nimbex RN

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1. Concious Sedation...on your unit??

   nimbex replied to passing thru's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   we must be certified, test and 3 check off's prior to being able to do. The units allowed to are; all ICU's, PACU, special proceedures, ER, L&D we have a form, we must do vs every 5 minutes...

2. How often do nurses get sued???

   nimbex replied to Shiva_Las_Vegas's topic in General Nursing

   I know this is a few days old but from personal experience, as soon as you are deposed.... legally swear in, with lawyers from BOTH sides, the first question asked is "do you have personal malpractice...

3. Hospital Acuities.........or NOT!!!

   nimbex replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

   we are required to enter into the computer our patient acuity's each 12 hr. shift. I haven't done it in 6 months, I charge 3 of 7 days a week.... no one has asked. think they amount for anything in...

4. Fun THings to Do at Work

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

   well we play pranks on each other when the other is in charge.... not a qualifier for your committee. But our hospital has an activities committee that has a sign up board and does every sport from...

5. Family members at the bedside during a code blue?

   nimbex replied to momoftriplets's topic in General Nursing

   I can't direct you to literature, but inspite and despite any literature, EVERY situation is different, every family reacts different. I do what I feel in my head and heart to be right at that time....

6. ???Dog Lovers???

   nimbex replied to gambroRN's topic in General Nursing

   have you seen an allergist and had your daughter worked up? possibly with allergy treatment you would be able to choose any pet that is right. The flip side is what will you do, if your daughter...

7. No Call/No Show

   nimbex replied to jude11142's topic in General Nursing

   Our write ups has a "I disagree" slot to check, then you write why, it is automatically then forwarded to the next chain of command. I would call HR, their purpose is to help mediate through...

8. Studying for CCRN. Argh!

   nimbex replied to Zee_RN's topic in Critical Care

   Dead people have down regulated receptors!!! :-) your's are going a mile a minute, relax and enjoy the challenge... worst case senerio is a retest. not so bad. you'll do

9. clinic nurses-late patients?? What to do?

   nimbex replied to luvbug's topic in General Nursing

   Devil's advocate here.... Could the patients be comming late... due to constantly WAITING?? I have seen MANY doctors due to various problems and have NEVER been seen on time, mind you I arrive ON...

10. documenting short staffing question

    nimbex replied to angelbear's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, forgot to add that you should spend the time as well as the other staff (no matter how exhausted you are), to fill out incident reports on any and all meds missed so management can get a TRUE...

11. documenting short staffing question

    nimbex replied to angelbear's topic in General Nursing

    Some facilities have specified forms others do not. Having been forced to go this route a few times I could tell you what was included. I no longer have a copy of the pre-printed form, this is from...

12. incident reporting

    nimbex replied to tigger2sassy's topic in General Nursing

    Just FYI, the incident report can be admissable in a court of law. PRN gave some great

13. Feeling threatened by your patients

    nimbex replied to rachel h's topic in General Nursing

    yes, been there too! How scary and frustrating for you. Worked psyc. where 70 yr. old little ladies would kick my butt, needing 4-5 of us to "take them down" and medicate them. Have been in charge...

14. Being Charge

    nimbex replied to longforseaair's topic in General Nursing

    Does you facility offer any charge classes, anything like conflict resolution classes? Because you have the clinical skills to supervise, doesn't mean that supervisory skills are automatic.... it's...

15. ER or ICU nurse...Which one is more marketable?

    nimbex replied to positivethinker's topic in Agency Nurses

    we have an agency nurse that works labor and delivery, and cardiac surgery, now cross training to our CCU. How's that for a