cmo421

cmo421

Trauma ICU,ER,ACLS/BLS instructor

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  1. Today's Gripe:Some travellers ain't got what it takes to be a "traveller"!

    cmo421 replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    Most agencies that hire nurses are pure profit driven buisnesses. References are very black and white due to lawsuit fear. The check list for experiences do not show knowledge and safety,just...

  2. MORPHINE and Dying Patients

    cmo421 replied to constantlylearning's topic in General Nursing

    There is no higher plan that would suggest pain is the way to go! There is no reason to withhold pain meds from a pt unless they are totally comatose and show no resp discomfort or VS indicating pain....

  3. Does EVERY LIFE really count??

    cmo421 replied to deeDawntee's topic in General Nursing

    Happy Holidays! and that is all the good I have to say. So insurance should be the base of determining treatment? hmmmm, what happened to the human factor, or has a insurance hitler come into the...

  4. Does EVERY LIFE really count??

    cmo421 replied to deeDawntee's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, I believe that in your state ,you r covered by the medical whistle blowers act. I could be wrong. But if you feel strongly enough, and have a strong backbone, report it to the health...

  5. mother dies after refusing blood transfusion

    cmo421 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in United Kingdom

    Why are so many so damn judgemental. Let these deeply religious people do their thing. They r not abusive,child herding,marrying children,forcing woman into multiple marrages,killing or stealing. They...

  6. "Ask me if my hands are clean"

    cmo421 replied to bethin's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, stickers and reminders like that one come out of infection control. Surveying done on floors, er's,clinics, show that nurses ,doc's and ancillary personnel do not always follow protocol when...

  7. Questions to ask during interveiw

    cmo421 replied to xxniceswtnursexx's topic in General Nursing

    https://allnurses.com/forums/showthread.php?t=88629&referrerid=226836 This is an old thread that has alot of information you may be able to use. Good

  8. Poor care post surgery

    cmo421 replied to bradleau's topic in General Nursing

    It is so hard to be a nurse and know the right way things should be done, and not have them done. Sorry for your experience. I would write to the hospital and express your concerns and relate what you...

  9. Why does everyone in healthcare not like their jobs?

    cmo421 replied to ThePrestige's topic in General Nursing

    I think we are all very idealistic when starting our careers. When the light goes on that all is not roses and wine, it is hard to revamp. Most of us do. We go on to find our nitche and succeed. No...

  10. Staring the AM

    cmo421 replied to PRESLA's topic in General Nursing

    Good Luck and

  11. Having trouble precepting new orientee

    cmo421 replied to rn-jane's topic in General Nursing

    After 6 wks of orientation and 20 yrs experience, she should be able to read an EKG. Maybe she has not been given the proper tools to succeed. An ekg course prior to starting on the floor, a critical...

  12. mother dies after refusing blood transfusion

    cmo421 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in United Kingdom

    We have tried that in the past , it is not usually a rapid enough fix when there is a large,continuous blood loss occurring. It can help,but rarely

  13. Would You do the same thing I did?

    cmo421 replied to vnsam's topic in General Nursing

    Wow,sorry for ur trouble.Single parent for many years,only once have I left in an emergency. I was in ICU,but my friends covered for me. When u have teens it is easier then young ones to deligate care...

  14. mother dies after refusing blood transfusion

    cmo421 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in United Kingdom

    I am in awe at some of the responses on here since that post started. I am thinking we need to adapt the age ole party rule here, never discuss religion or politics at a social function. This is a...

  15. Sick days allowed and certification pay

    cmo421 replied to SHALIMAR's topic in Emergency

    In my facility sick days as well as vacations days are pro rated. For a full time person that can mean up to 10 sick days a years and three weeks vacation. That increases with longevity too. Now as...

  16. Newbies - Keep an eye on your drunks!!

    cmo421 replied to CraigBSN02's topic in Emergency

    Also watch their airways. Twice last year,while being assigned to our drunk tank at my level 1 hospital, I have had drunks loose their airways. It is our protocol to check their sats's every hour...

  17. mother dies after refusing blood transfusion

    cmo421 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in United Kingdom

    Then why ,according to the old testatment, did the Mother of God, allow her only son to be crucified? I am sure that with her knowledge,and connections, she could have "saved" him. We are care givers,...

  18. Your First Job As A New Nurse

    cmo421 replied to macdev315's topic in General Nursing

    Most places do not give references anymore due to high rate of lawsuits years ago. Usually they will just verify employment and length there. Now if you had a bad personnal reference, that would make...

  19. Held Down and Forced to Take The FLu Shot

    cmo421 replied to Nurse_FF_EMT's topic in General Nursing

    My

  20. Held Down and Forced to Take The FLu Shot

    cmo421 replied to Nurse_FF_EMT's topic in General Nursing

    Damn, I believe people at their word. I hope that u all r wrong. But if u are right,then at least we got some heathly discussion out of it! I bow to those who know the OP . Anyone who would do that...

  21. Held Down and Forced to Take The FLu Shot

    cmo421 replied to Nurse_FF_EMT's topic in General Nursing

    One call to MEdicare would stop this place in its tracks also. Good luck and tell ur Mom to stay strong, being a "whistle blower" is not easy,but ethically the right thing to

  22. Palm Pilotsest

    cmo421 replied to calirn2006's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Use the search above to locate the thread on palm pilots. Lots of great advice and links there. Good

  23. Family-Focused Care in Adult Critical Care

    cmo421 replied to VickyRN's topic in Critical Care

    Evidence based practice is what is vogue now and the safest,best way to go,in my opinion. I have long advocated for more family visitation in the ICU's. Guidelines are needed of course,but the proof...

  24. Held Down and Forced to Take The FLu Shot

    cmo421 replied to Nurse_FF_EMT's topic in General Nursing

    I second and third

  25. mother dies after refusing blood transfusion

    cmo421 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in United Kingdom

    Please do not tell us how we should feel. We all have our ways of dealing with less then wonderful outcomes. Maybe there are those of us who are at peace with life and death and the very fine line...