zambezi BSN, RN

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    attention tall nurses!

    zambezi replied to mjbsn2006's topic in General Nursing

    I Know that dickies makes a "long" size...I think it is a size 34 inseam...I know how you feel...I am not even tall (5'7") and I think my scrubs are to short! I hate when my socks show...my biggest...
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    ICU/Critical Care Magazines

    zambezi replied to EvelynRN-BSN's topic in MICU, SICU

    I enjoy reading critical care
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    New Nurse vs. Nurses w/1+ years experience Pay Rate

    zambezi replied to AllieRN2006's topic in General Nursing

    It depends if you are asking base salary or with shift differential...I started at 19.48 but we renegotiated the contract and it was raised to 21 and some change two years ago...with my raise this...
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    Code Status

    zambezi replied to RNeyez's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    We also use armbands...and we have a big orange sheet in the chart that states code status (which is only occassionally filled out...but usually written somewhere else in the chart, they are new so we...
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    my classmates' report of NCLEX

    zambezi replied to IowaCindy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I also had alot of prioritization questions when I took the NCLEX two years ago. Just keep in mind your ABCs. Anything that compromises airway first is your first answer...then breathing,...
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    Poll Why do you stay at a job?

    zambezi replied to Mary M's topic in General Nursing

    My #1 reason is the teamwork and environment. The people I work with a so fun (for the most part). We have good teamwork and we have fun at work. We all have our gripes about certian issues but they...
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    Need quickie relief for child's allergic reaction

    zambezi replied to Energizer Bunny's topic in General Nursing

    You could try benadryl for short term relief, but it will probably make him tired. I don't know how old your son is so you might want check with his doc to make sure benadryl is ok...You also might...
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    Digitalis.....tell me how you give it.....

    zambezi replied to llgRN's topic in Cardiac

    I agree that that situation is different, especially since he is not on tele,etc...I would probably give it, but I would ask for a reevaluation and clarification by the doctor...you can make anyone's...
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    Digitalis.....tell me how you give it.....

    zambezi replied to llgRN's topic in Cardiac

    I work in CCU and it is on our standing orders to start dig (125 mcg Q4 hours x4 then daily PO) for post open heart surgery for frequent pacs/bursts afib....we can also use cardizem depending on rate,...
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    My niece is a few days past 25 weeks and in the hospital....

    zambezi replied to studentdeb's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Shelley--Just wanted to say thanks for the link to Jacobs website--I really enjoyed viewing it, what a great way to chronicle his life and have others share and gain stregnth and support from it!...
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    Digitalis.....tell me how you give it.....

    zambezi replied to llgRN's topic in Cardiac

    I check allergies, check order, check pulse apically/tele, make sure they are not in the hospital for dig toxicity, and give it PO or IV....however it is ordered. Dig pretty much helps the hearts...
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    Foreign Objects in Body Cavities

    zambezi replied to SWFlorida's topic in Emergency

    I think that this pretty much sums it up for me....always makes you wonder what people are thinking--or not thinking... :chuckle The human body is pretty amazing to be able to fit these large objects...
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    NCLEX: how much pharmacology?

    zambezi replied to amblessing's topic in First Year After Licensure

    When I took it about two years ago, I had one, mabye two questions...and I don't even remember what
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    How can you protect yourself?

    zambezi replied to mjbsn2006's topic in General Nursing

    Certainly, wear all the PPE you can...most patients understand...you don't want any of their stuff (and they probably don't want in on you either...)and neither do you other patients, coworkers, and...
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    CRRT: Who does it??

    zambezi replied to NephRN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    We also do CRRT in our ICU and CCU. The dialysis RN comes to initially set the machine up and does filter changes...we do the hourly numbers, make changes, and troubleshoot/return blood, etc. IF the...
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    ? about IVs vs Saline Locks

    zambezi replied to MrsWampthang's topic in General Nursing

    Working in critical care, I usually have stuff running though my IVs...if I have a patient that is becoming more mobile, I try to saline lock them because I think that it is a pain to have one more...
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    Can you believe this? 13yo and mom both pregnant

    zambezi replied to seanymph's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Triple Yikes! Please tell me the 13 year olds mother was not under
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    Do doctor's REALLY care?

    zambezi replied to rica75's topic in General Nursing

    I only see my male OB/GYN doctor and so far I really like him--I think he cares...I don't ask for much though so some who has more needs may have a different opinion. I work with a lot of doctors that...
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    Are you in Nursing for the Caring or the Cash?? Be Honest

    zambezi replied to 1BlessedRN's topic in General Nursing

    Both of those reasons and more. Certainly the pay is not bad (though it could certainly be more for all that we do!), especially in my area. Nursing is also one of the only stable, well paying jobs in...
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    Assessment / Report Data Sheet Organizer

    zambezi replied to nightingale's topic in Agency Nurses

    I have some sheets that I use as well, somewhat similar to yours but a little different. I find them quite helpful. For some reason, the only one that I can find is the one that I use if I float to a...
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    IV Toradol?

    zambezi replied to OZ88's topic in Pain Management

    There was a couple of threads about the use of IV toradol a couple of months back with a lot of good information--you can use the search engine to look them up if you want to... That said, we use IV...
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    Meds on NCLEX

    zambezi replied to fairyprincess2003's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I didn't have any on my
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    Competency tool for CABG?

    zambezi replied to ethelbsnrn's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    In our unit, we also just have to be observed for a specified amount of time...usually we orient for awhile, then have a buddy...We have individual competencies that we have to be checked off for, ie:...
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    Oregon strike

    zambezi replied to vmburg's topic in General Nursing

    I havent heard anything recently, but that does not mean a whole lot!! But I am
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    Dnr In Icu

    zambezi replied to gizelda196's topic in MICU, SICU

    If we have a DNR in the unit, we also try to transfer the patient out. Having family sleep in other ICU rooms at my hospital would be a big no no...I would try to fit them in the room--but the rooms...