RN1982

RN1982

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  1. I just can't believe this one!

    RN1982 replied to Scrubby's topic in General Nursing

    Had a resident doc write an order...."intubate patient with anesthesia"...then left the unit. I was a bit peeved considering that as an ICU resident, he should be there when the patient gets...

  2. Pediatric O.R what are the nursing responsibilities

    RN1982 replied to CandyGyrl's topic in Michigan Nursing

    It's not that it didn't go great, they have to take everyone they interview into consideration. Stop being so hard on yourself. It sounds like something you are very interested in. I'll keep my...

  3. Pediatric O.R what are the nursing responsibilities

    RN1982 replied to CandyGyrl's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Candy, the best advice I can give you is that YOU have to do what is right FOR you. I agree with Veruka. I know that the HFCC instructor gave you advice and you respect her but you have to base your...

  4. Protocol for Heparin gtt, primary or secondary?

    RN1982 replied to med/oncRN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have a problem with hanging heparin on a pump with IV fluids. The only error is if someone isn't paying attention to what they are doing. We can set the pump to label each IV on the pump and...

  5. I need help with a career dilemma

    RN1982 replied to rob214's topic in General Nursing

    I just have to say that as a nurse whose been working for almost four years, the FIRST year sucks. It will get better and do not give up. I felt the same way you do, i was stressed out, i hated being...

  6. Protocol for Heparin gtt, primary or secondary?

    RN1982 replied to med/oncRN's topic in General Nursing

    Heparin is a high-alert drug. Should be hung primary and I don't see the need for it to be hung with KVO IVFs. I usually infuse it through it's own IV or

  7. IV Dilaudid problem patients!!!!!!!!!!!

    RN1982 replied to mina123's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree with Dori. Pain IS subjective. And it's NOT your job to determine if the pain is REAL or NOT. It's hard not to be judgemental but you have to remember that these patients are

  8. got shouted at yesterday night

    RN1982 replied to melz34's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know. You got shouted at by a kid, not an adult. Hardly something to be upset over. Just my two

  9. IV Dilaudid problem patients!!!!!!!!!!!

    RN1982 replied to mina123's topic in General Nursing

    Nice.

  10. How often should patients get bed baths?

    RN1982 replied to Skippers1's topic in General Nursing

    I like using the bath wipes and most of my co-workers do. Yea, there is a white residue, not a lot but it drys and it keeps the patient's skin moist. In my ICU, if the patient gets bath on days, they...

  11. Are any hospitals hiring grad nurses in metro area?

    RN1982 replied to Lisa621's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Might want to try St. Johns and Henry Ford, seems like they are the two hospitals not having financial problems. I don't know about Beaumont. Just heard they are going to layoff more

  12. Who should get a transplant?

    RN1982 replied to diane227's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, don't think he'll get a new liver if he continues on with his bad

  13. IV Dilaudid problem patients!!!!!!!!!!!

    RN1982 replied to mina123's topic in General Nursing

    Good point. I am very expressionless and emotionless with these types of patients because they play off of it. I learned the hard way. Had a patient complaining about right-sided chest pain and SOB....

  14. IV Dilaudid problem patients!!!!!!!!!!!

    RN1982 replied to mina123's topic in General Nursing

    I've had those patients before, as we all have. You can't feed into their manipulation. I just tell them, such and such pain med is due every four hours as needed. If they want me to bring it every...

  15. I'm afraid for my pt. and afraid to go to work.

    RN1982 replied to Peggy4's topic in General Nursing

    I read about Fantasy Fest in the Florida keys, the website says nothing about acting out sexual fantasies. Looks like just a bunch of adults dressed up in weird costumes, some scantily clad. Not...

  16. I'm afraid for my pt. and afraid to go to work.

    RN1982 replied to Peggy4's topic in General Nursing

    Peggy, I hate to say this, but if you don't call CPS on these parents then you are just as guilty as them. I do hope you call them. It's in the child's best interest. Like others have said, you only...

  17. Nursing, the field of medicine or customer service?

    RN1982 replied to jalvino1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Lily, I just wanted to state how stupid your manager is. Your manager is stupid. Who the hell has the freakin' time to run floor to floor? Do you? Do I? Not a chance in hell. I'm lucky I get a break...

  18. Nursing, the field of medicine or customer service?

    RN1982 replied to jalvino1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    What difference does it make whether or not the nurse was upset with the wife before the IV incident. The fact is, the wife SHOULD NOT have touched the IV. If she had any questions regarding its...

  19. Henry Ford Health System Accel program cancelled

    RN1982 replied to HFCC29's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I'm assuming it is because since the economy has gone to hell in a hand basket, cuts have to be made

  20. Gastric Banding to treat Type II Diabetes

    RN1982 replied to twistedpupchaser's topic in General Nursing

    What the heck? I'd look for new insurance. That's what I did. I worked at one hospital that wanted me to follow a VLCD, like 800 calories a day diet for a year THEN if it didn't work, I could have the...

  21. Which Pumps are OK for Blood Transfusions?

    RN1982 replied to JohnW's topic in General Nursing

    I use baxter pumps all the time when transfusing blood. I've also used

  22. Henry Ford Health System Accel program cancelled

    RN1982 replied to HFCC29's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Really? I'm a henry ford employee and didn't hear about this. That sucks and yes blame the economy for

  23. Gastric Banding to treat Type II Diabetes

    RN1982 replied to twistedpupchaser's topic in General Nursing

    Insurance companies are different. My insurance company goes by BMI. My BMI is 52. I have no co-morbidities but I was approved by them to have the surgery. Now, if my BMI as 40 and had co-morbidities,...

  24. Nursing, the field of medicine or customer service?

    RN1982 replied to jalvino1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Nursing is nursing, medicine is medicine. Two different

  25. I'm afraid for my pt. and afraid to go to work.

    RN1982 replied to Peggy4's topic in General Nursing

    Find a new job after reporting the parents to