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icie rn ADN, RN

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  1. Who's got their hand in the Demerol cookie JAR?

    icie rn replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the poster who stated the first job of the nurse is take care of the patient. We have had this happen on several occasions, I personally attempt to keep a running check on narcs during...

  2. Need Information About Charlotte

    icie rn replied to twinkle's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    a few more details would be

  3. I cannot find the answer to this anywhere...

    icie rn replied to ShannonRN2010's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Hello Shannon, I am sorry for your injury. You are too young to have such severe back problems. It will surely affect your ability to work. Please take care of yourself. By southern Ohio do you...

  4. Horrible News

    icie rn replied to edchunt's topic in General Nursing

    Have no clue to what you are referring . I do not, have never, and will not consume alcohol. Too many Irish alcoholics in the family tree to risk it. I am the only one of 3 who does not drink or...

  5. Working for the State of WV

    icie rn posted a topic in General Nursing

    Friend accepted a job at a state facility about 2 months ago. So far she is doing well. Anybody else on here who works for the state? Any input good or

  6. Male nurse looks

    icie rn replied to albert6jed's topic in Men in Nursing

    One of my favorite male nurses had a pony tail and a tat. Lordy, but we worked well together. We could get through a difficult shift and still smile as we left, he was all man but had that special...

  7. Male nurse crying!!!

    icie rn replied to ClassQ1's topic in Men in Nursing

    I have seen male nurses take a break after an emotional situation with a patient or their families. I attempt to give them a little time, in private to pull it back together, and then go on with...

  8. What a humbling experience this has been

    icie rn replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Tazz, You bring a smile to my face. I have worked a few times with ER nurses who had to float to the floor. Talk about a shock. I think we need to have more respect for each and every special...

  9. Working for the State of WV

    icie rn replied to icie rn's topic in General Nursing

    Hello Ed, Whick state mental facility, Sharpe or

  10. I cannot find the answer to this anywhere...

    icie rn replied to ShannonRN2010's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I have never heard of any place being allowed to "keep staff for 24 hours unless it is a declared emergency". I think most facilities can mandate 16 hours with an 8 hour break between the next shift....

  11. pay scale Charleston Huntington W.Va.

    icie rn replied to budnut123's topic in General Nursing

    Bud, We need to understand that many of the patientsa we see just do not have the resources for good health care and often are pressed into waiting until there is a crisis that needs dealing with....

  12. North Carolina Roll Call

    icie rn replied to RNPATL's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hello Kim, Family lives in Asheboro. Quiet, pretty town. Do you work at the hospital or a LTC facility there? Have a blessed

  13. Home Health not what I thought it would be adice, anyone???

    icie rn replied to LPN2RNdude's topic in General Nursing

    Stop kicking yourself for not being happy in home care. Go on to something else with the knowledge you gave this type of nursing a good try. Home care is not for everyone, me included. Hope you...

  14. Thanks to the guys here

    icie rn replied to JailRN's topic in Men in Nursing

    I am very sorry for your loss. I am sure he appreciated your support during his many

  15. Why do docs give D5 to diabetic patients a lot?

    icie rn replied to Shell5's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Agree with above posters, being a diabetic myself, I know that when I am ill, I need extra means of nutrients because my oral intake is often well below what is good for me. D5W does not have a 1:1...

  16. pay scale Charleston Huntington W.Va.

    icie rn replied to budnut123's topic in General Nursing

    Good Morning Bud, Yes there is a slender thread here, but as in the past, we all get involved in our lives and do not post often. Have you made any decisions on where to work? What you want to do...

  17. Do you call your physicians by their first name?

    icie rn replied to I<3H2O's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Residents, Pa's, and MD's are Doctor or MS/MR in front of patients. Doctors I do not like are always Dr. Otherwise we call them what they wish to be called in break room, (@#$*****) does not

  18. Primary Nursing (relationship based care)

    icie rn replied to Nurse032006's topic in Medical-Surgical

    It is possible to be a primary nurse for 7 to 8 patients, acuity is the key, but Canoe is right, IF you are the primary nurse you do it all, no one else assesses, no one else plans care, gives meds or...

  19. Irrigating foley catheter

    icie rn replied to nursenatalie's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Used NSS. Room temp is generally fine in colder months but may need chill removed if facility is cooled in summer

  20. anyone have a nose ring?

    icie rn replied to rsjenni's topic in General Nursing

    The only nose ring I have is the invisible one he slipped into place when we married over 35 years ago. I personally do not like the looks of them. We had a female physician from India who wore one...

  21. "Red Flags" of Drug Diversion

    icie rn replied to WriteStuff's topic in General Nursing

    Many nurses have sleeping problems, many rely on OTC meds or have a PCP who has written for a mild sleeping aid. Be advised that some of these meds can have an adverse effect when another health...

  22. pay scale Charleston Huntington W.Va.

    icie rn replied to budnut123's topic in General Nursing

    Only thing I can say is be careful of SFH. Former HCA facility, even more chiefs than CAMC had, many more staffing issues. Friends say things have gotten a little better since Thomas has taken...

  23. pay scale Charleston Huntington W.Va.

    icie rn replied to budnut123's topic in General Nursing

    belcher, CAMC has some great employees and a few very good physicians. At one time, a patient was really lucky to get treatment there. Now, while it is still good in some areas, it does have too...

  24. Possible strike at MGH

    icie rn replied to gitterbug's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Belcher, No news is good news to the employees there. I understand there is a "no gossip" policy going on right now. LOL. The union will not budge on any more points or at least that is what...

  25. chronic pain patients: pain in the behind to care for

    icie rn replied to Tadpole's topic in General Nursing

    Chronic pain is as much a killer for many patients as cancer. It does take a lot of skill, compassion, and concern to manage these patients. Meds are evaluated one at a time, so if there is a change...