9. Anyone from Trumbull?

    Irishgirl replied to Irishgirl's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    It used to be a hole in the wall, when I lived there. Not bad, it was a very nice small town. I heard it's very crowded now, which is sad. It really had that small (yet well-off) town feel to it....

  10. Anyone from Trumbull?

    Irishgirl posted a topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Is anyone here from Trumbull? I used to live there. It's a hole in the wall, but it's

  11. Atheist or Agnostic?

    Irishgirl replied to firstyearstudent's topic in General Nursing

    Don't bring up religion w/ patients. If they start asking you about your beliefs, don't discuss them. If they tell you about theirs, NEVER get into a

  12. Prednisone

    Irishgirl replied to FLoridarnl's topic in General Nursing

    Next time make a report . Everyone messes up at one time or another. Just be glad no patient was