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  1. thoughts on only Paralytic while intubated....

    emmycRN replied to MassED's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. This is a perfect example of why we HAVE to be advocates. We can't just defer to the doc and if the doc doesn't respond to a nurses concerns then we should go over their

  2. thoughts on only Paralytic while intubated....

    emmycRN replied to MassED's topic in General Nursing

    It's my understanding that a paralytic is NEVER used alone. The doc should always prescribe a sedative such as propofol. I can't imagine being completely awake but unable to move or speak. It would...

  3. question for all MSN graduates and students

    emmycRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a question for all MSN graduates and students. What did you do for your independent study or thesis? Trust me, I'm not trying to steal ideas. I've already begun to work on my independent...

  4. question for all MSN graduates and students

    emmycRN replied to emmycRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm really not looking to have it all laid out for me. I have a very clear direction, actually, and am working with faculty at my school. I just wanted to hear about other people's experiences. I...

  5. Online Nursing school HELP!

    emmycRN replied to Nurse SMS's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, I think there are some online nursing programs. Of course, you still have to do clinicals-and you may have to travel to do them. The university I graduated from was talking about providing...

  6. Nurses Past Their Prime

    emmycRN replied to dialysis12041999's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not an older nurse, and yet I find your "past their prime" comment pretty offensive. Have you heard of ageism? To attribute their issues to their age is discrimination and as a manager I think...

  7. From adult CNS to FNP???

    emmycRN replied to traumaRUs's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Tauma, I'm sorry I don't have any advice for you...only questions. I am in an adult CNS program now. It worries me to hear about this "restructuring". Have you found it difficult to find work as a...

  8. After 15 years - I may be one more nurse to add to the shortage

    emmycRN replied to BrokenRNheart's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so thankful for this forum, and for people like you who speak the

  9. Medication administer through the colostomy?

    emmycRN replied to Hopice's topic in General Nursing

  10. I can't do this anymore...(VERY VERY LONG)

    emmycRN replied to Penelope_Pitstop's topic in General Nursing

    :redbeatheI feel for you, and I've been there. I think a lot of nurses have. There are many, many, postings on this board that sound very similiar to yours. So, you're not alone. The hospital...

  11. During school, did you see anything gruesome

    emmycRN replied to ThePretender's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yeah. What most people would consider "gruesome" most nurses consider routine. I've seen a whole lot in the few years I've been nursing. I remember how astounded I was when during my first...

  12. Staffing

    emmycRN replied to froggg123's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know if I agree with you that patient outcomes are worse when a facility uses agency or PRN nurses. My facility occassionally uses both, in fact I'm a per diem worker. Most of the PRN and...

  13. Staffing

    emmycRN replied to froggg123's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto. In fact, it's

  14. How do you feel about New Grad RNs in LTC?

    emmycRN replied to BonnieSc's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm curious about this as well. In my area of the country hospital positions are plentiful. All a new grad has to do is pick the specialty and the hospital. If I were to quit my job I could be...

  15. Doctor won't back up his telephone orders!

    emmycRN replied to In_Chantress's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto. There should be a whole thread just for this issue. It makes me so mad!!!!

  16. Lessons learned from the other side of the call light

    emmycRN replied to grace90's topic in General Nursing

    OMG!! This is AWFUL! Did you make a complaint, press charges, ect? Did anything happen to this nurse? This is one of the worst stories I have ever heard.

  17. We can't go on divert!

    emmycRN replied to RNcDreams's topic in Emergency

    We never ever go on divert. No matter that we have no more beds to put the patients in and not enough nurses to care for them even if we had a place to put em. Can't let any of that green stuff go....

  18. white uniforms

    emmycRN replied to kelsbarnet's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    White T or tank under scrub top. White granny panties on bottom. If you buy the higher quality scrubs, like landau or urbane, the material tends to be thicker and less

  19. "You put me and my unborn child's life at risk"

    emmycRN replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    Oh man, this doctor is completely whacky! Good for you for standing up for yourself

  20. Glen Beck's hospital experience

    emmycRN replied to emmycRN's topic in Nursing News

    Kudos StacieRN!!

  21. Pressors and Sepsis

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

    www.sepsis.com is a GREAT reference. Also, the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) has all the guidelines for sepsis in easy to follow "bundles". Good luck on your

  22. Entitled Generation

    emmycRN replied to javajaydon's topic in General Nursing

    Aren't there enough people who actually WANT to do nights, holidays, weekends, ect? From some of the posts on this board that seems to be the case, for both new grads and experienced nurses. One...

  23. Entitled Generation

    emmycRN replied to javajaydon's topic in General Nursing

    I agree and it makes me sad to hear other nurses (and I'm guilty of this somewhat) complaining about hours and working conditions, but then refusing to take the bull by the horns and make a change. I...

  24. Feacal Management Systems???

    emmycRN replied to kukukajoo's topic in General Nursing

    Don't remember the brand name, but my facility uses them. They are absolutely wonderful. The ones we use stay in place really well, but the best part is the bags are disposable so no handling poo at...

  25. therapeutic cooling

    emmycRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I recently read that the NIH recommends cooling patients post cardiac arrest to improve outcomes (neuro). So, are there any ICU nurses out there doing this? If so, what are your protocols and how do...