oMerMero

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  1. Documents needed to start work?

    oMerMero replied to RNursingStudent's topic in General Nursing

    Your social security card. BLS

  2. new grad and per diem?

    oMerMero replied to shock-me-sane's topic in Florida Nursing

    Generally you need experience before you will be hired per

  3. Rapid Response Meds

    oMerMero replied to Valarenbsn's topic in General Nursing

    We don't have standing orders for RRTs as there is always at least one doctor who responds to the call (teaching hospital). But, we do have a form with interventions to check off which is used as...

  4. Lunch time...

    oMerMero replied to Firehawk734's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Typically you get a 30 minute unpaid lunch break. So a 12 hour shift is really 12.5 hours. 7am to 7:30 pm or 7pm to 7:30am, although some facilities vary a bit on the times. The should also be a few...

  5. tb isolation-forgot to put up sign

    oMerMero replied to smartynurse's topic in General Nursing

    The doctors should have caught this as well. They should have ordered the isolation and also noticed that people were not wearing masks in the

  6. help needed for calculating drip rates

    oMerMero replied to anfe's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    how many mg in the 500ml

  7. Nitro drip help please...

    oMerMero replied to MissERN's topic in Patient Medications

    It is best to verify the order with the doctor. It could be interpreted either way...just goes to show that the units of the med are

  8. Hep Lock Confusion

    oMerMero replied to DEVON3's topic in First Year After Licensure

    PIVs normally aren't flushed with heparin anymore...just saline. So technically, the phrase to use is "saline locked," but in the real world both terms are used, and generally refer to saline locks....

  9. major electrolytes

    oMerMero replied to targen's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Try looking in your

  10. Nursing student question - possible hepatitis a and clinical practice?

    oMerMero replied to NooNieNursie's topic in General Nursing

    You really need to see a doctor about this. Self-diagnosing is not a good idea. If I was your instructor and you told me it was "unwise" for you to take care of a patient because of "possible" hep A,...

  11. PICC vs. MIDLINE ?

    oMerMero replied to angell883RN's topic in General Nursing

    Although PICC lines and midlines look the same from the outside, they are actually very different. Midlines are considered peripheral lines, whereas PICC lines are central lines. The tip of a PICC...

  12. Hepatitis B Vaccine and Pregnancy

    oMerMero replied to toonces73's topic in General Nursing

    Have you spoken to your MD about this? What is his/her

  13. Feacal Management Systems???

    oMerMero replied to kukukajoo's topic in General Nursing

    The flexiseal is great for loose/watery stool. The company says you don't have to worry about inflating and deflating the cuff, that it will not cause too much pressure inside. The patient needs to...

  14. APA software to assist with writing papers

    oMerMero replied to Lizzy6's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Reference point is

  15. help, please

    oMerMero replied to mayca's topic in International Nursing

    Do you have any specific questions? I am not real sure what you are looking

  16. Help, I need a preceptor!!

    oMerMero replied to vonsay's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Have you tried contacting any of the hospitals in your area to see if they have a nurse willing to precept? Which area of nursing are you interested

  17. TB test northshore?

    oMerMero replied to mimimartina's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Did you try calling your doctor's office and asking if it can be done without actually seeing the doctor? Sometimes if you have seen your doctor in the recent past s/he will let the nurse or tech do...

  18. Need help w/ Illinois license reciprocity

    oMerMero replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in Illinois Nursing

    http://www.idfpr.com/dpr/apply/forms/rn-en.pdf

  19. question about hemovac and jp drains???

    oMerMero replied to otan11's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Is there someone at work who can help you with the IV pumps? They are difficult to explain online, and there are multiple pumps out there, which can complicate things. Ask someone at work to walk...

  20. questons about cardiac and O2 Help

    oMerMero replied to ushzx's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Have you tried looking in your textbook? Or try a google search. We will not just give you answers. But, if you present your thought process and let us know you are actually thinking things through,...

  21. CVA(Basal Ganglion Infarction)

    oMerMero replied to snursee2b's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You need to think about what needs to be done with the patient, what he needs help with. Start with thinking about what is abnormal about the patient? You have created a good picture of the patient. I...

  22. finding a preceptor

    oMerMero replied to FuturoEnfermera's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Finding a preceptor can be difficult. That is where networking comes into place. But, don't worry about that right now. Focus on finishing your BSN and getting some work experience. Your work...

  23. Why 2 diuretics (Lasix and Spirnolactone) for CHF?

    oMerMero replied to discobunni's topic in General Nursing

    Spirolactone is used in class III or IV heart failure patients. Potassium sparing diuretics have been shown to reduce mortality, reduce hospitalizations, and improve sypmtoms of heart failure. Loop...

  24. discharge criteria for MRSA?

    oMerMero replied to bayoufrogg's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Is the patient going to need dressing changes at home? If so, has the teaching been done, are there supplies available, is a home health nurse set up if he needs it? Is the patient going to need long...

  25. Correct me - MRSA

    oMerMero replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in General Nursing

    I think it is a regional thing. In some areas I hear M-R-S-A, in others people look at you crazy if you say