Ann RN

Ann RN

ICU/CCU, CVICU, Trauma

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  1. The deadly case of Mr. Hyde

    Ann RN replied to kenzy's topic in General Nursing

    A lot - it's quality nursing

  2. The deadly case of Mr. Hyde

    Ann RN replied to kenzy's topic in General Nursing

    who is really responsible for these 5 deaths? 1. The hospital for not reacting appropriately to the first occurance? and the time it took to take this matter seriously and respond to the threats? 2....

  3. How has nursing changed since you started working as a nurse?

    Ann RN replied to insightful's topic in General Nursing

    1. Team nursing with a separate med nurse - sometimes I think this still would be better for med-surg floors. 2. Charge nurses who did not have an assignment 3. Glass syringes for ABG's - we had to...

  4. what do you remember the most about psych nursing

    Ann RN replied to soozeeq246's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes it's better to talk to patients & "feed into their fantasies" than to try to orient them to reality. The patients are happier & they do not get angry. Treat all mental health...

  5. Incident Report Documentation

    Ann RN replied to khagerman's topic in General Nursing

    NEVER, NEVER, NEVER mention that an incident report was filled out in your nursing notes! That leaves it wide open for that incident report to be subpenoed in a court

  6. Trauma Funding

    Ann RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Many diseases have spokesmen. Trauma does not. Whether it is prostate cancer, breast cancer, or AIDS there are high profile people pushing for funding. Not so for trauma. I understand that most...

  7. Double Shifts: Your tips and tricks for getting through it

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

    I agree with drinking a lot of water, not soda. Many times fatigue is due to being

  8. Press Gainey AARRGGHH

    Ann RN replied to susi_q's topic in Emergency

    Maybe buttons & business cards will be handed out for Nurses' Week this

  9. Transferring from med-surg to Icu

    Ann RN replied to telemetrynurse's topic in General Nursing

    Learn ventilators & their different delivery methods (AC, IMV, pressure control, pressure support, PEEP, APRV, etc.). Learn ABG's & critical labs. Learn sepsis, ARDS, DIC, multiorgan failure....

  10. I Never Remember....

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

    ...my patient's name when I get to the pyxis. ...to do ALL my charge duties when I also have a critical 2-pt

  11. Forced Blood Draw? (DUI situation)

    Ann RN replied to West_Coast_Ken's topic in Emergency

    As Tazzi has said, an alcohol wipe would not contaminate the sample. It's a different alcohol, is much too small an amount and should be allowed to air dry first anyway. We do not use alcohol wipes...

  12. Forced Blood Draw? (DUI situation)

    Ann RN replied to West_Coast_Ken's topic in Emergency

    Phlebotomist draws the blood Phlebotomist labels the blood Phlebotomist takes the blood to the lab Phlebotomist locks the blood in the lab It gives a more accurate BAC, since it is from blood drawn on...

  13. Forced Blood Draw? (DUI situation)

    Ann RN replied to West_Coast_Ken's topic in Emergency

    In PA a "regular" blood draw is admissable if the court supoenas the

  14. Forced Blood Draw? (DUI situation)

    Ann RN replied to West_Coast_Ken's topic in Emergency

    I think that's why some hospital labs hold on to the blood drawn as normal procedure in the ER. Our lab holds it for 5 days. Then if the DA's office supeonas the blood for chemical testing, nothing...

  15. Forced Blood Draw? (DUI situation)

    Ann RN replied to West_Coast_Ken's topic in Emergency

    i work in pennsylvania. pa has an implied consent law. in regards to chemical testing, you agree (consent) to take such a test, just by being licensed to drive in pa. if you are arrested for dui and...

  16. Does your facility still use Vest Restraints?

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

    Yes, the facility I work in does still use posey vests. But I personally will never use them. My very first year out of nursing school I took care of a women who tried to get OOB with a vest on. She...

  17. C'mere and share your on-the-job laughs!

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

    Ruby Vee, Maybe it's just me, but why did the nurses keep putting him in the geri chair? Why not arrange for a

  18. I Finally did it!!!

    Ann RN replied to DCFILMWORKS's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome & congratulations!!! :w00t: :groupwelcome: :balloons: I remember my first apartment & how excited i was! Just remember - start to save your $$$. Open an IRA as soon as you are...

  19. Please help

    Ann RN replied to shannyn's topic in General Nursing

    salicylanilides important compounds niclosamide, oxyclozanide, clioxanide, rafoxanide, brotianide, bromoxanide, closantel, resorantel. synonyms niclosamide: mansonil-p, lintex-m, mansonil-m, yomesan,...

  20. Duoderm on blisters?

    Ann RN replied to kate1114's topic in General Nursing

    Never, NEVER put duoderm on a blister!!!!! Never force a blister to open. The skin is the best protective covering. If it opens naturally, keep it clean & open to

  21. So my Scheduler is Insane

    Ann RN replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    How many hours in a 2 week period are you being scheduled

  22. Questions about wasting NARCS ????

    Ann RN replied to BrnEyedGirl's topic in Emergency

    I have a very big concern with this thread. To those of you who "hold on to narcs", where do you put them? Please, please tell me you do not put them in your pocket. Nurses who "pocket" narcs can be...

  23. So my Scheduler is Insane

    Ann RN replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Are these 8 or 12 hour shifts? How many hours are considered part-time at your hospital? Need more

  24. C'mere and share your on-the-job laughs!

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

    I had a patient named "Mary". Mary had a femoral sheath in with TPA infusion. Mary was VERY sensitive to narcotics. About 30 minutes after 1mg of IV dilaudid we found her trying to get OOB. I asked...

  25. Picking up my pace. Need advice

    Ann RN replied to AshestoBeauty's topic in General Nursing

    You "prefer to get my own supplies". They're not your supplies - they are the docs'. IMO it is not your responsibility to get them. If the procedure is delayed, it's their fault, not yours. Sorry, but...