Christy1019 ASN, RN

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    Pt given porn-calm now

    Christy1019 replied to Jules A's topic in Psychiatric

    There was actually an episode of Grey's Anatomy about a guy who couldn't take any pain meds due to allergies, tolerance or what have you, and instead used Media for the dopamine release to ease his...
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    advise requested

    Christy1019 replied to janders2003's topic in Patient Medications

    I have a sneaking suspicion she didn't also take the BP meds or cholesterol meds to "set them up". That's a special kind of stupid if that was her true intention, however I highly doubt that it
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    Rapid Response Team Stories

    Christy1019 replied to juliav's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Does your hospitals require a RRT to be called for all patient falls regardless of how serious they are? I work in the ED, but hear rapids being called all the time followed by lift team to such and...
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    The Story of Jahi Continues

    Christy1019 replied to EaglesWings21's topic in Nursing News

    The only reason her heart continues to beat is because the ventilator is oxygenating her blood. A heart can beat outside of a body, as long as it receives oxygen - rich blood. So without the vent,...
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    Share Your Funniest Patient Stories...

    Christy1019 replied to Trvln Nurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    How in the heck does one connect a NG tube to an epidural?? That's
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    Smallpox Vaccinations

    Christy1019 replied to 1highlandslad's topic in General Nursing

    Just out of curiosity, why did the vaccine leave that dime sized white scar? At least that's where my parents say those scars came
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    Yesterday was weird

    Christy1019 replied to MECO28's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Omg! I just Googled these panties, and that does not look comfortable lol. Did you see the version for men?
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    Third Part Observing and Possibly Filming

    Christy1019 replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Emergency

    Wow, how weird of her family, and scary for
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    What's the funniest most unusual baby name?

    Christy1019 replied to nirvana1's topic in Nursing Humor

    When I first read this I kept thinking "How the heck would it be better to be named Precious Usable?" Lmao.. long night at
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    Standing Order in ER

    Christy1019 replied to Defineyourself's topic in Emergency

    I'm packing my bags, expect me before dinner
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    Standing Order in ER

    Christy1019 replied to Defineyourself's topic in Emergency

    I have no idea what SO or endone means, but if drug seeking isn't a huge issue there, I wanna move to Australia! Lol because I am over it
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    Standing Order in ER

    Christy1019 replied to Defineyourself's topic in Emergency

    Maybe Australia doesn't have the narcotic seeking problems that the U.S. has, but I can see so many people coming in, getting trusted, getting a dose of oxycodone and walking out. Its good to see...
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    The "politics" of tattling.

    Christy1019 replied to StealthRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    So are you saying that you only document your days worth of vitals at the end of shift?? How would you know if they started to trend negatively? Otherwise you would-be noticed the machine hadn't...
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    Standing Order in ER

    Christy1019 replied to Defineyourself's topic in Emergency

    I find it so interesting that you can order nitrous oxide, oxycodone, morphine and fentanyl, but not a chest xray or ultrasound. What is their reasoning on that, and are you able to order this in...
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    new Ebola patient

    Christy1019 replied to Mulan's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Okay, thank you for answering my question
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    Silly random nursing thoughts, one sentence, NO JUDGMENTAL FOLKS ALLOWED

    Christy1019 replied to wooh's topic in Nursing Humor

    This happens to me in the ED all the time, but its never some simple, common language, its always some random, small-village dialect that isn't an option on the blue translator phone LOL. I had one...
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    new Ebola patient

    Christy1019 replied to Mulan's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Thank you, this is what I was referring to. I was not trying to "take things out of context" as others have said, I for one am not concerned that Ebola will become airborne, and I disagree with the...
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    Burnout or just Cranky?

    Christy1019 replied to NurseOnAMotorcycle's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I completely understand what you're talking about. I used to be so upbeat about work and life but now I find myself being so cynical and agitated. Although I wish I could take a week vacation, I...
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    new Ebola patient

    Christy1019 replied to Mulan's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Does anyone know if the Ebola Reston virus that is the subject of The Hot Zone, was always transmissible by air or if that was a result of a mutation? I know it isn't harmful to humans, but just...
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    Need help with abbreviation on med order

    Christy1019 replied to Hailbop16's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It could mean radiology tech also, lol. But that would raise some eyebrows
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    What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    Christy1019 replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    Typical... I was hoping for something more creative LOL, but alas, the general public never fails to
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    Bariatric surgery

    Christy1019 posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    I am just wondering if any fellow nurses have had any form of bariatric surgery. I've gained a lot of weight in the last 5yrs that I can't seem to get rid of and its affecting my performance. I tire...
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    Need help with abbreviation on med order

    Christy1019 replied to Hailbop16's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I can't imagine that is an accepted abbreviation, ew I don't like
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    i need help the easy way i can memorize

    Christy1019 replied to kowsar's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Omg I had those videos too! Remember otomy? = surgical incision or opening, with a picture of a boy cutting a hole in the wall and the mom saying "Oh Tommy!" Or hepat=liver, with a guy patting a...
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    Mock Code Blue Scenerio

    Christy1019 replied to mtillman's topic in General Nursing

    Yell "It's Ebola!" And run as fast as you can. Lmao,