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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 Narc's but not Ambien. Thks!

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 understanding. So if anyone has a simple explanation I would re...

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) = 10 fingers or maybe "C"at or "K"at- "C"oumadin a...

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 I do what I can without getting in the way. BUT p...

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 wonder people think you can be any joe blow off the ...

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 made me mad. No wonder people think you can be an...

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 the end everyone still takes the NCLEX. Yes it's ...

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. It's a team effort. You can't be the only catcher ...

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 had it, sometimes wish I had. Freaked out my girl...

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 iv senior semester on each other. I'm just lucky t...

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

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 disgraceful than sexy nurses,'' she said. Haha! Thou...

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 work nights and when I come in (if time). I verify a...

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, One night while sitting at the rounder (4 nurses and...

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 folks look at me funny and I really don't care. If pe...

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 have caught a few smoking in rooms. (sensors in the v...

Foley ? In your car ?

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 been since you have been in school? When I started...

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 explain things better to folks. I have a hard time e...

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 3am. I don't have a problem with it ACCEPT he always...

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 pts" like today". THAT'S why I have my handy-dandy li...

Thanks! That helped me out.

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 since that strip and what does he want you to do?" I ...

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

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 blue.lol