jaccimv

jaccimv

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  1. The worst code you've seen?

    jaccimv replied to jesshopper12's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    A ruptured pulmonary artery...looked like a very bad crime scene...blood all over everything and everyone. sad, obviously didnt make

  2. Please Help a Student out with an Assignment - This is actually sort of fun :)

    jaccimv replied to hearts895, RN BSN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    some product that eases my tired feet at the end of 12 loooooong

  3. TCAB- Transforming Care at The Bedside

    jaccimv posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey There- I recently got back from our TCAB kickoff in Nashville. I was wondering if there are any RNs who work in a hospital who participated in this and if it really impacted your floor, and pt...

  4. TCAB- Transforming Care at The Bedside

    jaccimv replied to jaccimv's topic in General Nursing

    So far we have done a 3 tests of change already. Our kickoff meetings to introduce to the staff and snorkel are the first week of december..we are having 2 sessions. thats awesome!! everyone at our...

  5. TCAB- Transforming Care at The Bedside

    jaccimv replied to jaccimv's topic in General Nursing

    Thanka Pandora! Thats what we are seeing- the staff has so many little simple ideas that are making great impact and the hospital is now as a whole catching on. inshall- yes ideally staffing, matrix...

  6. TCAB- Transforming Care at The Bedside

    jaccimv replied to jaccimv's topic in General Nursing

    right now just in

  7. TCAB- Transforming Care at The Bedside

    jaccimv replied to jaccimv's topic in General Nursing

    Thats great. Where in Fort Wayne- I used to work @ Lutheran. We have been doing bedside report for about 2 years...I cant imagine doing it any other way. We started implementing quite time from 2-3,...

  8. Ohio online license renewal

    jaccimv replied to Salesman217's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Is it significant like soc. number and name??? I need mine and cant find it ....also having a heck of a time getting a hold of the board.

  9. I'm sorry if this sounds stupid, but I must ask!

    jaccimv replied to GucciRN22's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    our cv unit is for open hearts, coronary is for acute mi, and other cardiac

  10. Bedside Rounding

    jaccimv replied to ophirose's topic in General Nursing

    We do this and I love it. At first we were all a little opposed but now I cant imagine not doing it. Obviously there are situations where we step out of the room but it gives us an opprotunity to get...

  11. Anti-coagulants

    jaccimv replied to HARLEYBEAR's topic in General Nursing

    Before I give lovenox I always check my pts platelet level, our hospital requires that it is checked at least every three days if not already

  12. Things you'd like the ER to Know

    jaccimv replied to CraigB-RN's topic in MICU, SICU

    ya, whats up with the AC site..everytime!! my favorite was when my pt rolled up with the tourniquet still tied on the poor lil pt.

  13. Shift report and HIPPA

    jaccimv replied to GiGiRNICU's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    At my hospital we do bedside report. I am totally not a fan because of hippa, however, there are plus sides. When appropriate to do this at the bedside..it allows me to check iv sites, etc. making...

  14. oophorectomy

    jaccimv replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen bruising before many times on post op lap gyn pts. Not severe, but

  15. You want me to do what????

    jaccimv replied to Creamsoda's topic in General Nursing

    HOLY MOLEY!!! :uhoh3:What kind of doc wrote this order just out of curiosity? A cardiologist?? May I ask what was the

  16. dry cracked heels

    jaccimv replied to birdgardner's topic in General Nursing

    avon makes really good feet products. also i have a pair of socks i got from bath and body works that have a gel with aloe, etc in them. i put them on at night after rubbing them down with lotion and...

  17. Weird Interview...What do you think?

    jaccimv replied to michael79's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Runnnnn

  18. FIVE family members in a crowded ICU rm all night long!

    jaccimv replied to APRN.'s topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    LOL

  19. questions to telemetry nurses

    jaccimv replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    I started in tele and have worked on med/surg floors. to be honest..i prefer them on a monitor because then i have extra eyes on them. and also... i think in five years...every pt will be tele/remote...

  20. Has your unit ever "adopted" a family during the Holidays?

    jaccimv replied to Eirene's topic in General Nursing

    How wonderful. I usually am in charge of our philanthropic efforts on our floor and we adopt families from a local center that helps in need families, while also promoting health and wellness. Its the...

  21. "I need someone who can give me regular IV's "

    jaccimv replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    lol, i cant stop laughing at

  22. Ever been shocked during a code?

    jaccimv posted a topic in General Nursing

    Question : Has anyone been shocked during a

  23. Stories of the craziest patient you've ever had?

    jaccimv replied to RNJayhawk's topic in Ob/Gyn

    i had a pt once tell me the voices in her head guided her as to how much synthroid and insulin to take everyday! can you guess why she was in the

  24. Ever been shocked during a code?

    jaccimv replied to jaccimv's topic in General Nursing

    No, it didnt happen to me... I shouldve been a little more specific. It happend to a co worker. I wasnt at work when it happend but heard about it and it got me thinking...kinda nervous...I was just...

  25. Some advice please! (kind of long post...sorry)

    jaccimv replied to shining_star28463's topic in General Nursing

    WOW....Cant tell ya how to go...but please please follow your gut. I for sure wouldnt risk my self/lisence here!!!