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  1. Not sure where to post this

    JustMe replied to palmpalm's topic in General Nursing

    I worked with a new grad nurse who decided to go into medicine--and he's a GREAT doc! He sometimes forgets that he can get the patient a urinal, but comes back to reality with a gentle reminder...

  2. RA pressure vs CVP

    JustMe replied to whatnext's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I was always taught that the RA MEAN = CVP. The RA pressure has a systolic and diastolic waveform just like any other hemodynamic measure. Do some running totals next time you have a Swan. Write down...

  3. IABP Removal

    JustMe replied to BJRN76's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I haven't seen anyone else mention this: In our facility the perfusionist pulls the IABP. Nurses make sure the Heparin is turned off, ACT or PTT is within a safe range, equipment is at the bedside....

  4. Should I give up and just get my masters?

    JustMe replied to newgrad82's topic in California Nursing

    Depending on your age and circumstances, have you considered the military? They need nurses and with a BSN you would be an officer. Even as a reservist you'd have an income and could even make...

  5. Wrongful termination? Age discrimination?

    JustMe replied to TomCCRN1991's topic in General Nursing

    For your next job, look for one that has a union. I belong to a union for the very reason you state: wrongful termination. My boss likes to fire people but because of the union almost all of her...

  6. The law about patients obtaining their own chart

    JustMe replied to Mommy_of_3_in_AL..RN's topic in General Nursing

    Medical records in any institution or physician's office are the property of that institution or office. Yes, it's your information but the documents belong to them. You have a right to access those...

  7. Benefits of joining a nursing organization????

    JustMe replied to MBT,RN's topic in General Nursing

    There is also benefit to joining your state/national nursing organizations. Nurses are the LARGEST group of health care workers in the WORLD, yet our voice is rarely heard when it comes to our own...

  8. Looking for pole clamp for pleurovac

    JustMe posted a topic in General Nursing

    Trying to find a certain device: a horizontal pole clamp that can attach to an IV pole for hanging pleurovacs. Who makes them? Currently only taping the pleurovac to the pole--not a safe idea. Thanks...

  9. Nurses & Emergency Scenes

    JustMe replied to rnffemtguy's topic in General Nursing

    I think some of the nurses who get in the way at accident scenes are recalling their training that tells them to offer assistance. They might never have been to an accident scene before and don't know...

  10. "And it's all going to be your fault"

    JustMe replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    :icon_roll Same thing happened to me. GI doc complained because the patient's bowel wasn't cleaned out. Somehow it was my fault that the patient "didn't get the Golytle." I happily pointed out that...

  11. new admission 45 minutes before your shift is over..what do you do?

    JustMe replied to glamgalRN's topic in General Nursing

    OMG!!! This must be a requirement for being a hospital super!! Our admissions also come at change of shift--then we hear that the patient has been in the ER all day?!:angryfire In our ICU we put them...

  12. Educational requirements for CA Licensure by endorsement

    JustMe replied to romie's topic in California Nursing

    If your state (Illinois) has "reciprocity" with California it doesn't matter whether or not you took chemistry. That means that if you are licensed in your state and there is an agreement with...

  13. A question for RN's and RN students.

    JustMe replied to craigm's topic in General Nursing

    As a former nursing student and now as an adjunct faculty member I find many students end up in a different specialty than they first intended. When I was a student I thought I wanted to do Maternity,...

  14. Carotid stenting

    JustMe posted a topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Not sure if this is the right category to ask this question. In our facility, the cardiologists are doing carotid stenting because the radiologists don't care to take it on. The cardiologists are...

  15. *Weird* Patient Allergies

    JustMe replied to cherrybreeze's topic in General Nursing

    See my thread reply #152, pg 16.

  16. SICU/MICU vs CCU

    JustMe replied to groovy jeff's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Hi Groovy Jeff-- I've worked in our CICU for over 20 years. I stay because I like to be able to TALK to my patients once in awhile. MI's, CHF, etc are not on the vent, usually. I get to do lots of...

  17. *Weird* Patient Allergies

    JustMe replied to cherrybreeze's topic in General Nursing

    I heard about a weird allergy using Benadryl. In our CICU we gave a patient po Benadryl pre-op to the Cath Lab, but he broke out in hives. Gave epi and IV Benadryl and he was fine. Next day, same...

  18. Does a BSN earn you more in Northern CA

    JustMe replied to vivicaq's topic in California Nursing

    Sorry to get into this discussion so late. There is a hospital in Stockton (between Sacramento and Modesto) that has a pay differential for a bachelor's degree in any health-related field. It's not...

  19. Hypothermia post cardiac arrest

    JustMe replied to nightshift82's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Found the article but it describes more the role of the clinical nurse specialist:

  20. Hypothermia post cardiac arrest

    JustMe replied to nightshift82's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    A friend of mine actually did a study of this at a hospital in Reno, NV. It was written up in an AACN journal but I can't seem to access it at the moment. I'll keep

  21. Why order Isordil when weaning off Nitro?

    JustMe replied to lenka SRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Lenka-- You hit the nail on the head The NTG may have been prescribed for intractable angina--the SL tabs don't cut it anymore so the pt needs longer lasting relief. Pts can develop a tolerance to...

  22. I need a hug!!!!

    JustMe replied to jprn7171's topic in General Nursing

    Good Luck jennypir! Come to California--we need

  23. Soon to be nursing student seeking advice.

    JustMe replied to Zalan's topic in General Nursing

    All kinds of people go into nursing and we all benefit from that diversity. So don't go thinking you need to start with a CNA job. If you want to be an RN--GO FOR IT! The time and money you will spend...

  24. I need a hug!!!!

    JustMe replied to jprn7171's topic in General Nursing

    **Hugs to YOU*** :icon_hug: BUT---would it be a good time to go back to school and get your RN? Just

  25. Can someone please tell me exaclty what RN's do?

    JustMe replied to tamarin100's topic in General Nursing

    Not even my nursing students can adequately answer that question yet. You have to BE a nurse to know what a nurse does. I tend to see the more cerebral side of nursing. Anybody can wipe bottoms, empty...