lsyorke

lsyorke RN

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  1. Levaquin IV and Hypotension

    lsyorke replied to Happy-ER-RN's topic in General Nursing

    So can psychosis! We're seeing this alot more. I've had patients hallucinate with

  2. MD discharge orders and standing orders

    lsyorke replied to Keeps's topic in General Nursing

    A patient is a patient until they walk out the front door. Just because they've gotten a discharge order doesn't mean that they are forgotten about. I don't know of any time limit. In my hospital they...

  3. Help with a patient who wants to end her life

    lsyorke replied to oxyjen's topic in General Nursing

    I was present at a ventilator discontinuation on an ALS patient. I was a coordinator at the time and had worked with this patient in another hospital. She asked for me to be present. We went through...

  4. Another Five Star Visitor Thread

    lsyorke replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    This is a MAJOR pet peeve of mine! Do YOU drink sterile water???

  5. Has anyone given Haldol IV?

    lsyorke replied to lorster's topic in General Nursing

    I saw the result of Vistaril given IV by another nurse. The patient died secondary to hemolysis. I would NEVER give it IV regardless of a doctor saying it was OK. It says specifically on the drug...

  6. pneumatic compression stockings leaving them off too long???

    lsyorke replied to purseOnalityRN's topic in General Nursing

    This used to be on the package that the sleeves came in when we first started using these. Reality is that this isn't done, and probably should

  7. Great Grandma Tattoos "Do Not Resucitate" on her chest

    lsyorke replied to candicane's topic in General Nursing

    And that is what's wrong with the advanced directive system. One mistake in paper work and your wishes are no longer known. BUT the tattoo would prompt the care provider to ASK for the documentation...

  8. Great Grandma Tattoos "Do Not Resucitate" on her chest

    lsyorke replied to candicane's topic in General Nursing

    It will definitely make the ER/paramedics think twice before starting

  9. Superpubic Catheter Insertion

    lsyorke replied to greenidianne's topic in General Nursing

    The initial insertion is a surgical procedure by a doc. Changes can be done by a nurse with a doctors order only when the "stoma" is well

  10. Stupid question

    lsyorke replied to Travellpro's topic in General Nursing

    Not always. I'm per diem and I schedule at month in advance. We chose our days that work with our life, not necessarily the schedule. If we're not needed we get cancelled. If not we fill in the holes...

  11. Would you do it?

    lsyorke replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    I LOVE

  12. Why Can't Hospitals Offer Shifts Other Than 12 hr. 7 to 7?

    lsyorke replied to neonurse97's topic in General Nursing

    Our hospital does 12's for the most part, but the float pool has 8's or 12's. Float fill in gaps, so they'll take us whatever hours they can get us! If you're looking for 8 hour shifts, check out...

  13. Computer or written charting??

    lsyorke replied to UtahNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I was the "lover" of written charting...until we started computer charting. It's so much faster, prompts you to not miss things and easy to read! We have the ability to "copy" from a previous day's...

  14. Pediatric Deaths: Help with coping?

    lsyorke replied to mom2gabriel's topic in General Nursing

    The day you stop crying for a child who has died, is the day that you should quit. Those who chose to work in pediatrics are special people. You have my utmost

  15. Delegating bedmaking, bedpans . . .

    lsyorke replied to pancake's topic in General Nursing

    The act of washing a patient is one of the best way to assess your patient, emptying a bedpan gives you information that you need. I always wash at least 2-3 of my 6-7 patient assignment. I usually...

  16. Premium membership reservations?

    lsyorke replied to rn/writer's topic in General Nursing

    I don't do premium memberships on any board that I read. I'm the sole financial provider for a site that I'm involved with. (we don't accept sponsorships) Gotta pick your greatest

  17. Accutane

    lsyorke replied to BGgirl's topic in General Nursing

    There are way to many risks with Accutane. I wouldn't even consider it. It also carries depression/suicide warnings in addition to the strictest pregnancy warnings that are

  18. ortho evra patch

    lsyorke replied to lindamb's topic in Ob/Gyn

    http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/news/2005/NEW01262.html One area that is being investigated is the change in skin temperature effecting the absorbtion

  19. Colorado Board of Nursing Puts On Line All Nurses Home Addresses

    lsyorke replied to Teachingnurrse's topic in General Nursing

    NJ was doing this, but after ALOT of complaints they changed the site and that information is no longer

  20. Best Ideas Your Hospital Uses?

    lsyorke replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    Sitters for confused patients!!!! It's a life saver for

  21. Lexapro

    lsyorke replied to jaimealmostRN's topic in Psychiatric

    Thats interesting that someone with a firsthand experience with a drug who is trying to tell ALL sides of ssri use is called a Scientologist. This is not a religon or organized attack... most have had...

  22. Psych Medications

    lsyorke replied to Toothbrushx2's topic in Psychiatric

    Yes, elevated prolactin levels and blood sugars are well documented side effects of the atypical antipsychotics. Google prolactin and risperdal. http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/SAFETY/2004/risperdal.htm...

  23. Depression in Children and Adolescents

    lsyorke replied to cJessica's topic in Psychiatric

    As a parent of a child who attempted suicide on ssri's my view is slightly different. As for the statistics on suicide, they are supported by the clinical trials that have been done, as well as the...

  24. kids wreak of smoke...ethics question

    lsyorke replied to narnar's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just what we need, another law that can't be enforced!!! Just what would you do to those parents who were found guilty??? Take their kids away, fine them for a legal activity?? That is a VERY slippery...

  25. Daily??? Newer nurses need "stand up" help!

    lsyorke replied to onconurseRT's topic in General Nursing

    Daily means daily!! As long as the procedure is scheduled it doesn't have to be on the 7-3 shift. This is one of my BIG pet peeves!!! I've had nurses get a patient at 7p with a daily IV antibiotic...