cmo421

cmo421

Trauma ICU,ER,ACLS/BLS instructor

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  1. I finally did it. My BACK is really injured... now what??

    cmo421 replied to SICU Queen's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/566561 Great article on back pain and the MD perspective and recommendations for treatment

  2. I finally did it. My BACK is really injured... now what??

    cmo421 replied to SICU Queen's topic in General Nursing

    From someone who has been there, and done that, I say get legal help. Now. Look up your state's comp laws and regulations. Do not count on ur employer to do the right thing. Therapy should not be...

  3. Stripping an IV?

    cmo421 replied to S.T.A.C.E.Y's topic in General Nursing

    Kinda like milking a cow,,,lol. Kidding. This is not acceptable practice anymore,although still done. When an IV was sluggish,we would pinch the tubing and "milk" down towards the site. It was...

  4. MORPHINE and Dying Patients

    cmo421 replied to constantlylearning's topic in General Nursing

    I think u should cut and paste this to all threads on this board having to do with ER and questionable pain issues. You stated it much better then I ever

  5. I made med error, what now?

    cmo421 replied to thomask's topic in General Nursing

    Chin up,head forward and move on with a new tool for learning. First,when pharmacy puts a new order in a pt's mar,it should have there name on it. Each new order,comes with a name, pt number and...

  6. Icp

    cmo421 replied to TeresaB930's topic in General Nursing

    Alsolutely right. But the pt she is talking about is in a long term care facility, I am surmising. Increase ICP should be part of every assessment and HOB should be up. Risk is much lower at this...

  7. Icp

    cmo421 replied to TeresaB930's topic in General Nursing

    HOB elevated 30 degrees is always a good thing when in doubt. First,she is post ICH,so chances of increase ICP are small. But ,aspiration and other indicators, advocate for elevation of the bed when...

  8. mother dies after refusing blood transfusion

    cmo421 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in United Kingdom

    It is very sad,and it rattles me also. But, as the article stated, strapping down an adolescent to give a treatment he rejects, is not an option either. This would have been a constant need, over time...

  9. Why So Many Unhealthy Nurses?

    cmo421 replied to kukukajoo's topic in General Nursing

    Still alot of nurses in a population of people. Look

  10. Verbal Abuse and Neglect--What Should I do???

    cmo421 replied to Annebug's topic in General Nursing

    It is criminal not to report suspected abuse or neglect of the elderly or patient. If what u say is really going on u are legally bound to report it. First to your administration and then to the...

  11. lets have a raise on raises..!!

    cmo421 replied to rxrn's topic in General Nursing

    Union facility here. Depends on how long u have been a nurse and what step of pay u started on. Until u reach top step, one gets two raises a year, one on their anniversary date and one in July. I...

  12. Why So Many Unhealthy Nurses?

    cmo421 replied to kukukajoo's topic in General Nursing

    I think one just has to look at the nurses where they work. I work in a very large facility,and I would say that more then 25% of the nurses have a major weight issue,and thats only what u can

  13. Why So Many Unhealthy Nurses?

    cmo421 replied to kukukajoo's topic in General Nursing

    We all became nurses for a reason. Many different ones, but I think the core of it is we love to care for others. Problem is, we do not all like to take the time to care for ourselves. We get...

  14. What do you think should be the starting salary for nurses?

    cmo421 replied to Plagueis's topic in General Nursing

    It very much depends on where u work and the cost of living in that area. The bigger cities with large hospitals pay more. Here RN's start at about $22 and go as high as $ 45-50 with longevity. LPN's...

  15. Trauma Unit

    cmo421 replied to CainRN's topic in Emergency

    While I agree that one should get some experience prior to ER nursing, I would not call it babysitting. Usually a new grad or new hire to the ER can not work the trauma alley until they have gathered...

  16. Does EVERY LIFE really count??

    cmo421 replied to deeDawntee's topic in General Nursing

    Human we all are and a basic human right is physical and mental care. WE can argue to the hilt about the taxes,laws,welfare,etc,,,,, Nuclear families are no more,we need them back ,that would help....

  17. mother dies after refusing blood transfusion

    cmo421 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in United Kingdom

    You have to admit, he writes a great comeback! lol Well

  18. MORPHINE and Dying Patients

    cmo421 replied to constantlylearning's topic in General Nursing

    You might consider a path that does not involve ease of death and comfort of pt and family. Just an FYI. A year or so ago, a California family sued the doc who cared for their family member for not...

  19. Opinions re: epidural vital signs

    cmo421 replied to JenTheRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am not an OB nurse,but we get rpidurals in the units. I would find out what the standard of care is per the AMA and present that to

  20. How Far Have I Really Come?

    cmo421 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was just a child when I became an RN. Not yet 20 and in charge of a 42 pt unit at night. Many a night I held the hand of a dying person, cleaned the still warm body of a just passed pt, medicated...

  21. Giving less pain medication b/c of sedation

    cmo421 replied to bobbysox4's topic in Patient Safety Issues

  22. Giving less pain medication b/c of sedation

    cmo421 replied to bobbysox4's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Giving more or less then what is ordered is not within our practice. If you are concerned about a dose, you need to consult a Doc. Do not take matters into ur own hands. It is not within your scope of...

  23. Do nurses have it all?

    cmo421 replied to pumpkin1984's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses and medical people can party like no one else. They party as hard as they work! Of course this changes with life,families,children,etc,,,, I have always enjoyed my life and career. Sure there...

  24. not coding a non dnr patient

    cmo421 replied to acerila's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like she was mini coded all day. If the doc that said stop was there all day ,and knew what had happened and what was done, he can say stop. As long as the charting has been kept up on...

  25. Drug seeking or real pain? How do you tell?

    cmo421 replied to JudyPRN's topic in Pain Management

    I forgot that our licence came with ESP. So being the judge and jury makes one feel so powerful and in control. Someday,when we walk in their shoes, we may spend many sleepless nights thinking about...