2shihtzus

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  1. Designated port for PPN/TPN

    2shihtzus posted a topic in General Nursing

    I had a patient with a triple lumen central line who had PPN infusing. Anesthesia wanted it disconnected before the patient went to surgery so we disconnected it and flushed the line. The nurse in...

  2. Designated port for PPN/TPN

    2shihtzus replied to 2shihtzus's topic in General Nursing

    I wonder if the same applies to PICC lines? There are no proximal, medial, or distal

  3. Designated port for PPN/TPN

    2shihtzus replied to 2shihtzus's topic in General Nursing

    What is the rationale behind it? I mean I know that once it is infusing, it is a designated line; nothing else should be placed into it. But if its disconnected and flushed, shouldn't it be ok to...

  4. Starting WGU RN-BSN

    2shihtzus posted a topic in Western Governors University

    Tentatively accepted to the RN-BSN through WGU's online program. Lalalalala yay for me! Nervous as hell about going back to school....but its gotta be done! Anyone have any experience with WGU?...

  5. Hairline fracture?

    2shihtzus posted a topic in General Nursing

    I had a pt who stated she fell over a week (on her knees coming down a step.) Turns out she has a hairline fracture of her tibia and didnt even know it? I have never heard of such a thing....can a...

  6. Port in the arm instead of the chest

    2shihtzus replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

    I have only seen 2-3 ports in an arm.....and they should not hurt when being flushed. When accessing them, it is not much different than accessing a chest port. Hold it securly and use the right guage...

  7. PICC Line Clarification

    2shihtzus replied to JayMal's topic in General Nursing

    The PICC lines I put in are cut. They are either double or triple lumen (5FR for double, 6FR for triple). They are also power piccs. The lumen that can take contrast is labled. There are no distal or...

  8. 2nd thoughts about WGU

    2shihtzus posted a topic in Western Governors University

    So Ive been acccepted to the RN-BSN program at Western Governors University. Tentative start date March 1. Now Im having second thoughts as to whether it is a respected degree or not. I know it...

  9. blood cultures after antibiotics

    2shihtzus replied to wishiwereanurse's topic in General Nursing

    They "should" be taken before abx are given. However, there is always a chance that the culture may grow something that is resistant to the abx that the pt is currently on. Also, it takes a while...

  10. getting back into patient care

    2shihtzus replied to brtnremtp's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm.....sounds like you have a reputatation that you are going to have a hard time getting rid of. Statements like: ...In that role I could do 95% of the things that RN could do but was paid less...

  11. Do you ALWAYS do the right thing?

    2shihtzus replied to rnto?'s topic in General Nursing

    Out of curiousity, what were you supposed to call the doctor about? I would have been annoyed at the unit manager as well. Its always nice to be told to your face what you did wrong instead of hearing...

  12. Messed up with a transfer request

    2shihtzus posted a topic in General Nursing

    Im a charge nurse on a med/surg unit. I have been wanting to get out of med/surg for a long time (ive been doing it for 5 years and wanted a change.) I worked on Day Surgery the other day for PICC...

  13. Messed up with a transfer request

    2shihtzus replied to 2shihtzus's topic in General Nursing

    Update: I went and talked to the manger of day surgery and she said that yes, it had all been set up and that I had a position! I am SO relieved!!

  14. Messed up with a transfer request

    2shihtzus replied to 2shihtzus's topic in General Nursing

    I feel so stupid because before I even gave any thought to the possibility that there wasnt a position in day surgery, I emailed the director asking her what my start date would be! (Talk about...

  15. Reporting to ICU

    2shihtzus replied to inteRN's topic in Emergency

    Yep...we see it all the time. But it goes both ways. Ive had to give report to ICU nurses who take out their stress on the wrong person and are just plain RUDE about it.....for the massive GI bleed...

  16. Written up for this???

    2shihtzus replied to Emma123's topic in General Nursing

    I think that speaking quietly in the med room with a few peers is a far cry from "trashing" your employer. If someone overheard, what were they doing? Standing as close to the door (that was open a...

  17. Written up for this???

    2shihtzus replied to Emma123's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm......your on their "list" now. Watch your

  18. Happy Flippin' Nurse's Day

    2shihtzus replied to tencat's topic in General Nursing

    We got a muffin, a cup of fruit, a cranberry juice, and a breakfast taco for breakfast. ( I heard that last year it was made to order omlettes) For a gift we got a fanny pack thing you can use for...

  19. Most trivial complaint ever?

    2shihtzus replied to iNurseUK's topic in General Nursing

    1: Pt arrived to floor demanding something to eat (at 2300). All we have is soup, crackers, juice, pudding, peanut butter, cereal and sodas. Pt requests a sandwhich. I tell her we dont have...

  20. Hairline fracture?

    2shihtzus replied to 2shihtzus's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting....I would have thought that a person would have known right away. She said it didnt start hurting until a few days after! Ive never heard of such a

  21. Has anyone done the WGU online RN to BSN program?

    2shihtzus replied to mightymitern's topic in Western Governors University

    I was all set to start the RN-BSN program on March 1st. Had a great experience with my enrollment counsellor...at the start. They were very helpful. Then it came time for tuition....the wanted the...

  22. 2nd thoughts about WGU

    2shihtzus replied to 2shihtzus's topic in Western Governors University

    Socal....Ive already been an RN for 5 years. The program I am enrolled in is RN to BSN....however you are right for those that are still a nursing student. Building relationships and experience during...

  23. stupid mistake(my fault) may get me fired.

    2shihtzus replied to locolorenzo22's topic in General Nursing

    Just because you broke the seal with a pen? Someone clue me in

  24. Starting WGU RN-BSN

    2shihtzus replied to 2shihtzus's topic in Western Governors University

    So glad to hear some positive feedback!!!

  25. Should I follow up?

    2shihtzus replied to Rabid Response's topic in General Nursing

    My god.....people are so freaking RUDE sometimes....*hugs* YES....talk to the manager. Just let her know that you showed up to shadow but Betsy called in sick and take it from there. FYI....if you had...