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  1. Tpn

    GatorRN replied to KatieRN04's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, TPN can only be infused into a central line. PPN can be infused into a peripheral line. Every facility has their own protocol regarding TPN/PPN. I would look up the policy and procedures for...

  2. Gross Out Co-Worker

    GatorRN replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    I've always been pretty outspoken and would probably have to say something. As far as the toxic toots, have you tried making any type of comments in a joking manner? Such as, Whooooa GF.....something...

  3. What do you call a PA?

    GatorRN replied to iHeartNICU's topic in General Nursing

    I went to my surgeons office and the PA there introduced himself by his first name, then said that he was Dr. so n so's PA. So, I called him by his first name, since thats how he introduced himself to...

  4. I love night shift!!!!!

    GatorRN replied to tinderbox's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked nights for as long as I can remember. I've always been a nightowl, so nights work out perfectly for me. Ya gotta love working a shift that fits you so well and making a big ole...

  5. Pneumococcal vaccination

    GatorRN replied to golfnurse's topic in General Nursing

    We don't actually have a process in place that mandates those pts who haven't been immunized to be given the vaccine. But we, as nurses, are suppose to get the vaccine yrly, along with our TB skin...

  6. med-surg vs other options

    GatorRN replied to forest2525's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree with the others, give it some more time. I'd venture to say that not many of us at 4 months had great organizational, multitasking skills developed yet. If you can stick it out, you...

  7. Is there a history behind the white?

    GatorRN replied to CityKat's topic in General Nursing

    It was my schools tradition that our uniforms were all white. We had to wear a white uniform top (couldn't be a white scrub top, had to be a collared uniform) with white pants, and a white lab coat,...

  8. very stressed med surg rn gets a new job!

    GatorRN replied to jrbl77's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, Yeah, I remember that post. Many of us suggested trying out a different area of nursing to remind you why you became a nurse in the first place. I'm so very glad you were in the right place at...

  9. Doc as partner

    GatorRN replied to RN007's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, most such relationships are found in critical care units. It's true as well that some things can be done without an order, and when the docs come in they'll write one to cover you, but only...

  10. "Every Day" Day or NOC shift or both job

    GatorRN replied to Furoffire's topic in General Nursing

    Because I have worked both day and nite shifts I do see both sides. Day shift can be very hectic sometimes dealing with the docs, families, procedures etc... Nite shift can be just as hectic...

  11. 4th Side rail as restraint

    GatorRN replied to Celia M's topic in General Nursing

    We used the same documentation for any type of restraint, be it soft restraints, hard restraints, or side rails. What do you use now for restraint documentation? The same thing should be applicable....

  12. nursing jobs for wife right out of nursing school

    GatorRN replied to retrvrman's topic in General Nursing

    Huh??? Did I miss something here somehow? I have looked back over the prev posts and haven't seen anything mentioned by the OP about having an addiction. Was it mentioned in a PM perhaps? Without a...

  13. I think I made a mistake.

    GatorRN replied to LPNguy's topic in General Nursing

    Please don't think of yourself as a "failure/quitter," because your not. You went where you thought your heart was leading you. If you have found along the way that nursing is not for you, so be it....

  14. would like opinions

    GatorRN replied to mystical_angel8's topic in General Nursing

    I love my Littman Master Classic II. It is a middle grade stethoscope of those that they carry. It cost me less than $100.00 even with my name engraved on it. As others have said nice ones can...

  15. Do you know how to do CPR well?

    GatorRN replied to Bala Shark's topic in General Nursing

    I've cracked my share of ribs doing CPR. It's definately not a pleasant feeling to know you cracked someones rib. But, if they are alive afterwards due to the efforts to save their life, then we as...

  16. Do you know how to do CPR well?

    GatorRN replied to Bala Shark's topic in General Nursing

    You can call it "ratting out" if you want, but the fact remains that these places are suppose to be teaching ppl to do CPR. If they are not doing exactly that then they should be reported to the AHA...

  17. I don't know what to do...

    GatorRN replied to HuggyPuglet's topic in General Nursing

    What is it with these men in this world? My BF did the same thing when I decided to go back to school. He tried every way he could to discourage me. Even trying to convince me that I couldn't do it....

  18. My patient, my hope!

    GatorRN replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    What a great story! Thanks for sharing it. It is easy to forget sometimes that our sick pts are human, and want to be involved in their care, and treated with dignity. I've been a pts myself and...

  19. Clamping a Newly Inserted Foley

    GatorRN replied to MQ Edna's topic in General Nursing

    I was taught to clamp off after 1000ml drained when first placing a foley. The rationale was that by draining too quickly the bladder decompresses to fast and can cause spasms and hypotension. I...

  20. Best shoes ever?

    GatorRN replied to redraccoon's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I LOVE my New Balance 609's. I don't know if they're walking shoes or running shoes, but whichever, they are the most comfortable shoes I"ve ever had on my feet. I've tried Crocs and they didn't have...

  21. Feel Guilty about Resigning - needs some perspective

    GatorRN replied to lannisz's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations on your new job!! If L&D is what you've been waiting for, you certainly deserve to be happy about it. Don't feel guilty at all. Just because you change jobs doesn't mean you still...

  22. How do veteran nurses react to...

    GatorRN replied to Asklepios's topic in General Nursing

    Along with many others, from what I've seen in this thread, I too am a second career nurse. I went back to school at 35 to become a nurse. It was one of the best moves I've ever made. I only wish I...

  23. is anyone else stressed out?

    GatorRN replied to jrbl77's topic in General Nursing

    I hear what you're saying. Perhaps it is time to transfer to another unit. Working on the same floor for 29 yrs would have gotten very old to me many many yrs ago. I applaude your commitment. Do...

  24. ICU Charge Nurse with Assignment, What do you think??

    GatorRN replied to MQ Edna's topic in General Nursing

    I think it depends on the size of the unit and the type of ICU. The MICU I worked in had 27 rooms, some of which were private and others that had 2 pts per room. Our charge very rarely took an...

  25. Strange question, but I need to ask

    GatorRN replied to Lisky90's topic in General Nursing

    A pt with a Yeast infection also has a distinct smell. It's a damp, almost musky smell. I can't really describe it well but once you identify it, you will recall it the next time you come across it....