CritterLover BSN, RN

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    IV policy

    CritterLover replied to 2curlygirls's topic in Ob/Gyn

    well, maybe, but do you think that would suffice prior to a c-section or placement of an epidural? at least by having the patient sign the waiver, you are having them acknowledge that they received...
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    IV policy

    CritterLover replied to 2curlygirls's topic in Ob/Gyn

    i think the point in having them sign a waiver is sort of like having them sign a consent prior to a procedure. it doesn't necessarily excuse the hospital from liablility if something goes wrong, but...
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    Being an ER nurse can get you any job?

    CritterLover replied to dmoorer76's topic in General Nursing

    well, i think you probably hear things like this because good er nurses have a wide range of skills, know how to treat/assess a wide range of conditions, have good organizlational skills and are...
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    What exactly ARE the wrong reasons?

    CritterLover replied to Lachrymologist's topic in General Nursing

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    What exactly ARE the wrong reasons?

    CritterLover replied to Lachrymologist's topic in General Nursing

    oh, i think i have to disagree with you all on this one. :) while i agree that one does not need to feel that nursing is a "calling" in order for it to be a good career choice, there are definatly...
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    What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    CritterLover replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    we had a guy come in one night who had tried to do a self-circumcision. definatly an emergency. he was lucky the er doc that night was trained as a surgeon. what makes it ridiculous is that well,...
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    Sometimes I wanna strangle people....goes along with the "Rules" thread

    CritterLover replied to TazziRN's topic in Emergency

    you know, i have found i react the same way to things. i am much more patient in my daily life. when i have to wait, i find something to occupy my time. while i'm not big on small-talk with the...
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    Rules for the ER (long)

    CritterLover replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency

    Wow, sounds like you have had some very bad experiences as a patient. Not all nurses are like that. No, not everyone is trained in what an emergency is. But we are. And if you aren't having an...
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    Rules for the ER (long)

    CritterLover replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency

    Or a ride to the grocery store that is accross the street from the er
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    Need Help With Monitoring an IV: Solution Compatibility

    CritterLover replied to Olsonizme's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    hey -- i think i just remembered a chemical incompatability: sodium bicarb and most vasoactive drips. if i am remembering correctly, most vasocative drips (epinepherine, dopamine, norepinepherine)...
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    Need Help With Monitoring an IV: Solution Compatibility

    CritterLover replied to Olsonizme's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    a few more questions: what would be an example of "chemical incompatible medications" hmmm, i think i would be more helpful if i was a pharmacist! i really can't think of any off the top of my head,...
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    Never post replies or start new threads at your hospital's computer

    CritterLover replied to Captain America's topic in General Nursing

    yeah, have to agree with the others. it isn't unusual for me to have time to read allnurses during my lunch break, but i never sign in from a work computer, and i keep all replies to myself until i...
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    Pt Threats and Name Badges (again)

    CritterLover replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    you know, for as much of a stink as i make over keeping my last name off of my id, i think you are probably right about this. but why make it easy for them? shouldn't we, and our employers, take...
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    What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    CritterLover replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    ok, but only because you asked...... :wink2: intubating a dog is actually a whole lot easier than intubating a person. it takes two and maybe a flashlinght, but you can usually get away without a...
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    Need Help With Monitoring an IV: Solution Compatibility

    CritterLover replied to Olsonizme's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    oh, there really arn't any quick and easy answers to this. it all depends on what drugs you are talking about and how they are incompatable. but to try and help: 1. depends on if they are chemically...
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    Pt Threats and Name Badges (again)

    CritterLover replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    when i was in college, i volunteered for a crisis line. through a series of major manipulation on the caller's part, and some (in retrospect) pretty stupid things on our part, one of our "repeat...
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    PICC "team" questions

    CritterLover replied to hlbrnmom's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    1. i place them alone, unless i need help positioning/restraining the patient. then i get a bedside nurse/aide to help. 2. our hours are 0830-1700 m-f and on call 0800-1700 sat/sun 3. well, not...
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    Do you mix your insulins?

    CritterLover replied to lisamc1RN's topic in General Nursing

    i was taught that the above is the reason for mixing clear to cloudy, and nph given iv can cause an embolus (learned this from pharmacy thanks to a co-worker's unfortunate mistake) though i rarely...
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    just a little question...

    CritterLover replied to moosenurse's topic in General Nursing

    i just wanted to echo the others in telling you that this is ok....normal, even. we are only human, and though we are professionals, we will find ourselves attached to certain patients/residents...
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    PICC team

    CritterLover replied to rnwayne's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    a couple of issues here....how many piccs per month is your facility placing (both at bedside and primary sticks by radiology -- meaning they went to radiology first; not pts that had to be sent to...
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    Portocath Hell

    CritterLover replied to elena15's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    the septum of a port is only designed to withstand so many sticks. the numbers i have seen are something like 1000 sticks with a 19g needle; more with a smaller gauge. that is a lot of sticks it can...
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    Rules for the ER (long)

    CritterLover replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency

    And for the upcoming weekend: did you seriously call 911 because you smoked some pot a little while ago and now you feel funny? Seriously? What kind of effect were you going for, then? Crack tends...
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    Rules for the ER (long)

    CritterLover replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency

    1. Don't threaten me that you are going to leave AMA if you don't get XYZ. You won't like my response. An AMA discharge takes less paperwork than a regular discharge. 2. Don't leave with your iv in....
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    Why SHOULDN'T one smoke in Amsterdam?

    CritterLover replied to Busy20yo's topic in General Nursing

    beacuse it is illegal here, even though it is legal there. if you test positive, using the argument "i wasn't doing anything illegal at the time; i was in amsterdam" isn't going to get you anywhere....
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    Venting & Advice

    CritterLover replied to Irishgirl's topic in General Nursing

    well, i suppose that telling you that it was her patient, you were trying to help, and that you need to let it go isn't going to help, right? i don't believe that blood filters, in and of...