ERRNTraveler

ERRNTraveler RN

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  1. What is NS NOT compatible with?

    ERRNTraveler replied to 2blessed2Bstressed's topic in General Nursing

    So, RPh- what's your opinion on whether or not valium & amiodarone can be given IVP & then flushed with

  2. What is NS NOT compatible with?

    ERRNTraveler replied to 2blessed2Bstressed's topic in General Nursing

    So, in a code situation, what do you flush the Amiodarone with? Do you take the time out of coding a patient to draw up some other sort of

  3. Blood pressure meds..without parameters???

    ERRNTraveler replied to ari3sdog's topic in General Nursing

    I guess since I work in ER, I was thinking of this in terms of how we give Lopressor in the ER- usually IV, not orally. If my patient's SBP

  4. What is NS NOT compatible with?

    ERRNTraveler replied to 2blessed2Bstressed's topic in General Nursing

    So what do you flush it with? Do you actually draw up a flush of D5 1/2 NS? I've been a nurse for 4 years, and have always flushed with NS, and have never had a

  5. Should assaults on medical personnel be a Felony Offense?

    ERRNTraveler replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Nope, just a drunk obnoxious woman, and being drunk &/or high is NOT an excuse to be abusive to others. I have gotten "tipsy" plenty of times while in college, and have never bit or otherwise...

  6. Prob. with Chicago Assignments

    ERRNTraveler replied to Cali's topic in Travel

    The Midwest in general does not seem to have as many travel assignments available as other areas of the country. Last summer when I was looking for an assignment in WI to be close to family for a...

  7. Blood pressure meds..without parameters???

    ERRNTraveler replied to ari3sdog's topic in General Nursing

    If the doctor didn't leave any parameters, call him/her before giving the med, and say "Mr. Smith's BP is 95/42. Would you like me to hold the Lopressor?" If the doc says to give it anyways, make...

  8. Should assaults on medical personnel be a Felony Offense?

    ERRNTraveler replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    I was bit by a patient while working in FL- she was charged with felony assault of a health care worker. People need to learn that just because we are in a "helping" profession, that does not give...

  9. having a bad day..night... aghhhhhhhhh!!

    ERRNTraveler replied to slinkeecat's topic in General Nursing

    Enjoy it- I would LOVE to have some time off & be waited

  10. The homless guy in room 12

    ERRNTraveler replied to Agnus's topic in General Nursing

    I don't care how tall or "big boned" a person is- 500-600 pounds IS

  11. Medical shows vs the real thing?

    ERRNTraveler replied to pumpkin1984's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, on Gray's Anatomy, Meredith had a near-drowning experience, but still managed to look all hot, even when she was cyanotic & half-dead!

  12. Travel LPN

    ERRNTraveler replied to pat8585's topic in Travel

    RN Network has a few postings on their website for

  13. what the HECK is PBDS?

    ERRNTraveler replied to texascowgirl's topic in Travel

    It depends on the hospital- some hospitals will accept your passing the test at another facility, some

  14. Stupidest reason to go to ER

    ERRNTraveler replied to DachRN's topic in Emergency

    That's OK- I freaked out last week when my vet told me my dog's temp was 102 rectally- thinking she had some sort of infection. Come to find out that's a normal dog temperature! That's why we'll...

  15. I"m confused - take a look at this package...

    ERRNTraveler replied to raindrop's topic in Travel

    My company pays for my housing, but I do not have a tax home, so what they spend on me for housing is considered taxable income. It shows up on my pay stubs alongside my regular income as "taxable...

  16. I"m confused - take a look at this package...

    ERRNTraveler replied to raindrop's topic in Travel

    bag lady is absolutely correct- if you don't have a permanent residence in your home state where you pay rent/mortgage, your housing stipend IS

  17. Banking, How often visit home????

    ERRNTraveler replied to kdblueey's topic in Travel

    I do my banking through Bank of America- they have locations all over the country, and if I happen to be in a city that doesn't have one, I can do my banking on-line. I don't own a home in my "home"...

  18. Please share your happy travel moments! New traveler with some serious jitters!

    ERRNTraveler replied to RNnewgrad's topic in Travel

    My things are still in storage- so no, I do not have a permanent "tax home." Because of this, anything my company spends on me for housing is considered taxable income. It's still cheaper than...

  19. what the HECK is PBDS?

    ERRNTraveler replied to texascowgirl's topic in Travel

    Kaiser does NOT use

  20. I have a strange ? r/t acls...

    ERRNTraveler replied to trinitygrad07's topic in Emergency

    Yup- in an adult code, you usually give the whole amp

  21. Which specialty?

    ERRNTraveler replied to photobug85's topic in Travel

    I never said there wasn't a demand for other specialties, just that there is MORE of a demand for ER, ICU, OR, etc. Look at the job listings on any travel company, and you will almost always see...

  22. Which specialty?

    ERRNTraveler replied to photobug85's topic in Travel

    The most in-demand specialties for travel nurses are ICU, ER, OR, L&D. There is also demand for peds, NICU, med/surg, etc, but the demand isn't quite as

  23. STEMI..EKG in less than 10 min..

    ERRNTraveler replied to CoolhandHutch's topic in Emergency

    An EKG machine should be kept in triage specifically for this purpose. Then an EKG can be done during triage for anyone presenting with chest pain. It should then be signed off by the doc, and...

  24. Recruiter getting tired of my questions

    ERRNTraveler replied to kdblueey's topic in Travel

    I agree with the others- find a new travel company when your assignment is over. You should NOT have to pay back your travel reimbursement. This is the first time I have heard of a company making...

  25. feeling like a taskmaster

    ERRNTraveler replied to rnwaller's topic in Emergency

    Some doctors are better about this than others- some will keep you in the loop, ask for your opinion on things, etc, and others won't tell you anything. I agree, the latter is irritating, but, it's...