jojotoo

jojotoo RN

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  1. Visitor from He**

    jojotoo replied to BBFRN's topic in General Nursing

    Did you get to count her in your nurse/ patient

  2. Why are emergency nurses not considered critical care nurses?

    jojotoo replied to JessicRN's topic in Emergency

    How about it MODS? I vote to move us to Critical

  3. Fingerstick Glucose Testing-Do Alcohol Wipes Interfere w/ Results?

    jojotoo replied to PsychRN-Kris's topic in General Nursing

    The right answer! The reason that you want to wipe away the first drop, is to remove any contaminant or diluting factor - such as, alcohol, water, or tissue "juice" from squeezing the finger too...

  4. Insulin question

    jojotoo replied to SNlena's topic in Patient Medications

    Nice chart! I'm taking it to work,

  5. standing orders in your hospital

    jojotoo replied to esrun00's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with

  6. How do you stay impartial?

    jojotoo replied to GrnHonu99's topic in General Nursing

    I think that it can do both the caregiver and the patient good to have an emotional connection with each other. Of course, you can't open yourself emotionally to every patient - that would be too...

  7. please help me!

    jojotoo replied to nicepanda's topic in General Nursing

    It's not going to be a

  8. Do you ever forget your patient's names?

    jojotoo replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    Very rarely do I EVER remember a patient's name. But I do know where they are in the ER and what's wrong with them and where they are in the treatment process. I just say Sir and Ma'am a

  9. Help! nurse lifestyle Poll

    jojotoo replied to Dorain's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! That was

  10. 12 hours, eat twice?

    jojotoo replied to Crux1024's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, we also get two 30 min breaks. We put them together to take a 60 min meal break. In addition to this break, day shift sometimes takes an additional breakfast break. I personally don't care how...

  11. nurses accepting telephone orders from other nurses

    jojotoo replied to ninsttmk's topic in Patient Medications

    I've never taken orders from another

  12. 12 hours, eat twice?

    jojotoo replied to Crux1024's topic in General Nursing

    More often I have seen the 7AM-7PM shift eat breakfast around 8AM and then also take a lunch break in the

  13. PRN meds - question

    jojotoo replied to MSN Student's topic in General Nursing

    Glad to

  14. PRN meds - question

    jojotoo replied to MSN Student's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, you can give it as you asked. But you won't be able to give another PRN dose for six

  15. Need Help FAST Please. RE: Inappropriate discharge

    jojotoo replied to Monica RN,BSN's topic in General Nursing

    I have been on the receiving end (the ER) of patients like this. After we have have done a $10,000 - $20,000 work up (yes, that's what it will cost if you do multiple CTs, a VQ scan, a Doppler study,...

  16. What is Eosinophilia???

    jojotoo replied to jamminworld's topic in General Nursing

    Eosinophilia (increased eosinophils) can result from parasitic, allergic, or inflamatory

  17. Have you called off work for a sick pet before?

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

    I am absolutely amazed at all the supportive replies. While I am in 100% agreement, and I would call in sick for MY fur babies, I would say that I was sick - not them. Many of my coworkers would not...

  18. Tomorrow is the BIG DAY

    jojotoo replied to Nightcrawler's topic in General Nursing

    Since you're having your procedure at the hospital you work at, you must be comfortable with the skill level of the nurses and docs. Hopefully this will offset any embarrassment that you might have....

  19. Any Muslim Nurses/Student Nurses in Allnurses?

    jojotoo replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    Tazzi, you have an answer for everything. And I don't mean that in a smart aleck way. I admire your experience and love reading your

  20. Newbie questions: Assisting Male patients Issues

    jojotoo replied to rookieq's topic in General Nursing

    I actually think that it's sweet and refreshing that you have these questions. That said, when the time comes, I'm sure you'll be able to do what is needed. Good

  21. Can U Explain the difference? pleeease??

    jojotoo replied to TraumaGirl1018's topic in General Nursing

    So, is a Quinton cath only venous access? Or is like a regular AV shunt that's used for

  22. Hey Professors, tell us how it REALLY is!

    jojotoo replied to Cattitude's topic in General Nursing

    Great

  23. Can U Explain the difference? pleeease??

    jojotoo replied to TraumaGirl1018's topic in General Nursing

    thank you, thank you, thank you!!!! you are the first that has been able to answer this question for

  24. Can U Explain the difference? pleeease??

    jojotoo replied to TraumaGirl1018's topic in General Nursing

    What about a Quinton Cath? Where does it end up? And a generic central line? Occasionally, a peripheral IV is started in an artery instead of a vein (by mistake, of course). When that happens,...

  25. Are you paid for orienting someone?

    jojotoo replied to starbin's topic in General Nursing

    Not a