GeauxNursing

GeauxNursing

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  1. incontinent NH pts

    GeauxNursing replied to 3cdn1usa's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    The point isn't moot. It's their lifeline! It's a possible, actually likely, infiltration waiting to happen! Pain for the pt., rescheduling of tx, pain for the pt., possible visit back to the...

  2. Why didn't I know this?

    GeauxNursing replied to jmejo's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    i just use "abx" lol. tomato,

  3. It can happen to anyone, anytime

    GeauxNursing replied to HDNurse's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Now I don't want to sound stupid, but how did it come to be noticed that he had arrested? I look at every single pt as I'm walking by, whenever I'm doing anything. What if they just look normal?...

  4. epo managers

    GeauxNursing replied to cryptic12's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Wow, 200 pts is rough! For an EPO mgr, that is. Mine has around 85 patients. I don't know how she does it, with all the other clinical coordinator stuff she does for our 2

  5. epo managers

    GeauxNursing replied to cryptic12's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    How cool would that be? Set your protocol (your hgb parameters, your epo scale, etc.) then the labs would download, and automatically generate the changes for you? But actually, doesn't Snappy do...

  6. How much math do you do in your daily life?

    GeauxNursing replied to michelle_d's topic in General Nursing

    As the above said, don't let math hold you back from nursing! We use calculators! And you'll learn the way to set the equations up so you never forget them,

  7. Decorating the Clinic

    GeauxNursing posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    So we are in between prime summer time and fall,,,any suggestions on clinic decorations? We just took down the summer/beach-y decorations and now need something to tide us over until we get to the...

  8. Decorating the Clinic

    GeauxNursing replied to GeauxNursing's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    wow that sounds so cool! Ok, so everyone wanna know what's horrible? Here we are, one month since I started this thread, and still no decorations in the clinic. I don't know about everyone else, but...

  9. Do LVN's really make nothing (minimum wage)?

    GeauxNursing replied to hcer4507's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    most of us don't work 7 days/week. :

  10. Would you be annoyed, or am I expecting to much?

    GeauxNursing replied to Fiducia78's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Whew! Long posts should have paragraphs! : ) I would be aggravated as well. I hate when that happens to me. You help others, that help should be reciprocated. Some

  11. Anyone working for FMC annoyed by this?

    GeauxNursing replied to CocoaGirl's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Just about to start my prn position at an FMC this week, thanks for the info. Davita gives bonuses on a regular basis. When the company makes a lot of money, we all get some. I am waiting on our...

  12. Dallas Telecollege A&P

    GeauxNursing replied to GeauxNursing's topic in Texas Nursing

    thanks for the

  13. is training paid with FMC?

    GeauxNursing replied to GeauxNursing's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Well it looks like I caught a break. 4 days of FMC class, and I'm the only student! Hooray! They are making a one-on-one session for me to do on my off-days, so I'll be there t/th this week and the...

  14. What should I do????????????

    GeauxNursing replied to runmommy1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    yes definitely mention that in a cover letter. give the potential employer a small history of you! why you chose nursing, how it will benefit your family, but you had to put it on hold, now you're...

  15. Stupid things said by your non-nurse significant other

    GeauxNursing replied to Moogie's topic in Nursing Humor

    lol that's

  16. LPN's in Dialysis ?

    GeauxNursing replied to sissib's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I know this post is really old, but Trauma, why did they do that? What happened? Was that

  17. Decorating the Clinic

    GeauxNursing replied to GeauxNursing's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Psalm what a cute idea! I like it! We have no teens anymore (transplanted) but we do have former school workers. That is good thinking, lunch menus, back to school, pep rallies, nutrition class,...

  18. Decorating the Clinic

    GeauxNursing replied to GeauxNursing's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    ha! i love playing with words, but the "tide" wasn't intentional. Muy observant! And yes, my apartment is decorated up for potassium/phosphorus season! (not really) Someone suggested...

  19. LVN Hospital Jobs

    GeauxNursing replied to jimbalaya's topic in Texas Nursing

    how did you get your LPN while still in high school? I wish someone would've told me to go to nursing school way back

  20. Newly graduate needs some advise.........

    GeauxNursing replied to sweenie's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    yes that sounds like a great idea! If you are planning on being a dialysis nurse, this would be a great start toward

  21. no more NS at chairside!

    GeauxNursing posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    So state surveyor says that since NS is a medication, and we can't draw up meds chairside, we now have to take a fresh liter bag of NS to the med area, draw up our flushes for CVCs and take-offs, then...

  22. no more NS at chairside!

    GeauxNursing replied to GeauxNursing's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    i think the CMS thing was that NS was considered a Med, so to draw up a "med" at the chairside is a no-no, thus they were going to make us waste a whole extra bag of NS by drawing it up in our med...

  23. Feeding patients

    GeauxNursing replied to Mother Goose's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    you're joking, right? Man, sounds like your MD wants you to act as room service, in addition to entertainment staff. What's next? Laundry

  24. incontinent NH pts

    GeauxNursing replied to 3cdn1usa's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Well now I've gone and made myself sound like a heartless soul, right? Not my intention. Luckily, I have never refused to change someone, I understand that it must be an awful feeling for someone to...

  25. incontinent NH pts

    GeauxNursing replied to 3cdn1usa's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    if they died, isn't CPR pointless? these are 2 completely different