Myxel67

Myxel67

Diabetes ED, (CDE), CCU, Pulmonary/HIV

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  1. Using Propofol for sedation on vented pts?

    Myxel67 replied to Scrubz's topic in MICU, SICU

    We always used propofol on vented pts who required neuro

  2. Using Propofol for sedation on vented pts?

    Myxel67 replied to Scrubz's topic in General Nursing

    We always used propofol on vented pts who required neuro

  3. Are nurses in other nations bilingual? Should US be?

    Myxel67 replied to **nurse**'s topic in General Nursing

    When we are taking care of a patient, it is our job to communicate with that person. We might use a family member as translator, gestures, or a picture board with pictures for pain, thirst. hunger,...

  4. EC/RN/Paramedics and my Rant

    Myxel67 replied to NurseEllis's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You haven't alienated everyone. I completely agree. My biggest problem with nursing school was the instructors treating us 40-something students as though we were fresh out of high school and needed...

  5. Most RN's first borns?

    Myxel67 replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in General Nursing

    Both my parents had 2 children from first marriages, but I'm the firstborn of their 12 children together. My dad didn't drink, but mom's father and brother were probably alcoholic. I did grow up...

  6. Is this prejudicial

    Myxel67 replied to jprn05's topic in General Nursing

    In first post, you said you live alone. But if your husband is there, he can wake you. My husband was always awakened by the phone when I was on call. But it does sound like you just don't want to...

  7. Are nurses in other nations bilingual? Should US be?

    Myxel67 replied to **nurse**'s topic in General Nursing

    I grew up in Mobile, AL. In 1961 I was part of an experiment to teach a foreign language to younger kids (not available 'til HS then) So at 12 I started Spanish class. I loved it and continued to...

  8. Say something or not?

    Myxel67 replied to pannie's topic in General Nursing

    Yes....

  9. questions!! hopefully, someone can help :)

    Myxel67 replied to sweetieann's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    No pt wants restraints and would not be asked to consent as far as I know. In CCU we had restraint orders for intubated pts to prevent self extubation. In other cases usually had to try other...

  10. team nursing

    Myxel67 replied to NITEOBRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I worked in a Pulmonary/HIV unit several years ago. We tried team nursing in 1998. RN was team leader with LPN. Theoretically, each team had a CNA, but often we had 4 teams and only 3 CNA's (night...

  11. 1099 CRNA's

    Myxel67 replied to Hold'emRN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    As an independent contractor, you are your own small business. Therefore, every expense you have in connection with work is tax deductible. You may be able to have a company car, depreciate it, and...

  12. 1099 CRNA's

    Myxel67 replied to Hold'emRN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    When you work as an independent contractor, you are your own small business. Therefore, every expense you have in connection with work is tax deductible. Just make sure you have a good accountant....

  13. What are the huge "DO NOT EVER DO" things that new nurses need to know about? calling

    Myxel67 replied to katiebugg's topic in General Nursing

    The previous posts seem to have just about everything covered. The only thing I can add is don't say "OOPS!" in front of the

  14. Does nights or first shift give your insulin?

    Myxel67 replied to TooterIA's topic in General Nursing

    What was pt's BG before insulin given? How much insulin and what type? How low did pt's BG

  15. Song lyrics that remind you of nursing...

    Myxel67 replied to grace90's topic in Nursing Humor

    I've got the rockin pneumonia and the boogie woogie flu (Johnny Rivers--also Aerosmith and more..) Heartaches by the number, troubles by the score (Ray Price, also Buck Owens) Night shift on a...

  16. Song lyrics that remind you of nursing...

    Myxel67 replied to grace90's topic in Nursing Humor

    We gotta get outta this place, it it's the last thing we ever do..(Animals) nurses----or psych and rehab

  17. Song lyrics that remind you of nursing...

    Myxel67 replied to grace90's topic in Nursing Humor

    He's a smooth opeerator... (Sade) for our hotshot

  18. Song lyrics that remind you of nursing...

    Myxel67 replied to grace90's topic in Nursing Humor

    Does anyone really know what time it is? Does anyone really care? (Chicago) time to stop the code.. or just time to get the hell out of

  19. Song lyrics that remind you of nursing...

    Myxel67 replied to grace90's topic in Nursing Humor

    I want to hold your hand (Beatles)--dying pt Betty Lou's got a new pair of shoes (Little Richard) (and they're

  20. Song lyrics that remind you of nursing...

    Myxel67 replied to grace90's topic in Nursing Humor

    "Barely Breathing" by Dunkan Sheik--not sure of name

  21. "A good first impression???"

    Myxel67 replied to ahett's topic in General Nursing

    I think it needs thorazine. No state income tax in FL--such is life. Brian says they are working on the

  22. "A good first impression???"

    Myxel67 replied to ahett's topic in General Nursing

    Bedside nurses at my hospital started wearing color-coded uniforms in January, 2006. They were given 6 mos notice, and the hospital gave each nurse 2 uniforms. At my old hospital, we changed about 5...

  23. "A good first impression???"

    Myxel67 replied to ahett's topic in General Nursing

    They aren't deductible unless the total of all your business related expenses exceeds a certain percent of adjusted gross income (joint returns include spouse's income in AGI). I think it must be...

  24. Does nights or first shift give your insulin?

    Myxel67 replied to TooterIA's topic in General Nursing

  25. Do your OBs underestimate EBLs?

    Myxel67 replied to Elvish's topic in Ob/Gyn

    On the lighter side--i;ve heard it's twice what the doc estimates and half of what the nurse