RoxannMM

RoxannMM

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  1. Infusing peripheral nerve blocks

    RoxannMM replied to RoxannMM's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    ERIC, Thanks fro your response I actually have had to contact anesthesia mutiple times in relation to these nerve blocks and it seems that who ever is on call at night does not know much about the...

  2. Infusing peripheral nerve blocks

    RoxannMM posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I don't know if this topic has been brought up before. I am just looking for some feedback if anyone has had any experience with nerve block infusions. It's like a regional block except a catheter is...

  3. Infusing peripheral nerve blocks

    RoxannMM replied to RoxannMM's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    It's neither of those. I know which you are talking about though inreference to the total shoulder. I have seen what we call a "Zimmer" Which is probably very similar to the Painbust Ball your talking...

  4. Considering Critical Care

    RoxannMM posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Looking for some feedback. I am currently an RN on a Med-Surg specially floor. I work with primarily Trauma/Ortho patients, and now I am considering a move to the ICU. Shock Truma we are a level 1...

  5. Considering Critical Care

    RoxannMM replied to RoxannMM's topic in MICU, SICU

    DeeDAWNtee, Thanks AGAIN! I can't wait to shadow/observe next monday. I hope what I am expecting plus more. YAY, starthing to feel like a llittle kid who is waiting for christmas. ESP. After my...

  6. Infusing peripheral nerve blocks

    RoxannMM replied to RoxannMM's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Still Awaiting and feedback... Anyone even if you have jsut seen one Ijust want to know if they are being used in other facilities other than my own. Medication that is being used for the infusion is...

  7. Considering Critical Care

    RoxannMM replied to RoxannMM's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thanks Deedawntee! I deff. appericate your feedback. I most admit I myself in nursing school wanted to work in Critical Care unit but wanted to become more acustomed with my skills and assessments...

  8. Toradol

    RoxannMM replied to BlueBear's topic in Orthopedic

    I like this Thread Quite intresting, I did know all of this about Toradol which is more than frequwntly used on our unit with both joints, and backs. I didn't know that is deceases that chance of...

  9. New RN to ortho

    RoxannMM replied to superkyky's topic in Orthopedic

    Congrats Welcome to Nursing! Like tweety said, Circulation, Sensation, Movement. Priority everytime. DTV prevent also very important in these patient's. So Keep an close eye on your Saturation level....

  10. ? about DVT

    RoxannMM replied to student-with-no-life's topic in General Nursing

    I Work in Orthopeadic with alot of acute post operative Total knee replacements. I totally agree with you, about the pressure cuff what I refer to as SCD's (sequential compression devices) which help...

  11. One of your best moments in Med Surg is...

    RoxannMM replied to Thunderwolf's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I loved hearing all these stories unfortantely I don't have any of mine own yet but I can't wait till I do. Keep up all the good work and great

  12. Starting as Ortho GN in less than a week...

    RoxannMM posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello Fellow Nurses and Nursing Students, My name is Roxann! I am starting on an Ortho floor is less than a week now. So I am here looking to you more experienced nurses for advice in how to...

  13. Starting as Ortho GN in less than a week...

    RoxannMM replied to RoxannMM's topic in General Nursing

    I just wanted to say Thank You All for the POSITIVE feedback. It's been great and reassuring. I am glad that other nurses see questions as a good thing. I have always asked question thoughout school...

  14. Wearing scrubs home??

    RoxannMM replied to Rn2bKatie's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree with this statement. I understand that it is our job to take care of patients. Though at home I feel like we need to take care of ourselves so that we can continue doing our job....

  15. Starting as Ortho GN in less than a week...

    RoxannMM replied to RoxannMM's topic in General Nursing

    Thank You Very Much. Great little

  16. Starting as Ortho GN in less than a week...

    RoxannMM replied to RoxannMM's topic in General Nursing

    CMS?? or CNS?? Sorry. I have been through 10 ortho surgeries myself (as a child13-15yrs). I hoping that will help

  17. NCLEX-RN Exam Cram: Opinions?

    RoxannMM replied to MiaLyse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have the Saunders Q&A (3rd edition) I have been using that book for about a month now. I also have the Nclex-RN Review made incredibly easy. I like the Made Easy book because it breaks the...

  18. Pharmacology help!

    RoxannMM replied to tazee's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I reccomend if you are using an evolve/elsvier book to get onto their website it's great. They have little thing that summarized the chapter and practice questions that really help prepare

  19. How long will I be miserable?

    RoxannMM replied to nrcnurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just wanted to say how much it has helped me just reading about everyone's concerns and issues. I just graduated from a ADN program in PA. I am going to a 437-bed hospital. Busy med/surg ORTHO floor...

  20. care errors

    RoxannMM replied to zaleah's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen many things as a nursing student that I know I would never let myself do. I have also been through ten operations as a child(13yr-15yr) I was born with hypophosphatemic rickets it is a...

  21. pin care for external fixators

    RoxannMM replied to marcibz123's topic in Orthopedic

    I myself have had external fixators. Let me say what a treat. I was probably 13 years old when I had my OREF. I was born with a disorder called hpyophosphatemic ricket which caused me to have bowed...

  22. So how long did you study before taking the NCLEX?

    RoxannMM replied to IvoryLena's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am scared to take my NCLEX as well. It has been hard talking to everyone because everyone has there own opinion on when to take it. I graduated last weekend and spent this whole last week taking the...

  23. temporary permit? whats that

    RoxannMM replied to smileysenior's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello, Being a new grad. myself I have went through this whole situation. I am not sure how your nursing program is ran compared to mine but we had to fill out are paper work for the permit and...