Colorado1

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  1. Hang abx COLD?

    Colorado1 posted a topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I was always taught to take antibiotic piggybacks out of the refrigerator for an hour or so before hanging, to let them reach room temperature. Now I work with some newer nurses who look at me like...

  2. traction protocols

    Colorado1 replied to mmc51264's topic in Orthopedic

    I don't see traction ordered very much anymore. Our hip fractures usually get an ORIF or TH by the next day so we reposition gently and keep a large ice bag next to the

  3. Ortho/Neuro/Trauma Nurse Resume Help

    Colorado1 replied to slc31's topic in Orthopedic

    • Receive patients from PACU, monitor post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, review post-op orders, orient patient to unit and review plan of care • Obtain admission history, entering collected data...

  4. Visitors chasing you down the hallway....

    Colorado1 replied to KSU-SN's topic in General Nursing

    We do walking rounds at shift change. Before I leave the room, I ask, "Is there anything you need immediately?" If not, then I let them know I will be finishing report on my other patients and I will...

  5. Procedure Tips and Tricks

    Colorado1 replied to Bezoars's topic in General Nursing

    For those "hard IV sticks"... close your eyes. Sit down, get comfortable, and close your eyes. Feel for the vein with your fingertips. You will learn to differentiate and find that sweet little...

  6. Verbal assault by a pt.

    Colorado1 replied to imintrouble's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, there is a lot of anger and bitterness flying around here. Let me see if I can help by adding my two cents worth. First of all, our profession is exactly that... a profession. With this comes an...

  7. What would you do?

    Colorado1 replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    That really isn't a significant $ difference. Go for it. You'll be happier and more rested.

  8. Is your hospital green?

    Colorado1 replied to velardern's topic in General Nursing

    Our pulse ox probes, SCD sleeves, and BP cuffs all go back to a company to be reworked. We have several recycle wastebaskets around the floor for cans, non-patient-sensitive paper, etc. Many of our...

  9. Are you a part of a professional association?

    Colorado1 replied to Mashira's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. I am an ortho nurse and am a member of

  10. Need Ortho T-shirt Slogan

    Colorado1 posted a topic in Orthopedic

    Our floor is getting t-shirts and looking for slogan ideas. Any bright ones out there? Has to have something pertaining to ortho.... bones,

  11. Need Ortho T-shirt Slogan

    Colorado1 replied to Colorado1's topic in Orthopedic

    You guys are great! Keep 'em

  12. I'm an LPN who has an interview on the ortho floor this week

    Colorado1 replied to szccdw's topic in Orthopedic

    Ortho can be a great place to work. I've done it for seven years and love it. You really need to know how to work together on the floor. Get up and help your co-workers whenever you can because there...

  13. Jcaho Medication Reconciliation

    Colorado1 replied to SEOBowhntr's topic in Patient Medications

    I have heard, more than once, contradictions in what Joint Commission requires when compared hospital-to-hospital. This leads me to believe hospitals sometimes use it as an excuse for implementation...

  14. Share Your Funniest Patient Stories...

    Colorado1 replied to Trvln Nurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    so in the middle of the night i go in to give a patient his pain pills. i hand him his water pitcher (ours are opaque with the logo and a big bendy straw). he takes his pills and immediatley starts...

  15. Tips for looking more professional

    Colorado1 replied to kukukajoo's topic in General Nursing

    I press my uniforms and jackets, put on makeup, style my hair, keep my nails done, etc. It's part of my preparation for getting in to the mindset. Take care of yourself, then you can take care of...

  16. Morale Boosting Ideas????

    Colorado1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    does anyone have ideas for boosting morale on acute care floors? my workplace is kind of in a slump and our manager has asked us to come up with ideas to help get us all working together better. just...

  17. Thank you's - memorable ones you've received?

    Colorado1 replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    One night, a month or so ago, while giving one of my elderly patients a footrub, she said, "This is what nurses used to do. I didn't know it still existed". She was so appreciative and thanked me over...

  18. Is it okay to treat a family member?

    Colorado1 replied to cwinlv's topic in General Nursing

    Why the heck not? As a mom you spend your life taking care of your kids. Why should this be different? You're certainly qualified to administer her antibiotics and you'll be more attentive than any...

  19. Contacted Oprah Show About Nursing Issues

    Colorado1 replied to jollyjenny's topic in General Nursing

    Well said.

  20. Contacted Oprah Show About Nursing Issues

    Colorado1 replied to jollyjenny's topic in General Nursing

    Clearly, there are a lot of unhappy nurses out there. I am one of the fortunate ones and appreciate it fully. As a whole I think nurses deserve more recognition. We have a tremendous amount of...

  21. Morale Boosting Ideas????

    Colorado1 replied to Colorado1's topic in General Nursing

    I like the message board idea. It can never hurt to acknowledge your co-workers' strengths. Doesn't that just make everyone feel better? After all, we are here for a common goal of caretaking and we...

  22. Contacted Oprah Show About Nursing Issues

    Colorado1 replied to jollyjenny's topic in General Nursing

    Not all hospitals pay poorly. Not all have bad working conditions. Keep going. The profession needs you, as long as your heart is in it. Then shop around for the workplace that's a great fit for you....

  23. Morale Boosting Ideas????

    Colorado1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    ooops, sorry, I entered two posts by mistake and can't figure out how to delete this

  24. Nursing Retention/Award Ideas

    Colorado1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    What does your hospital do to show their recognition for its nurses? What little "kudos" do you get for acknowledgement? Looking for any ideas to promote retention of staff and awarding nurses. OR...

  25. Anxiety and low self-esteem

    Colorado1 replied to IloveSnoopy's topic in General Nursing

    One of our nursing supervisors joked the other night, saying "If everyone's breathing at the end of your shift you've done a good job". Some shifts are like that. Thankfully, most are not. Hopefully...