StrwbryblndRN

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  1. Morphine dose in vial?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to Chaya's topic in General Nursing

    2, 4 and 10mg here too. We have run out of morphine and had to use 2mg of 10mg carpujet. Usually though we give 2mg or 4mg. Easy to do than always

  2. Health of Staff when working on the floor!

    StrwbryblndRN replied to gentlegiver's topic in General Nursing

    We have a water fountain near our nurses station (Hosptial). I can't imagine not being able to drink. Sounds crazy to me. This is water not a leisure cup of coffee or

  3. Spouses/Visitors In Patient's Beds

    StrwbryblndRN replied to jpmrt's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I just had a married couple the other day that would lay down together in bed. My pt was there for abx. They were a gay couple. The husband (not pt) helped with his care and did a lot to comfort my...

  4. asystole then DC

    StrwbryblndRN replied to nurse2033's topic in Emergency

    A old friend (not a nurse) would pass out with sharp pain. From IV's to stepping on toes. Anything sharp. Then she would have a seizure 10-15 seconds later. This is her baseline and has been this...

  5. does anyone out there copy charts to save time?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to lordgregoryrn's topic in General Nursing

    I am not sure if this helps but check to see if it is written somewhere that this can't be done. I know doctors have standing orders that can be preprinted and become valid once signed. Your...

  6. Ironic:No Healthcare for Nsg Homes

    StrwbryblndRN replied to achot chavi's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    $25 a month is still very good for someone earning $10 an hour. But at that rate most people could barely pay basic

  7. What tricks have you found make your job easier?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    I find talking to patients and getting their input as to what they need/want from me helps me to "schedule" my night. (Schedule used loosely here). I let my patients know what meds are to be given...

  8. Refusing Patients' Requests: Can it be done?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to George4life's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the above posts. There are some nurses who will vent about the "lazy" pt but not say anything to them. Some shrug and just do. It is all in how you handle it. We get some frequent...

  9. Need Opinions on Med Bar Coding Systems

    StrwbryblndRN replied to Sum77's topic in General Nursing

    We have computers in each room with cordless scanners. I like them. There is probably something better out there but these work. Previously we had the cows. Very cumbersome. With the computers in...

  10. charge nurse after less than a year of experience??!

    StrwbryblndRN replied to nurse441's topic in General Nursing

    I tend to agree that charge should be filled by someone with experience. Some nurses need just a short time to get the charge nurse thing underway. Even some minimal time. Especially new grads that...

  11. Nurses with families...how do you manage??

    StrwbryblndRN replied to joanna73's topic in General Nursing

    I find any parent is tired when kids are little. Some how many get it done. I do not know how I did it when kids were preschool/baby and hubby worked 7 days 10 hours each while I was full time...

  12. How old were you when you finished nursing school?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to pgray1229's topic in General Nursing

    34 years old for ADN, working on RN-BSN now at

  13. We have to COUNT drugs like lisinopril and Claritin

    StrwbryblndRN replied to glutton4punishment's topic in General Nursing

    luckily our counts are good and we do not have to count non control meds. Hope it never comes to

  14. What are the top 5 medications YOU administer daily?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to northmississippi's topic in Patient Medications

    There is no top 5 for me, More of top 5 categories. iv pain meds (dilaudid,morphine, toradol) antiemetics (zofran, phenergan) Insulins, iv abx, sleep/antianxiety meds (ambien, restoril, ativan) bp...

  15. Sharing prescriptions of non narcotic medications

    StrwbryblndRN replied to LadyMonteCarlo's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with a previous post in regards to maybe finding a cheaper alternative. I have always referred my md to cheaper solutions. i.e. Target $4 scripts. Pt's do not always realize what is...

  16. Night shift for 20 years

    StrwbryblndRN replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

    I can see the previous post regarding giving 6 months to adjust and to try and listen to the md's. But as nurses, we all know md's are not always correct and no one knows you better than yourself....

  17. Night shift for 20 years

    StrwbryblndRN replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

    Seems like you know the answer as to what is best for you. What I can gather from your post, days aren't any better. I work nights almost all my adult life (different types of jobs besides...

  18. Alternative uses for Synthroid?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to CareGiving's topic in General Nursing

    I can't seem to think of any reason why iv synthroid was ordered except as an error. Weight would not be a good indication unless low levels of thryoid hormone are the cause. Besides, an acute care...

  19. Help! Patients and coworkers tell me I look frazzled - but I don't feel that way

    StrwbryblndRN replied to marisatheresa's topic in General Nursing

    I like the idea of getting a refresher. i.e brows, cut, what have you. I have a tendency to show my thoughts on my face. So whatever I am thinking it shows and people always ask what is wrong....

  20. Snow Days....

    StrwbryblndRN replied to Kareylea's topic in General Nursing

    I agree upinawayRN. Every situation is different and there are times when there is nothing that can be done. 2nd time in 20 years? Sound like it must be bad. Side note: We had one nurse who said...

  21. LVN bridging to RN wants to know.Will past LPN/LVN experience count for RN jobs?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to live&love&heal's topic in LPN to RN

    Where I am LPN time counts as half, like the others have stated. I work acute care and if you are already employed here as a LPN and you get your RN there is no training. Your job does not change....

  22. Questions about Night shift

    StrwbryblndRN replied to Tepidorchid's topic in General Nursing

    In regards to question #7 I always let my pt know the scedule of meds and what is available prn when i give the evening meds. that way there is no surprise and they realize that we are there even at...

  23. 2 job offers... now what???

    StrwbryblndRN replied to SuperNurseBSN's topic in General Nursing

    At first Job B but now I think job A. The rotating shifts are hard on the system but felt it may be worth since there are many opportunities. Benefits seem great

  24. Common meds

    StrwbryblndRN replied to Mommy of 2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Can't forget

  25. A Staff Nurse's Fantasy

    StrwbryblndRN replied to Scarlette Wings's topic in General Nursing

    I had a night shift like that couple of times. (med/surg) It was weird. Half were self care and the other half was partial assist. No totals or confused. Everyones pain was under control and they...