oMerMero

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  1. Contingent

    oMerMero replied to mellbell29's topic in General Nursing

    I am assuming contingent is the same as per diem or registry. If that is the case, then you would be the first one cancelled should you not be needed. Depending on your area, you may not have a steady...

  2. Transfusing Blood

    oMerMero replied to Honeybun1206's topic in General Nursing

    In short, no, the extra unit of prbcs should not harm the patient. The same transfusion risks apply as with the previous units (reactions). If the patient has CHF the amount of fluid given might cause...

  3. St. Bernard Hospital and Medical Center - insight please!

    oMerMero replied to jpaulino's topic in Illinois Nursing

    St Bernards is in the Englewood neighborhood on the southside. Not a very good

  4. debriefing

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

    I actually went to a debriefing after a code on a med-surg unit I worked on as a new grad. It was a nasty unespected code that a number of the staff were upset about. But normally, there is no formal...

  5. crepitus

    oMerMero replied to ORNurseAngie's topic in Medical-Surgical

    You everything you could do. You noticed a change and notified the doctor right away. The surgeon was out of line, I wouldn't let it bother

  6. Need Experienced Nurse Advice

    oMerMero replied to belle005's topic in General Nursing

    You need to keep in mind that a lot of posts on here are nurses venting about their jobs. It is easier to explain problems to other nurses and get advice/ support from them than it is with...

  7. Are they trying to rip me off?

    oMerMero replied to biteme's topic in Travel

    That sounds about right. Having the family insurance and 3 bedroom apartment paid for is a big

  8. NCP for hypotension! help!!

    oMerMero replied to ALEXIS VALIENTE's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Yes, altered tissue perfusion is an option, as well as the ones mentioned above. How is the patient's urine output? If it is low you can do a excess fluid volume, if it is not low yet, you can do a...

  9. ER Registered NUrse

    oMerMero replied to Daimon's topic in Men in Nursing

    In terms of formal education, a bsn or adn is enough to work in the ER. You might want to consider working as a tech in the ER during school in order to get your foot in the

  10. Student Loans for people over 35

    oMerMero replied to 2btxnurse1972's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    your first step is to fill out the FASFA application. The government student loans are offerred to adult learners as well as the traditional college student. You'd be suprised, you probably do qualify...

  11. ADN nurses

    oMerMero replied to Ilubrize's topic in Texas Nursing

    Yes, I think wait lists are pretty

  12. Three-Way Foley Question

    oMerMero replied to firstyearstudent's topic in General Nursing

    my guess is the foley had a clot in it, and needed more

  13. POST OP NAUSEA -which drug do you like?

    oMerMero replied to Fairlythere's topic in General Nursing

    I think you are referring to demerol rather than

  14. PEG feeds

    oMerMero replied to marjoriemac's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It really depends on the pump you are using as to which method of priming is the best. Yes, you prime the tubing before connecting to the patient in order to prevent the air from going in which will...

  15. Another "moving to the area..." question

    oMerMero replied to RNfromMN's topic in General Nursing

    If you know you are not going to work in Wisconsin, you can skip a step in the process and just apply directly to MN. You can take the NCLEX in any state, it doesn't have to be in the state you are...

  16. Moving to Chicago, which hospital?

    oMerMero replied to JRA's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Swedish Covanent is a good hospital as

  17. Pay and being a nurse

    oMerMero replied to skittles1933's topic in General Nursing

    agency nursing with a lot of

  18. Ice for a vented patient???

    oMerMero replied to OkieICU_RN's topic in MICU, SICU

    I just have to wonder if the family is not telling the truth. Perhaps they saw someone doing oral care and thought the nurse put ice in the mouth, or maybe they really believe the patient needs ice so...

  19. Writing college papers?

    oMerMero replied to serendipity123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In terms of what should be cited? Anything that is not your own idea or your own words. You need to credit the original author for the work. As long as you cite the source, it is not

  20. Writing college papers?

    oMerMero replied to serendipity123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Citations or references for nursing classes are usually in APA form (american psychological association). sociology, psych classes usually are also. English classes usually use MLA (I can't remember...

  21. orthostatic hypotension

    oMerMero replied to jamonit's topic in Cardiac

    it can be caused by many things, dehydration being

  22. Should I go to a funeral or funeral home?

    oMerMero replied to Ms Kylee's topic in General Nursing

    I never go to funerals. It is hard enough to leave my work at work as it

  23. Which Littmann?

    oMerMero replied to karaswthrt4's topic in General Nursing

    I like how the bell and diaphragm are on the same side with the cardiology III. Depending on how much pressure you apply, things sound a little different, all without flipping it over and listening...

  24. some advice please? :)

    oMerMero replied to debbbsRN's topic in Travel

    You can try calling other agencies to see if they have any assignments available in that particular area. However, it is a possibility that the city does not need travel nurses in your specialty. But...

  25. Help!

    oMerMero replied to socks341968's topic in Cardiac

    I would demand more orientation! Personally, I think new grads need more than 2 weeks orientation. And then for them to expect you to handle that assignment being so new...not a good