zamboni

zamboni specializes in ER.

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1. Things you wish you knew when you were young?

   zamboni replied to Destiny12's topic in General Nursing

   I've looked back and often asked myself this very question (damn middle age!). I've come to the conclusion that, while I could have made many better choices and not had to deal with so many issues of...

2. Pharm ???? grains converted to mg.

   zamboni replied to nursejackie2010's topic in General Nursing

   I worked with a wonderful ER doc (who isn't THAT old), and sometimes when she would get tired, she would inadvertently write our nitro orders in grains. Always threw someone for a loop...you could...

3. Things you only learn on the floor...

   zamboni replied to leonurse's topic in General Nursing

   A trick I learned a while back to use as an alternative to the sternal rub, when assessing response to pain....take your pen and place it on top of the pt's fingernail (nail bed), then squeeze down...

4. TV shows and movies that are ruined, because you know better

   zamboni replied to HollyHobby's topic in Nursing Humor

   I have just discovered what is my new favorite-of-all-time show..."24". We're watching the back seasons on DVD while keeping up with the current (and sadly, last) season. I am so happy to report...

5. If someone tested you on the last book you read for fun, what grade would you get?

   zamboni replied to annalem's topic in General Nursing

   An A+. Last book I read was "Lance Armstrong-It's Not About the Bike: My Journey Back to Life". Fascinating book that I highly recommend to

6. if u had to choose another career in healthcare besides nursing, what would it be?

   zamboni replied to ErinDel's topic in General Nursing

   In medicine...CT or MRI tech. No muss, no fuss. Get 'em in and out. Outside of medicine...run either a small hotel or a bar in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, or any where along the Mayan Riviera...maybe...

7. Help! What to wear to 1st day of Orientation??

   zamboni replied to NYRN09's topic in General Nursing

   I'm curious as to why no scrubs? I mean, you've already got the job, and the job entails wearing scrubs. I wouldn't wear prints or anything like that...when I get hired I always ask what colour...

8. Anyone know anything about nursing in Mexico?

   zamboni posted a topic in General Nursing

   I was wondering if any one had any knowledge of American nurses working in Mexico, even for short stints (like volunteer work). I know Mexico has some employment laws about foreigners doing their...

9. Saying No

   zamboni replied to tolerantgirl's topic in General Nursing

   This ^^^^^ is the perfect

10. Uniforms and dress codes

    zamboni replied to inkedRN's topic in General Nursing

    We're colour coded by job. RNs- royal blue, techs-tan, resp- green, etc...it is the same for all the floors (although it may be different for OR...I hardly ever see them.) I don't think it helps the...

11. Medical staff rude to my brother;complicated;advice please

    zamboni replied to burberrylover's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As someone earlier pointed out, the job of a nurse is often to speak up and advocate for the patient...even sometimes putting one's butt on the line for that patient's best interest. It's not like a...

12. Pa hospital system won't hire smokers

    zamboni replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    Are there any hospitals that are testing for and refusing to hire persons that drink alcohol during their off time? I don't mean coming to work impaired, obviously. But if it's all about making an...

13. How do you administer Mucomyst orally?

    zamboni replied to IlovenursingRN's topic in General Nursing

    This is pure genius! I'm so going to use this next time. Might want to swab off the top of the container a bit...but I love this

14. Being a Nurse for a Killer

    zamboni replied to Stickyrunner325's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses are human beings with emotions, not robots. Emotions are funny things in that we aren't always in control of where they lead our minds. Everyone has "that point" emotionally, and to ignore it...

15. Scan medications in the ER using Meditech and T-system

    zamboni replied to scaredofshots's topic in Emergency

    At one place I worked, I counted what I considered X5 documentation for a med.. 1) scanning in Emar 2) nurses notes (written) 3) signing off on the ER orders 4) signing off on the CP pathway sheet 5)...