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  1. A question for all you ER nurses....

    norcalRNstudent replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    Well, during a critical situation, i.e. code or near code, we do have enough staff that one person usually designates themself to chart what is happening. In really crazy situations, we will sometimes...

  2. Post-bariatric surgery nightmare!

    norcalRNstudent replied to trnsplntgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Has he replaced a food addiction with others (Etoh and smokes?) Sounds like he is in desperate need for MD follow up and some

  3. Lowest labs?

    norcalRNstudent replied to mcknis's topic in General Nursing

    K of 1.8, pt. unable to move. Recovered quickly once

  4. Stupid Allergies

    norcalRNstudent replied to prowlingMA's topic in General Nursing

    Had a patient the other day, mid 50's female. She told our triage nurse that she was allergic to Codeine, as it caused rash, and "Cocaine, it makes me slutty." Yes, we documented it, and got a much...

  5. Medical termination of pregnancy.

    norcalRNstudent replied to moodyred01's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Just a thought for those of you who say, "just switch assignments". Just because another RN that you work with is willing to assist with terminations doesn't mean that it is not emotionally draining...

  6. Does regional prejudice exist in nursing?

    norcalRNstudent replied to rpmccoy1986's topic in General Nursing

    I think some of this might come from the time when the NCLEX was not a nationalized standard test. My mom (a RN) always used to tell me if I wanted to go to nursing school, not to do it in Florida,...

  7. I got a JOB !!!!!

    norcalRNstudent replied to SantaCruzRN's topic in California Nursing

    congrats on not having to drive the hill every

  8. How Much Do You Make???

    norcalRNstudent replied to amoss2345's topic in General Nursing

    RN with associates degree almost 2 years experience San Jose, Ca 120k/year (15k is night shift differential) that included about 80 hours OT for the

  9. Why hospitals wouldn't give a job to a new grad?

    norcalRNstudent replied to I RN A's topic in General Nursing

    the trouble with new grads is they are $$. you have to pay someone to train them, and especially if you are doing it right, you've got 6 weeks or so of paying a nurse that is not yet independent. it's...

  10. California nurses--- Do you REALLY get to eat meals?

    norcalRNstudent replied to Riseupandnurse's topic in California Nursing

    Barring some catastrophic event, like half the staff calling in sick, I get my 30 minute breaks always. We have floats to help out and run break

  11. What can i do with my husband?

    norcalRNstudent replied to beatriceb321's topic in General Nursing

    I've got two points... First, all those "sick and infected" patients in the ER will get admitted somewhere, and when they're not in the hospital, they are out in the community, going to clinics and...

  12. Loss of first RN job Today I am so sad

    norcalRNstudent replied to mjkush102's topic in General Nursing

    Seriously, FIVE ICU patients?! for a new grad, nevermind the most die-hard, rockstar, kick-a** experienced nurse is NUTS, imho. Count your blessings to be out...doesn't sound safe to

  13. Do Nurses eat their....lunch?

    norcalRNstudent replied to massrn116's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I work 12 hr nights in a VERY busy ED. I get two 30 minute breaks by law/contract, and I actually get them 97% of the time, as do my coworkers. I don't understand the mentality of a unit that accepts...

  14. Dental Hygienists paid more than Nurses?

    norcalRNstudent replied to Platypus's topic in General Nursing

    You'd have to pay me a MILLION dollars a year to go digging around in someone's mouth before it's been cleaned. Bad teeth gross me out!:barf01: to each his/her

  15. Full Code Not Carried Out

    norcalRNstudent replied to FELICIA33021's topic in General Nursing

    I've never seen a Hospice group that will allow a full code patient. They are mutually exclusive ideas- one is comfort care, and the other is by any means

  16. My 9 year old patient was raped and required surgery

    norcalRNstudent replied to ssouthernyankee's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Sending hugs your way. I had a similar patient a few weeks ago. All you can do is try to be a stable, caring, trustworthy adult figure in her day. You might be the only one she

  17. Cutting salaries, taking vacation time...are they free to do as they please?

    norcalRNstudent replied to cathlabnurse83's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    are you f@#$% kidding me!?!? that is NONSENSE. maybe I'm just naive because I work in California at a union hospital, but unless my very existence depended on it, I'd run from that place....

  18. Elevated K+--insulin?

    norcalRNstudent replied to EJSRN's topic in General Nursing

    Insulin forces K+ into the cell (I think I've got the direction right), and dextrose prevents a crash from low glucose. Helps in the short term to prevent effects of

  19. 1st pediatric code

    norcalRNstudent replied to dan_dfc's topic in General Nursing

    Hugs to you. I took care of my first pedi sexual assault tonight that had to go to the OR for repair. Sometimes I don't know how we do this, never mind pedi, who sees this stuff WAY too often. Lean on...

  20. Wrist B/P digital cuff vs. old manuel arm type

    norcalRNstudent replied to lexibear99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    for some reason, they used one on me at my dentist...reading of 164/80. I laughed, and told her she needs a new cuff; I never run more than 110/60. She repositioned my arm, and voila! 110/60. Had I...

  21. I will soon have a BS in biology.. where do i go from here.

    norcalRNstudent replied to masalina's topic in California Nursing

    If it is still possible, DONT finish your BS right now. You won't be eligible for financial aid for another bachelors degree once you already have one. Take all but one class, then apply for the BSN....

  22. Highest BAL?

    norcalRNstudent replied to nickos's topic in General Nursing

    we had a girl, 15 or 16, admitted, intubated to PICU for a BAL >.60 , and I've seen DT's with a BAL in the 0.20 range

  23. Starting Salary.

    norcalRNstudent replied to indiawhitaker's topic in First Year After Licensure

    People can talk about cost of living all they want, but here in CA, salaries went up with unionization and ratios (state mandated). Nurses that I work with saw their salaries nearly double over the...

  24. Starting Salary.

    norcalRNstudent replied to indiawhitaker's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Don't pay attention to my ID, I just finished my 1st year as an RN in the Silicon Valley area, starting pay $46/hour + $7.35/hour night shift. I'll clear 100k in my first year. HOWEVER, my mortgage is...

  25. and the problem is..........?

    norcalRNstudent replied to marcicatherine's topic in Emergency

    This one still gets me laughing. I get a facesheet on a female custody patient coming in, c/o "No BM for 3 months." She arrives, I walk into the room to find an average, healthy appearing woman. I...