RN1982

RN1982

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  1. PICC line?

    RN1982 replied to 2008el's topic in General Nursing

    If I'm drawing from a picc that has heparin infusing I just shut it off right before I draw blood. I flush with 20cc of NS and waste 10cc of blood, had no problems with skewed aPTT levels. I guess...

  2. HYPOGLYCEMIA:Seizure...code

    RN1982 replied to EJSRN's topic in General Nursing

    Its one thing for the patient to be barely alert and hypoglycemic and another thing when the meter reads low and the patient is alert. Just use this as reference if you happen upon this situation...

  3. Obnoxious co-workers...

    RN1982 replied to RN1982's topic in General Nursing

    OMG, people wait for staff members out in the parking lot? That is

  4. Government Recruiting Foreign RN's/MD's!

    RN1982 replied to Neveranurseagain's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have any issues with it

  5. HYPOGLYCEMIA:Seizure...code

    RN1982 replied to EJSRN's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't have waited for lab to come and confirm a critically low blood glucose. It's already low, I could care less what the number

  6. Insulin drips

    RN1982 replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    I follow the protocol word for word. Surgical patients including open-hearts need tight glycemic control. We have a non-insulin sensitive protocol and an insulin sensitive protocol. The insulin...

  7. Funeral customs

    RN1982 replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    I believe it's custom for Jewish families to bury their dead within 24

  8. They are trying to force the DTaP vaccine on me.

    RN1982 replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    At my last job we had to get DTAP. Whooping cough is making a comeback. Go to your doctor. Discuss the issue with the vaccine. Get his/her opinion. If he/she thinks it's best you don't get the...

  9. ADN to NP- Does it require a BSN first?

    RN1982 replied to SDS_RN's topic in General Nursing

    From my understanding is if you are accepted into an ADN-MSN program you will be required to take BSN courses anyway. I'm putting my NP hopes on the backburner right now. I'm getting my BSN for the...

  10. Adult Modeling ANd Nursing

    RN1982 replied to EmoAngel1202's topic in General Nursing

    Okay. Well. I really don't know what to say except: Are you

  11. Weird Question about Breath Smell

    RN1982 replied to MrsMommaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I find that Neuro patients have horrible breath also. We call it Neuro Breath. It smells bad no matter how much you clean their

  12. Could I run some NCLEX-style questions by this forum?

    RN1982 replied to x3xsolxdierx3x's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm gonna say

  13. Could I run some NCLEX-style questions by this forum?

    RN1982 replied to x3xsolxdierx3x's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Notify the physcian. It's a change. Any change in the patient should be made aware to the doc. Asking about the patient's meds are NOT a

  14. Could I run some NCLEX-style questions by this forum?

    RN1982 replied to x3xsolxdierx3x's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Howie, post your questions,

  15. Comments from the peanut gallery....

    RN1982 replied to emtb2rn's topic in Emergency

    NurseWannabe, just remember, you are not a nurse yet, you don't understand that half of what we deal with. When you get out into the "real" world, you will soon realize that it is not as rosy as it...

  16. caes study scenerios

    RN1982 replied to school28's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    We are not going to do your homework for you. Tell us what you have so far. We don't mind helping you, but you gotta help

  17. What is considered ICU experience?

    RN1982 replied to ButterPeacanRican's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I could be wrong but I think they want MICU or SICU

  18. Differences in degrees

    RN1982 replied to jussam's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on what degree you want. If you work part time or full time while getting your

  19. Michigan at- will employment

    RN1982 replied to Thundercat's topic in General Nursing

    at-will employment is a doctrine of [color=#002bb8]american law that defines an [color=#002bb8]employment relationship in which either party can break the relationship with no liability, provided...

  20. Michigan at- will employment

    RN1982 replied to Thundercat's topic in General Nursing

    I don't believe she has just cause to report you to the board. What's the BON going to do anyhow? You didn't like your job, so you quit. Not in the best manner

  21. new paramedic... another question for the nurses.

    RN1982 replied to paramedic_t's topic in General Nursing

    It's one thing to be in an ER trauma room and the patient is naked away from the eyes of the other patients in the ER. Its another when you are rolling them in and the patient is naked for everyone...

  22. Bathroom Inservicing

    RN1982 replied to barbyann's topic in General Nursing

    I don't mind. It's just something to read if I'm going to be in the bathroom for an extended period of

  23. Am I Wrong To Think This?

    RN1982 replied to Bugaloo's topic in General Nursing

    I think being on committees should be optional. I believe Bugaloo's workplace in implementing Pay per performance. My former job started this crap too. Your raise was based on attendance, press ganey...

  24. Beaumont Cutbacks

    RN1982 replied to fetachz's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Beaumont is having issues, yes. There is a hiring freeze, staff physicians, management including the CEOs and nurse managers have taken pay cuts. There is some new fangled way of paying OT. Oakwood is...

  25. Someone please help

    RN1982 replied to zozie82's topic in General Nursing

    We can't give medical advice here. When you joined this site you agreed to a Terms of Service agreement. When you agreed to that you agreed not to seek medical advice. You need to see a