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1. Another irritating how to question

   copperd replied to ohbet's topic in General Nursing

   The iv drip that is going will dilute the Morphine. You do need to dilute it if you have to flush before and after. Also if it is a hep lock, you will need to flush before and after and dilute it.

2. Thoracic Outlet syndrome

   copperd replied to sixes's topic in General Nursing

   Let us know what happens when he goes to the other MD. Best of Luck for you.

3. Got To Vent! I really hate Cell phones!

   copperd replied to Totone656's topic in General Nursing

   I agree!! To see someone going down the freeway with said phone glued to their ear, driving very erractically makes me so angry. I don't want to be a cell phone statistic. It is bad enough in a restaurant, but driving!! Some state have made it il...

4. Hep B vaccine...are you vaccinated?

   copperd replied to hoolahan's topic in General Nursing

   I had the series before it was a "safe vaccine". I still show immunity, even after this long. I see no reason not to take it and a lot of reasons why you should. I worked for an M.D. who got it from a patient and he gave it to his whole family . (W...

5. Chattanooga, Tn And Northwest Georgia

   copperd replied to lpnga's topic in General Nursing

   Memorial Hospital has a good reputation. I worked there for 13 years. Can't remember tuition re-embursement unfortunately. They usually have the top pay in the area too.

6. Thoracic Outlet syndrome

   copperd replied to sixes's topic in General Nursing

   All I know is they generally do first rib resection to alleviate this problem. However you might use tips for Carpal Tunnel for some alleviation of pain. Also Never, Never sleep with the arms thrown over the head. I am not an Ortho, or Neuro Nurse...

7. Tell 'em like it is...Healthcare @ Work Survey

   copperd replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

   Finished and over with. Thanks for the Link.

8. This is a very good forum

   copperd replied to jlsand's topic in General Nursing

   Welcome. I am also fairly new. I have totally enjoyed reading the postings on this board. They welcome new members with an exerberunce that can't be beat. Good Luck on your advance education.

9. have you ever "written up" yourself in an incident report?

   copperd replied to l.rae's topic in General Nursing

   Yes, several times. I, too, feel honesty is the best policy. I really feel incident reports are a learning experience. I use them as such and try not to make the same mistake again. Even us "Sr" nurses do boo-boos when we are overworked and under...

10. I am considering a career in Nursing..... Input requested

    copperd replied to USAF Cop's topic in Career Support

    I wanted to be a Nurse all my life, and I became one many years ago. However, the nursing field has changed so much in the 3 decades I have under my belt, I would hesitate to encourage anybody to become a nurse. Read some of the threads in this for...

11. Nurses who are also Reiki Practitioners?

    copperd replied to Anaclaire's topic in Holistic

    I too have had Theraputic Touch training. I did not become certified, but have used it for family and friends. Would not have missed it for anything. It is Lovely.

12. future of nursing???

    copperd replied to mdowns's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree with the katscan. Nurses are under the hospital thumb. This profession is the most abused profession I know of. You are told stand up for yourself and you do all the way out the front door or as I have seen, out the back door and e...

13. vistaril IV

    copperd replied to ashleyb's topic in General Nursing

    Never, Never give Vistaril IV, check your PDR. OB pt lost an arm from this in Tennessee.

14. Worst nursing proceedure ever....

    copperd replied to night owl's topic in General Nursing

    Several years ago, working in surgery, had a 26y/o w/m come in with dental abcesses. I don't think the guy had ever owned a toothbrush, let alone used one. The abcess extended to his collar bone and all I had to do was wash his face. I hemmed and ...

15. Funny Names for Nurses

    copperd replied to randomnamees's topic in Humor

    How about Dr. Foley for a Urologist. Honest!!!!