Pat_Pat RN

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    You know you're a male RN when......

    Pat_Pat RN replied to SteveNNP's topic in Men in Nursing

    I always reply *LOUDLY* "Yeah, Hi, Good morning to you too!" I usually get a "and guys..."
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    Family/ Visitors in the ER

    Pat_Pat RN replied to Dorito's topic in Emergency

    We try to keep it to one, except children, we'll let both parents in then. Serious stuff and codes we keep the family out! But we try to have one staff member talk to one family member who can relay...
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    Effexor XR (venlafaxine HCl) Extended-Release Capsules and Effexor (venlafaxine HCl)

    Pat_Pat RN replied to Brian's topic in Patient Medications

    If we all work healthy first shift, then who will take care of the patients in the middle of the night?? I do agree that some depression can be relieved by the things you list (if not OVER-list) but...
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    What do I take off first??

    Pat_Pat RN replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    I was taught: Break strings on gown and pull down to hands, remove gloves (gown is now inside out) so gloves are inside gown. Break strings on mask and pull away from face. With elastic straps,...
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    Caught something yucky at work

    Pat_Pat RN replied to sharann's topic in General Nursing

    I had a resp. MRSA patient today at clinicals, and just last weekend a "new" TB patient (DX'd by two radiologists) I guess I'll get ANOTHER ppd injection.
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    Medical accidents that baffel!

    Pat_Pat RN replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    "What I, and Fluffy, did on my summer
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    "Funny Codes"?

    Pat_Pat RN replied to burn out's topic in General Nursing

    The one "nearest-to-a-code" I ever initiated was a patient with V-Fib. I was the clerk behind the desk in the ER. I could see the cardiac monitor, but from where the nurse was (I think she was in...
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    Male nursing students can do assessments on the women?

    Pat_Pat RN replied to PHLEBOTOMIST_TO_RN's topic in General Nursing

    But then the patient has *two* people staring at their "whosie-whats-its" Everyone is always talking about "equality" and all this stuff. Why can't people just get over it, accept us as professionals...
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    "Funny Codes"?

    Pat_Pat RN replied to burn out's topic in General Nursing

    Water allergy?
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    do any of you like codes??

    Pat_Pat RN replied to ryanfocker's topic in Men in Nursing

    Think of it the way I've always thought of house fires. I don't *want* anyones house to burn, but if it is going to[burn], I hope I'm there.
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    The physician made a mistake; can I get my money back?

    Pat_Pat RN replied to SharonH, RN's topic in General Nursing

    My wife had to have an ERCP done after her lap chole to remove the stone. She had to be transferred from the hospital that did the chole to a different one to do the ERCP. Once we were at the second...
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    An admin vent of sorts

    Pat_Pat RN replied to stillpressingon's topic in General Nursing

    I just saw a presentation of "magnet" hospitals last week. It sounded like a lot of noise, with no real work. I worked in the Fire industry for a while and Magnet status seems to be a lot like things...
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    Possible positive TB test

    Pat_Pat RN posted a topic in Indiana Nursing

    What is to be done if a patient leaves AMA from the ED after having a "possible TB" xray report return? Thanks
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    Possible positive TB test

    Pat_Pat RN replied to Pat_Pat RN's topic in Indiana Nursing

    No, it is REQUIRED to report to Public Health. I was just curious what others would do about him leaving the facility.
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    Food pyramid!!! How close is your diet

    Pat_Pat RN replied to springgarden's topic in General Nursing

    A slice of pizza is *kinda* shaped like a pyramid....
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    Looking too young to be an RN

    Pat_Pat RN replied to Amxixi29's topic in General Students

    Short hair usually makes a woman look older, at least in my perception. I'd agree on wearing plain scrubs (and not those "hip huggers", no matter how good you might look in them) Glasses are another...
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    acidious vs alkalosis (forgive the spelling)

    Pat_Pat RN replied to lindahanna's topic in General Nursing

    Is this similar to your "tictactoe" board? http://emarketing.delmarlearning.com/ems/EMS_news_issue1_feature.html Maybe this will help others. I'm just starting to get an understanding of it too.
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    Effexor XR (venlafaxine HCl) Extended-Release Capsules and Effexor (venlafaxine HCl)

    Pat_Pat RN replied to Brian's topic in Patient Medications

    225mg isn't the maximum dosage anymore, I take 300mg daily. I agree with everyone, if I'm late with a dose I have very vivid (as I put it "Full-length Feature fillms with Dolby and Panavision")...
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    Error-prone abbreviations, symbols and dose designations

    Pat_Pat RN replied to adrienurse's topic in Patient Medications

    We've been using this for quite a while. However; some of those are just ridiculous. Some of the mistakes I've seen that have been made, like "Orange Juice in the eye" please!
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    Need help with Vital Signs Scenario ASAP!

    Pat_Pat RN replied to TiffanyA's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The resps are 26, that is
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    Need help with Vital Signs Scenario ASAP!

    Pat_Pat RN replied to TiffanyA's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I might be late, but a P.E. could also cause these symptoms, if I'm not mistaken. But the shock would be my first thought also.
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    What are your weaknesses?

    Pat_Pat RN replied to medicrnohio's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Was this directed to
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    phone calls no outsider would believe

    Pat_Pat RN replied to JBudd's topic in Emergency

    We actually DO hand those out to our patients that we send to the waiting
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    What are your weaknesses?

    Pat_Pat RN replied to medicrnohio's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I had an interview last week and just before I went in, I thought of that question. I quick called a nurse friend who I knew would have the right answer for me. She said that I tried to please...
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    "Male Problems" while nursing female

    Pat_Pat RN posted a topic in Men in Nursing

    How do you handle yourself if you have "Enzyte induced engorgement" while working with a female patient? I had this happen once while working in the ER doing an EKG. Does this happen to others? Help...