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  1. Can RNs conduct cardiac stress tests?

    NurseSDP replied to Islander25's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have a good answer for you, but I will definitely be watching this thread. There has been talk at the office I work at (large doctor's group practice) about just this thing. We've not gotten a...

  2. I saved my brother's life last night....

    NurseSDP replied to jbjints's topic in General Nursing

    Your brother was very fortunate to have you in the right place at the right time. Kudos for you for keeping calm and doing what needed to be done in a very scary situation. You and yours are in my...

  3. Testing the waters

    NurseSDP replied to Duckyaryj's topic in General Nursing

    I would second a lot of what fizz2Nurse has to say about Wyoming in general. As for Cheyenne, it's not a terrible place. Yes, the hospital and their administration is questionable (to say the least)....

  4. We lost one of our own this morning

    NurseSDP replied to LPN_mn's topic in General Nursing

    So sorry to hear of the loss of your coworker. In my thoughts and

  5. Why not let me have a PCA?

    NurseSDP replied to Kim O'Therapy's topic in General Nursing

    That is absolutely horrible! At the hospital I was working at we received post-hysterectomy patients on our floor with either an epidural running or a PCA started (sometimes both). They were also...

  6. How about a thread for baby names you liked?

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

    Like many folks here I like the name I gave to my son--Ethan Nicholas. I liked Nicholas for a name, but didn't care much for most of the nicknames for it so it became a middle name. When I was...

  7. Extra-long scrubs - know of any online vendors?

    NurseSDP replied to homesteadlite's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Another vote for the Cherokee brand scrub pants. I wear them, and they're almost TOO long. Unusual for us long legs folks. :) Try Allheart.com, they carry them and at a pretty reasonable

  8. Family members as patients on your unit

    NurseSDP replied to KAW1962's topic in General Nursing

    Having worked on a general surgery floor in the only hospital in our town, family members as patients was relatively common. We tried to keep it as appropriate diagnosis oriented as we could, i.e....

  9. The most embarrasing thing you've done at work!

    NurseSDP replied to ClaireMacl's topic in Nursing Humor

    I have to ask--why would you put an applicator in someone's rectum when inserting a Foley? You know it's not going to go in there. Now I could possibly see using something to differentiate the lady...

  10. Cheyenne nurses?

    NurseSDP replied to SnowymtnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi all...I currently work as an RN at UMC on the surgical floor. Starting wages for a brand new grad run at about $19.75/hr. Differentials are 8% of your base rate for time worked between 3-11 pm and...

  11. What Would YOU Like??

    NurseSDP replied to NurseStudentFall01's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps a gift certificate to a good local restaurant...good way for her and her husband to have a night out. Or offer to take her out to lunch one

  12. Having trouble hearing with stethoscope

    NurseSDP replied to MisterArnold's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Great suggestions so far....may also be worth spending some time in a uniform shop if you should have one nearby to try out several different models/brands of scopes. Take someone with you to try...

  13. Reasons that I'm glad I'm a Nurse

    NurseSDP replied to Noney's topic in General Nursing

    I love knowing that I have touched the life of another human being and have made their day a little bit brighter. I love just being there to listen to those I care for, or to hold their hand and know...

  14. Id Badges

    NurseSDP replied to tatoome33's topic in General Nursing

    On our badges here, we have our picture in the upper left hand corner, then our first name on the right hand side with our title beneath it. THe bottom of the badge has the name of the hospital. The...

  15. Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month

    NurseSDP replied to Burnt Out's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the post, burntout. I had no idea October had been designated the month to remember "lost angels". I will definitely light a candle in remembrance for them. I cannot fathom losing a...

  16. Good nursing shoes

    NurseSDP replied to doularoz's topic in General Nursing

    I swear by Birkenstock clogs...I can work 12+ hours in them and not come home aching. Plus, they come in both narrow and wide sizes. They also can be ordered with non-skid soles, though the regular...

  17. Teacher and Student Intimate Relationship: Is it ok?

    NurseSDP replied to nardongputik2's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely not!! It puts both parties in a highly unethical and unprofessional position with serious repercussions for both sides. If you love each other so much, it will wait until the student is...

  18. Npo

    NurseSDP replied to Sue McGann's topic in General Nursing

    Here where I practice, NPO means NOTHING by mouth unless the order specifies otherwise. If it is critical medication (cardiac/BP/diabetic agents), then I call the MD to verify. Otherwise, nothing. I...