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  1. Heparin Drip Compatibilty

    Advocate1 posted a topic in Patient Medications

    So today pt pt was ordered a Heparin drip and IV abx. One abx was Vanco - which is not compatible with heparin - the other abx was Azactam (sp?). When I looked its compatibility with Heparin up it...

  2. How was Nurses Week celebrated at your Facility

    Advocate1 replied to HIPPIECHIKRN's topic in General Nursing

    We get to have a Pot luck meal---> "Just remember to make enough for all" And we got a coupon to a nearby restaurant Let's just say... not too

  3. Nurse - Patient ratios in your hospital?

    Advocate1 replied to MiaLyse's topic in General Nursing

    Days, Tele mostly-- but we get a bit of it all at times-- our ratio is 5:1, a few times I had

  4. Med-error & down n the dumps

    Advocate1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    :oWell I made my first (and hopefully last) med error . I gave wrong meds to the wrong patient. The meds were NOT high risk medications. To make a long story short although I asked the name I never...

  5. Bike commuters?

    Advocate1 replied to moonischasingme1's topic in General Nursing

    Im a bike commuter too! Save on gas and get a workout all in one. I have toiletries (sp?) at work, and take a quick shower there. I ride 8 miles each way and I love it. I also like passing the...

  6. Wow- I can't bbelieve it

    Advocate1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I went into nursing because when my mom was dying the nurses there were phenomenal! I will never forget them- So here's the wow part. I had a pt not too long ago who was dying. She was awake &...

  7. SURVEY: What degree did you get for nursing and other questions

    Advocate1 replied to ThePretender's topic in General Nursing

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  8. Weight Loss Medications

    Advocate1 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Phentermine, it take over a long perior of time, can lead to mitral valve or (any heart valve) problems. It a controlled subsance it is highly likely to be abused and assoicated w addictions! Be...

  9. You A Nurse When !!!

    Advocate1 replied to RN2149's topic in Nursing Humor

    I'm gonna Print this and Post it in the Break Room-

  10. EPIC Computer Program

    Advocate1 replied to al7139's topic in Nursing Informatics

    EPIC is at my hospital too and I love it- the system does freeze up at time but nothing major. It is overwhelming at first- just like learning anything new & different. I've only used...

  11. Needlestick last night from +HepC pt

    Advocate1 replied to LogCabinMom's topic in General Nursing

    My thoughts and prayers are with you. You did the right thing by going to the ER stat. this is difinitely a scary situation to be in. I hope the test results are

  12. Med-error & down n the dumps

    Advocate1 replied to Advocate1's topic in General Nursing

    I know this sound naieve but what do u mean exactly by "damage control"

  13. Breakfast of champs

    Advocate1 replied to RN ColbyJack's topic in General Nursing

    If I'm working during the day shift I usually prepare my breakfast to eat in the car (around 0545 am). Yougurt mixed w high fiber cereal, banana, coffee. Or I make a hardboiled egg, slice it up, add...

  14. Med-error & down n the dumps

    Advocate1 replied to Advocate1's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, things are getting better. I have learned much from this experience and am moving on. Thank you for your support.

  15. Amzing video- HBOT and traumatic brain injury recovery

    Advocate1 replied to Valerie Salva's topic in General Nursing

    That's incredible- I wonder if he will have to have the tx for the rest of his life? And I wonder if this works for others like stroke

  16. Question on right to refuse

    Advocate1 replied to jnur's topic in General Nursing

    Oops- posted b4 I finished typing Not sure where the law is- but pt's alway's have the right to refuse any medical treatment, including meds In my hospital that is explained in the "Patient's

  17. Would you write this up?

    Advocate1 replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    Is it possible to ask the other RN about the situation. Maybe she rec'd a verbal order and didn't put it in. If you can't talk to her I'd talk to your

  18. Med-error & down n the dumps

    Advocate1 replied to Advocate1's topic in General Nursing

    Talk about EGO boosters-- you guys are phenomenal- Everyday i read new words of support and carry them with me when I have to go to work. BTW, I spokw with my floor MGR and she said she would have...

  19. Med-error & down n the dumps

    Advocate1 replied to Advocate1's topic in General Nursing

    Where does one sign up for Liability Insurance and how much is it yearly? THanks again to all of your

  20. Med-error & down n the dumps

    Advocate1 replied to Advocate1's topic in General Nursing

    wow! at first i was hesistant to post about my error at all but now i am so glad i did. you guys/gals have been great and reading your words of support is really helping me get throught all this....

  21. Med-error & down n the dumps

    Advocate1 replied to Advocate1's topic in General Nursing

    I am still working on my floor- maybe ur right- Thanks for the

  22. Help! Need input for my Mom fast (long - sorry)

    Advocate1 replied to cescvorrn's topic in General Nursing

    What would you want done for you in this

  23. Meeting with Management:Head Injury Patients

    Advocate1 replied to bubba143's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    one piece of advice I can give is to remember that in nursing Patient safety in the #1 Priority before anything else. These head injury pts are a. Not being given adequate care to provide for their...

  24. Heparin Drip Compatibilty

    Advocate1 replied to Advocate1's topic in Patient Medications

    Angie.. I completely agree with you on that front, but in my situation heparin was on it's own pump and so was the abx, they were connected at the Y-site. Do u think that should be

  25. Heparin Drip Compatibilty

    Advocate1 replied to Advocate1's topic in Patient Medications

    I guess what I am wondering is "Why?" I wish someone could explain the rationale for such a policy. Any