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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 said it was compatible at the Y-site. I ran the Ab...

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 thrilled

Days, Tele mostly-- but we get a bit of it all at times-- our ratio is 5:1, a few times I had 6

: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 looked at the ID band. Nothing bad happened, the ...

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 cars in traffic.

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 & alert and I took care of her for weeks- yes weeks-...

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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 wary:down:

I'm gonna Print this and Post it in the Break Room- Thanks:bowingpur:yeah:

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 computer charting and I dont think I'd ever work at a hos...

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 ok.

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

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 some low fat mayo, then slap 2 pieces of bread on...

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

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 victims?

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 Rights"

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 MGR

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 given me a "level 2" warning but "It's not in my han...

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

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. from the bottom of my heart :redpinkhe - thank you ...

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

What would you want done for you in this situation?

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 safety b/c your facility is not equipped to care fo...

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 allowed?

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