sbic56

sbic56 BSN, RN

Obstetrics, M/S, Psych

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  1. What on earth could have caused this?

    sbic56 replied to RaeT,RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Stay tuned for the season premiere of "allnurses.com; the real deal!" Those reality shows have nothing on this bunch! I'd totally rather spend my free time

  2. What on earth could have caused this?

    sbic56 replied to RaeT,RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Ditto here.This is how nurses play. It's OK we didn't find out all that was so in this case. Kind of like a CSI investigation. Can't solve 'em

  3. What happen to taking Vital Signs???

    sbic56 replied to caroladybelle's topic in General Nursing

    Do most facilities have disposables now? Curious. I haven't seen them used around here, but that's Maine for you

  4. What happen to taking Vital Signs???

    sbic56 replied to caroladybelle's topic in General Nursing

    The nurse should have palpated the pulse. If she was going by just that one reading from the electronic B/P cuff and you got several by palpation that were around 70, I'd say that yours were right....

  5. What happen to taking Vital Signs???

    sbic56 replied to caroladybelle's topic in General Nursing

    That nurse gave you bad advice. Bring your stethoscope and practice, practice! Glad you are enjoying patient care. That's

  6. What happen to taking Vital Signs???

    sbic56 replied to caroladybelle's topic in General Nursing

    Your right, I was digressing and wasn't clear. My thought was, they can't do them on a normal arm, let alone a complicated patient. They need the dynamap or so they think. Just because they are...

  7. I need advice about Advil (Lorazepam)

    sbic56 replied to krisssy's topic in Psychiatric

    Great. Glad you are not alone. Take care of

  8. I need advice about Advil (Lorazepam)

    sbic56 replied to krisssy's topic in Psychiatric

    Don't apolgize!! I am just genuinely concerned for you. Sounds like you are having a really rough time. Please don't take 6 mg of Ativan. That is too much. I hope you can reach him today.

  9. I need advice about Advil (Lorazepam)

    sbic56 replied to krisssy's topic in Psychiatric

    Krissssy You do not sound OK. Please get in touch with your psychiatrist and tell him what's going on. We can't help you here on the level that you need. This board is good to come to if you have a...

  10. I need advice about Advil (Lorazepam)

    sbic56 replied to krisssy's topic in Psychiatric

    Klonopin/Clonazepam is a benzo, but I was referring to clonidine/catapres for withdrawal symptoms, an antihypertensive which is used to help quell some of the physical symptoms of opiate withdrawal,...

  11. I need advice about Advil (Lorazepam)

    sbic56 replied to krisssy's topic in Psychiatric

    Still best to avoid giving these people something else to become addicted to, IMO. Clonidine is a better option for the withdrawal

  12. What happen to taking Vital Signs???

    sbic56 replied to caroladybelle's topic in General Nursing

    Yup. Could be they haven't taken a manual B/P since they were originally taught. It seems like a no brainer, but taking a manual B/P is a skill that isn't perfected until it is done many times. Lots...

  13. What do you do when a patient takes their meds at an "unusual" time?

    sbic56 replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like a great system, Pam. I love the thought of increased patient responsibility in their care. (I bet that charge nurse on cotjocky's unit would blow a gasket at the thought of losing control...

  14. What do you do when a patient takes their meds at an "unusual" time?

    sbic56 replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    There is much controversy as to whether one brand is better than another, but the person experiencing the symptoms of hypothyroidism that are not relieved with the so called equivilents, knows there...

  15. What do you do when a patient takes their meds at an "unusual" time?

    sbic56 replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    Boy, oh boy. Computerized systems are nice, but are only as good as whoever programs them! The pharmacy should be scheduling your Levoxyl on the MAR for 4 pm. There is a doctors order for it, so there...

  16. Ex-school nurse gets $50,000 in settlement with SAD 27

    sbic56 posted a topic in School

    Remember the Fort Kent school nurse? Nice to see the legal system work in our favor! http://www.bangornews.com/news/templates/?a=118547 BANGOR-A nurse who once worked for a St. John Valley school...

  17. Ex-school nurse gets $50,000 in settlement with SAD 27

    sbic56 replied to sbic56's topic in School

    That's what I thought you're feelings were and that I can understand. It's more about the reason, not the

  18. Ex-school nurse gets $50,000 in settlement with SAD 27

    sbic56 replied to sbic56's topic in School

    I guess I can see the concern, but still, in this area, this is not considered to be as big of a deal. It suprises me that the issue is more about the transporting than what is actually occurring on...

  19. Amnioinfusion...pump or no pump???

    sbic56 replied to USA987's topic in Ob/Gyn

    As Siri said. Rationale is to infuse at a controlled rate to avoid cord prolapse and causing trauma to an existing scar from previous

  20. What on earth could have caused this?

    sbic56 replied to RaeT,RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Love these types of mysteries. Sure does sound like a rupture or abruption, but the doc rules that out. Still, I wonder what pathology might find with that placenta. I wish I knew more about AFLP....

  21. How should I handle this situation?

    sbic56 replied to GrnHonu99's topic in General Nursing

    I'd probably call and ask to speak with the nurse manager or charge nurse of the ER, but writing a letter cc'd to the DON is sure to get a

  22. How should I handle this situation?

    sbic56 replied to GrnHonu99's topic in General Nursing

    He should report her. I don't think most people would think twice if the kid at McDonald's or the grocery checker treated them so rudely as she treated your friend. Everyone deserves to be treated...

  23. CNA Question

    sbic56 replied to Soon2BNurse's topic in General Nursing

    OK...so lets just drop the whole nurse thing. That'd clear things up once and for all. I'm for

  24. Vegetarian being asked to dissect a cat !

    sbic56 replied to roxburin's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I didn't know it took more than 2 years to form an allegiance to your school...what if you never went past the Associates? I'd hate to feel robbed of having my very own Alma Mater. You crack...

  25. CNA Question

    sbic56 replied to Soon2BNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I don't totally agree with your thinking, but I LOVE the analogies!