NurseyPoo7

NurseyPoo7

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  1. Non-blood products for raising hemoglobin

    NurseyPoo7 replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    Isnt the doctor supposed to get a blood consent signed by the pt before they order

  2. injection question

    NurseyPoo7 replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    The smallest one I could

  3. Post mortem care

    NurseyPoo7 replied to mc3's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I learned nothing about post mortem care during nursing school. I learned about it here and through research (I have a little obsession with medical examiners and death/dying.. not to sound morbid. I...

  4. Can I get in trouble for this????

    NurseyPoo7 replied to vanurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    I dont see why its really a change in condition considering 1) its what she was admitted for 2) her NC was

  5. Cheyene Stokes - Dying pt

    NurseyPoo7 replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    He actually had orders stating no VS, including BP b/c it interferred with his comfort. The only thing I did VS-wise today was take his temp (tympanic) at his wife's

  6. Gustav Roll Call

    NurseyPoo7 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    I doubt anyone down there will post... considering there are now tornado warnings and the news said most places have no

  7. Warning Signs

    NurseyPoo7 posted a topic in General Nursing

    What are some warning signs you see before a pt goes south on you? (other than change in VS, respiratory issues/lung sounds, mottling,

  8. Pseudo-seizures

    NurseyPoo7 replied to Lucyinthesky's topic in General Nursing

    Plus, as nurses we would have to call the MD and state pt had "seizure like activity" but explain it didnt follow normal seizures, e.g. no post ictal state, rapid return to normal behaviors,

  9. How Do you Give Enemas Thru a Colostomy?

    NurseyPoo7 replied to kc319's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I wasn't taught anything about colostomy irrigation, nor enemas in nursing school. The only enema I've given is a Fleets... I wouldn't evne know how to do a soaps

  10. Illeostomy pt and Enema????

    NurseyPoo7 replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    I was always taught never put anything in the

  11. NCLEX book Prentice hall

    NurseyPoo7 replied to MotherGoose1104's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yea, I used Saunders, MedsPub, and

  12. Pn-cap

    NurseyPoo7 replied to so confused's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know what the PN CAPS is, but I didn't have to take that test (obviously) before taking the

  13. Pseudo-seizures

    NurseyPoo7 replied to Lucyinthesky's topic in General Nursing

    We have a frequent flyer on our unit, always coming in with CVA/TIA sx. Also has psuedoseizures (she also calls them this). Obviously has psych issues but her anxiety is way not under control. Last...

  14. Report interruption

    NurseyPoo7 replied to vernRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, I guess you would be snapping at me

  15. Scared to talk to Doctors

    NurseyPoo7 replied to jam0516's topic in General Nursing

    Some of them can be ********, but I often tell those people that I'd rather talk to them now that they are on the unit than have to call them or an associate at 3am. Also, if you have a concern about...

  16. Drug testing........................................... .........

    NurseyPoo7 replied to uscstu4lfe's topic in General Nursing

    What she said. Before your urine test, they should give you a chance to provide a list of all meds you have taken over the past few

  17. Help with Lab reference sheet-taking med surgical nursing

    NurseyPoo7 replied to tequilaseay13's topic in General Nursing

    Most nursing schools require a laboratory/diagnostic book. Also, Google has answers to a lot of your questions....

  18. Pubic hair

    NurseyPoo7 replied to nurseJLoo's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in an ALF where a pt who had sexual psych issues before (I found this out AFTER the fact) kept coming to the nurses (the nurses worked in the office and med techs and aides worked up on the...

  19. What is "enough" to call out?

    NurseyPoo7 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I work tonight and I've only been at my facility ~6mo. All I know about calling out sick is you have to call a min. of 2 hr before start of shift. Not looking for medical advice but right now I'm...

  20. A bunch of questions!

    NurseyPoo7 posted a topic in General Nursing

    pegs: i know when someone has a new peg, their drsg needs to be changed at least q day, but what about someone who doesnt have a new peg? and when is a peg considered not "new" anymore? i'm used to...

  21. more med-surg woes

    NurseyPoo7 replied to uscstu4lfe's topic in General Nursing

    I'm confused about how to be a nurse but have "minimal" contact with

  22. How do I become an RN

    NurseyPoo7 replied to texasboi's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is a rewarding career, but if you anticipate making a lot of money, chances are you won't succeed OR won't like your job. Most people who go into nursing for the money end up switching majors...

  23. Pre-pouring meds ... am I wrong?

    NurseyPoo7 replied to aznqtpie's topic in General Nursing

    at all the jobs i've had, any missing keys... the off-going shift cannot leave until the keys are

  24. ATTN Nurses: How do you use writing on an everyday basis?

    NurseyPoo7 replied to FriendlyGhostRN's topic in General Nursing

    Writing orders and documentation. That's about it. And, actually, we are using writing less and less. Our documentation is on the computer, so for assessments we have check

  25. A bunch of questions!

    NurseyPoo7 replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    thanks!!