blondy2061h

blondy2061h MSN, RN

Oncology

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  1. For AAA patients

    blondy2061h replied to Sam. W's topic in General Nursing

    There would be no way to confirm an AAA in LTC unless it was already diagnosed. Hopefully if it was diagnosed they have either made themselves a DNR or scheduled surgery

  2. Foley placement

    blondy2061h replied to mymichael2009's topic in General Nursing

    They had 1500ml of urine? Or they got 1500ml worth of fluids? I've found bladder scanners to be quite

  3. What is the most complex clinical procedure you had to do in your career?

    blondy2061h replied to Guest878640's topic in General Nursing

    They did one of these when I was shadowing in OB years ago in nursing school. I didn't realize it was do unusual. Everyone was so calm and the procedure was

  4. Please help, decision time - Job choice

    blondy2061h replied to Vwpenn's topic in Nursing Career

    5 eight hour days with over a 40 mile drive each way quickly becomes 5 10-11 hour days. Might as well work 3 12's if you're going to do that. The dialysis job is miles better

  5. Nonsedated Pt's equal self extubations

    blondy2061h replied to RunninOnCoffee's topic in General Nursing

    I hope you're including your nurse manager in these discussions, along with a nursing executive counsel of you have anything like that. Not having an intensivist is a shame. I can't imagine our...

  6. Nonsedated Pt's equal self extubations

    blondy2061h replied to RunninOnCoffee's topic in General Nursing

    Precisely. I'm speaking of NMB's. Without sedation, we would never DREAM of giving a paralytic (at least I would hope not). But people are okay with leaving someone tied to a bed and awake with a tube...

  7. Nurse monitored Tele only, no tech?

    blondy2061h replied to JustKeepSmiling's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital has step down units and ICU with bedside cardiac monitoring. I work on one of them. The nurse caring for those patients is responsible for monitoring those. Obviously, every nurse is...

  8. What is the most complex clinical procedure you had to do in your career?

    blondy2061h replied to Guest878640's topic in General Nursing

    Omg, that's horrible. Do you know how she eventually

  9. What is the most complex clinical procedure you had to do in your career?

    blondy2061h replied to Guest878640's topic in General Nursing

    Following certain phase 1 trial protocols where you're timing the drug infuion just so, getting pharmacokinetic levels, documenting side effects religiously, getting EKG's set times after the drug...

  10. Gel Nails

    blondy2061h replied to er.mere's topic in General Nursing

    Once mine start to lift I peal them off. Oddly satisfying. Even more satisfying when I hear people talking about paying to have them

  11. Wow. Just wow

    blondy2061h replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    Sudden, severe pain three days post op not controlled by the pain medication he was using prior should definitely be an ER visit. No way would I advise them to just cover the pain up with more meds,...

  12. Nonsedated Pt's equal self extubations

    blondy2061h replied to RunninOnCoffee's topic in General Nursing

    How is leaving a patient wide awake and restrained on a ventilator that much different from having them on a paralytic without

  13. Nurse who survived Ebola is suing the hospital

    blondy2061h replied to anon456's topic in Disaster Preparation

    It doesn't surprise me she's suing. I absolutely support her. They were not provided the resources or education they needed to provide care while protecting themselves. That being said, I do have a...

  14. Code Lavender?!

    blondy2061h replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm surprised to hear they bring scented lotions, since we're strictly forbidden from any lotion use outside of the healthcare grade lotion the hospital provides for infection control

  15. I passed California NCLEX in 2008,but i did not do anything coz I don't have ssn

    blondy2061h replied to ver_gregr's topic in Nurse Registration

    Why do you want a U.S. nursing license if you're living in

  16. Giving Lovenox to emaciated patients

    blondy2061h replied to cardiacqueen's topic in Patient Medications

    We don't need an order for them, but use them rarely. The Lovenox causes so much bruising all in one area. We prefer to save them for other subq shots. If the patient really has fear, we'll use it. I...

  17. Code Lavender?!

    blondy2061h replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    We supposedly have some similar. It's not called that. And no one I know has ever done it. I wouldn't even know how to call

  18. Most annoying reason for admission?

    blondy2061h replied to HakunaMatata<3's topic in General Nursing

    Fall at home (without injury). Great, bring them in here so we can give them meds that increase their fall risk, deprive them of sleep, and place them in an unfamiliar environment so they can fall...

  19. Any hospital units that DON'T use telemetry?

    blondy2061h replied to Nola009's topic in General Nursing

    All of my hospital's oncology units have telemetry or cardiac monitoring, so don't go to oncology thinking you'll avoid telemetry. What do you hate about

  20. A VERY frustrated nurse

    blondy2061h replied to RNnewbie2014's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This could be a huge no-no in some places. Our Lovenox is given later in the day so if the physician/PA/NP comes in at 0900 and decides they need a CVL placement/bronch/egd/colonoscopy/Bone marrow...

  21. A VERY frustrated nurse

    blondy2061h replied to RNnewbie2014's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Is this a second career for you? You are wise beyond your

  22. A VERY frustrated nurse

    blondy2061h replied to RNnewbie2014's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Also, charting off the clock is a HIPAA violation, because it's illegal to access electronic charts of people you're not actively assigned to care

  23. FLAME ON!

    blondy2061h replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe Pearson Vue should just stop trying to scheme an extra $8 out of people, then, or whatever the early result fee is now. It's an electronic test. The results should be available within 24 hours,...

  24. FLAME ON!

    blondy2061h replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    Good news! California is easiest. Tied with 49 other

  25. FLAME ON!

    blondy2061h replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    "When you took microbiology, how did your professors grade your assignments. What textbook did you use? Did you have to write essays? Yadayadayada" I don't remember. This is the NURSES forum. I'm...