Gldngrl

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  1. If you could get a masters degree now, what would you get?

    Gldngrl replied to t2000JC's topic in General Nursing

    Graduate degree involving labor

  2. one of the hot issues in nursing (euthanasia)

    Gldngrl replied to yousev's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for replying mattsmom...I hope those nurses and staff involved were able to get debriefed (for lack of a better word) for witnessing such a emotional

  3. compartment syndrome-did I cause it?

    Gldngrl replied to Lynn RN ER TX's topic in General Nursing

    Stevierae-Any chance of getting me access to those specific INS standards? When I accessed the site, I could not get info unless I became a member and I'm interested in bringing this information to...

  4. Dilemma 101

    Gldngrl replied to Cherish's topic in General Nursing

    I went to LPN school and worked weekends 16 hour shifts. Problem was, after graduating LPN school, my options were limited to working in LTC only. You need to decide what works best for you and what...

  5. one of the hot issues in nursing (euthanasia)

    Gldngrl replied to yousev's topic in General Nursing

    Mattsmom, do you know if criminal charges were brought against the woman for her

  6. Demerol is passe?? Can anyone fill me in?

    Gldngrl replied to steel magnolia's topic in Pain Management

    Also seen Demerol given (25mg) IV for rigours with Albecet. (Premedicated as well w/

  7. Acls

    Gldngrl replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    ACLS recommendations for VT/VF: Vasopressin 40U IV single one time dose or Epi 1 mg IV (repeat q 3-5 mins) Also of note: Amiodarone for cardiac arrest 300mg IV push, may repeat 150mg IVP in 3-5...

  8. Can't take boards?

    Gldngrl replied to melaniew's topic in General Nursing

    Albeit, not knowing the circumstances or the exact conviction of the "murder", I remain shocked that this person was allowed to take state boards...I assume that this was murder w/ malice aforethought...

  9. Differentiating IV Dialysis Catheters

    Gldngrl replied to Gldngrl's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    No, I'm not offended...it's the nature of the internet that our emotions don't register easily through our writings. I agree with you that those caths shouldn't really be used for anything, but HD...

  10. Fair Labor Standards Definition

    Gldngrl replied to Katillac's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Why aren't you allowed a break w/o interruptions?

  11. Differentiating IV Dialysis Catheters

    Gldngrl replied to Gldngrl's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Yes, I know the catheters are blocked w/ heparin, we have a very specific policy and we're one of three units in the hosp that can access the dialysis caths. I don't like to and believe me, we try to...

  12. Differentiating IV Dialysis Catheters

    Gldngrl replied to Gldngrl's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    No, I'm not a dialysis nurse, but our pt population presents w/ these catheters freq and we're allowed to access them for IVF/meds/labs if no other access available. I want to chart accurately, if...

  13. Differentiating IV Dialysis Catheters

    Gldngrl replied to Gldngrl's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I need to look more closely then at the catheter lumen; it's easy to see the cc labeling on the clamps, but I haven't noted the catheter name and I've been identifying it as ie: "right subclavian dual...

  14. Fair Labor Standards Definition

    Gldngrl replied to Katillac's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    You don't list what state you are in...go to your state department of labour website first for information pertaining to mealbreaks, etc (ie:in some states, employers don't have to pay for breaks) and...

  15. Awareness during surgery and BIS monitors

    Gldngrl posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Do any of you use these monitors or anything like them to monitor EEGs during surgery? I must admit this is way out of my field of expertise, I just happened to be watched a program on discovery...

  16. Awareness during surgery and BIS monitors

    Gldngrl replied to Gldngrl's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Thank you for the

  17. another ethical subject - organ donation and the government

    Gldngrl replied to IowaCindy's topic in General Nursing

    After seeing many of whom were able to obtain transplants despite noncompliant histories, minimum abstinence from substance use, and those who've gotten transplants, rejected, gotten another,etc. I...

  18. Speaking of restraints.....

    Gldngrl replied to louloubell1's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I agree :) When the patient lacks the requisite mental capacity that would prevent him from self injury or harm to others, then the use of the least restrictive device is appropriate. Document,...

  19. What to do when U know others are cheating...(in classes)

    Gldngrl replied to KBnursestudent's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the previous postings re: honour code policies. If the instructor is notified of suspected violations and does nothing to investigate, then he/she should be reported as well. Nursing is...

  20. incompetent nursing

    Gldngrl replied to gaylord fawker's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Many subscribed to nursing as a "calling" much as those entering the priesthood or the nunnery...this "calling" as it were created misconceptions about nurses, ie: we're martyrs working for work's...

  21. interview clothes

    Gldngrl replied to tonchitoRN's topic in General Nursing

    It is wrong and unfortunately, it creates the impression that you are dishonest...not a desirable trait in any

  22. TMR Laser revascularization...carefull..

    Gldngrl replied to Chip's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I took care of these patients in late nineties in Boston...it's been around for awhile, but I heard that in some of research, the results weren't particularly

  23. Charting by exception

    Gldngrl replied to sharann's topic in General Nursing

    What about situations where one nurse documents his/her assessment (whether by exception or narrative charting) and the next shifts circles "unchanged" and signs name?...you've done the assessment,...

  24. how to get a social security number...

    Gldngrl replied to freshrn's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.rreeves.com/pub_337.htm

  25. Reduced lifespan for kidney donor?

    Gldngrl replied to Dialyzin' Dar's topic in General Nursing

    Here's the link...