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vaughanmk

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  1. First mumps, then measles outbreak...

    vaughanmk replied to marilynmom's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the heads up. None of my physicians working tonight in the ED have heard this

  2. Improper Triaging

    vaughanmk replied to NurseNewbie's topic in Emergency

    We have known asthma kids with active wheezing wait 3+ hours daily. If they are moving good air and minimal accessory muscle use then the sickles and the "E" wheezers get marked to go ahead of them....

  3. ED security

    vaughanmk replied to KatieBell's topic in Emergency

    I work at a childrens hospital so NO adults are allowed into the facility without showing a picture ID to security upon entering the door. We have approx 15 guards on per shift. One sits at the door...

  4. Your employer's policy re: *snow and ice*?

    vaughanmk replied to nervousnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I live in a major metropolis and the hospital I work at expects all RN's to make it to work no matter the weather. Like others have said it is a 24/7 job. The hospital does help matters by allowing...

  5. Triage question

    vaughanmk posted a topic in Emergency

    Is there a standard protocol for traiging pts who come into the ER? The reason I am asking is because my DH went to the ER for a foreing body (piece of metal) in his cornea. He was traiaged as green...

  6. What does your spouse do?

    vaughanmk posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was just wondering what does your spouse do for a living? My husband is a mechanic. At the past 3 shops he has worked about 30-40% of the guys he works with are married to someone in the...

  7. the little firetruck

    vaughanmk replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Nursing Humor

    This is absolutly hillarous!!! I love

  8. If Martha Stewart was a nurse.....

    vaughanmk replied to saintcheryl2002's topic in Nursing Humor

    I am amazed that places are actually doing this. Giving some dignity back to patients. Sounds good to

  9. More Things I Have Learned Over The Years

    vaughanmk replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    "Our marriage license turned out to be a learner's permit" -Joan Rivers "No coasting. There is only one directions yo u roll in when you coast, and that is downhill." -Mama Gena...

  10. Stethoscope of choice

    vaughanmk replied to DEH's topic in General Nursing

    I started with a Littman lightweight and couldn't hear didily. I since have moved on to a Cardiology III. I love it. I work in a peds hospital and it works great on everyone from 1 day to 18 years...

  11. I was punched

    vaughanmk replied to Still Riding's topic in General Nursing

    Jrussole- What were the grounds for you being fired? I'm sorry any of you had to go through such terrible

  12. Why do some nurses do this? And why are they allowed to?

    vaughanmk replied to Town & Country's topic in General Nursing

    all staff nurses are scheduled 12 hour shifts, 8 in the clinics. sometimes nurses who work transport work 24 hour shifts. but don't forget this applies to all. including residents, attendings,

  13. What does your spouse do?

    vaughanmk replied to vaughanmk's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the clarification!

  14. I was punched

    vaughanmk replied to Still Riding's topic in General Nursing

    Do you really not see your administrators. I know where I work we are spoiled in many ways. We see our administrators fairly frequently. The work on site and are present on the floors either days...

  15. HELP!! Hospital covering up a murder???

    vaughanmk replied to Jennifernsammy's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work we use PCA pumps for all CII inufsions c every 2 hour documentation of pain level, sedation level, pump settings, syringe volume, demands, injections. Any bolus' are documented on the...

  16. HELP!! Hospital covering up a murder???

    vaughanmk replied to Jennifernsammy's topic in General Nursing

    I would suggest having your friend call the state board of nursing to protect his or her own license. With that much morphine missing the nurses lisence could be on the line. The state board could...

  17. Why do some nurses do this? And why are they allowed to?

    vaughanmk replied to Town & Country's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work there is a new policy which limits the number of shifts one can work in a week to 5 12 hour shifts, also only 36 continuous hours, and a few other limiting factors. This includes the...

  18. RejectionHotline

    vaughanmk replied to Rudegal2020's topic in Nursing Humor

    I loved it. Too bad they didn't have it in my city when I was single. I made my husband listen too. He liked it but thought that he would have recieved that number a few times

  19. I was punched

    vaughanmk replied to Still Riding's topic in General Nursing

    I commend you for following through and pressing charges. Please follow through with this and take him to court. Yes it may take a while but it will be worth it in the end. It will not be a "bad...

  20. Showering styles

    vaughanmk replied to Spidey's mom's topic in Nursing Humor

    I printed a copy of it and all the gals on the floor are ROFLAO. Thanks for a great wrap up of the

  21. Mom having back surgery, I'm trying to help. Need advice Please

    vaughanmk replied to lmt111's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with LilStudent. The Dr and nurses upon discharge should give you throughout instructions on rehab, advice for activity and restrictions. If they don't, then ask for them until yo uget them....

  22. Can you belive this???!!!

    vaughanmk replied to sharann's topic in General Nursing

    Any blood in the sputum? Fever, night sweats? Also pertussis in adults rarely has the whooping noise along with it. try http://www.pertussis.com for audio clips. I would only wish my Dr's office would...

  23. latex is this a sign of being allergic to it?

    vaughanmk replied to Godswill's topic in General Nursing

    Just to be safe with our stethoscope. Littman are all latex free. In the mean time . try using lambskin

  24. Anyone know what fraternity this pin represents?

    vaughanmk replied to P_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I have no clue what it would represent, but I'll look around. For some reason this has me intensly

  25. THE QUESTION US STUDENTS REALLY WANT TO KNOW?? Starting Salary and What State.

    vaughanmk replied to dream8's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in the KS/MO area. KC metro new grad rates are ~$19/hr, Central KS is ~$17/hr. There is no diff for BSN vs RN. The real shame is what NP's are making in this area. I know one opening in a...