northshore08

northshore08

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  1. Comments from the peanut gallery....

    northshore08 replied to emtb2rn's topic in Emergency

    A friend's daughter was living in Korea and had to have a root canal. In other countries, pain management is...let's just say it's not on the radar screen. I was very interested (and sympathetic!!) to...

  2. Nursing with a latex allergy?

    northshore08 replied to MIcrunchyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Have worked with several nurses with latex allergies. Most hospitals have pretty much become latex free environments, with any latex marked as such and avoidable by the nurse, since you are watching...

  3. Worst doctors orders ever received

    northshore08 replied to jenfromjersey's topic in Emergency

    Great thread!! Very funny orders, but as stated previously, SCARY! I don't know what I would do without the other ED docs and hospitalists to fix the crazy orders. Now that we have CPOE, taking orders...

  4. I got reprimanded at work for not using a bra !

    northshore08 replied to Kath80's topic in General Nursing

    one word.

  5. Not fast enough

    northshore08 replied to RiverNurse's topic in Emergency

    I echo your sentiments, MB. If the MD/NP directly requests urine from the pt, I find they "make shi-shi" faster (that's Hawaiian for pee!) OP, you are doing a good job; don't let the b*****ds grind...

  6. What is the best hospital in Hawaii to work at?

    northshore08 replied to gab.rielle's topic in General Nursing

    Hey fitness angel! Looks like from other posts of yours that you might not be looking for work here in Hawaii for a year or so. When you come back, check with the military hospitals and clinics; IME...

  7. What is the best hospital in Hawaii to work at?

    northshore08 replied to gab.rielle's topic in General Nursing

    :chuckle Great reply, SG! Seriously, gab.rielle, you can read through lots of threads in all the state forums to start getting answers to your questions. And that includes reading over the Hawaii...

  8. I got reprimanded at work for not using a bra !

    northshore08 replied to Kath80's topic in General Nursing

    :chuckle Funny, funny thread. All 20

  9. Pts admitted from ER

    northshore08 replied to Mom2Chaos's topic in Emergency

    Report called by phone to all floors, including ICU. Regular floor pts may be taken by ERT. All tele, ICU and pts with blood hanging must be transferred by RN. Occasionally an ICU nurse will come down...

  10. Foley Balloon Test

    northshore08 replied to OR male nurse's topic in Operating Room

    Have you ever tried to suck the balloon fluid out when the deflation valve would not work? Not an easy task, and you can't just "cut the tail off." That is the MAIN reason I test the balloon. I want...

  11. Question about rocephin

    northshore08 replied to PedsAtHeart's topic in General Nursing

    Ouch. Guess that PNP has never received Rocephin IM without lido. If I had a choice between lido for my IV start and lido for my Rocephin injection, I would go for the lido with the Rocephin. The mix...

  12. Question about rocephin

    northshore08 replied to PedsAtHeart's topic in General Nursing

    Here is a good thread about rocephin IM; there are a few other threads discussing it,

  13. Abdominoplasty, Anorexia and Ethics

    northshore08 replied to Halinja's topic in General Nursing

    Halinja, thanks for the response. That answered my questions. Good luck to you; watch out for

  14. Abdominoplasty, Anorexia and Ethics

    northshore08 replied to Halinja's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen pts come into the ED with immediate complications from cosmetic surgeon's office procedures that were quite extensive. Could this procedure have been done in that kind of setting? Maybe a...

  15. Wearing Cologne to work Yes Or No

    northshore08 replied to KarmaWiseRaven's topic in General Nursing

    Many facilities have "no scent" policies that extend to ALL products used or worn by staff, including laundry detergent and fabric softener. I have to agree with many other posters; your habits have...

  16. Boosting Moral

    northshore08 replied to bjaeram's topic in Emergency

    Head back in time to this thread for some good information. Helping each other as much as possible goes a long way to better morale. When you know your co-workers and/or charge nurses won't let you...

  17. Do you disclose a positive urine HCG?

    northshore08 replied to Salls25's topic in Emergency

    First sentence. Problem is control issue with new ED doc. Middle paragraph. You did the right thing, and you were the one that had the tact. Last sentence. If that doc thought a positive HCG would not...

  18. Have you helped/saved anyone while off duty?

    northshore08 replied to Anagray's topic in Emergency

    One that comes to mind occurred on a two lane highway in rural NC by the coast; I happened upon a rolled Fiero (remember those tiny cars?) with nobody around. The driver was lying in the tall grass in...

  19. Zofran ODT in kids

    northshore08 replied to bjaeram's topic in Emergency

    In Hawaii, we use it in our ED constantly, both for adults and children. Our docs also work the regional childrens hospital, and they prescribe it routinely. We break ODT tabs all the time. As for...

  20. Informed Consent Dilema!

    northshore08 replied to ecat81's topic in Emergency

    When I witness a consent of any kind (OR procedure, blood transfusion, ED procedure, etc.) I am only witnessing that the patient signed the form. I am not witnessing that they discussed it with the...

  21. What are your duties?

    northshore08 replied to Hilinenursegrl's topic in Emergency

    Hey nursegirl...what's your staffing like? Just you and the

  22. Any nurses out there still wearing a cap?

    northshore08 replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    Where, Marvie? I am from the south, have friends in several states, and have not heard

  23. Not Nursing Related-- need advice from the people I know won't let me down --- LONG!

    northshore08 replied to chasingthedream's topic in General Nursing

    Well. If DH and you really DO feel this way and he DOES agree with it all, I really don't see that it hurts MIL and the rest of the family to finally get the news in a form she/they cannot deny. (I...

  24. Any nurses out there still wearing a cap?

    northshore08 replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    Graduated 1986 from ADN program. The last day of clinical was the last day I ever wore my cap. I did continue with white dresses, hose and shoes for about 5 years, then moved on to scrubs. I feel...

  25. Patient's Safety

    northshore08 replied to jaypee88's topic in Emergency

    You need to talk with the charge nurse that was working with you during that shift. If you decide to go on with this, you and the charge nurse must go in together. This letter will be taken more...