10MG-IV

10MG-IV specializes in TraumaER ,NICUx2days, HEMEONC CathLab IV.

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1. Nicely undermining you.

   10MG-IV replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

   I know this is late, but There, there, Sug, Bless your little

2. Do You Wear Your Colors To Work?

   10MG-IV replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

   WE have a certified LSU nut MD, certified FLA GATORS P.A., the registration ladies are Vols Orange from head to toe, along with TN Titan fans, 2-3 nurses and 1 MD are UAB 'Bama Crimson Tide all...

3. How many would consider leaving nursing if they had a similar or slightly higher pay.

   10MG-IV replied to jean36's topic in General Nursing

   In a NYsecond, I would leave, but while I am still in it I am giving 110%. BTW, it is not getting me anywhere with the new crowd of nurses, new thinking Gen X nurses. Where did this group come from? I...

4. Psych Medications

   10MG-IV replied to Toothbrushx2's topic in Psychiatric

   E**exor. The worst drug IMHO. my CHO went up to 300 on it, took me a year of weaning brain zaps, ups and downs to get off and now the CHO is >120 I was crying after 9-11 and they though I needed...

5. add your funny TRIAGE complaints from pts

   10MG-IV replied to er nursing's topic in Emergency

   regarding the Le-a name. my best friend a teacher in Louisiana has a Le-a in her class. and if you look on the strange name blog Le-a sightings are

6. add your funny TRIAGE complaints from pts

   10MG-IV replied to er nursing's topic in Emergency

7. The Struggle: When A Nurse Diverts

   10MG-IV replied to Thunderwolf's topic in Psychiatric

   Oncology Unit I had a patient call the desk " your nurse is passed out in here" I (charge RN) ran in the room and sure enough, out on the floor,look listen feel, pulse present, slow resp. grunting,...

8. Stress related near breakdown

   10MG-IV replied to inthesouthrn's topic in Health, Stress Management

   I agree with Canoehead, everyone falls, not everyone gets up, dusts themselves off, holds their head up high and goes on. All those trials and tribulations become experience. You now have the...

9. Stiff Stethoscope tubing...Ugh!!!!

   10MG-IV replied to mcknis's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   I have a 15 year old Littmann Master Cardiology Stethoscope and low and behold I found it in the drawer with a STIFF tubing. So, what do I have to loose but a refurbish fee and or buying a new tubing...

10. Tricks for putting down NG tubes?

    10MG-IV replied to Dancin'Mom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well, here is one for you. I warm the Salem sump tube! Curl it in a styro cup of very warm water. It becomes very flexible and easy to navigate the curves. Have the Pt sit straight up chin on chest...

11. Drug seeking or real pain? How do you tell?

    10MG-IV replied to JudyPRN's topic in Pain Management

    RANT: I resent the 1-10 pain scale. we have to "ASK" which in my opinion is a "PROMPT" " on a scale of 1-10, 10 being the worst pain you ever have experienced, what is your pain now?" Of course the...

12. Neuro ICU - Withdrawl of life support...is this so wrong?

    10MG-IV replied to Nacki's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    When in the situation of a terminal dying human, most are not comfortable. We at times avoid the room, do the q 1 hour turn and assessment, look at the family gathered around the bedside and offer...

13. Most common non-emergency visits

    10MG-IV replied to RN_in_SC's topic in Emergency

14. Funny Names

    10MG-IV replied to nurserynurse55's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hey, I have worked with her too! I have taken care of Louisiana Bacon, Pink Lemons, and Precious and her sister Delicious there was a third sister I can't recall her name. it wasn't Nutritious... Oh...

15. Funny Names

    10MG-IV replied to nurserynurse55's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    A friend that works in the BAYOU sent this to me. How do you pronounce this name Le-a? Leah?? NO Lee - A?? NOPE Lay - a?? NO Lei?? Guess Again. It's pronounced "Ledasha" Oh yes...you read...