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fgoff

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  1. BD instye autoguard angiocaths- difficulty

    fgoff replied to enfermeraSG's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I had trouble using them at 1st too. I did a sreach & found this site http://www.bd.com/safety/products/infusion/ If you find the type of device you have you can watch the video.. The tip I...

  2. Rn coming 2 NC

    fgoff replied to lexus380's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Sorry, I don't know the area... But I did want to welcome you to

  3. I just can't catch on

    fgoff replied to Brooke13-RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sorry that you had a rough time! I get the feeling that you are still in orientation mode on the job & should not have been left alone. I sit possible to speak with your nurse

  4. Should a new grad try ED or not?

    fgoff replied to MegRyanGirl's topic in Emergency

    MegRyanGirl, I agree with TraumaRUS. It is possible to so straight to ER. I did it when it was my turn! I too had "some" prior exprience but I still stuggled... it took all of the orientation ( I...

  5. Co-worker hitting up the Dr.s for meds during shift?

    fgoff replied to babiesX2's topic in General Nursing

    I too have seen this done. In the ER & on med/surg floors. It never use to bother me. Now I wonder where the paper trail is? The assessment & Dx that is required to be documented proir to...

  6. Does this sound right?

    fgoff replied to lisab23's topic in Cardiac

    Relax! it is a great class, Enjoy it! Like any knew skill you will develope them over time! and these days in nursing there is no time like the present! LOL:wink2: Keep in mind that in codes it is...

  7. bigfoot, nessie, NA II - has been sighted but never found......

    fgoff replied to supermo's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    i hope this helps! i know of some cc that offer na ii as well. but i'm not sure where you're from so again good luck with locatng a program of study. from bon site: the nurse aide ii performs more...

  8. Be Careful!

    fgoff replied to SNKerri's topic in General Nursing

    But by the grace of God go

  9. Waiting to take the nclex pn

    fgoff replied to kmeeca's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I was chating with someone about this very thing tonight! By all means call.. that was the verdit from the chat room Good

  10. bigfoot, nessie, NA II - has been sighted but never found......

    fgoff replied to supermo's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Try: http://www.ncbon.com/prac-naiirules.asp#21-36.0402 http://facility-services.state.nc.us/tableofc.htm If there is a program for NA at your local CC they may be of assistance or the nursing...

  11. Student Nurse asking RN's their opinion

    fgoff replied to Ant75's topic in General Nursing

    1.How do we as nurses maintain professional relationships with our patients? I keep my person in to myself & when I ask the patient or patient's SO what they may fell is personel info i tell them...

  12. IV Push Meds Question

    fgoff replied to Carla25's topic in General Nursing

    I agree go by the drug books recommendatoins... but a Very General Rule of Thumb is slow... over 3- 5 minutes. But the nurse must know the drug som ehave to pushed very

  13. Risk Management?

    fgoff replied to Agent99's topic in General Nursing

    I've not been a RM before but worked in Standards Management with the RM as part of the team (PIC). In the hospital she reviewed all pt care issues concerning injury or potential injury (high risk...

  14. Red Headed = increased bleeding risk?

    fgoff replied to MIA-RN1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I've heard this & being a red-head I've had trouble clotting before. When all labs showed no problems other than anemia (poor diet)????? Things that make you go

  15. Need Info on NC

    fgoff replied to PIANISTRN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hey! don't over look rural areas just outside of Raliegh/Durham..... Granville, Vance, Franklin, Person counties... close to to ciry w/out the city sticker

  16. NC info for new grad

    fgoff replied to St.FXNurse's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Welcome to nursing & to NC !!! I've only been here about 7 years and have worked servral different places, all of which had Canadian nurses in thier ranks. I'll continue to look for you

  17. Would you let your hospital treat your loved one?

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

    Yes, I had family at the acute care hospital where I used to work. BUT, my mother or I never left their side (except for OR). I would never leave a loved one alone in any hospital. Sorry guys... But...

  18. Amiodarone Question

    fgoff replied to Creamsoda's topic in MICU, SICU

    Its been awhile since I worked ER & had to do this but if remember correcty we used the mini bag/primary followed by a mini bag flush(at least half) to clear the

  19. FIVE-STAR experience in a Luxury Hospital?

    fgoff replied to Lenap's topic in General Nursing

    This is not all that new of an idea. Not so long ago the hospital where I used to work had med/surg VIP suite from the 1970's---mid 90's. Private room with full bath, sitting room, large screen TV....

  20. Fentanyl patch & witnessing

    fgoff replied to gtmoore's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work we must have a witness to the flushing, & they must sign the control

  21. IV tips

    fgoff replied to AngelsRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Oh! Try Here: http://venepuncture.20megsfree.com/custom.html The one I like the best is to let gravity do the work, it also helps relax the arm! There might be some older post on here that would help....

  22. Resources for Nurse Educators/ Strategies to Enhance Critical Thinking

    fgoff replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    i saw this site awhile ago...( it may have already been posted forgive me i new here..) but i've enjoyed using this site for many different students na or rn http://medicine.osu.edu/exam/

  23. Most unforgettable nursing instructor

    fgoff replied to CaseManager1947's topic in General Nursing

    I had 2 great instuctors in my career! The first was my NA instuctor when I was in HS. Mrs. JS. God Bless her where ever she is. I was sent to Voc Tech because I was not college material... Well she...

  24. Suspecting Co-worker of taking drugs

    fgoff replied to zumalong's topic in General Nursing

    Does you place of employment have a Risk Manager or an Employee Health Department or EAP? One of these departments may be helpful if nursing does not feel strongly about it. Good luck! Your co-worker...

  25. IV tips

    fgoff replied to AngelsRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Try this Site http://www.aic.cuhk.edu.hk/web8/Very%20BASIC%20venous%20cannulation.htm or look the web site of the brand of angio caths you use. B&D has a short by well done video on line that I...