Kimbalou, I did indeed write the doctor,the Prez.and CEO,and the Chief Medical Officer about this incident, after his death. It was a very professional letter with dates, times, and quotes. I was very...
My husband used to play pro baseball in Chicago. You need a degree in sports medicine ( or cert. in rehab. nursing ) and a lot of experience, as well as knowing "the right people"... It's not all it's...
It's just amazing how some nurses "care" for each other. You know..."got to get that stuff done!" Damn! I'm so glad you're OK too, Emmanuel. That may be why we experienced nurses seem to be so...
This is a little off subject, but a few years ago it was discovered during a routine colonoscopy (family hx.) that I had a cancerous polyp. The doc scheduled a colon resection 48 hrs. later. My NM...
After about a year in the O.R., I felt pretty comfortable. One day, I had everything set up just fine. When the doc went to use the bovie, he made a buzzing sound with his mouth--it wasn't plugged in!...
They wanted you to come in to work in a WHEELCHAIR????? Emmanuel's right...THAT TAKES THE CAKE!!! :angryfire Emmanuel, I hope you voiced your opinion of that request!!!
newname, you can google it (CNOR exam prep). There are many resources listed. Years ago, I attended a 2 day seminar. I didn't find it to be especially helpful. I found the standards book was the thing...
May be a good idea to ask a lab tech at your hospital. I'm sure they would know exactly where to find these tables. Your friendly neighborhood hematologist would also know where to point you.
IngyRN, See reply of ktwlpn. N/G tube is typically used to keep stomach empty and is usually set to suction. It is used on a short term basis and not usually for nourishment. G-tubes and PEGS are...
I don't know...sounds like another committee of BS to me. While I very well understand the extreme importance of patient safety, by the time we finish with Six Sigma, Press Ganey, and all the other...
By nature, a person who works in the O.R. must be extremely assertive to SURVIVE. This often comes across as "bossy". Sometimes, after a case is over, I will laughingly tell a scrub tech "you 'ol...
Is there a "refresher course" offered for nurses at your hospital offered during orientation? ER and LTC are ENTIRELY different animals. It would help immensely in getting your skills up to par. As...
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These parents arces need to be kicked!!!! I hope when they are old enough, the kids will change their names!!! HOW STUPID!!!!!! I also had a woman name her son "Nosmo". She saw a sign on two doors of...
Before the days of sexual harassment suits, I was called out of a patient's room by a doc who wanted to know if I knew what a certain part of the female anatomy was (vulgar). I slammed the phone in...
Emma123, I am SO happy to hear that this is not some sort of systemic disease!!! What a load off!!! I hope you continue to improve and love your new position!! :balloons:
If the H&P is not on the chart, the surgeon may fill out a "short form" in the pre-op holding area. If he balks at that or refuses just ask him "Sir, how long would you like to wait? The patient...