Nurserton

Nurserton

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  1. Intra-abdominal pressure monitoring QUESTION!

    Nurserton replied to cdash724's topic in Critical Care

    The most glaringly obvious thing is that this practice would further increase IAP. My experience with IAP monitors is limited but we've started to see them more in the Neuro ICU. There are...

  2. Thoughts on entering travelling nursing for $$$$$

    Nurserton replied to Starkyss's topic in Travel

    For those touting California as "high pay," please don't forget that California is also notoriously "High cost of

  3. How much free time do you generally have as an RN?

    Nurserton replied to amk8987's topic in General Nursing

    MOST nurses in a hospital work 3 12-hour shifts per week, either 7a-7p or 7p-7a. You can pretty much work your 3 days and do whatever you want with the other four. You can do your 3 days in the...

  4. Heparin Drip Protocol - Primary or Secondary

    Nurserton replied to Murser's topic in General Nursing

    We run it as a primary infusion on its own pump. The facility I'm with now has pumps that allow you to pre-program the units/kg/hr to be delivered, presumably eliminating math errors. And, in a...

  5. New Toning Shoes

    Nurserton posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    All the new exercise/toning shoes out now...i.e. the Skechers and many other brands that have cropped up...Is anyone wearing them on the floor? Is the rocker bottom stable enough when out on the...

  6. You Might Be a Neuro Nurse If. . .

    Nurserton replied to Lola77's topic in Neurological

    - We get to pinch our patients... To assess their pain response of course.

  7. Standing on my feet....HORRIBLE BACK PROBLEMS! Need shoe help!

    Nurserton replied to caseyrb's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I worked with a couple of nurses who swore by them, but they are a bit

  8. Awsome Shoes that you feet never hurt in!!

    Nurserton replied to curleysue's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Do your research before forking out that much. There are many brands popping up with their versions of a toning shoe, including: Skechers, of course Avia Champion (Payless) Therashoe (Kmart) Reebok...

  9. The most comfortable Nursing Shoes

    Nurserton replied to Tziganka's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I've had some good Reeboks (walking shoe, NOT the classic, cheap, no frills Reeboks). I am looking into getting the new toning shoes for work but I am concerned about instability with the rocker...

  10. Informed Consent

    Nurserton replied to tolerantgirl's topic in General Nursing

    The consent is the physician's responsibility entirely, period. They are the ones doing the procedure, they need to explain it. If you want to get a consent go right ahead but if something happens...

  11. I need to interview a currently practicing RN with a BSN or higher

    Nurserton replied to afallgaier's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I'm also in GA, practicing RN, BSN, and would be happy to help if you still need it. Check your inbox for my

  12. Did taking Chemistry really help you become a good nurse?

    Nurserton replied to Ted D's topic in General Nursing

    Most of them would be considered paraprofessionals except for the RN, maaybe the RT. And WC is a nursing specialty so I'm confused as to why that's listed.. And I agree with everyone. As a...

  13. X-rays and CT scans may raise cancer risk - latest study

    Nurserton replied to MiaNJ's topic in General Nursing

    No surprise here..it is radiation...hence radiography. If you've had a research class, you've probably been forced to learn that all studies are not created

  14. New Grad needs help with salary negotiation!!!

    Nurserton replied to JMRN09's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    The most important thing is SUPPORT. As long as you have support, a mentor, some other NURSE who you can address your questions/concerns with,and to provide a sort of blueprint for you, you'll be ok....

  15. few questions about clinic working

    Nurserton replied to Mommy Of Two 87's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Generally your not going to make as much b/c its a prime position, prime hours, no shift diffs, 0 weekends/holidays,

  16. How do you wear your hair for clinicals?

    Nurserton replied to Kamdyn's topic in General Students

    Oh yea I totally forgot...hair gel is a must for my bun to prevent "wings"!! Just throw on a little mascara, under eye concealer, and gloss, and bam, fresh faced, clean, pretty, and ready to roll....

  17. How do you wear your hair for clinicals?

    Nurserton replied to Kamdyn's topic in General Students

    I have long frizzy hair that can be hot even indoors in the GA heat, plus my stethoscope gets all caught in it if its just a pony so usually even if i go to work with it in a pony, I end up winding it...

  18. Bad night last night

    Nurserton replied to RN1982's topic in General Nursing

    I had a similar situation a few weeks ago...with our "low census" they've been cutting staff, but the low census really has no effect on the pt load of nurses who ARE working, we still get 6 pts...

  19. Lab value making NPO detrimental

    Nurserton replied to Susie Q.'s topic in General Nursing

    IVF would dilute the RBCs, thereby thinning the blood and decreasing risk of bleeding, stroke, etc. This is common tx for sickle cell pt's also.. I debated b/w the increased RBCs and decreased WBCs...

  20. I haven't a clue

    Nurserton replied to shamari's topic in General Nursing

    Spend a little more for some white scrub pants you can't see through. It's really only the very cheap ones that are totally transparent. I found a good pair of stain resistanct non see through, very...

  21. And when I thought the job hunt couldn't get any worse....

    Nurserton replied to DeLana_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I once had to take one of these "personality inventories" for a CNA position. Afterwards, I was sent a letter informing me that my ideals didn't match up with the companies per the survey or...

  22. One simple question....

    Nurserton replied to jamhoyz's topic in General Nursing

    That is

  23. What does State look for?

    Nurserton replied to ws582's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am an RN for almost a year now, but prior to I was a CNA for a long time, many years of which was in rehab/LTC. So I remember all to well the pre-state frenzy. State looks at everything, from the...

  24. So you don't think you need to worry about swine flu . . .

    Nurserton replied to Laidback Al's topic in Disaster Preparation

    That's true but I do believe that it has the worst affects on those with co-morbities and/or immunosuppression and whatnot..they give you a # not the background..babies, elderly, etc. The avg healthy...

  25. Proton pump inhibitors with meal or without?

    Nurserton replied to beachbutterfly's topic in General Nursing

    protonix can be given before or after meals. did you try looking it up in a drug book? drugs.com has a good section for professionals that includes admin