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  1. Pain Scales

    dekatn posted a topic in General Nursing

    I need some help, as everybody knows pain is the big thing now. How do some of you document and keep tabs on the level of pain your pt. is experiencing, pain med given, and then go back and document...

  2. Pain Scales

    dekatn replied to dekatn's topic in General Nursing

    I hope I'm not sounding too stupid, I just wish the people that come up with this crap had to follow their own rules for just one week and see how they would do it in the real world and not in some...

  3. Pain Scales

    dekatn replied to dekatn's topic in General Nursing

    Darn, I wish we had computerized charting, I think it would make things a lot easier. We are just trying to come up with a simple yet efficient way to keep up with the med, the rating and the follow...

  4. IV certification class

    dekatn replied to brindle229's topic in General Nursing

    What is a

  5. Weaker nurses at night?

    dekatn replied to LeeniesMomRN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh no, I've been found

  6. Weaker nurses at night?

    dekatn replied to LeeniesMomRN's topic in General Nursing

    Since I work nights I have to disagree, I don't consider myself or my coworkers weak in any shape form or fashion. I think if you work nights, especially at a small hospital like I am in, you have to...

  7. First Job and The State is Coming...NEED HELP!!

    dekatn replied to LolaKabob's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you are in a nursing home, try not to stress, just do things by the book. You can put all the pt pills in one cup, if it is the right time for them. Liquids go in separate cups. If it is a...

  8. How to get out of LTC !!!! Need Insight Please!

    dekatn replied to PeacefulHeart's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I left LTC after about 4 yrs., applied at a local hospital and got hired on the spot, that was 3 yrs ago, I haven't looked back. My worst night at the hospital is still like a vacation after working...

  9. I'll not be around for awhile

    dekatn replied to P_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers will be with you during this difficult

  10. working after second cabg

    dekatn posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey all, I need some input. I had triple bypass in 1999, just found out I am again facing another cabg. I have worked practically all of my life and have done pretty good since my last surgery, my...

  11. Dealing with excessively dry hands.

    dekatn replied to THAT Nurse.'s topic in General Nursing

    I love the Gold Bond ultimate healing with aloe, can use it during the shift, non greasy. Has vitamin A,C and E in

  12. Indiana State University

    dekatn posted a topic in LPN to RN

    Hi Everybody! Has anyone on here had any experience with the Indiana State University, LPN to BSN program that Brian is talking about? I have been told that in order for me to keep my current position...

  13. lost mom during the first semester

    dekatn replied to tolerantgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry for what you are going through. Your mom will always be with you in your heart, just know that she would be sooooo proud of

  14. Failed Drug Test!!!!!!

    dekatn replied to coolpeach's topic in General Nursing

    This is just about the biggest waste of time and money I have ever seen. If you told the person about the medication why in the world didn't they just go ahead and record it and send it in with the...

  15. LPN Supervisor Position

    dekatn replied to ocb_dave_ocb's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds to me like you are a valued employee and they are trying to keep you. Knowing you have management background they may have felt you would have been an asset in that position. JMHO. Of course,...

  16. Caridiologist asked nurse to evaluated Chest Pain

    dekatn replied to angelique777's topic in General Nursing

    In my opinion, if the pt. c/o chest pain, elevated BP and had appt. with cardio, the cardio should have seen this pt., enzymes along with ekg should have been stat to r/o. I would definitely discuss...

  17. What is the pain med of choice?

    dekatn replied to hdhnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Ivanabee, We had a husband and wife that was the same way, the husband suffered a major MI and she a major OD. Thankfully, both survived and like you, we haven't seen them

  18. What is the pain med of choice?

    dekatn replied to hdhnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I work in small hospital too, we have our frequent flyers. Like the above poster, most of ours are chest pain, they know we can't refuse a chest pain and they are given the "good stuff", at least...

  19. Have you seen Zyprexa, Risperdal, Remeron...make a difference?

    dekatn replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked psych these meds were widely used for psychosis and were effective for the most part. You could tell when a pt was non compliant with use. As for the nursing home pt., it was my...

  20. I had my day in court

    dekatn replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations!!!!!!!!!

  21. I had my day in court

    dekatn replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Best of luck to you and keep us posted. I would bet this doc is still employed. I worked with a nurse one time that told a family they should sue the doc, she was out of a job within the

  22. Hello from Tennessee!!!

    dekatn replied to my3kidzmommie-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi and welcome to all nurses. West Tennesse here, I work in

  23. tennessee

    dekatn replied to morningflower26's topic in General Nursing

    West Tennessee. Welcome to the

  24. Advice re: nightshift

    dekatn replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with Duckman, I work 3 off 4. Works for me. This is a neat thread, it's interesting to hear how others deal with the noc shift. We all have things that work for us. I basically just reverse from...

  25. Difficult Decision Re: Stagnant Job.

    dekatn replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    I too worked in a NH for many yrs., then switched and went to a hospital. I love working in the hospital, but you would be surprised at the times you will use the same skills you learned in the NH. A...