SDS_RN RN

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    Doing away with 12 hour shifts?

    SDS_RN replied to nckdl's topic in General Nursing

    I would think that a 12 hr shift would be more cost effective than an 8hr shift. If this manager did not involve her staff in this decision I would suspect a lot of unhappy employees and I would be...
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    Ok to take care of family as a patient?

    SDS_RN replied to trmr's topic in General Nursing

    I believe that in my facility we do have a policy that we are not allowed to care for a relative. I know I wouldn't feel comfortable doing it either there is too much hx there and I also think that...
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    inside the mind of a nurse.....

    SDS_RN replied to ERRN92's topic in General Nursing

    I too am guilty of searching for those big beautiful veins! I also listen to my hubby's HR, resps when were snuggling. I always make sure my kids clean their hands after going to the BR and we all...
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    How do I turn my brain off after work?

    SDS_RN replied to RNcDreams's topic in General Nursing

    When I first started out as a nurse I did the same thing! I would come home in the AM an just fret over what I may have missed or wonder if their was something I should had done differently. The more...
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    Stupidest reason to go to ER

    SDS_RN replied to DachRN's topic in Emergency

    i know! i was wondering what the hell possesed them to drink it w/ veggi oil. made me want to hurl just thinking about
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    Administration of blood products

    SDS_RN replied to NativeSundance's topic in Emergency

    We had quite a debate about the administration of blood products the other night at work which became unusually heated. So I put the question out to all of you... How fast do you run your prbc's? What...
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    Stupidest reason to go to ER

    SDS_RN replied to DachRN's topic in Emergency

    18 yr old brought in by ambulance 0400 this am friends took him to NH (live in sml rural area) because he was outside in the cold hypothermic(T 98.4 on route) kept going in and out of conciousness and...
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    Help answering questions on Nursing tests...

    SDS_RN replied to brandilovesaaron's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    CONGRATS on your 88%:bow:I'm glad you did better on this test. Stick w/ what works for you! Good luck to you, hang in their you're almost there! I see in your near
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    How do Nurses handle the DEMANDING Work Hours?!?

    SDS_RN replied to gbarrera2's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work it's every 3rd weekend and holiday rotation. It just depends on the facility you work at. Some of our new grads recently hired were told upfront that they would be working everyother...
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    Question about Phenergan and tachycardia SE...

    SDS_RN replied to zamboni's topic in Emergency

    Wow...I can't imagine taking the time for this...I work in a busy ED where 30 min is a long time and plenty of time to see if the antiemetic worked or if we need to try something else. Same here. I...
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    Help Need Er Advice

    SDS_RN posted a topic in Emergency

    I am fairly new to the ER and I have been having a difficult time. :oI feel like I know what I'm doing and I try to pump myself up everytime I have to go to work that I know what I'm doing. I am...
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    Help Need Er Advice

    SDS_RN replied to SDS_RN's topic in Emergency

    Thanks so much for the advice. I find some comfort in knowing that I'm not the only who's felt this way. I need to give up some control and allow the extra
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    Need Advice

    SDS_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am fairly new to the ER and I have been having a difficult time. :oI feel like I know what I'm doing and I try to pump myself up everytime I have to go to work that I know what I'm doing. I am...
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    Has anyone else had this discussion with their kids?

    SDS_RN replied to Virgo_RN's topic in General Nursing

    My children are 10-7-6 and yes I tell them that they will not be disrespectful to adults. My kids hear the word "NO" all the time so I would hope that they would not act in such a manner. I also...
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    Should I say something to this student?

    SDS_RN replied to CNAinNeb's topic in General Nursing

    Dawn30's post is absolutly correct. That pt is ultimatly the scheduled RN's responsibility. When I was in school our instructors double checked our meds, VS, and pt cares. She also made sure that we...
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    What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    SDS_RN replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    I love this thread as well. It's probably my favorite! I love to watch the show called "A Haunting" on discovery channel. Freaks the crap out of
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    56 hours...

    SDS_RN replied to flightnurse2b's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congrats!!!!!!!:bowingpur Keep it up you're doing awesome! Best of luck to
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    Is your facility warning staff for overtime, for missing lunch breaks or other?

    SDS_RN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    We cannot clock in early, it has to be at least 3min till the start of your shift. If you punch in earlier they will change it on your time card. I have come in on the weekends, 11a-11p, and when I...
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    Rockin' Idol Nurse

    SDS_RN replied to jessiern's topic in General Nursing

    I really like her. Her voice is very unique and she'll definatly stand out among the rest. She's got my
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    IV Protonix

    SDS_RN replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    We give protonix IV push while other fluids are running through a side port. I'm sure if it were to have a dedicated line pharmacy would let us know. Each facility has their own policies so yours...
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    Happy valentine's day!

    SDS_RN replied to Audrey28's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Same to you!!! :heartbeat:heartbeat:heartbeat This is one of my favorite days. Hope yours is good and that you get some time w/ your SO
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    Is this addiction or pain control? or both??

    SDS_RN replied to Kashia's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It sounds to me like you are trying to wean yourself off of the meds. Did your doc recommend alternating w/ ibuprofen? I wouldn't think that you would be at risk for bleeding, something to ask your...
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    Stopping smoking? What helps you

    SDS_RN replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Nurses Recovery

    inspire thanks for the info on the quit net website. I went there today and set my quit date for April 1st. I figure that should give me plenty of time to prepare and build a new plan post smoking....
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    My sister is on life support

    SDS_RN replied to realnursealso/LPN's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry to hear about your sister. Don't beat yourself up over not being there. You are a sister first and foremost, she knows you are with her and she will always be with you even in...
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    Need feedback for an assignment.

    SDS_RN replied to Ashley752's topic in Emergency

    1 - Where did you go to school? Dakota Wesleyan University, SD 2 - What is your job title? And what are your responsibilities? A.) RN B.)Triaging patient's, rapid assessments, carring out Dr....