EmmaG RN

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    Assult and battery of staff

    EmmaG replied to bradleau's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. Do it now. Your hospital was aware of this man's violent and otherwise disruptive behaviour in the past, yet did nothing to protect their staff. Consult an attorney. ETA ... and ask about any...
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    Does anyone else still have bad feeling for thier past clinical instructors?

    EmmaG replied to racing-mom4's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Funny. We had an instructor in LPN school who scared the crap out of all of us. Her reputation proceeded her, and it was considered a badge of honor to make it through her clinicals without being...
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    RNs- Mostly first born? Alcoholic fathers?

    EmmaG replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I voted both non-alcoholic, but I guess I should have voted 'other'. They both had issues that I believe led to a measure of co-dependency in me. Excluding the 'other' category, 55.5% polled had...
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    students! they have no sympathy!

    EmmaG replied to labrador4122's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It's good that you gave her the chance to take it on her own. When I was orienting at the last hospital I worked, my preceptor and I just did not click at all. I am organized and methodical in my...
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    Certified Legal Nurse Investigator

    EmmaG replied to LadyT618's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.medleague.com/whatsnew/press_releases/legal_nurse_invest.htm Ok, that just strikes me as
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    Nurses, maybe you can help...

    EmmaG replied to ThisIsntSybil's topic in General Nursing

    I love
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    How to Calculate Mixed Insulin (70/30)

    EmmaG replied to Anjeleyes214's topic in General Nursing

    I think the question was just poorly worded. It seems (to me) to be asking how much of each insulin is in 12 units of the premixed
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    How to Calculate Mixed Insulin (70/30)

    EmmaG replied to Anjeleyes214's topic in General Nursing

    When you use 70/30, 70% of what you are giving is intermediate-acting insulin, and 30% rapid-acting insulin. For example, humulin 70/30 is 70% NPH and 30% regular. So, if you give 12 units of 70/30,...
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    students! they have no sympathy!

    EmmaG replied to labrador4122's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If you only have one more week of orientation, this new preceptor is doing you no favor by not making you take the entire group with her simply being a stand-by resource. You need to learn to...
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    Wish Me Luck, Everyone!

    EmmaG replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Awesome! Prayers and positive thoughts headed your way!
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    Salary Differential for Speciality Units

    EmmaG replied to roady's topic in General Nursing

    We used to get paid a differential for heme/onc, because it was considered a critical/specialized unit, but they soon took that away. One of the pluses in traveling is that often they do pay more for...
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    Now receiving deceptinve resumes from ADN students: What gives?

    EmmaG replied to llg's topic in General Nursing

    That's the thing. Were they really THAT clueless or were they trying to impress? I don't know which is worse...
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    See if I offer to help YOU again...

    EmmaG replied to elizabells's topic in General Nursing

    That is inexcusable. And you still work there? Family comes first.
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    So Mad I Could Just SCREAM.......

    EmmaG replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    One more thought... I'd check with APS, too. Here adult abuse includes failure to provide "the necessities of life, such as food, clothing, shelter, needed medical care, and reasonable financial...
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    finished 1st yr of med/surg. now what?

    EmmaG replied to ignorethiss's topic in General Nursing

    This thread tickles me. "Ok. I've served my time..." You've been paroled! Have you considered a float position to try out different areas? Some managers will also allow you to shadow their staff....
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    So Mad I Could Just SCREAM.......

    EmmaG replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Wonder what JCAHO would have to say about this? Or your Congressman? If you get creative, there are plenty of resources you can tap
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    So Mad I Could Just SCREAM.......

    EmmaG replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Letter to the editor is good, but I agree with contacting a local TV station. They just love this kind of stuff. And if the hospital is refusing care to the elderly? Whoa nelly. The Medicare...
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    heparin flush and giving morphine pulse o2 86%

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

    It's rare, I'm sure. But considering HIT is an immune response it makes sense that any exposure can lead to it. I've had at least 2 patients in the last couple of years who developed HIT with nothing...
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    Now receiving deceptinve resumes from ADN students: What gives?

    EmmaG replied to llg's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. That is disconcerting. And there's a big difference between stating they want to continue in their education in the future and that they are currently working toward their BSN. Even the...
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    heparin flush and giving morphine pulse o2 86%

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

    Yes, it is. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18000622?dopt=Abstract http://asheducationbook.hematologylibrary.org/cgi/reprint/2006/1/408.pdf...
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    Suctioning via dobhoff??

    EmmaG replied to jessi1106's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, that's it. Thin-walled, pliable, small bore, guide wire, weighted tip. NOT used for
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    Health food store giving medical advice

    EmmaG replied to mom4jesus's topic in General Nursing

    I nearly fell out when I saw that commercial "A fool and his money are soon parted" Perhaps people who would believe those ridiculous claims deserve
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    heparin flush and giving morphine pulse o2 86%

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

    As Angie points out, the risk of HITT is a good reason to avoid it if at all possible. ETA: I found this online. http://www.heparininducedthrombocytopenia.com/index.asp Great resource. Check out the...
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    heparin flush and giving morphine pulse o2 86%

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

    She described her second example as "... a patient on comfort care ..." receiving prn Roxanol. With the first she didn't specify, but considering the MD order, it sounds as though it was end-of-life...
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    heparin flush and giving morphine pulse o2 86%

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

    True, but they are working under their own stressors, and unfortunately often don't have the time to direct these new nurses. I've noticed that when they do try, the new grads (or employees) get mixed...