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  1. I woke up during surgery, Have you?

    GatorRN replied to GatorRN's topic in General Nursing

    I understand that the anesthesiologist controls the anesthesia. What I meant was, did the surgeon even acknowledge that it happened after the fact. Both the anesthesiologists came to my room and...

  2. Remember You're Important

    GatorRN replied to luvscrubs's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, Thank You! What a wonderful post... I needed that. Thanks

  3. OMGosh...she wrote me up! Update about the Narcan!

    GatorRN replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! I can't believe she actually put such a thing in her notes..Unbelievable! I sure wouldn't let something like that slide by without being addressed. By your first post about this particular pt,...

  4. Drug Guide

    GatorRN replied to arv's topic in General Nursing

    I too would be interested in hearing what the instructors didn't like about Davis Drug Guide. I have compared many myself, and found Davis to be my preference. I like the way Davis' is organized as...

  5. seen from the other side of the bed- what's the best way to communicate this?

    GatorRN replied to rach_nc_03's topic in General Nursing

    Rach, I'm sooo sorry to hear about your ordeal. I've thought about you often the last few weeks, wondering how your surgery went. It's just awful that you recieved such treatment, or should I say...

  6. Please Need Help: Prioritization Asap!

    GatorRN replied to needhelp00's topic in General Nursing

    Great advice above. I would also suggest, if you don't already have one, getting a NCLEX review book and focus on the areas you know are your weakest. I highly recommend the Saunders NCLEX Review...

  7. I missed it!!!!!!!! LOL!!!!!!

    GatorRN replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    OMG!!! TOOOOOOO funny!! I can just see that happening....quite the visual....LOL I'm with you......I can SOOOOO see myself doing that some day...LOL Thanks for the laugh

  8. Narcan?

    GatorRN replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    If the pts RR was >12, and his sats and BP were holding steady, I see no reason why your relief nurse felt the need to give Narcan. Particularly if the pt was just 3-4 hrs post op. They were...

  9. House - Is this what nurses do?

    GatorRN replied to MT RN's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, I caught that too. He did say more along the lines of, that's all House thinks their good for. But, as Tiffy said, House is an equal opportunity

  10. I just can't decide....

    GatorRN replied to AuntieRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with what the others have said already. If you go to nights you don't have to let yourself get involved with the other nurses problems, just focus on learning all you can about your pts/their...

  11. Hmm......what would you do?

    GatorRN replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    So, if I'm understanding your last post Tazzi, you did speak to the doc at the office that gave your daughter her vaccine. That was definately the right thing to do. He needs to be aware that his MA...

  12. Question for RN's about specializing...

    GatorRN replied to ERrookieRN's topic in General Nursing

    i went straight into icu after graduation. i have never had any regrets about my decision to do so, and have worked various critical care units every since. be it or, er, or icu that you decide on,...

  13. Question LPNs and IV push meds

    GatorRN replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    No, I don't think it's legal for an LPN to push narcs through a central line, certified or not. The best way to find the answers to such questions is to follow the guidelines of your states nursing...

  14. Nursing home or not?

    GatorRN replied to mommy2boys's topic in General Nursing

    I had a hip replacement last yr. I was in the hospital for 6 days post op. I worked with PT many times daily, I had one of those bars with a grip thingy(can't remember the name of it) over my bed....

  15. Remember my talk with students about impaired nursing?

    GatorRN replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    It's soo great that you're willing to share your experience with students like that. Having someone speak so frankly to them about such a topic makes it more of a reality than a "that's never going...

  16. Starting IV's

    GatorRN replied to bsunbeam's topic in General Nursing

    I've been on the other side as the pt many times. I don't mind sticking ppl all day, but I HATE to be stuck!! I personally don't see the point in using Lido first, a stick is a stick no matter how...

  17. Need professional opinions on a pharm test question

    GatorRN replied to dano's topic in General Nursing

    As the last post noted, Advil, Motrin, (Ibuprofen) and Aleve, Naprosyn, (Naproxan) are both NSAID's. They are both used for Osteoarthitis, as well as Aspirin. They are all common pain relievers that...

  18. When to dilute IV push meds ???

    GatorRN replied to RNNC2003's topic in General Nursing

    Yup, I keep that same IV meds handbook in my bag along with my standard drug guide. I look up ANYTHING I have ANY doubt whatsoever about, even if I've given it a hundred times. Can't be too careful...

  19. Okay WOW!

    GatorRN replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations!! I've admired your upbeat attitude in all your posts here for quite sometime. It's sooo great that your employer recognizes your hard work and great attitude. Baske in their kind...

  20. EMT a plus

    GatorRN replied to mitch8lem's topic in General Nursing

    You don't need to be an EMT to get a job as an RN in the ICU. Generally speaking, most ICU's will hire new grad RN's. You will go through an extensive orientation with a preceptor, until you are...

  21. z-coil shoes, foot pain gone

    GatorRN replied to gonzo1's topic in General Nursing

    I've heard nothing but great things about these shoes. I've not come up with the extra money so far to buy a pair, but I will. In reference to the comment about the spring getting caught on lines n...

  22. Dumb IVPB question

    GatorRN replied to NellieP73's topic in General Nursing

    I run it like a regular piggyback with short tubing through the pump. I do it this way for the very reason that you mentioned, so that if there were a reaction to the IVIG you could quickly switch...

  23. My brain is turning to mush

    GatorRN replied to wallywally's topic in General Nursing

    I would suggest asking at the base itself what the requirements are, they would surely know. You could also check out a Board of Nursing website here in the states or NZ, for that matter, the...

  24. Letting CNA pass your meds, bad idea?

    GatorRN replied to walla189's topic in General Nursing

    I can't believe that there's any facility that would actually be having their CNA's doing med passes, ordering meds and calling the docs! That would be HIGHLY illegal! CNA's take what, a 6wk, 12wk...

  25. Thank you

    GatorRN replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Everyone, My name is GatorRN and I'm an addict. I too am taking the first step, and admitting my addiction to allnurses. Thanks everyone for making this such a great