bigsyis

bigsyis

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  1. what would you do?

    bigsyis replied to CRNI-ICU20's topic in General Nursing

    The only place that it would be appropriate to chart that you spoke with this Dr. is in your Nursing Notes. Something like "1015 Gave update on pt assessment to Dr. Goldbrick who called to inquire...

  2. "Did you report her?"

    bigsyis replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I feel the same

  3. Magnet...They're Here...

    bigsyis replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Wonder if they'll take the banners down outside or put new faces up next time? That sounds like a primo place to work. I worked at a hospital that applied for magnet status once, and after the...

  4. Strange diagnosis

    bigsyis replied to aerorunner80's topic in General Nursing

    Before I get bashed, I am NOT recommending that anyone do this, but a night Charge RN in the ER that I worked with once brought a 30-something female that was having her 3rd pseudoseizure that week...

  5. ED Physicians with overkill

    bigsyis replied to ThisEDRNRocks's topic in Emergency

    Sorry to hear about your experience, and worse yet, that you have a local ER MD that gives Demerol for reflux! If that ever gets out, the poor staff at that ER will be dealing (no pun intended) with...

  6. ED Physicians with overkill

    bigsyis replied to ThisEDRNRocks's topic in Emergency

    It has been my experience that if they've been sued, they order to CTA-the patient's AND theirs. I think if they've been burned (even if they won) it makes them more vigilant and aware of the kinds...

  7. Strange diagnosis

    bigsyis replied to aerorunner80's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmmm...guess I didn't know as much as I thought I

  8. Strange diagnosis

    bigsyis replied to aerorunner80's topic in General Nursing

    Denial isn't only a river in Egypt. Geez! Wonder what part of fake she thought would be

  9. Non smoking hospital: What is this?!!!

    bigsyis replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    In our area of Georgia, the hospital (2 campuses) has been smoke-free for going on 3

  10. I'm so scared to put in my 2 week notice

    bigsyis replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations on your new job. Get that resignation letter written and over to your Manager today. If you procrastinate, the two weeks drops to 13 days, etc., and then your Manager really will be...

  11. Strange diagnosis

    bigsyis replied to aerorunner80's topic in General Nursing

    Emmanuel, I have to commend you for the very thoughtful and kind description of a woman who is known to fake seizures. Anybody who has been in ER very long has seen their share of this, and quickly...

  12. Did becoming a nurse change you????

    bigsyis replied to TruDivaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Before Nursing School, even though I was a friendly person, I was terrified meeting new people. My first Clinical Day helped take care of that. By necessity, the profession demands constant...

  13. Have you walked thru your socks?

    bigsyis replied to MistyDawnRN06's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, I've done it several times with several brands of shoes and socks. I think that there are simply days when our feet just don't get any kind of

  14. Nurses not following doctors orders

    bigsyis replied to platon20's topic in General Nursing

    Where I have worked, this would be exactly what would have happened. It is basically a form of insubordination-passively refusing to do what is asked of

  15. BON wants my adoption decree!

    bigsyis replied to brookorrn's topic in General Nursing

    Wouldn't a birth certificate be adequate

  16. Getting a hard night off my chest-

    bigsyis replied to FNimuaeMae's topic in General Nursing

    What a horrible thing to have happen. You certainly did all you could for Dad. I feel for the family, and for you, too.

  17. To aspirate or not to aspirate

    bigsyis replied to Inquisitive one's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm. I haven't given any in a couple of years, but it is good to know what is considered correct now. We were taught not to aspirate when giving Heparin (and Lovenox, later), but always to...

  18. Friend with breast CA considering stopping chemo

    bigsyis posted a topic in General Nursing

    Some of you may recall me posting a few months ago about my friend having a double mastectomy due to CA in one breast, and for prophylactic reasons the other was removed. She was back to work in two...

  19. Friend with breast CA considering stopping chemo

    bigsyis replied to bigsyis's topic in General Nursing

    UPDATE: My friend is at work today, and said that her oncologist told her that she only has two treatments remaining, instead of the additional ones that he had additionally planned for her. She...

  20. Am I in touch with reality?

    bigsyis replied to nurseangel47's topic in General Nursing

    Right now, before it gets any later in the day, call your MD and tell him/her (or their nurse) that you are having difficulties because you haven't been able to afford your meds. My husband is...

  21. CAD Question

    bigsyis replied to Kathyz's topic in Cardiac

    Most likely caffeine because it causes vasoconstriction which might close off a vascular lumen already narrowed by CAD. Chocolate is in the xanthine family, like caffeine is. You are correct, salt...

  22. Friend with breast CA considering stopping chemo

    bigsyis replied to bigsyis's topic in General Nursing

    Chatsdale, my friend has insurance, and because she is in management and makes every effort to be at work whenever possible, I don't think her job is in danger. She is financially secure, and owns...

  23. Desperate !!

    bigsyis replied to mika1's topic in General Nursing

    Have you talked to your local United Way? They may be able to give you some direction/advice about housing and food, or point you in the direction of a local church or group that may be able to...

  24. To aspirate or not to aspirate

    bigsyis replied to Inquisitive one's topic in General Nursing

    ALWAYS aspirate. Some folks can have some pretty superficial veins that may not be visible to the naked eye. You do not want to give an IV insulin

  25. "let loose the nurses of war"

    bigsyis replied to canoehead's topic in General Nursing

    That Angry Pharmacist said enough for me. I am soooo tired of this. The office where I am employed is about 50-50 Nurses and MAs. All of the MAs refer to themselves as "nurses," as does the staff,...