maelstrom143

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  1. syringe to collect specimen from foley?

    maelstrom143 replied to nursing81student's topic in General Nursing

    From what I understand, colonization of foley catheters happens within 24-48h post insertion. The only time I collect urine from the bag is upon insertion of the foley. Any time after that I will...

  2. What do I do if the patient's family member is very fresh because I am a sitter?

    maelstrom143 replied to leogirl8's topic in General Nursing

    WE LOVE SITTERS!!!!! Please do not allow the ignorance of a few "ijits" sour you on what you do Sitters are valuable resources that allow us nurses to continue taking care of everyone without...

  3. How do I get over the "what ifs"

    maelstrom143 replied to tjnurse67's topic in General Nursing

    You cannot allow yourself to wallow in your past. You owned up to your mistakes and did the right thing. Now it is time to let them go. Do not let your past poison your future and your love of what...

  4. Mag sulphate with preeclampsia

    maelstrom143 replied to hmorgan's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Mag is usually used in patients w/eclampsia or pre-eclampsia if talking OB. I have used it once on one of my patients. Usually used to decrease risk of seizure activity and (per my preceptor at one...

  5. Heartbroken. Ball was dropped BIG TIME. Advice?

    maelstrom143 replied to cmcervantes63's topic in General Nursing

    My heart breaks for your loss and the manner in which the news was broken to your family. It is terrible when the breakdown in communication leads to such horrible heartache and sense of betrayal....

  6. Have you ever heard of this?

    maelstrom143 replied to BriRN's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe to do w/blood flow or stress to the muscle areas in the neck and associated areas? I usually get migraines when the lights are going bad on the

  7. Discharged at the point of death.

    maelstrom143 replied to DixieRedHead's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    So sorry for your

  8. Do nurses get holidays off?

    maelstrom143 replied to Jmiami's topic in General Nursing

    What holidays you do or don't work really depends on the facility you work in. LTC, hospitals, acute care settings are more likely to be needing you 12h shifts, holidays (many facilities let their...

  9. Discharged at the point of death.

    maelstrom143 replied to DixieRedHead's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think the biggest problem is that in our society we have stopped believing that death is a natural part of life. Families are loathe to admit their loved ones may be dying or that they may actually...

  10. Need some advice. I hate my job!

    maelstrom143 replied to MommyMmf's topic in General Nursing

    You need to find a job where you will look forward to going to work (nursing is hard and some days may find you hating what you do but others you will be glad you are alive and in such a rewarding...

  11. Blood admin question

    maelstrom143 replied to RNmom24's topic in General Nursing

    :eek::eek: I don't think that is within CNA's scope of

  12. Should I give 2 weeks or finish schedule?

    maelstrom143 replied to ertrek84's topic in General Nursing

    A well-typed letter of resignation, outlining what a pleasure it has been to be given an opportunity to be a part of their team, along with the reasoning for your future move, and the amount of notice...

  13. Hypertension in ED

    maelstrom143 posted a topic in Emergency

    Hi, guys...just looking for some ed here :) I know that you guys usually stabilize then send to the floor when in HTN crisis. I work PCU and usually will get them in 190's/100's. So I call for orders...

  14. Feeling scared...I just need to vent a little :(

    maelstrom143 replied to OreoCookie3's topic in General Nursing

    I did have to double glove, but that was to clean chemo drug in another facility. Whole other level of protocols and another thread

  15. Feeling scared...I just need to vent a little :(

    maelstrom143 replied to OreoCookie3's topic in General Nursing

    Use standard precautions along with whatever other precautions (i.e. contact) are in effect for each and every patient and you should be fine. Also, remember w/c diff you must use soap and water, as...

  16. Hypertension in ED

    maelstrom143 replied to maelstrom143's topic in Emergency

    That is a good link, thanks LunahRN :) That is precisely the kind of info I am looking for...wanting to ensure that I understand what are considered good parameters for dropping bp's and what the...

  17. Hypertension in ED

    maelstrom143 replied to maelstrom143's topic in Emergency

    Thanks for the site, LunahRN. Love the info :) We follow similar guidelines with our CVAs, who go to the neuro stroke unit. I was more wondering about appropriate guidelines to lower bp in non-CVA...

  18. Hypertension in ED

    maelstrom143 replied to maelstrom143's topic in Emergency

    I hear ya. We have had high bp patients get very sleepy d/t some of the bp meds, lowering bp's, hr going down (but usually not). Had one poor 53 y/o female who developed dementia d/t uncontrolled bp...

  19. Pre-hire exams

    maelstrom143 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Yup...

  20. front desk job at a medical office ?

    maelstrom143 replied to Infermero's topic in General Nursing

    No. I would be looking at being a HUC/secretary at a unit hospital, if I were you. Although, our HUCs have to be cross-trained to work the floor when short of CNAs. The best nurses I have encountered...

  21. Shafted on Thanksgiving

    maelstrom143 replied to DeeAngel's topic in General Nursing

    I am really sorry you had a crummy Thanksgiving I get called off a bit here and there but always able to make it up later. It is just a census thing and not personal in the least. I am sure they did...

  22. Issues with Mgmt (Long Rant)

    maelstrom143 replied to pandapixie's topic in General Nursing

    It is the little things that get us. However, we need to be able to own our mistakes. It does not matter what someone else may do/get away with. What matters is our own actions and responses to those...

  23. New grad: ER or Med-surg?

    maelstrom143 replied to Studentnurse418's topic in Emergency

    Go for the ER position, definitely. Had I known my experience in the ER was insufficient to continue covering when I moved...I WOULD NEVER HAVE MOVED. I miss the ER terribly and the experiences, real...

  24. How far is too far?

    maelstrom143 replied to VanityRn's topic in General Nursing

    To each his own...until they end up getting sued or losing their license due to too much disclosure of info not theirs to give. For myself, I love the how-to informational videos out there and love...

  25. Should I give 2 weeks or finish schedule?

    maelstrom143 replied to ertrek84's topic in General Nursing

    If it is a move you must make and opportunity is finite, you have to do what you have to do, so give notice and take the new position. With that being said, I am surprised by how many think 2 weeks is...