NeosynephRN

NeosynephRN

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  1. Everyone Has Something Likable

    NeosynephRN replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    My intention was not to turn this thread vulgar, I am sorry if that is how it was taken. It happens alot to me, and instead of taking it bad or being upset about the "smell" I try to turn it into...

  2. Everyone Has Something Likable

    NeosynephRN replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    When I turn you to clean you up and you fart in my face as I am right there inspecting your skin :sstrs: you make my co-workers laugh which puts a smile on my face every

  3. NGT placement

    NeosynephRN replied to SHALIMAR's topic in Emergency

    That would be a looooong NGT to make it all the way out the other

  4. Issues with a nurse who eat their young!

    NeosynephRN replied to caitiecait's topic in MICU, SICU

    What do you want your manager to do in regards to this situation? I would be careful with that. Just be glad you do not work a full 12+ hours with them, let what they say roll off your back and do...

  5. Help me out: what are the possible causes for my patient's agitation?(Sorry long one)

    NeosynephRN replied to Heidi0902's topic in MICU, SICU

    Am I the only one that noticed that we are all saying that since the pt is getting diprivan they would be inutubated, however after re-reading the OP it clearly states that they are giving diprivan...

  6. FFP with diprivan?

    NeosynephRN replied to photomom's topic in MICU, SICU

    If she was on a vent and sedated with diprivan with only one PIV..how were you giving all her antibiotics and other meds?? Man that makes me crazy! You already got some great advice here...but just...

  7. IV drips question

    NeosynephRN replied to NoeIssa's topic in General Nursing

    We run EVERYTHING on a pump...it is policy! Which of course makes life a bit easier! BTW we now hang Zosyn over 4 hours...yes that 100ml over 4 hours. We have gotten lit that says it is more...

  8. insulin but no syringe

    NeosynephRN replied to tammy07's topic in General Nursing

    Probably safer to put it under the tongue for a low blood sugar, cause you are sure to kill them if you do it correctly and inject the insulin. For what it is worth...insulin must be

  9. Woodlands, Sugarland , or Katy

    NeosynephRN replied to matt316's topic in Texas Nursing

    I think group one is mainly in Dallas...but I could be wrong. I am in The Woodlands...well technically like 2 miles south and the housing here is very reasonable and we are in a great school...

  10. Still No Job offers

    NeosynephRN replied to dec2008houRNgrad's topic in General Nursing

    I am in the area and I have to say with this economy I have seen the number of intern postitions decline by a ton. It is hard to get on as a new grad so many hospitals hiring experienced only. Be...

  11. Male Foley...Wife Watching!!

    NeosynephRN replied to mrscoozy's topic in General Nursing

    Well since I have seen my husbands "stuff" a million and one times it would probably not have occured to me to step out, him either. I am not sure that I would leave if the nurse was obviously...

  12. Concerned Dad !!!!

    NeosynephRN replied to chascal's topic in General Nursing

    Do you honestly think that an ADN program will just let you slip by with a lower GPA than a BSN?? My ADN program you had to have a 3.5 or you got the boot....I have to assume it is similar in other...

  13. Ethics of patient bathing

    NeosynephRN replied to discontentment's topic in General Nursing

    Funny for us it is the exact opposite..nights always has at least one tech and we never get them during the day, so for our unit it makes more sense to do them at night...we are an ICU so we def bathe...

  14. How does your hospital deal with patient valuables/money??

    NeosynephRN replied to BigSurKay's topic in General Nursing

    Hey where I am located we get tons of travelers...my hospital is like 1/2 a mile from a huge airport so we see weird stuff too...I am just saying some people that are "normal" do not use banks and all...

  15. How does your hospital deal with patient valuables/money??

    NeosynephRN replied to BigSurKay's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I am not getting this point...I have on occasion had that much money on me...so if I were in an accident or got really sick during that time, would that automaticly make me a drug dealer or a...

  16. How does your hospital deal with patient valuables/money??

    NeosynephRN replied to BigSurKay's topic in General Nursing

    We have security come up and count it in front of patient and RN if possible...if patient is unconcious then 2 RN's. Lock it up with them. We had a pt not long ago come to us with an insane amount...

  17. Ethics of patient bathing

    NeosynephRN replied to discontentment's topic in General Nursing

    You cannot force a person to take a bath...it is just not right. I do not know why the mngr cannot ask the patients..it is silly just walk in ask how the care has been and if they have been offered...

  18. Help! How many visitors in the patient room?!!

    NeosynephRN replied to crosby's topic in General Nursing

    Two at a time, unless the patient is actively dying or a situation similar. No one allowed to stay overnight, except in above

  19. Tips for New Interns: How To Get Along With The Nurse

    NeosynephRN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Never...and I mean never say the words.."you are just a nurse" You will find out quickly what the consequenses for this statement are...and usually include very lil sleep due to the "just a nurse"...

  20. Midline IV

    NeosynephRN replied to 1Grateful1's topic in General Nursing

    We do occasionally still see a midline, either when the PICC was unable to ba advanced far enough and any line is better than no line, or if the PICC was pulled out on accident. We also do not use...

  21. What Happened To The Nursing Profession?

    NeosynephRN replied to Anxious Patient's topic in General Nursing

    I cannot even count the times I have been told by a Doc.. "I am transfering this pt to the ICU, because I know you will not freak out and call me every ten minutes, you will use your heads and do what...

  22. Help! New BSN grad moving to Houston

    NeosynephRN replied to koz13mms's topic in Texas Nursing

    I am not sure about new grads...all I have heard is that everyone is looking for experienced nurses and putting the new grads on the back burner...keep looking and apply for positions that may not...

  23. Anyone Else Change Their allnurses Handle?

    NeosynephRN replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    You guys inspried me...I was Calla2114...joined while in nursing school and the name had nothing to do with nursing...just picked it. About time for a nursing related

  24. 3 dui's in mi

    NeosynephRN replied to lifeistweet's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I can...never have had a drink and gotten behind the wheel...actually I have not even had a drop of alcohol in 6 years...I have choosen this path for my life, just as some choose the other..the...

  25. Natasha Richardson's TBI and demise

    NeosynephRN replied to rhon91's topic in General Nursing

    I suspose if said persons family was willing to pay for transport and admission to a new facitily then..... It is a tragedy, no matter what happened. We had a brain bleed a couple weeks ago, started...