EmmaG RN

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    Most accurate way to take a temp

    EmmaG replied to AmericanChai's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that rectal is going to be the most accurate, but with the patient population I work with (heme/onc), it's usually not even considered. Oral or axillary, but (almost) never
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    Do you get extra work cause your bilingual?

    EmmaG replied to CyndieRN2007's topic in General Nursing

    Gotta stop posting before I'm caffeinated. I'm wondering how much the internet contributes to that, especially the online games these kids play. Still not making sense
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    Some good reading

    EmmaG replied to PlourdieRN's topic in General Nursing

    Was it "Something the Lord Made" ?http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Something_the_Lord_Made Mos Def was amazing in that. Awesome
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    Silliest thing you ever did after a long shift...

    EmmaG replied to elizabells's topic in General Nursing

    I take showers, but have perfected sleeping standing up lol. I would stop at the gym on my way home, and frequently fell asleep while riding the bike. Scared the crap outta the staff
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    MDs should obtain & have patients sign consent

    EmmaG replied to riley50's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome. Grab a coffee, put your feet up and stay a
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    Silliest thing you ever did after a long shift...

    EmmaG replied to elizabells's topic in General Nursing

    Pretty much anything that has to do with shopping. When I'm that tired, I've learned to drive straight home and not stop at any stores along the way... even an innocent foray into the grocery store...
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    Lovenox

    EmmaG replied to kellyjean's topic in General Nursing

    Aha!Ok. Now where's that cup of
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    MDs should obtain & have patients sign consent

    EmmaG replied to riley50's topic in General Nursing

    He's a sleepy doc? I understand what he's saying. I guess the surgery consent wasn't the best of examples, because (hopefully) most patients realize what they're having surgery for and the risks, etc....
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    Will you work during a Pandemic?

    EmmaG replied to Goju's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I'm by no means an expert in disaster preparedness, but common sense tells me you hope for the best but prepare for the worst. Oops. 'Common sense'. What was I thinking... My
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    Do you get extra work cause your bilingual?

    EmmaG replied to CyndieRN2007's topic in General Nursing

    Internet gaming now
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    Has anyone seen...

    EmmaG replied to lilac47's topic in General Nursing

    That's where we suspected our infestation originated.
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    Lovenox

    EmmaG replied to kellyjean's topic in General Nursing

    I may be reading this wrong, but you don't inject lovenox into the
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    MDs should obtain & have patients sign consent

    EmmaG replied to riley50's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. Our city has two hospitals (well, besides a VA); I've worked in both. In one, ONLY the docs get consents signed, always. In the other hospital, it is the nurse's responsibility to do so, and...
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    Teaching Hospitals

    EmmaG replied to rebecrsgnc's topic in General Nursing

    I think alot of my dislike for teaching hospitals is generated from what we went through with my mom. I could tell you stories that would curl your hair. (they did not know I was a nurse) I had...
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    Most accurate way to take a temp

    EmmaG replied to AmericanChai's topic in General Nursing

    I've held them still in place and clicked repeatedly, getting a different reading each time. And sometimes up to a degree or more difference. Temporal artery thermometers are supposed to be extremely...
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    insulin pens, safety needles, and needsticks

    EmmaG replied to LanaBanana's topic in General Nursing

    I've had patients tell me that about 'safety' needles and also the retractable lancets used for
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    Teaching Hospitals

    EmmaG replied to rebecrsgnc's topic in General Nursing

    I have limited experience with teaching hospitals, but I really don't like them. I am sick and tired of residents who are scared to death to order the least little thing--- or those who barrel ahead...
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    Most accurate way to take a temp

    EmmaG replied to AmericanChai's topic in General Nursing

    I personally never thought the tympanic thermometers were all that accurate. Well... they are if you aim 'em just right which is hard to do, especially in a
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    insulin pens, safety needles, and needsticks

    EmmaG replied to LanaBanana's topic in General Nursing

    I think I know what you're talking about; one of the hospitals I contracted with used them. They were awkward, to say the least. After several attempts, I could see where it was leading (i.e. I was...
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    D.i.c.

    EmmaG replied to zlatamoya's topic in General Nursing

    A nurse I worked with developed a mild case after riding a bike
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    searching for reliable uniform sites

    EmmaG replied to GingerSue's topic in General Nursing

    Allheart is terrific. No problems, fast shipments, easy returns. Oh, and a HUGE selection at good prices
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    Gift idea needed for preceptor

    EmmaG replied to LisaJanae's topic in General Nursing

    I agree (not that you need one, but the idea lol). We spend so much time taking care of others it's nice to be able to pamper ourselves. I'd be leery of food gifts; you never know about...
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    Same song, different verse

    EmmaG replied to lindy777's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Why on earth would you work a 16 hour shift with no breaks? While the AUM had a point in that sometimes you just have to be thankful that you and your patients survived a shift, I find it a bit...
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    Ever get infection/ disease from a patient??

    EmmaG replied to philosophical's topic in General Nursing

    ALWAYS file an injury/exposure report. You never know what may happen down the
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    MRSA question

    EmmaG replied to 08gradihope's topic in General Nursing

    And here I thought it was a perk for working so hard. Silly me Do they put them on isolation