rileygrl11

rileygrl11 BSN, RN

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  1. your experience w/ insulin gtts?

    rileygrl11 posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    I work on an oncology floor that takes overflow med/surg pts. Tonight I had a pt that has brain CA and was lethargic & confused (which all including the dr thought was based solely on her CA). We...

  2. frequency of PICC line drsg change

    rileygrl11 posted a topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I work on an oncology unit and we have many, many pts with PICC lines. Our protocol was always to do the first drsg change the next day or before the first 24 hrs was up. Then after that we changed...

  3. Oncology Careers

    rileygrl11 replied to JnJTyson's topic in Oncology

    I've been in oncology for 1-1/2 years and love the pt population. It can be very rewarding and a great way to learn many skills that can take you far in the future in other areas. The downside is...

  4. your experience w/ insulin gtts?

    rileygrl11 replied to rileygrl11's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Thanks all for your

  5. Bruises?

    rileygrl11 replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in General Nursing

    Jemb,....you were alone in those dark ages! I remember that stuff well. Used to HATE having it rubbed on my chest because your shirt would stick to it - ugh But it sure did the

  6. your experience w/ insulin gtts?

    rileygrl11 replied to rileygrl11's topic in Medical-Surgical

    No, we don't have a protocol for insulin gtts. We just handle it as per the orders which can be different for each dr. We had orders for accuchecks q1 hr while the insulin gtt was infusing. I...

  7. Renerian's thread "Worksheets from your shift..." uppdated w/ a poll

    rileygrl11 replied to renerian's topic in General Nursing

    {{{{{HUG}}}}} I am so sorry you had such a terrible experience. I, also, find it suprising that they up and fired you like that. During my orientation, the hospital lawyers spoke to us and one of...

  8. Protecting yourself

    rileygrl11 replied to epg_pei's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the above posts. In fact, I would discuss this with the Dean (or powers that be) of your nursing

  9. Acls?

    rileygrl11 replied to Trixie01's topic in General Nursing

    Gwenith,.....just call me stupid but what is the link for "Ted's ditties"? Thanks for the

  10. A nurse, pregnant, what to do about scrubs?

    rileygrl11 replied to teresab_2000's topic in General Nursing

    I worked with a girl who wore t-shirt type tops she wore at home. And then put a scrub jacket that matched over the top. She left the jacket unbuttoned so that way it would fit

  11. The Shift from Hell

    rileygrl11 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Oh,....Cheerfuldoer,.....I can relate to how you are feeling. You are not alone! Wouldn't it be nice if those problem co-workers could put as much effort into pt care instead of ratting out their...

  12. So how common are nursing Unions?

    rileygrl11 replied to VaMedic's topic in General Nursing

    Wish we had a union at a hospital near me in Ohio! We have several large hospitals close by but no

  13. Vital Signs and Medication

    rileygrl11 replied to bulletproofbarb's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Bullet,..... Just to protect your license, I would do the V/S prior to giving the meds. You checked with the powers that be and even though they don't require it, I would CYA!!!!! I'm with New CCU...

  14. advanced care unit question

    rileygrl11 posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    I haven't seen a section for advanced care unit here on the board. At our hospital we have burn, NICU, CCU, ICU and then advanced care units. Is having an advanced care unit rare? Just...

  15. banana bag

    rileygrl11 replied to EricTAMUCC-BSN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Oh TOOO funny,....next time I have to hang MVI I will be hearing that song in my head. I can just imagine walking down the hall smiling to myself and others wondering what's up.

  16. advanced care unit question

    rileygrl11 replied to rileygrl11's topic in MICU, SICU

    OK,...call me stupid but is "progressive care" the same as "step down"? At our hospital, advanced care is a step down from

  17. JCAHO visit

    rileygrl11 replied to tylerrose's topic in General Nursing

    Our hospital had our visit last fall. They were very interested in pulling "new" RN's off the floor to question. At the time, I had just graduated that past spring and was the one she wanted because...

  18. Infusing TPN

    rileygrl11 replied to rileygrl11's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the QUICK replies! And to "Passing Thru",...yes, I work at a major teaching hospital and it is the largest in our county. We have TPN most often through a PICC or it's peripheral...

  19. Cooling blanket placement

    rileygrl11 replied to javajunkie's topic in Medical-Surgical

    We place them posteriorly. Then put ice packs under the arms, groin ,

  20. What is your best tips for new grads starting on med-surg

    rileygrl11 replied to peaceful2100's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Seems so simple but difficult to perfect,.....time management skills! Cluster your activities. At beginning of shift, check "urgent" pts first but then check your med sheet,.....does a pt have a med...

  21. The new pyxis

    rileygrl11 replied to Genista's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't had any problems with the pyxis. Same here if the fingerprint reader acts up, we just press a piece of tape on the "eye", pull it off, and it is good as new. I also like the drug...

  22. Does normal saline "expire"?

    rileygrl11 replied to MPHkatie's topic in General Nursing

    In case you find out that this NS is not useable I have a suggestion regarding what to do it. Donate it to your local community or state nursing college. When I was in nursing school the local...

  23. Amount of orientation for new RN

    rileygrl11 posted a topic in Oncology

    I started out of school as an oncology RN last year. I had 6 weeks of orientation. Right off the bat I was allowed to hang chemo as long as another RN verified the chemo I was hanging against the...

  24. evening nursing school

    rileygrl11 replied to szccdw's topic in General Nursing

    Sinclair Community College in Dayton, Ohio has an evening ADN program. There grads had a 100% pass rate for boards. Top community college in the

  25. Possible insulin medication error

    rileygrl11 replied to hisblueskies's topic in General Nursing

    They made us sing this little diddy in nursing school: Air into cloudy Air into clear Draw up clear Draw up