Holly27

Holly27

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  1. Heard of Ambien lowering b/p?

    Holly27 posted a topic in Patient Medications

    The other night had my RN tell a pt "no" when requesting Ambien. Said it would drop his b/p (100/60). I never heard that about Ambien and just wondered if anyone else had and if true? I understand...

  2. Pt Ptt Inr Huh?

    Holly27 posted a topic in Cardiac

    I just started my new job and STILL can't get a grip on PTT,PT and INR. I couldn't even explain it if my patient was to ask. I've read about them over and over but still have a hard time...

  3. Tricks to remember things

    Holly27 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I thought it would be neat to help out students and others with things we each do to remember things. Like this: H E P A R I N (7 letters) + 3 (PTT) = 10 fingers C O U M A D I N (8 letters) + 2 (PT) =...

  4. Codes and note taking

    Holly27 posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    On the floor where I work we have a code once a week during my shift. Most of the time I'm the one that brings the chart, escorts pts out of the room ,and throws furniture into the hallway. I'm new so...

  5. Guess what RN's, you didn't need that college degree!!

    Holly27 replied to welnet66's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    i was kinda put off by this story telling what people made and what jobs you can get without a degree. http://www.parade.com/articles/editi...-2007/wpe_lead this is the insert that made me mad. no...

  6. Guess what RN's, you didn't need that college degree!!

    Holly27 replied to welnet66's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I was kinda put off by this story telling what people made and what jobs you can get without a degree. http://www.parade.com/articles/editions/2007/edition_04-15-2007/WPE_lead This is the insert that...

  7. Just enrolled in Baptist Health's LPN program

    Holly27 replied to navyscrubs's topic in General Nursing

    I went to Baptist school Jun'06 and work there now. Yes they are strict, but I really enjoyed it. A lpn is an lpn no matter where you choose to go to school.Doesn't matter where you went to school. At...

  8. Made a med error and am Furious!!

    Holly27 replied to kwagner_51's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree. I wouldn't risk my licenses working at a place 2 days a month and with what you say is going on. You alone will not be able to solve the med problems or protect yourself or your pts....

  9. Chicken Pox Outbreak in South Arkansas - CDC Investigating

    Holly27 replied to sirI's topic in General Nursing

    I've always heard that the vaccine is not a sure thing of not getting Ck.Pox. Had a friend who said her son received the vaccine and still had Ck.Pox. Also heard it only last like 5 years? I've never...

  10. Hi can someone answer me a question (new)

    Holly27 replied to inspiring_nurse2006's topic in General Nursing

    As of this past semester. Baptist- Lpn practice on dummies and then pts (shot's and iv's). Even gave you vial of saline and a needle. Rn program- 1st shots on each other. Soph semester. I think. 1st...

  11. What have other nurses done that have freaked you out?

    Holly27 replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    It's called tolerance. Some pt have it. Some don't. Apparently her pt

  12. Waitresses dressed as naughty nurses rile real RNs

    Holly27 replied to Euskadi1946's topic in General Nursing

    Phoenix resident Amanda Price, one of the few women customers at the restaurant, said the outfits did not offend her. ''You don't hear nuns complaining about pregnant nun costumes, and that's more...

  13. Made a med error and am Furious!!

    Holly27 replied to kwagner_51's topic in General Nursing

    This is what happened: The unit is Rehab, there were 15 patients 12 were new to me. I got crappy report but figured I could read the charts later. [Which is the way I always learn about my pts.] I...

  14. House, Grey's Anatomy make me mad

    Holly27 replied to nitesky83's topic in General Nursing

    I watch Grey's when I get the chance. It's funny and it cracks me up. I don't pay attention to the medical stuff. I just like it. I'm sure cops say the the same things about cop shows.lol Anyways,...

  15. no-smoking policies

    Holly27 replied to MIA-RN1's topic in General Nursing

    I am so with both comments.I've heard is : "Awww You're a nurse? and you smoke? yeah......... When are you quitting? When they take the twinkies and cupcakes out the vending machine.......... Most...

  16. no-smoking policies

    Holly27 replied to MIA-RN1's topic in General Nursing

    Well here are the laws just enforced in the past year. No smoking on any hospital campus in the state. That's fine they even offer support and patches for the ones who wanted to quit(employees). I...

  17. What do you have in there??

    Holly27 replied to cardiac.cure03's topic in General Nursing

    Foley ? In your car

  18. Opinion plz; class load

    Holly27 replied to MShell's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A couple of questions How old are your kids? What hours are you taking at school ? 2 days? 3 days? online? Will the kids be in daycare while your in school? Very important question... How long has it...

  19. Dumb Question over here!!!

    Holly27 posted a topic in Cardiac

    Is CAB and CABG the same thing? or one with graft and one without? Eppi lead replacement? One more thing Suggestions on a good website for a cardiac nurse. Something that maybe I could use to help...

  20. Night shift naps

    Holly27 replied to NiteRocker's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The person I see falling asleep on my unit is the doctor! lol He works days and then goes home eats dinner with his family, tucks his girls in and sleeps a few hours. He usually shows up about 2 or...

  21. How will I ever handle a 5 pt load?

    Holly27 replied to quinnila's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I meant I have 10 patients as a team. 1 RN, 1LPN and a CNA. Didn't mean to freak anyone out.lol But I do know the day shift is short(Doctors keep taking our nurses!!!). and each team might have 13...

  22. Dumb Question over here!!!

    Holly27 replied to Holly27's topic in Cardiac

    Thanks! That helped me

  23. Why did I call the Dr?

    Holly27 posted a topic in Cardiac

    Ok Here I go. My RN told me to call the dr about a pt. She handed the strip from telemetry and said "call dr.soandso and tell him ms.blank has had 3 pauses at 1.72 and tell him she has had several...

  24. Why did I call the Dr?

    Holly27 replied to Holly27's topic in Cardiac

    Cool! Thanks! Gawd I wish you had been an instructor in my class. lol You really helped me understand. Thanks

  25. Colostomy bags

    Holly27 replied to jmwhitt's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    They also have those Vick's vapor sticks. I keep it in my pocket when I have a pt with c-diff or a bag.You just sniff it and put the cap back on. Either that or hold my breath till I turn