GQRN

GQRN

Urgent Care, Step-Down, and ER

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  1. Can you mix 3 medications in a syringe?

    GQRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Benadryl, Dilaudid, and Promethazine are all compatible with each other. For an IM shot, can you mix all three in one syringe and administer? I've been giving a lot of Dilaudid/Promethazine or...

  2. New Grad positions anyone/anywhere???

    GQRN replied to SantaCruzNewGrad's topic in General Nursing

    Check you

  3. I feel so stupid. What should I have done?

    GQRN replied to arelle68's topic in General Nursing

    You actually did the patient a favor by sending her to ER. First of all, if you had suspected a UTI, you'd be on the phone trying to get a hold of the doctor for an order to do U/A with C/S. Then...

  4. Earning master's degree online

    GQRN replied to uniquenurse's topic in General Nursing

    Which ones are charging 20k? The ones I've researched are charging around 35-40K for the entire MSN program

  5. A lifestyle of a Nurse

    GQRN replied to Ronald Harris's topic in General Nursing

    Lifestyle: a 25 yr old been a nurse for bout a year. Whats the 1st thing she buys? A CONVERTIBLE MERCEDES. Now thats the lifestyle of an

  6. ICU Nurse with a HH Interview Soon, What to Ask?

    GQRN replied to KR's topic in Home Health

    Hi, I recently joined Intermin as well partime. One of my co-workers works with Interim, she referred me so I went in for the interview. It was more like a meet n greet and having your questions...

  7. Higher incidence of depression among nurses

    GQRN replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    oh by the way, after reading this post, i'm going to go have a beer for all the stressed nurses out there and enjoy it... to all the hardworking nurses out there...

  8. Higher incidence of depression among nurses

    GQRN replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    I'm going to have to disagree with that. It takes a lot to be a nurse. You should consider yourself real special to be a nurse. We learn to deal with a lot of adversities throughout our nursing...

  9. home health

    GQRN replied to tomtilly7's topic in General Nursing

    It depends by which home health agency you work for. Some agencies give you a schedule for an 8 hour day. You can finish that schedule in less than 4 hours and get paid for a full 8 hour day. It all...

  10. Cannulated an artery

    GQRN replied to Guest219794's topic in Emergency

    I just remembered my 2nd semester of nursing school. During our IV sessions, my partner (NOW WIFE) had a field day practicing IVs in me. Obviously, I was being sweet and told her that she can...

  11. oral vanco?

    GQRN replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, exactly. Make sure you flush. Did you check placement first? Always check for placement prior to

  12. Career change

    GQRN replied to alps2sea's topic in General Nursing

    Tony, What qualifications do you have? Degrees? In what field? What sort of work have you been doing your entire life? Its important to know all those factors in order to decide what part of...

  13. strategies in studying

    GQRN replied to namula's topic in General Nursing

    How about "If you fail, you won't be able to come to America to make the big bucks". Is that inspiring

  14. shot opinion?

    GQRN replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    The bum bum is still the best site to give IM shots. VL is the best in the little ones. In my experience, most patients report that VL shots hurt like heck as compared to the bum bum shots. Bum Bum =...

  15. oral vanco?

    GQRN replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think it would make a difference. Its not like you have a measured amount of fluid in your gut. It all mixes down there. If its bitter, give it a little more mixture. I don't think there...

  16. Ativan IM?

    GQRN replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    Ativan is a thick medication. Why do we Dilute it giving IV? So we can administer it with ease. Ever tried pushing it undiluted? Good luck with that. As for IM, There is no need to dilute that...

  17. Do you get an order to place your Patient on O2?

    GQRN replied to uscstu4lfe's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work, yes we need an order to place oxygen on a patient. If a patient is in obvious distress and oxygen saturation is low, I'm not going to wait for an order, thats your "nursing judgment",...

  18. worried about back pain.. what to do :(

    GQRN replied to penny77's topic in General Nursing

    I'm 6'2'' and I workout and am in good shape. Working at a med-surg floor when I started as a new nurse took a great toll on my back. I always use to think that it wouldn't happen to me since I am...

  19. Respiratory Question: What to do first?

    GQRN replied to HopeItWorksDNP's topic in General Nursing

    Not familiar with "HIT" term, but I know CPT means chest physio therapy. Bottom line is, you need to grab the policy and procedure manual at your facility and read it regarding Trach Care. I'm sure it...

  20. Understanding PCA settings

    GQRN replied to IngyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked with 3 different PCA pumps. Even though I feel like I know how to work the PCA pump, I've always made sure I had the proper training via in-service and was checked off. This is a high...

  21. Is ACLS necessary for all staff members??

    GQRN replied to w123illow's topic in General Nursing

    I think ACLS is great even though you only work on a regular med-surg floor, especially for nurses that haven't experienced a code and are afraid how they will perform during a code. So if you don't...

  22. Change of shift report

    GQRN replied to SAL51's topic in General Nursing

    You are a new grad, so I expect you to do that, keep it up. But in a few years, you will understand why I said what I

  23. How does your own PCP treat you?

    GQRN replied to newtress's topic in General Nursing

    Knock on wood and pray to god... Haven't really met my PCP yet. Hope it stays like that for another 50 "healthy

  24. Don't call 911

    GQRN replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    :banghead::banghead:

  25. Don't call 911

    GQRN replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Let me give you a great example. One night I receive a call from a nursing home that a patient had chest pain but it went away after nitro x1. The nurse said the patient has frequent bouts and it...