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1. mask for MRSA?

   sparrow replied to Flynurse's topic in Infectious Disease

   We don't isolate any MRSA patients unless they have a non-containable draining wound or are unable to maintain proper hygeine with secretions. I've adopted this stance because of the huge number of...

2. Does your company pay for CPR certification?

   sparrow replied to melissa24's topic in General Nursing

   Yes, the hospital pays for recert - it is done at orientation and annually at annual education. In addition, extra money per hour is paid if the employee is also certified in ACLS, NALS or PALS. And...

3. Let's play I Remember When.....

   sparrow replied to RNSue's topic in General Nursing

   I remember my white uniform being so stiffly starched that you could stand it up in the corner all by itself! Part of the appropriate uniform was a girdle to provide back support. How about metal...

4. Ostomy bag disposal

   sparrow replied to boplvn's topic in General Nursing

   Depends on you state regs. If state regs say dispose of as bio-hazard waste then it must be red bagged. If state regs make no mention then OSHA regs are followed - dispose of as bio-hazard waste if...

5. Saline flush before and after

   sparrow posted a topic in General Nursing

   Perpherial heparin lock for antibiotic infusion: How many nurses use the same saline flush before and after infusion, giving 1/2 before the remainder after? Tubex is blunt plastic cannula and capped...

6. TB Skin Testing While Pregnant

   sparrow replied to monica f's topic in General Nursing

   I've not only never seen any adverse reactions, I've never even read of any. But it is individual physician preference and that is how I prefer to protect my nursing

7. TB Skin Testing While Pregnant

   sparrow replied to monica f's topic in General Nursing

   As an Employee Health Nurse, I make it a practice to only give the PPD to pregnant or nursing employees only with a written order from their OB/Gyn. Most don't object but occasionaly one does. Most...

8. Airline Pilots and Nurses

   sparrow posted a topic in General Nursing

   This morning on the news I heard of an investigation by the FAA regarding airline pilots and overtime. I found it amazing that they find that airline pilots who have worked 14 hours are involved in...

9. LPNs Giving Shots

   sparrow replied to nikkitodd's topic in General Nursing

   In West Virginia, LPN's are allowed to do everything except give IV push drugs and take telephone orders and assess patients (these last two are just plain dumb in my opinion - they hear as well as I...

10. Leaving Management

    sparrow replied to Daisy's topic in General Nursing

    I've done the same thing twice in the last 25 years. It seemed to be the only way to revive my dying feelings for nursing. It seems that I have to get back the the bedside to remind me what it is...

11. Do you feel you were adequately prepared to practice nursing when you graduated?

    sparrow replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. I graduated in 1973 from a hospital based diploma program and there was very little I could not do. I also had many college courses as well to prepare for an advanced degree. Of course, we didn't...

12. Do you feel that Nurses are underpaid and overworked?

    sparrow replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with those who feel overworked and underpaid. I've been nursing for 25 years and most of that time I've been in a management type position (same now). I live and work in an area about 80 miles...

13. Nec Fas????

    sparrow replied to nrsen99's topic in Infectious Disease

    Are you certain it is necrotizing fasciitis? This is caused by a Group A Streptococcus (Streptococcus pyogenes). These bacteria are commonly found on the skin and in the throat. This same organism is...

14. personality tests???

    sparrow replied to c fiser's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I have never heard of such a thing! No wonder they are so hard up for nurses. There isn't anyone on two legs who doesn't have some personality defect or quirk (some of the worst can be the "shrinks")....