IngyRN

IngyRN

Med/Surg, Homecare, UR, Case Mgt

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  1. HELP! My periepherals always leak after flush

    IngyRN replied to IngyRN's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Thanks for all your help. You are a great resource. I am sure I will have more questions in the future. Thanks

  2. Changing PICC Dressings

    IngyRN replied to imanedrn's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Is it ok to change a dressing while pt has running

  3. Need tips re: organization

    IngyRN replied to IngyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all for your words of support. It makes me feel so much better that I was not the only one experiencing this. I think it is especially frustrating for me because in my previous role as a...

  4. Need tips re: organization

    IngyRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am returning to bedside after a long time. The feeling is AWFUL. I feel like a new grad again. Could anyone please give me tips on getting organized. It seems it takes me forever to do my head to...

  5. HELP! My periepherals always leak after flush

    IngyRN replied to IngyRN's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    iluvivt, Thanks you soo much for all your suggestions. They all make perfect sense! Just returned to bedside after being out for 6yrs. I now work on a neuro med/surg. The population is just as you...

  6. Just one persons opinion

    IngyRN replied to dauschundlover's topic in General Nursing

    That is bulls$%t-excuse my language. How could experince mean nothing! I am still amazed that newer nurses 1year or less are precepting, taking charge, even teaching clinical groups! I am not saying...

  7. What would make you say "I could never do that"

    IngyRN replied to PICNICRN's topic in General Nursing

    Psych.

  8. Need tips re: organization

    IngyRN replied to IngyRN's topic in General Nursing

    BelleKat, Thanks for the tips. I keep a clipboard as well. the documentations (actually the double documenting & redundancy is unreal!) I guess I just have to get used to how this hospital works....

  9. Need tips re: organization

    IngyRN replied to IngyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks binkie! Do you mind sharing that organizational chart with

  10. IV push meds

    IngyRN replied to IngyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all for your responses. It was really helpful.I am orienting right now after being out of bedside for a long time. Back then, we would dilute the med either to make a total of 10cc, or mix...

  11. RN signing consent for OR procedures

    IngyRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, Several things are bothering me about my new job but right now I will only mention 2. 1st- It is expected that the RN gets consent from pt/family members for OR or other procedures-stating...

  12. what would be your 1st intervention for pt aspirating?

    IngyRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    What do you do when your pt who has a h/o CVA new SDH w/high aspiration risk, is aspirating on lunch, coughing, turning bright red, w/hob 90 degrees. anterior LS sound rhonchorous sats 93% ra. What...

  13. what would be your 1st intervention for pt aspirating?

    IngyRN replied to IngyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Swallow eval was done prior to lunch which found High Risk for aspiration>nectar consistency/pureeed/dypahgia protocol ( 90 degree hob, chin tuck, etc). Modified Barium Swallow was ordered for the...

  14. what would be your 1st intervention for pt aspirating?

    IngyRN replied to IngyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Would you document "pt aspirating on lunch" or is this inappropriate since no CXR actually confirmed this??? Or would you just document objective observations ie vs, coughing, LS,

  15. Breastfeeding and working...was I out of line?

    IngyRN replied to MIcrunchyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Correct me if I am wrong, but isn't there some kind of dept of labor law that says you are entitled to get a break after working a certain amt of hours (like 6 hrs or so). You are entitled to this...

  16. How long do you hold IVF when drawing blood from PICC line?

    IngyRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    At the hospital which I just started working, they hold fluids for 1 minute prior to drawing blood from PICC? I was wondering if this was long enough? Also, when you guys listen to lung sounds do you...

  17. I want a job as a case manager in a hospital

    IngyRN replied to lifein08's topic in Case Management

    Why would you like to get into case

  18. MDs you love?

    IngyRN replied to SaraO'Hara's topic in General Nursing

    Dr. F.T.-who is always pleasant on those 3am phone calls. who always says thank you the nurses after those 3am calls. who is always calm, patient when we call even if it seems like only a SLIGHT...

  19. Just got rejection letter, what happened?

    IngyRN replied to MelodyRNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I would definitely email or call to inquire why you were not accepted and thank them for the opportunity to interview. First, it will serve as a learning experience and 2nd, it may show them how...

  20. NURSES & DOCTORS - to flirt or not to flirt

    IngyRN replied to AnnaSL's topic in General Nursing

    I am engaged to an MD. We met at work, we were very discreet, most people didn't even know we were dating for quite a while. We always kept a very professional relationship. I fell in love with him...

  21. Contract/Bonus repayment

    IngyRN replied to DBev93's topic in General Nursing

    I have signed contracts for completion bonuses ( on travel assignments) and relocation reimbursement. Unfortunately, most of these contracts are very strict with the conditions. If you cannot fulfill...

  22. Grades don't matter!

    IngyRN replied to MissKitty21's topic in General Nursing

    Stanley, With all due respect, when you are actually practicing as an RN in the critical care area, then you can form an educated opinion whether an "A" nursing student translates into a good critical...

  23. ER or Medsurg first?

    IngyRN replied to Marette S.'s topic in Emergency

    Go to the ED. Most hospitals offer excellent new grad orientations. Med/Surg gives you a great base....but if you know for sure that you want to work in ED-go for

  24. Grades don't matter!

    IngyRN replied to MissKitty21's topic in General Nursing

    Get over it!! Some people are truly straight "A" students but can not transfer that into clinical practice. Yes grades are important. However, having a "C" average in school, does not make you an...

  25. Yeah! I got my first CM Job!!!

    IngyRN replied to lisa41rn's topic in Case Management

    1) Medicare rules-for the most part, they will not make any sense-don't try to understand them just memorize them. Sometimes this will pose one of your biggest barriers to getting patients placed and...