gal220RN

gal220RN BSN, RN

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  1. Rapid Response Team?!?!

    gal220RN replied to Okami_CCRN's topic in General Nursing

    I know giving families the power to call their own RRT is scary, but I think it can be a critical piece of patient safety. We all have fears of being summoned for blankets, juice and TV...

  2. Are these procedures so bad?

    gal220RN replied to shelikesmorningglori's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yes, tapping babies and toddlers are all about the hold, having the exact curvature exposing the vertebrae, not too lateral. This is when all the sedation and analgesia I was referring to come in...

  3. Rapid Response Team?!?!

    gal220RN replied to Okami_CCRN's topic in General Nursing

    I know giving families the power to call their own RRT is scary, but I think it can be a critical piece of patient safety. We all have fears of being summoned for blankets, juice and TV...

  4. Need advice

    gal220RN replied to fUsi0n86's topic in General Nursing

    You are right. Micro is a great subject that will build on gross anatomy and physiology. I'm not sure you will be able to assimilate all the information from Micro without the building blocks from...

  5. Need advice

    gal220RN replied to fUsi0n86's topic in General Nursing

    For great review on pure anatomy, go to http://www.winkingskull.com- great resource for testing your knowledge. I also agree with Jacquie- go have a little fun

  6. Are these procedures so bad?

    gal220RN replied to shelikesmorningglori's topic in General Nursing

    Because I do PICU, I see both procedures frequently. They are not nearly as dramatic as you see them House or ER. However, the discomfort for both is greatly diminished by adequate analgesia and...

  7. is this what its really like? 2 wks in...

    gal220RN replied to chicagobsn's topic in Emergency

    I am humiliated to say I worked in the PICU for nearly 2 years before I was actually involved, from start to finish, in a full code. Chalk it up to timing or excellent patient care on my part (ha...

  8. Rapid Response Team?!?!

    gal220RN replied to Okami_CCRN's topic in General Nursing

    I was part of the RRT implementation in my large pediatric institution and it was one of the best things that have ever happened. Over a period of 6 months, we saw a major increase in patient codes...

  9. Fear of hospitals

    gal220RN replied to BiologyNerd's topic in General Nursing

    As a person who deals with OCD/panic disorder every single day, I understand what it is like to want to do something, but have roadblocks in the way. If you want to be a nurse, you will need to get...

  10. Why do people go into nursing? Is it just the money?

    gal220RN replied to zoo*moon's topic in General Nursing

    There are many professions in the world where people feel they are 'called' , but they are also compensated for their work. Social workers, ministers, priests, artists mostly sense a unique gifting...

  11. New grad RN with questions on IVP meds

    gal220RN replied to heaverboo's topic in General Nursing

    First, yes!!! Narcan is absolutely given IVP- the faster the better if your patient is apnenic due to narcotics. However, realize you will reverse all the pain meds on board and possible wake some...

  12. My bad attitude

    gal220RN replied to jessiern's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    WHOOOAH NELLIE! It looks like we have left the original conversation and jumped down at least 10 rabbit holes, including age (new nurse vs. old nurse), race, feminism, marriage! Either we need to...

  13. is this what its really like? 2 wks in...

    gal220RN replied to chicagobsn's topic in Emergency

    northshore08: I have a comment and a question for you. First, I love your CS Lewis- one of my favorite reads, hands down. Two, your quote from Dorothy Sayers- do you know much about her and...

  14. is this what its really like? 2 wks in...

    gal220RN replied to chicagobsn's topic in Emergency

    Listen to me... Do not let this one person discourage you one bit. Remember, every person has their own method of madness, especially in chaotic settings, like ED or ICU. This lady, although she may...

  15. New grad RN with questions on IVP meds

    gal220RN replied to heaverboo's topic in General Nursing

    Not knowing what kind of patients you are taking care of, it is a little difficult to give you specific suggestions. There are the drugs you give frequently IVP- morphine, lasix, ativan, etc and then...

  16. My bad attitude

    gal220RN replied to jessiern's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I wanted to respond to the "bad attitude" comment that is being discussed. There is nothing harder than having a horrible shift- the ones where you do not pee for 14 hours, you haven't had time to...

  17. when should I take TNCC/PALS??

    gal220RN replied to sdsu2007's topic in Emergency

    Good for you! You have accomplished a lot in a short period of time. As a venerable PICU nurse, I suggest you give yourself time to take in all the great experiences you have along with the vast...

  18. I Could NEVER Do PICU!

    gal220RN replied to NotReady4PrimeTime's topic in General Nursing

    janfrn: You are such a dear! Thanks for the words of encouragement. I don't start for another 5 weeks- busy getting my husband, 3 kids, 3 gerbils and 1 geriatric dog ready to move 6 hours away. I...

  19. Why do people go into nursing? Is it just the money?

    gal220RN replied to zoo*moon's topic in General Nursing

    My Stars! This is the most depressing thread I have read in a very long time! All of you echo the same sentiments of frustration, sadness and disappointment in your chosen profession. Maybe it is...

  20. My bad attitude

    gal220RN replied to jessiern's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Fast Forward 10 days: Dear Jess I am usually in PICU world, so I have not read your posts before. I must say I am horrified by your experiences. Unless you are baby-sitting a bunch of corpses who...

  21. Elderly Suicide Is Not Uncommon

    gal220RN replied to NurseKymba's topic in General Nursing

    My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

  22. I Could NEVER Do PICU!

    gal220RN replied to NotReady4PrimeTime's topic in General Nursing

    Dear Fellow Traveller in the PICU world: Having always known I would do nothing beside pediatric nursing since I graduated in 1994, I can attest to your passion and your experiences. I also endured...

  23. Sedation Problems on CVVH?

    gal220RN posted a topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Anyone out there have issues sedating their kids who are on CVVH? What do you use? How much? We feel like we are hitting our heads against a brick wall to keep these kids down (and to keep them...

  24. encephalocele ethics

    gal220RN replied to AliRae's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    AliRae: I am so thankful for your willingness to care for the kids who are outside the boundaries of the good ol' USA. I can not even begin to imagine caring for such sick kids who would easily meet...

  25. Intravenous blood draws

    gal220RN replied to aleanth's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Hi there! I have found, along with a lot of other posters, that it is very difficult to draw back from a PIV for labs, unless it is right at the time of insertion. I also have found if you have a...