Do-over ASN, RN

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    How do you pick your vein for an IV?

    Do-over replied to Chandra Lancaster's topic in General Nursing

    We need an 18 in the R AC if the patient is getting a CT (if possible). I try for the forearm first. Will go AC if no other option, or if I am in a hurry. Or, if the patient has no fluids running,...
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    Labetalol policy for PIH

    Do-over replied to anggelRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Not in OB (Cardiac Step-down) and almost all of my patients are continuously monitored... In my setting, I would not push any "cardiac" med unless the patient was on a
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    Staffing Question

    Do-over replied to rnbusmgr's topic in General Nursing

    I believe our policy is at least to RNs (with ACLS) on my unit (tele/cardiac stepdown). Of course, our census has been high since I've worked there, so I've never run into the
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    IVPB Question

    Do-over replied to hollzdancer08's topic in General Nursing

    We can order a 250 bag of NS "per protocol" for use with intermittent IVPB. Our protocol dictates that we set up the flush
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    Gasp! An uninsured Nurse (rant)

    Do-over replied to optimist's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    While I was unemployed and in nursing school I got a policy that basically covered catastrophic illness/injury. I think my deductible was $10k. I was living off my retirement savings, and the cost...
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    To all Night Nurses:

    Do-over replied to Double-Helix's topic in General Nursing

    Very nice, thank you! I've got to say, though, that I love working nights - wouldn't change it if I could. I find something very special, sacred maybe, about watching over my patients in the
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    Zofran vial 8mg/4ml. Question about amount and withdrawing

    Do-over replied to seks's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I would put in a req for 5 and 10mL
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    Why does everyone seem to want to work L&D?

    Do-over replied to IowaLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, I'll take the little old ladies and gentlemen over young people (birth through 65) any day of the week! 80+ is my preference - they are the best! Way cuter than babies, if you ask me, and...
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    What kind of Stethoscope do you have?

    Do-over replied to nycNurse2b's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have a Littman Classic II se, mostly because my mother wanted to buy me something "nursey" for finishing nursing school... I like it, but the best part about it is that it is very light and very...
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    Is it wrong if I....

    Do-over replied to arabstarRN's topic in General Nursing

    I ask after patients when I see family members in the halls, or if I see them out and about. I would NOT say something like "how is dad doing with his xyz diagnosis. I would say - nice to see you, how...
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    How fast is too fast to transfuse blood?

    Do-over replied to RNdiva505's topic in General Nursing

    A lot of my patients are CHF'ers, so I run it as fast as they tolerate it. Starting slow, maybe 75/hour and increase (probably not faster than150/hour) if they sound good, etc. Like someone else...
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    telemetry leads (white and black) to posterior for pacemaker patient?

    Do-over replied to raindrop's topic in Cardiac

    I put them on the shoulders when I remember to. Honestly, my rationale is because that is how I was taught...
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    Fecal collection systems

    Do-over replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

    Irrigate
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    Useless "charge" nurse

    Do-over replied to MEDICJOHN's topic in General Nursing

    I am glad to work with some good CNs. We do our own admissions though, it would be nice if the CNs did, but on nights they often have an assignment too. If not though, they are great to help out...
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    Do you hate doctors?

    Do-over replied to snickerdoodle17_1's topic in General Students

    I don't hate anyone. Hate, to me, is a very strong word. Seriously, its not worth the
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    My nursing judgement call.....thoughts?

    Do-over replied to knittingfan283's topic in General Nursing

    I say, when in doubt - call the RRT - that is what it is for. You don't say what type of floor, or what orders you received, (which I am curioius about) but it doesn't really matter - YOU perceived...
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    ABG treatments?

    Do-over replied to PayitForwardHolistic's topic in General Nursing

    Papa and/or Greygull - I hope neither think I was being negative towards any of the more in-depth explanations... However, the OP is a nursing student. BTW Grey - I had the "hypoxic drive"...
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    What Freaks You Out?

    Do-over replied to JennieBSN's topic in General Nursing

    When the "smell of death" lingers in a room - especially when they are admitting a new patient there. Am I weird (don't answer that) or do other people smell
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    ABG treatments?

    Do-over replied to PayitForwardHolistic's topic in General Nursing

    ABGs, acidosis, et al was really hard (impossible) for me to understand in school. None of it meant much to me until I started working with these patients. I remember learning how to analyze results,...
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    Sitting down to calm an upset patient is unprofessional?

    Do-over replied to kristandrews's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    True, and good for you. Thank God for the kindness of strangers. Please be
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    Sitting down to calm an upset patient is unprofessional?

    Do-over replied to kristandrews's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Well, aside from all the therapeutic benefits :hug: - I get off my dogs any chance I get! hanging blood, passing meds (especially when the patient is sitting in a recliner - often easier when I sit...
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    What is a step-down unit?

    Do-over replied to fmiller007's topic in General Students

    In my experience, "The Floor" is anyplace other than specialty areas like ER, ICU, OR,
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    Med Admin. question

    Do-over replied to GretaRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Wellll, I would check your facilities P&Ps and act accordingly. That being said, I wouldn't pull and give that early simply out of convenience, but I would if patient condition warrants it. In...
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    Psych patients on medical floors

    Do-over replied to rn undisclosed name's topic in General Nursing

    Only medically stable "psych" patients go to the psych unit - they are not equipped to deal with the acute medical issues, or treat DT's, etc. At least at my place. I can't think of an environment...
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    "Potty Talk"

    Do-over replied to RosesrReder's topic in General Nursing

    Our one TINY staff bathroom is blessedly free of the newsletters, etc that you all are talking about... There is generally some puzzles or a book for those that need inspiration. I sincerely hope...