cmo421

cmo421

Trauma ICU,ER,ACLS/BLS instructor

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  1. Walkie Talkies on Your Unit?

    We used to use the walkie talkie types in our ER and they did not last long. Some were hung around the neck and some handheld. Now we uses modified nextel- like phones to page and call for what we...
  2. Gay Boomers and nursing attitudes

    Maybe this is my problem, I have yet to learn to wear a mask. Maybe that mask protects one from feeling ,seeing and hearing .Maybe that mask is what hardens our professions and projects such anger and...
  3. when male patient pulls his foley out

    I knew all the guys would find this one horrible. Most time ,very little damage has been done. Clean the meatus,reinsert post haste if that is the plan. If not,ice might help reduce gross swelling....
  4. Continuous Furosemide Infusion

    Well u did all the right things to cya.I guess it is a comfort level thing . If she felt comfortable.who
  5. ACLS on the computer

    Wow, nice for all. Cuts down on the nerves and such. Still do not love the whole idea, Ithink live interaction is best. But its the way of the world.I am gonna look at the program myself
  6. Continuous Furosemide Infusion

    great site. Valid concerns. Lasix drips r great,but should be watched and on a pump of course. Tele is recommended due to possible eletrolyte issues. It should be regulated according to U/O and labs....
  7. ACLS on the computer

    I have had people with online course completion. As far as I know, according to the AMA,to obtain a valid card,one must perform a megacode and prove passing in rhythms and meds. The review and test...
  8. Got called to HR...what fun!

    Sorry for what u have been going through. One thing I have learnt is never go o a HR or NM meeting alone. If u have a union , bring a rep, if not, bring anyone. They do not have to participate,but...
  9. Tired of impaired nurses

    lamaze teacher,good for you! The sign of the very best, knowing when to stop,think,listen and then reply! You probably are the best of the
  10. Thoughts - Nurse Mistake

    One night about 10 yrs ago, I was charge in a busy 15 bed ICU. It was normally the nurse at night who called a family if a pt was going bad,or even had died. This was not uncommon practice in our unit...
  11. I got the job!!

    Good for
  12. "Grow a thicker skin!"

    I understand and can relate completely. I just said the other day I am gonna take a course in desensitizing,,,lol Something. My partner always says" Nurses are suppose to be tough!" not me at all. I...
  13. Gay Boomers and nursing attitudes

  14. Tired of impaired nurses

    I do not think this is a tit for tat issue. I am sure that u have worked hard and done well. But saying that others have not practiced well or have the same work ethics that u feel u have is wrong....
  15. You Just Don't Care!!!

    For some reason, and I do not really know why,agency nurses are not liked normally by floor nurses. They think because of the higher pay ,these people should work harder or take the worst pts on the...
  16. I find it so funny at how this HIPPA law has gone. So strict in the hospitals,people getting fired or suspended. Doc offices and even lawyers make u sign the form. Did u know that your social...
  17. Gay Boomers and nursing attitudes

  18. Frustrated with other nurses at work

    Just do ur thing and MYOB. New nurses who try to hard to fit in are not concentrating on the right thing. Keep focused on why u r there and be nice, ask questions and be sociable when appropriate....
  19. Tired of impaired nurses

    Excuse my sun glasses, but ur halo burns so brightly. I forgot a level of nurses, the perfect one. Sorry,next time I will remember. I have been a registered nurse,and a damn great one for 28 yrs. I...
  20. RN trainwreck

    excellent suggestion,,,I have seen this used by nurses and they love it. Many actually make a report paper for themselves and make copies to use
  21. Nursing strikes

    Patient safty is not compromised during a strike. Ten day notices are given,the hospital downsizes and ships out pts they can not handle. Supervisers and agency workers (unfortunately) fill in. I have...
  22. Tired of impaired nurses

    I would like to take a survey of nurses,especially critical care,,,How many have gone home and found the vial of extra ativan,etc,,,,in ur pocket. Come on people,even though I think there more to the...
  23. I'm sorry but I'm EXTREMELY irritated by this!

    You r right ,to a point. Professional respect was expected for many years. Nurses and doc were God like, now ,I think we have fallen off that high stool. I am at a loss for the right words to explain...
  24. Nurses that write their own orders

  25. I'm sorry but I'm EXTREMELY irritated by this!

    Here are a few things I have been thinking about recently re our profession and professionalism. 1)Respect is not a given,it is earned.If we want to be respected we need to gain the trust and...