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

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

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 place is catching on and loving it... cant wait to see what we make the floor! its going to be great....what hospital are you from excited?

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 etc would fix soooooooooo much but we all know the higher ups dont give us that...so, this is to start where we can.. thanks everyone for your feedback.

right now just in hospitals..

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, similar to what the ICU does. And, we have a lot more that we want to start... Thanks for your reply!!!

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 care. I know many probably arent familiar with this but if anyone out there is please share some insight. Im really looking forward to getting it started!! Thanks all...

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. yikes!

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

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 a quick head to toe glimpse of pt status, etc. before the prior nurse leaves. And it has helped with pt satisfaction tremendously . Not to mention eliminate me walking in finding issues for ie. bad iv sites, etc.

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 drawn.

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. HELLOOO!!!!!!

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 sure things are finished so to speak?? we all know what its like to follow someone and go to the pt and find this and that. it allows the nurse to be held responsible. the number one thing that my hospital goes on is how this helps with pt satisfaction. and when we bring up hippa they say well look at the docs... the other pts hear all day what is going on with their roomie by the rn, doc, family members, etc. i do it because if we dont we get written up. go figure. but im able to see the plus and minus of it.

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

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

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 they stay super soft. i think you might be able to find them on the website. also, a good excuse to get pedicures more often. if you have the time and extra dollars..:paw::paw:

Runnnnn :down::down:

LOL scarymary!!:lol2:

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 tele. its great exp so go for it. ask for help, you have your basic stuff down. they will show you / teach you the rest. as the others said.. investigate why four nurses left. check out your rn to pt ratios as well. good luck in whatever you decide :heartbeat

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 best feeling in the world!! Always a success. Good luck and good for you for being part of such an awesome thing!! :up::up:

lol, i cant stop laughing at this...

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 hospital???

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 wanting to hear stories, what happend..how you felt..what was it like? Just curious...lol, although never wanting to find out!!!!

Question : Has anyone been shocked during a code??

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