jstbreathe

jstbreathe

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  1. Nebulizer treatment

    jstbreathe replied to makes needs known's topic in General Nursing

    We had an OB MD order oral Albuterol to be nebulized. And....the RT did it!!!!!! I imagine it didn't nebulize though. Probably just bubbled a bit. LOL. Another MD that used to be an RT said, it had no...

  2. trach care question

    jstbreathe replied to Amy2005's topic in General Nursing

    I always wear regular gloves under my sterile gloves. When I am finished being sterile, I just take off the top layer of gloves. Then, I have clean DRY gloves. Hope that

  3. Respiratory therapist Vs Nurses

    jstbreathe replied to omgodzilla's topic in General Nursing

    CardiacRN, I chose a different field than you, sorry?! I was just answering the OP. I personally think I have a GREAT job! Sorry if you don't agree.

  4. Respiratory Therapist?

    jstbreathe replied to tiffdeandre's topic in General Nursing

    As far as care plans, Yes, you will be expected to do a few while in school. I also did a few oral reports. Test? refer to cardiowheezer's post! also check out

  5. Nitro & SOB

    jstbreathe replied to constantly_learning's topic in General Nursing

    I think the RN did the right thing! Add lasix and bipap! Next time ask EMT to

  6. Respiratory therapist Vs Nurses

    jstbreathe replied to omgodzilla's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm. Since this is a nursing site, I do expect you to get anti Respiratory Therapy responses. I am a Registered Respiratory Therapist. I love it! Responsibilities don't include: cleaning poop,...

  7. Why I love nurses, paramedics and the people that saved my life!

    jstbreathe replied to Melindy06's topic in General Nursing

    I think that is a great story! BUT,,, I am sure you came across a Respiratory Therapist some time in your hospital visit! Don't leave us

  8. Stupid question...

    jstbreathe replied to mingez's topic in General Nursing

    cancer

  9. Resident sexual rights

    jstbreathe replied to moblondielpn's topic in General Nursing

    OMG! I cannot believe this!! I have walked in on pts (pedi) parents having sex before. There were young, and didn't stop when I came in. I just stood with my back to them the whole time. Yes, they...

  10. How do you work with the "SUPERNURSE"!!!

    jstbreathe replied to akrn70's topic in General Nursing

    """ Of course, the next night RT caught her after she turned a vent off on a CPAP pt. who was trached. It had been alarming while she was suctioning, and in her arrogance she turned it off, never...

  11. Any nurses use a Cpap or Bipap? I found this used one...

    jstbreathe replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    Buy one! Talk with your insurance

  12. Respiratory Therapist?

    jstbreathe replied to tiffdeandre's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks CardioWheezer! I agree it a very rewarding career!

  13. Respiratory Therapist?

    jstbreathe replied to tiffdeandre's topic in General Nursing

    I am a Respiratory Therapist! I love it! Where I live, the school is a semester longer than ADN. Prereqs are the same. A&P 1 & 2, micro, chemistry etc. The pay...is not bad! About $55,000. a...

  14. Customer Service, Very Busy Day

    jstbreathe replied to RN1020's topic in General Nursing

    Wash his lips for him?

  15. Strangest thing ever said to you by another professional.

    jstbreathe replied to eriksoln's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just this weekend...I suggested to the RN that the pt ,that was just transfered from unit that day, needed his order of lasix started. She told me the pt didn't have an NG tube so he couldn't have the...

  16. Strangest thing ever said to you by another professional.

    jstbreathe replied to eriksoln's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    wow!

  17. Strangest thing ever said to you by another professional.

    jstbreathe replied to eriksoln's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    omg!!! an

  18. Any smokers Out There?

    jstbreathe replied to rustyshackleford's topic in General Nursing

    Job

  19. My son called me lazy for being sleepy during the daytime!

    jstbreathe replied to momofdandm's topic in General Nursing

    I also have to say this. I don't think anyone understand night shifters! If I sleep til noon they tell me I sleep all day. I have lost a few friends do to them not understanding. After hurricane...

  20. My son called me lazy for being sleepy during the daytime!

    jstbreathe replied to momofdandm's topic in General Nursing

    I completely understand about your son. I started working nights around 6 years ago. It was a big switch for my family. My kids now are 11 & 18. My smart mouth 18 year old has made the lazy...

  21. CPAP and BiPAP?

    jstbreathe replied to hotshot12345's topic in General Nursing

    cpap-continous positive airway pressure-basically is used to keep airway open. Used alot initially in pts with OSA. bipap- bilevel positive airway pressure= gives 2 pressures, an inspiratory pressure(...

  22. Deep tracheostomy suctioning for 5 years

    jstbreathe replied to heato77's topic in General Nursing

    Have you tried instilling a few cc's of Normal Saline down trach, then suctioning? Or 5 CC's of Isotonic Hc03? doing the same, instilling down trach, bagging for a few deep breaths, then suctioning....

  23. What things do your family members do that drive the nurse in you nuts?

    jstbreathe replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    My SIL was giving her son PHENERGAN for his Asthma!!! Thats all just PHENERGAN!! I tried multiple times to explain to her she was not treating his

  24. Odor Masking Power?

    jstbreathe replied to carbaminohemoglobin's topic in General Nursing

    We put a couple of cc's pepperment oil in a bubble humidifier and turn it on 2 lpm. (you can use this on air flowmeters or O2 flowmeters) Or put a bit on a rag and place in front of

  25. Nursing 101: Interval between 2 different inhalers?

    jstbreathe replied to jaxnRN's topic in General Nursing

    No wait. Just give bronchodilator first (slow deep breath and hold) take a few breaths, then give steroid. rinse