Nocturnal hypoxemia in subjects at high risk for OSA is associated with an increased potency of opioid analgesia. We follow ASPAN recommendations for OSA patients as best that we can. We do not have...
Hopecascade replied to DNURSENSOCAL's topic in PACU
Uniform throughout the hospital. 50 cents more per hour with certification in your area. Union hospital 30+ years experience $43hr. East Coast pay, is usually higher than down South or Midwest in the...
Hopecascade replied to NursingGirl9's topic in PACU
Hi Sometimes you have to move them out quickly. If they are a MAC case and meet the discharge criteria you can have them out in 30min. That is a transition for a critical care nurse! Your background...
Hopecascade replied to Whoatemyburger's topic in PACU
I like the quick thinking and rapid responses you need. I like the turnover of patients. I dislike " holds " waiting for rooms. Some places call them boarders. I don't like when families expect to...
I think employers should offer more tuition reimbursement to RN's. RN-BSN programs are expensive. It is a bit of a racket Magnet hospitals now require BSN's. So we work hard and spend lots of money to...
It sounds like your anesthesia providers are not providing opioids during their cases. Talk to your manager and the CRNA's.It might be your patient population, are they chronic pain patients? Trying...
Hopecascade replied to Hopecascade's topic in Travel
Thanks for your reply. I do maintain my own home and come home on weekends. This was my first time as a traveler. I am learning as I go along. I appreciate your input. I am still undecided about...
I have reassigned at the same hospital for a year,with a small 30 day break. I wish I asked for a bonus after each 13 week assignment. Also has anyone worked at one hospital with your agency wanting...
Hopecascade replied to nite_shift_4_life's topic in Nursing Humor
I wish I could say, " you should have told the anesthesia provider and myself that you take percocets tens around the clock x2 years, if we had known we would have upped your dose of pain meds right...
Hopecascade replied to mustanggirl's topic in PACU
This is in reply to the nasal airway in the mouth: I do use this and have seen it done. They are softer and it works with less irritation of the gag reflex. I have had one CRNA that does it and it...
Hopecascade replied to nurseypoo5's topic in General Nursing
I am sorry this happened to you. I don't know what group 1 & 2 are. Do you want to leave or fight to stay? Think what recourse you could have to deal with her. Document what happened, take it to...
Hopecascade replied to All4Seasons's topic in PACU
Two dermatone levels from initial assessment. They are all ready in a bed and are transferred to the floor. If they are SDS they must be able to stand to get into a wheelchair. They must void in...