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Ampules still being used, Ouch!

Marie_LPN, RN replied to NurseyPoo's topic in General Nursing

We have the ampule openers. It only took somoene slicing their thumb, slicing through a nerve, for our hospital to think they "might" not be a bad
Who draws up medication during C-section?

Marie_LPN, RN replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

Coming from a vial, you could use a 'vial decanter' to transfer the med sterile to the table: Or you could use a syringe and a blunt needle, draw up the med, take the blunt needle off w/o touching...
The Today Show

Marie_LPN, RN replied to bklynborn's topic in General Nursing

Or people who drag the same-sounding post from thread to thread, dragging that ADN/BSN stank dead horse up.
Not a poop or pee nurse?!?

Marie_LPN, RN replied to thumperRN's topic in General Nursing

Now there's a great idea for a
Looking for support and respect with little to no results

Marie_LPN, RN replied to mrparhamrvt's topic in General Nursing

And quite honestly, there's not many webplace for an RVT to go to, so why not create one? If you build it they will
Not a poop or pee nurse?!?

Marie_LPN, RN replied to thumperRN's topic in General Nursing

Poop or pee isn't med-surg exclusive. It's everywhere, be it literal or figurative, or even in the words of the voluntarily
What is the hardest exam you've ever taken?

Marie_LPN, RN replied to SoulShine75's topic in General Students

Probably the chemistry ones.
Looking for support and respect with little to no results

Marie_LPN, RN replied to mrparhamrvt's topic in General Nursing

LOL!!!!!!!!!
Glossary of Nursing/Medical Degrees-Certifications & Allied Heath Certifications

Marie_LPN, RN replied to sirI's topic in General Nursing

always thought cnor stood for certified nurse in the operating room as well. sounds specific to me. as for other certifications, an perioperative nurse can become an rnfa (registered nurse first...
Looking for support and respect with little to no results

Marie_LPN, RN replied to mrparhamrvt's topic in General Nursing

I don't really agree with that. I think there are psychological, mental, and spiritual elements with animals as well. (ex. the abuse animal introduced into a loving home, animal thinks that all...
Hair color--is it that big of an issue?

Marie_LPN, RN replied to SaintSybella's topic in General Nursing

It would probably depend on the facility's policy. Also, it could be a question to ask on an interview. People still base opinions on looks, whether it's right or
Looking for support and respect with little to no results

Marie_LPN, RN replied to mrparhamrvt's topic in General Nursing

Also i found this at Yahoo Groups: http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/veterinarytechnicians/ Not attempting to discourage you from being here, but i thought that particular link might be
Looking for support and respect with little to no results

Marie_LPN, RN replied to mrparhamrvt's topic in General Nursing

The only things i've come across here that's negative about RVTs about was about RVTs from a particular website, that were slamming people nurses to the ground, and i mean slamming. That doesn't mean...
How can hospital legally do this?

Marie_LPN, RN replied to RNsRWe's topic in First Year After Licensure

You did not just the right thing, but the safe thing. Sometimes doing the right thing doesn't feel warm and fuzzy, and that makes it even harder to
A Really Big Decision

Marie_LPN, RN replied to Charmedone619's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

Called a hospital and ask about shadowing a nurse in different depts. Also check about shadowing in LTC. This would give you a rough idea if this might be something you'd like to do, since it sounds...
Who draws up medication during C-section?

Marie_LPN, RN replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

Are the scrub techs there
Who draws up medication during C-section?

Marie_LPN, RN replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

MDA--another way of saying anesthesiologist
LifePoint plans to sell 2 West Virginia hospitals

Marie_LPN, RN posted a topic in General Nursing

LifePoint plans to sell 2 West Virginia hospitals
Who draws up medication during C-section?

Marie_LPN, RN replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

www.aorn.org We really haven't had much of an issue with medications being on a sterile fields, since it's the MDA who usually does all the medicating. The only time we have something on the field...
considering dropping one...

Marie_LPN, RN replied to mermaid36's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

Since you have a lot on your plate, it might be a good idea to drop the micro. A person can only do so much, and you can always pick up the class
Feeling no support from my husband at all...

Marie_LPN, RN replied to christvs's topic in Post Graduate Students

I used to say that
Feeling no support from my husband at all...

Marie_LPN, RN replied to christvs's topic in Post Graduate Students

I'm getting the feeling that he doesn't care either. He just doensnt get that you all aren't in a situation where you can wait-and-see if the real estate thing picks
Do cell phones interfere with telemetry?

Marie_LPN, RN replied to bethin's topic in General Nursing

We kept the "no cell phones" signs up for peace and
Update on Gross Out Co-Worker

Marie_LPN, RN replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

Some people have a life outside of this
Call Pay

Marie_LPN, RN replied to GI Jackie's topic in Gastroenterology

Our endo dept. gets $3/hr. to carry the pager.

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