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  1. afib/bundle branch block

    INnurse posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    HI Everyone, I really need some help here figuring this out. Let's say a pt is in rapid afib and has a bundle branch block. How would this show up on the monitor, and how should this be treated? Would...

  2. hemoccult stool

    INnurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just a question.. Is there a time frame that you must wait between specimens for collecting serial hemoccult stools? For example, when there is an order for hemoccult stool x 3, how long of a time...

  3. hemoccult stool

    INnurse replied to INnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the reply. Yes, I know it means three in a row. I have been told I must wait x # of hours between samples. I have never heard that before and just wondering if anyone else had or if it's...

  4. Is this wrong? Death and Dying

    INnurse replied to Karynica, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Not wrong at all! When I was taking sociology and we were studying death and dying, my professor shared the story of her losing her young son. I can tell you that her sharing had a large impact on me...

  5. Weekend Option folks....

    INnurse replied to Elvish's topic in General Nursing

    At my job, we work our weekend plus one holiday shift. Other full time employees must work two holiday shifts. Holidays are the actual day and the eves. This year I work

  6. RN trainwreck

    INnurse replied to BlearnRN's topic in General Nursing

    As you gain more experience you will get better at knowing what questions to ask during report to bring out the problems. Sounds like you have already made progress in that area. The next time it...

  7. Chlamydia

    INnurse replied to melc2009's topic in General Nursing

    My suggestion to her would be to contact her

  8. Do you relay????

    INnurse replied to Cmariehart's topic in General Nursing

    Friday night was our Relay. This was my 9th year to participate. My uncle died 8 years ago at the age of 33 of testicular cancer. We were 3 years apart in age. My family participates every year in his...

  9. RN job in jeopardy please help

    INnurse replied to fe3's topic in General Nursing

    re: fingerprints I think what she means is to log in to the pyxis you use your actual fingerprint. Not that anyone dusted for

  10. Mommies and daddys in the trauma room.

    INnurse replied to crazy4trauma's topic in Emergency

    My son was hit by a car 4 years ago, when he was 8 years old, and the ER nurses allowed me to stay in the room with him the whole time. I was even allowed to ride in the helicopter with him when he...

  11. Anyone know some rules about FMLA?

    INnurse replied to rehab nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Family Medical Leave is a federal program. The act states "An employee shall be entitled to a total of 12 administrative workweeks of unpaid leave during any 12-month period". Hope this

  12. need t-shirts for winter!

    INnurse replied to Diva Nurse Dani's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Old Navy for

  13. Pneumococcal vaccination

    INnurse replied to golfnurse's topic in General Nursing

    WE have a form that the US includes in the chart of every new admit. It has the assessment/criteria for who should receive the vaccine. It has been pre-approved by all drs. It is the admitting nurses...

  14. smoke free

    INnurse replied to mel1977's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital went smoke free on July 1, for patients, visitors, and employees. Employees are not even allowed to smoke on breaks. You don't clock out for breaks, therefore you can not leave the...

  15. anyone use lovenox in odd doses? i.e. 76mg?

    INnurse replied to rehab nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Insulin syringes are small volume, do you round up insulin? No. The syringe is calibrated. It is possible to be

  16. Anyone work weekends only?

    INnurse replied to teresab_2000's topic in General Nursing

    I work weekends only, Friday 7p-7a and Sunday 7p-7a and I get paid for 36 hours, with full time benefits and 4 weekends paid vacation per year. I can choose to pick up extra hours through the week if...

  17. anyone use lovenox in odd doses? i.e. 76mg?

    INnurse replied to rehab nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work the cardiologists order it all the time that way. The syringe is marked, just expel the unneeded portion. It is weight based, one mg per kg. and usually ordered BID. The 30-40mg dose...

  18. Help with quick release knot!

    INnurse replied to shana556's topic in General Nursing

    And make sure to tie it to a non-moveable part of the

  19. Graduating and confused!!!

    INnurse replied to givingheart's topic in General Nursing

    If you love the facility and know you want to work there, I would go for one of the other units, such as ICU, until you can transfer. You will already have your foot in the door, and begin building...

  20. Elopement policy

    INnurse replied to L&DRNJenn's topic in General Nursing

    My facility became smoke free July 1. We'll see how that goes. So far no major issues, surprisingly. We can not hold someone against their will, IF they insist on leaving the floor to smoke,...

  21. New Grad Thrown to the Wolves!

    INnurse replied to IttyBittyCritty's topic in General Nursing

    4 weeks of orientation is NOT enough for any new nursing position. As nurses, we have so many opportunities. Just remember, You DON'T have to settle for any job. The bottom line is, protect yourself...

  22. What's your favorite pair of nursing shoes?

    INnurse replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    For me, it's K-Swiss and NurseMates. They are light, feel great, and last a long