back2bRN

back2bRN

ER, L&D, RR, Rural nursing

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  1. "Suspected Child Abuse Team"?

    back2bRN replied to mcs1505's topic in Emergency

    Don't have one where I currently work, however at another facility we had brightly colored papers to insert in the permanent record for "suspicious" injuries. The neat thing was anyone could fill one...

  2. Any ER nurse that has an idea for a research paper in the ER?

    back2bRN replied to RN28MD's topic in Emergency

    Look up PANDAS. Very interesting dx and s&s. (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections) Actually had a pt present with it, sent to tertiary...

  3. Worst doctors orders ever received

    back2bRN replied to jenfromjersey's topic in Emergency

    mwboswell, Thanks, your posts are generally right on, so I wondered.... You are absolutely correct, a balancing act it was. Apology accepted, enough

  4. Worst doctors orders ever received

    back2bRN replied to jenfromjersey's topic in Emergency

    mwboswell Thanks for the info, just to clarify a few things. 1."fluid" there was none in the lungs, no rales auscultated, only wheezes.( Yes I did the listening and can tell the difference) No CXR...

  5. No More Demerol IV Push???

    back2bRN replied to VickyRN's topic in Emergency

    Where I work now, don't even have it in the building!!! Let alone give it IV. I can understand the IM, but I really hated giving it IVP, Morphine and Fentanyl are our analgesics of choice for

  6. LPNs in the ED

    back2bRN replied to HikingNinja's topic in Emergency

    In the provinces of Canada things are changing and there are very few IV meds an LPN can't give. Anything IVP, being one of them.That being said, there is a place for them, it just has to be figured...

  7. Worst doctors orders ever received

    back2bRN replied to jenfromjersey's topic in Emergency

    Pt info: Inferior MI, CP ,Hypotensive, allergic rx to morphine (yeah found that one out the hard way, I gave it), trying to leave the bed, oh yeah brady-28, altering LOC Orders: Gravol for the...

  8. Would you have called rapid response?

    back2bRN replied to uscstu4lfe's topic in General Nursing

    Protocols are great, however they are no substitute for critical thinking. That said, you still look at the pt,document check the baseline TPR,BP document recheck with a manual cuff, document look at...

  9. Your least favorite patient.

    back2bRN replied to errn7's topic in Emergency

    Least favorite pts: -LOL who are nice to your face but really demanding (I really hate to bother you, but... {insert multiple complaints/requests}) -Anyone who comes in starting at triage with "Well...

  10. Strangest thing taken from ER

    back2bRN replied to cookienay's topic in Emergency

    One crutch, not one pair, a single crutch!!! How they got it past the nurses desk, triage desk, security I will never know. Also the venous doppler attachment, not the whole doppler, just the...

  11. Male Nurse and Sexual Comments

    back2bRN replied to Turd.Ferguson's topic in General Nursing

    Not appropriate, unprofessional to say the least. Ask him to stop, talk to your friend and help her see the inappropriateness of his statements report if needed. Verbally to your supervisor followed...

  12. Report peeves

    back2bRN replied to Sisukas's topic in General Nursing

    Keep it short, sweet and to the

  13. Do YOU answer call lights in a hospital?

    back2bRN replied to JHansen's topic in General Nursing

    Yes I do, I don't always go to the room, sometimes I need to delegate, but the call light gets answered and the patient is helped. It doesn't matter to me if they are "mine" or

  14. new nurses considering quiting?

    back2bRN replied to 1styearsucks's topic in General Nursing

    Taking a big breath is really the best place to start. I also find that going to someone whose opinion is of value to you(your orientation buddy, or someone else you have really gelled with) and ask...

  15. thoughts on only Paralytic while intubated....

    back2bRN replied to MassED's topic in General Nursing

    I am reminded of a story a colleague told me while I was working in the OR. She had a procedure in the facility where she worked as an OR RN. She was paralysed first, tubed and then sedated. She told...

  16. INR for Hemophilia A patient.

    back2bRN replied to curetheworld's topic in General Nursing

    Have you asked the lab? I have found all sorts of interesting facts from the lab. Also is this an anomaly? Maybe the test was false normal. I would want to have access to his other INR results as well...

  17. Blood Exposure

    back2bRN replied to HelloNurse 24's topic in General Nursing

    Any time you are exposed to blood it is quite scary. You should absolutely tell your manager/charge nurse right away. They can then refer you to the appropriate employee assistance program. I was one...

  18. 18 gauge insertion

    back2bRN replied to Murse7's topic in Emergency

    Where I work our 18 and 20's are the same length. So you get used to dealing with the extra length. What I find to be most helpful is preparing the pt. By that I mean I typically wrap their arms in...

  19. OR for New Grad?

    back2bRN replied to NewGradRN2007's topic in International Nursing

    Check out Calgary Health region. Lots of postings for OR nurses, some are offering training, relocation