RadRN2

RadRN2 has 35 years experience and specializes in ER, ICU, Occupational, Radiology.

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1. Want to travel to California; need info

   RadRN2 replied to m_kae_s's topic in Travel

   I think this is what you are looking for. Its a great site!

2. policy re: accuchecks during procedures?

   RadRN2 replied to dianah's topic in Radiology

   We generally only check once prior to the procedure, after that just prn for any symptoms that may develop. Haven't had any problems (so far!) even with the more brittle

3. Would like your input ...

   RadRN2 replied to WannaBeeToo's topic in General Nursing

   I live over in southeastern Idaho now but I did go to BSU to get my RN (LONG time ago!). I don't know of any program in Mt. Home, but I am pretty sure there is an LPN program in Boise as well. I...

4. PICC line/radiology workshops, need one fast!

   RadRN2 replied to paisano's topic in Radiology

   I work in radiology but the nurses don't place PICC's in my hosp, the Rads do. However, the nurses that work for most Home Health companies that specialize in IV therapy in our area are PICC-trained....

5. another unhappy RN, help

   RadRN2 replied to Steph_RN_BSN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   I agree with the wise advice everyone has posted. I would also suggest talking with other nurses on your unit, ones who have been there awhile and are more experienced, ask for their guidance and...

6. In One Sentence; if you weren't a nurse, you'd be a ________

   RadRN2 replied to OCCHCanada's topic in General Nursing

   I want to be wealthy enough to do what I WANT to do instead of what I HAVE to do!! Actually, in my next life, I want to be a great

7. Too much testosterone at work- frisky doctors

   RadRN2 replied to Rapheal's topic in General Nursing

   She's right. Don't put up with that crap! It's a slap in the face to you and your

8. What does you hospital give you for Thanksgiving ?

   RadRN2 replied to passing thru's topic in General Nursing

   Whoa, passing thru......I wanna know where you work! I wanna go to the champagne party with the buffet and the band!! We get a $20 g. cert. for Xmas, free meal in the cafeteria for those working....

9. Anyone doing Carotid angioplasties and or stenting yet.

   RadRN2 replied to dspring's topic in Radiology

   I've been involved in maybe two cases, nothing real recent. Both cases were done without distal protection, wasn't yet available. Both were cases surgeons didn't want to touch. We were lucky, both...

10. Steroid Epidural Injections...helpful or not???any insight appreciated

    RadRN2 replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes we sedate but generally not, though, because the injections is so quick in most cases. They don't want to add the risk of sedation. We do tell people that they CAN take pain pills or...

11. Steroid Epidural Injections...helpful or not???any insight appreciated

    RadRN2 replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't had an ESI but I work in radiology where our radiologists do LOTS of back and neck injections pretty much daily. I think I would certainly try injections before I would have surgery --...

12. Moderate Sedation policy

    RadRN2 posted a topic in Radiology

    What's everybody's P&P for doing moderate sedation in particularly MRI? At my hosp., our policy has been reworked a million times but is still very frustrating and confusing! We are being told...

13. Does anyone use the WITT system for documentation?

    RadRN2 replied to KSSRN's topic in Radiology

    Oh, yeah.... one more thought. Becoming PALS certified is pretty important if you have the responsibility of sedating children. Also, your anesthesia dept. can be very helpful in setting up...

14. Does anyone use the WITT system for documentation?

    RadRN2 replied to KSSRN's topic in Radiology

    We do not like to sedate kids for VCUG's in my dept (except for a few exceptions, like a history of sexual abuse, extremely hyperactive child, etc.) for several reasons. First, the actual...

15. Does anyone use the WITT system for documentation?

    RadRN2 replied to KSSRN's topic in Radiology

    I see nobody has responded to your questions. I don't use or have any experience with the WITT system, don't have it in radiology. Our cath lab does use it, though. I'll ask one of my friends up...