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  1. In a pickle

    ageless replied to mia's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Mia........... ........ tell us what has happened..are you in your dream

  2. Alcohol pad for nausea????

    ageless replied to TonyaPacu's topic in Operating Room

    "Nausea scores were cut in half at five minutes after the breathing therapy, whether the patients breathed in alcohol, peppermint, or the placebo saline solution, she says. The use of anti-vomiting...

  3. Alcohol pad for nausea????

    ageless replied to TonyaPacu's topic in Operating Room

    ontrolled, deep breathing relieves nausea in many patients recovering from surgery, according to a study conducted at the Health Center. "Deep breathing alone appears to give relief from nausea,"...

  4. Question about acceptance

    ageless replied to fltrn2b's topic in General Nursing

    the best advise, i can give, is to talk to an attorney who can advise you of your legal rights and limitations before entering nursing school. best

  5. I need postop info about liposuction

    ageless replied to mrdoc2005's topic in General Nursing

    Is there a more specifc question I can answer? I don't have the strength to type 10 minutes worth of

  6. Sickle Cell Crisis question

    ageless replied to memphispanda's topic in Medical-Surgical

    consider this option before you are too hard on yourself: although its cause is not fully understood, acute chest syndrome is more likely to develop after: an infection. a painful event...

  7. subtly abusive co-workers

    ageless replied to adrienurse's topic in General Nursing

    just type in: kickbully.com best wishes,

  8. subtly abusive co-workers

    ageless replied to adrienurse's topic in General Nursing

    this is a pretty good website with some info on bully tactics and assertive behavior:

  9. Do you take primary care of acute pts?

    ageless replied to aathomstew's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    This is an interesting subject and makes for a good debate. I don't see it as "their drips", I see it as the patient's drips and will titrate them accordingly or ask that they be titrated to a certain...

  10. Do you take primary care of acute pts?

    ageless replied to aathomstew's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Have to take report?...I expect report! I work on protocols based on the patients current condition and then decide my course of action. I also need to be able to give the physician report if he...

  11. What's your typical day like?

    ageless replied to aathomstew's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I work acutes also. We cover 7 hospitals, take call 1-2 times a week, and do our own assembly and set-ups for hemodialysis, hemoperfusion, C.V.V.H.D, plasmapheresis, and PD. We are scheduled for four...

  12. staffing- manager-issues-charting- need help

    ageless replied to JMP's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Just a few questions to be able to understand how we can help....These would also be the questions I would ask if I were conducting your future interview. Why did you choose dialysis management as...

  13. Southern California?

    ageless replied to henrysmom's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I imagine that your centers do OJT like the rest of the country.....if all had to personally pay for training at 6 grand, IMO, there would not be enough to staff a unit. I also think you should check...

  14. marking Dialysis Accesses

    ageless replied to BeckieRN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Our vascular surgeons most often draw a picture of the access with safe zone markings in the progress notes of the patients'

  15. Acute program call pay

    ageless replied to 1dernurse's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Hi! Just curious, what company do you work

  16. arterial pressures

    ageless replied to Gibbie's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I found this on Ikidney and it says it better than I can, so I "stole" it for you.............. Normal arterial readings are from -20mmHg to -200mmHg The most common causes of arterial low-pressure...

  17. Can I Vent?

    ageless replied to obillyboy's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    OSHA can impose fines up to $70,000.00 for such spills, not to mention the exposure risks................."nuff said" We all have a bad day and need to vent and I am all for that "mental health"...

  18. Can I Vent?

    ageless replied to obillyboy's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    "I watched a blood splatter on a wall, off to the side of a machine a week ago today, and it was still there today. Does it take all that great of an effort to get a bleach rag and be thorough?" you...

  19. Mandatory overtime in nursing -I need your help

    ageless replied to PSUNURSE's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Mandatory overtime.. with a 12 hour shift and a full night of call. I have worked a 21 hour shift..and needed to be back in the morning for my regular shift again! Shower, change, and start all...

  20. Do RNs declot temporary hemodialysis catheters?

    ageless replied to frankie's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Rarely have I declotted a temporary cath....I was referring to perm caths, but the procedure would be the

  21. Select Specialty Hospital

    ageless replied to renerian's topic in General Nursing

    No, I don't do agency. I am contracted to do occassional bedside procedures....sometimes on an emergency basis. No lab is available on this site (labs go by cab to a hospital..stat has a whole new...

  22. Select Specialty Hospital

    ageless replied to renerian's topic in General Nursing

    I work at a SS hospital this week. The staff was very inexperienced and disorganized. I was quite disappointed, after reading this thread, I expected better patient

  23. Drs. handwriting - Can you read it well?

    ageless replied to RN2007's topic in General Nursing

    ....also prescriptions are witten in apothecary style so perhaps some of the symbols may also throw one a curve ball if one has never been exposed to

  24. Receptionist drawing meds

    ageless replied to laurasc's topic in General Nursing

    -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Unlicensed personnel DO NOT work under the license of the RN or Doc. That is a myth. Do you drive under someone elses...

  25. Overdoses...

    ageless replied to rnnurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    let's not leave out the treatment for lithium toxicity..... hours and hours of