Kymmi

Kymmi

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  1. Good judgement skills or not?

    Kymmi replied to nevergonnagiveup's topic in General Nursing

    I also agree that you did the right thing. I work in ICU and our rapid response team consists of the ICU charge nurse, 1 ICU nurse, 1 resp. therapist and the house nursing supervisior. The goal of...

  2. 60 Second Tube Feed Stop********

    Kymmi replied to Kymmi's topic in General Nursing

    Dutchgirl....I agree 100% with your last post...and I never mind checking a order with a MD and I really dont care if he gets upset with me and I agree that we need to do it to protect ourselves and...

  3. 60 Second Tube Feed Stop********

    Kymmi replied to Kymmi's topic in General Nursing

    You know I understand that whether it is turned off or not isnt that big of a deal either way....the bigger point is why nurses do things "just because" or "out of habit" without questioning or having...

  4. 60 Second Tube Feed Stop********

    Kymmi replied to Kymmi's topic in General Nursing

    Dutchgirl...I think you misunderstood my entire last post.....I was saying that if my coworker wants to do it on their patient...fine by me however I chose not to do it and then they give me a hard...

  5. 60 Second Tube Feed Stop********

    Kymmi replied to Kymmi's topic in General Nursing

    I can also go with the too each his own recommendation....however I have been in the position of taking care of one of my patients and I've asked for help to lift, turn and reposition and I havent...

  6. 60 Second Tube Feed Stop********

    Kymmi replied to Kymmi's topic in General Nursing

    You might have a point with that therory if they provide documentation that turning off a tube feed will prevent aspiration however so far I've seen people post articles here regarding the tube feeds...

  7. 60 Second Tube Feed Stop********

    Kymmi replied to Kymmi's topic in General Nursing

    Nursenpkn---I understand what you are saying so let me ask if you decide to monitor both the aline and the NIBP and you do have a large difference in the readings however you are sure your Aline is...

  8. 60 Second Tube Feed Stop********

    Kymmi replied to Kymmi's topic in General Nursing

    I can understand wanting a accurate b/p esp when titrating drips on a critical patient...I work in CVICU and we do alot of critical titration. I check my aline pressures q 4 hours providing I have a...

  9. 60 Second Tube Feed Stop********

    Kymmi replied to Kymmi's topic in General Nursing

    Ok....let me clarify....I am not angry about anything however I have had this discussion with others at work and I cant seem to find a answer to why this practice is done (turning off the feed for a...

  10. 60 Second Tube Feed Stop********

    Kymmi replied to Kymmi's topic in General Nursing

    I think that the lemmings last words were "Why not stay in the

  11. 60 Second Tube Feed Stop********

    Kymmi replied to Kymmi's topic in General Nursing

    You're telling me that stopping tube feeding for 60 seconds is some how going to prevent tube migration......and I'm sure you recheck tube position every time you reposition your pt.......the only...

  12. ordered to give roxanol with resp. of 5

    Kymmi replied to wantsthebest's topic in General Nursing

    The ethical/legal issue is not withholding life support measures on anyone that is terminally ill however withholding food/water on a patient that is capable of eating/drinking without any medical...

  13. How competitive is it?

    Kymmi replied to chuckcamp's topic in Florida Nursing

    If you are in Tampa.....South University just started a new nursing program and I think currently they have no waiting list. My daughter goes there and is in her first year and absolutely loves it....

  14. Heparinized vs Nonheparinzed saline in arterial lines

    Kymmi replied to saranurse's topic in MICU, SICU

    Just saline here also because of the increasing HIT population. Christie and ELKNMin06---even though you dont have the pressure bags hooked up to a pump they are still getting 3cc/hr of whatever is...

  15. ordered to give roxanol with resp. of 5

    Kymmi replied to wantsthebest's topic in General Nursing

    I am still amazed that everyone is focusing on the fact of whether or not to hold this drug....TrudyRN---I think that you understand what Im saying and I also agree with what you posted. From what I...

  16. ordered to give roxanol with resp. of 5

    Kymmi replied to wantsthebest's topic in General Nursing

    Unless Im missing something or dont understand correctly I am having a real hard time understanding why anyone would think that this whole situation is ok. From the way I understand it this man was...

  17. Frustrated

    Kymmi replied to lpnfl34's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Pagandeva----excellent post !! You said what I was trying to say in my post. RN's and LPN's have different roles but those roles involve overlaping duties. I do believe that the LPN's that have a...

  18. Frustrated

    Kymmi replied to lpnfl34's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Im sitting here reading these posts and I actually havent looked to see if any of the posts made were posted by RN's or LPN's but the way they read Im assuming that they are posted by LPN's or LPN...

  19. Unemployment

    Kymmi replied to 11:11's topic in Travel

    Medic....I have to say Im with you on this one.....I totally agree with you on all the facts you pointed out. I think it best if I keep my thoughts to myself at this point but I have a feeling that...

  20. Getting worried !!!!

    Kymmi replied to Jogirl's topic in California Nursing

    I agree with Vicki----Ski your post was fabulous. I have never had any career other than nursing so I can't say I have anything to compare it to other than working as a lifeguard and a supermarket...

  21. Should I stay or should I go ?

    Kymmi replied to time4meRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with TazziRN. Our hospital also has pretty much the same policy in place but I know that our patients do not leave the ER until the cath team arrives to accept the patient. I agree with you...

  22. Unemployment

    Kymmi replied to 11:11's topic in Travel

    Thanks for the info MrChicago...I said I wasnt sure where the unemployment money actually came from but I didnt think it was directly from the employer. I thought it was from some sort of tax though....

  23. Unemployment

    Kymmi replied to 11:11's topic in Travel

    Unemployment compensation is based on the last employer you were with and they must confirm that there is no work available for you in order for you to receive compensation. I personally cant imagine...

  24. Question for Charge Nurses

    Kymmi replied to mom4josh's topic in General Nursing

    Its just like any other order you'd sign off. Lets say you sign off a order and the next shift doesnt follow thru with it...thats not your responsibility as long as the orders were done correctly by...

  25. Working with shingles?

    Kymmi replied to matchstickxx's topic in General Nursing

    I feel your pain---literally. I had a outbreak of shingles in March of this year..never had shingles before in my life. It lasted 4 weeks and did not go away after two rounds of Valtrex. They were...