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10MG-IV

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  1. About Incident Reports

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

    me too I thought "incident reports" were internal only and the ^%**($%$ lawyers couldn't have them. :argue:ARGHHHHHHHH. I am going to be a walmart greeter. Now when I write up I reports do I have to...

  2. We can't go on divert!

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

    No good deed goes unpunished.... was it a full moon? just

  3. TPA for central Line clots??

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

    You described it to a T . I would declott piccs etc also, Make sure you tape off the line with a huge piece of tape and label it DO NOT USE! TPA . I am so glad you included that info. One thing I...

  4. Can't get rid of the smell!

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

    Just light up a cigarette, take a few drags,that ought to do it, Make sure the O2 is off first. Striking the match will make the room smell better too.. (disclaimer: THIS IS A

  5. Project Comparing Cerner, Meditech, Epic, McKesson

    10MG-IV replied to Nurse1357's topic in Nursing Informatics

    No matter what software you have if the hospital is to cheap to purchase decent hardware with enough memory, RAM or IT department for upgrades and 24/7 support..... forget trying to make it work. =...

  6. Can't get rid of the smell!

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

    Lemon extract or spearmint extract a few drops on a 2x2. or on your paper mask. Lorann oils come in a variety of flavors. you can find it in the cooking section sometime,or baking stores. It is...

  7. You know your a Louisiana nurse when...

    10MG-IV replied to MissERN's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    You know you are a Louisiana nurse when... While @ triage you ask the patient, How did you get to the hospital? and they reply "by boat". true story When you have to remove the Mardi Gras costumes...

  8. Safe Staffing Saves Lives - ANA has started a campaign for us

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

    I have seen this go on for 30 years. It is worse now. JCAHO is a huge reason it is worse. Here is a organization of pseudo intellectuals, writing is their forte. MY CAN THEY WRITE. standards of...

  9. Recognized by coworkers on AllNurses.com?

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

    Ok how much is really too much regarding HIPPA, 3 or more "facts" no name place time location,month day year, We must protect the innocent. We have enough stress, and by venting we don't need to open...

  10. Recognized by coworkers on AllNurses.com?

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

    hey, i like this website.i need this website to vent. i feel i can spew. whatever happened to freedom of speech anyway?? here you can say what bothers you, scream,yell,rant, rave and be comforted by...

  11. Self-Triage in the Emergency Department

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

    Now with 'self triage' everyone writes Chest Pain, or Short of Breath. This brings them directly to the back, bypass triage, gets a stat EKG, INT ASA, O2, yada yada yada..... ( we have started to do...

  12. Dipoma Nurse and Proud!

    10MG-IV replied to nurse4117's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I am an ADN trained by Diploma nurses.... Now I have worked with 'em all. You want a Diploma nurse :bow:taking care of your )*( . Those girls, back then only women went to nursing school, would run...

  13. Hurrican Gustav

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

    THANK YOU! I want to THANK YOU for taking care of the families of South Louisiana, actually for all of those that were displaced by the storm. Nurses, Assistants, Aides, Secretary s, Dietary,...

  14. Gustav Roll Call

    10MG-IV replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Hey all you EJGH NURSES, and to The best Supervisor I ever worked for other than, Ruth Dugas, RN extraordinaire.... DD.....I miss you! Hope all is well and the air is still on. Wish I could be there...

  15. Self-Triage in the Emergency Department

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

    yes, we have a form somewhat like this here in TN. I get "foot" 'pee' "stomak hurt" "pain for 1 year" and "headake" once no lie "headache below the waist" Do we have a funny patient complaint...

  16. Self-Triage in the Emergency Department

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

    CHART WHAT YOU SEE! "no redness no swelling no hematoma" 1cm laceration not actively bleeding (get out the 2x2 with that little measure device on the side of the packaging) "no facial grimace,...

  17. Failed Drug Test!!!!!!

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

    if this happens to anyone again, #1. find an attorney,

  18. Family members at bedside

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

    SS you did wonderful nursing in that situation. I was giving a terminal patient morphine, when the family came in and asked " how do you know you aren't going to kill him"? I explained by having...

  19. "Customer service" and nursing

    10MG-IV replied to LilPeanut's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    i become confused when i hear these terms which reference the word 'service'. internal revenue 'service' u.s. postal 'service' telephone 'service' t.v. 'service'[color=#333333] civil...

  20. computer charting

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

    you will get the hang of it, just don't curse where the client can hear

  21. "Customer Service" --Rant!

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

    You know I still love to "baby" my patients. There are some that are sooo appreciative. Of course I do it my way and by the end of their stay they thank me and will gush how pleasant the visit was to...

  22. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    10MG-IV replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    always ask the person their name and always look at the name bracelet. Some people think it is funny if you call out a name and will say "what?" or yes to any name you call out. just something...

  23. How many visitors in the ED?

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

    today I opened the door to attempt to give Morphine IV. 8 family, friends, neighbors were in the room. I could not get to the bedside. I interrupted their time to visit. the nerve of me. I stated,...

  24. JCAHO vs. non-JCAHO hospitals

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

    Once again $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ follow the

  25. JCAHO vs. non-JCAHO hospitals

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

    $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ follow the