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  1. Albumin versus Plasma

    melisgood posted a topic in General Nursing

    Crazy busy day yesterday. I'm sitting at home worrying I ordered albumin instead of plasma possibly. I know albumin was delivered (at the end of my shift) for the patient so that's what I wrote for....

  2. Albumin versus Plasma

    melisgood replied to melisgood's topic in General Nursing

    Also, we were trying to decrease her HR since it was 130-140. She had been throwing up a lot (before I put the NGT in yesterday and took out 600ccs) and he was treating dehydration and trying to...

  3. Albumin versus Plasma

    melisgood replied to melisgood's topic in General Nursing

    Next question though: When hanging a 1L NS bolus do you leave it wide open without a pump? On our floor with so many pt's having CHF we usually use a pump to monitor for fluid overload so a bolus is...

  4. Albumin versus Plasma

    melisgood replied to melisgood's topic in General Nursing

    I read back the order...but I wrote it on my clipboard i was carrying with me and then copied it to the telephone order. I spoke with another nurse friend of mine this morning and realized why I was...

  5. Albumin versus Plasma

    melisgood replied to melisgood's topic in General Nursing

    I ran the NS bolus on the infusion pump also because the patient had edema +3 BLE so I thought it was better to go a bit slower. The patient was transferred to our unit (tele) the day before due to...

  6. Albumin versus Plasma

    melisgood replied to melisgood's topic in General Nursing

    Also, does it make sense that I hung the NS first? I ran it through a pump because that's i've done it before (at 600cc/hr)...the night shift nurse said I should have just ran it without a pump (young...

  7. Albumin versus Plasma

    melisgood replied to melisgood's topic in General Nursing

    He also ordered 1 L NS as a bolus. He said if after albuminate (or was it plasma) was given to repeat if

  8. Pregnant and miserable working

    melisgood replied to melisgood's topic in General Nursing

    just curious....anyone else leave work this

  9. Pregnant and miserable working

    melisgood replied to melisgood's topic in General Nursing

    I told my doc I can work another week MAX. That puts me at 32 weeks and for some reason she liked that number. I also feel better at least giving my manager 1 week notice!

  10. Pregnant and miserable working

    melisgood replied to melisgood's topic in General Nursing

    Just an update: I saw my doctor today and discussed my situation with her. She was hesitant at first but after hearing me out decided that she could send me on disability after next week! I am very...

  11. Pregnant and miserable working

    melisgood replied to melisgood's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all for your support and advice. I have been wearing good shoes that fit and knee high support stockings (I can't stand the full ones). The belly/back support band is my next item to try....

  12. taking H1N1 patients while pregnant?

    melisgood posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    Hey, I just graduated in May and started working on a telemetry floor at a near by hospital. I've been working there for 2 months and I am 15 weeks pregnant. I am working with a preceptor who is...

  13. Versant Residency Program

    melisgood posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey Everyone, I am going to take the boards this Friday and assuming I pass, I am going to start my new job in August. The hospital I will be working at uses the Versant RN Residency Program. Any...

  14. advice...i'm pregnant!

    melisgood posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    So, this morning, I found out I'm pregnant! I am newly graduated and have a job starting in two weeks. It's a five month new grad program working on a tele floor. Anyone know how maternity leave...

  15. advice...i'm pregnant!

    melisgood replied to melisgood's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow. Is this a new grad position? Congrats btw! I decided to wait to say anything....besides it's still super early to know for sure. Thanks and good

  16. advice...i'm pregnant!

    melisgood replied to melisgood's topic in First Year After Licensure

    thank you everyone for your

  17. advice...i'm pregnant!

    melisgood replied to melisgood's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I spoke with someone from HR today and she said I am still entitled to 6 weeks maternity leave for regular delivery and 8 weeks for c-section plus up to 12 weeks of "bonding time". You do have to...

  18. advice...i'm pregnant!

    melisgood replied to melisgood's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Currently we have PPO insurance and would get PPO from my new employer. I guess my question is: if I make an appointment now before I'm under my new insurance, could my new insurance refuse to cover...

  19. advice...i'm pregnant!

    melisgood replied to melisgood's topic in First Year After Licensure

    so, i'll still get the 4-6 weeks of for maternity leave, just not paid right? As long as I know I still have my job.....I wasn't expecting this. Thrilled, but I was going to get back on my BC pills...

  20. advice...i'm pregnant!

    melisgood replied to melisgood's topic in First Year After Licensure

    also....what about insurance coverage. I am covered now under my husband, however he is considering changing jobs in the next couple weeks. I am eligable for insurance after 1 month or employment....

  21. advice...i'm pregnant!

    melisgood replied to melisgood's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'd like to wait 4-5 months before telling them. Other than obvious procedures such as xrays and chemo, I'm trying to remember exactly which patients I cannot take care of? I know no TB. What about...

  22. advice...i'm pregnant!

    melisgood replied to melisgood's topic in First Year After Licensure

    when should i tell my employers? Can I not take care of certain patients even this early on in pregnancy? What if I just tell my preceptor? Who are you suppose to

  23. Pregnant and interview for OR tomorrow... HELP ME!

    melisgood replied to rn2bn07's topic in Operating Room

    Hey, congrats! I just found out this morning that I am also pregnant! I am in a very similar situation. I am a new grad and am going to start the 5 month new grad program in a couple weeks. I am...

  24. tested positive on drug screen!!!!

    melisgood posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    So, I had the physical exam and blood and urine tests done for my new job. I got a call saying my drug test came out positive!!!! I DO NOT use illegal drugs. I have been taking a few prescription...

  25. tested positive on drug screen!!!!

    melisgood replied to melisgood's topic in First Year After Licensure

    thanks guys. I called the lady from employee health back and asked her what I tested positive for. She said she didn't have the paper in front of her, but she thought it was benzos. I just have to...