nialloh

nialloh RN

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  1. Dobutamine Drips

    nialloh replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This pt needs to be in hospital or hospice. He takes up too much of your time, and all he will really get is comfort measures. He is end stage heart failure, and will only last a few more days at...

  2. Fun THings to Do at Work

    nialloh replied to Puddin' Cheeks's topic in General Nursing

    We often have a small party (birthdays, ect) in our back room where each person brings a different type of food. We don't do games, but you might try matching the baby picture to the adult. Another is...

  3. Is 40 too old?

    nialloh replied to szccdw's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Never too old to improve yourself. If you want to do it and think you can, go for it. Good luck, I hope it works out.

  4. Flirting at work

    nialloh replied to GAstudent's topic in General Nursing

    Don't be surprised, just look at how nurses are portrayed on TV. It gives the idea that all nurses are willing to be hit on, not that it has ever happened to me. Maybe because I'm a guy

  5. Surgical consents

    nialloh replied to Cheyenne RN,BSHS's topic in General Nursing

    You only need concent for an MRI or CT if you are going to use iv

  6. LPN to RN starting over or will LPN skills be useful for RN program

    nialloh replied to AllieElizAbeth's topic in General Nursing

    The school I went to did both RN and LPN classes. What I noticed was the amount of work the LPN has to do. They are in school for one year instead of two, but for the full year. The RN class get...

  7. Surgical consents

    nialloh replied to Cheyenne RN,BSHS's topic in General Nursing

    In my facility, the Dr is to explain the procedure to the pt. The nurse can then further educate the pt if necessary. If the Dr didn't explain the procedure, or the pt can't remember/ is unsure, we...

  8. "Thats not my patient"

    nialloh replied to nurse2002's topic in General Nursing

    A lot of nurses seem to forget that an aide's dutys are a part of nursing dutys. They are a small part, but a part none the less. I think that is why it's the first thing you do in nursing school. I...

  9. The South African Floor Polisher Massacre -

    nialloh replied to betts's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that this is an old urban legend , I first heard it in Ireland as supermarket

  10. What do you carry your pens, tape, scissors, etc in?

    nialloh replied to RNforLongTime's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I got a small pouch with 2 pockets when I was in Nursing school. It fits well in scrub pockets. In it I fit 4 pens, a black marker, a highlighter, 2 hemostats, a ruler (thin), and a primacor chart....