80sNurse

80sNurse

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  1. What is "Up-to-Date" ?

    80sNurse posted a topic in Nursing Informatics

    Does anyone have experience using Up-to-date for Pharmacy information where you work? Is it a look-up for pharmacy information, or integrated into your system? Does nursing have access to it where...

  2. Triage Nurses: what are your favorite phrases to document?

    80sNurse replied to nerdgrl's topic in Emergency

    (stated but not charted) "positive Cheetos

  3. Fork in the road, need career advice, goal is to be case manager for insurance co

    80sNurse replied to CM72's topic in Case Management

    what did you decide to

  4. How to warm IV fluids??

    80sNurse posted a topic in Emergency

    Our Level I trauma center was told by JCAHO last year that we can no longer keep bags of IV fluids in "fridge style" warmers on the unit (like where blankets are kept but separate compartment). As a...

  5. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    80sNurse replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    agreed! I'm fondly remembering an elderly gentleman I cared for in nursing school who said he had "cadillacs" in his

  6. ...annoying little BCx pet peeve...

    80sNurse posted a topic in Emergency

    anyone else out there have a policy requiring blood culture bottles be wiped off on the tops with alcohol wipes before use? and of course I'm talking about brand new, just opened bottles. our hosp...

  7. Anyone using CO Pulse Oximetry?

    80sNurse posted a topic in Emergency

    Anyone have comments/recommendations re: pulse oximetry for carbon monoxide? I've heard about these devices, want to know if other EDs are using (EMS, too!) because we're checking into getting one and...

  8. What is your Nursing Kryptonite?

    80sNurse replied to Lunah's topic in General Nursing

    favorite allnurses post ever, thanks!! will keep enjoying reading others'

  9. How to warm IV fluids??

    80sNurse replied to 80sNurse's topic in Emergency

    HAPPY ENDING: We got single dedicated small counter-top warmer & put in 0.9 & LR (labeled with date put in & date expires) so now I have the warm stuff whenever I want it when using rapid...

  10. How to warm IV fluids??

    80sNurse replied to 80sNurse's topic in Emergency

    thanks, all! yes, we have & use level 1 & ranger; but we don't pull out the gear for as many non-trauma pts as I'd like. yes, we did date our fluids & keep in sep compartment from...

  11. I cant start IV's!

    80sNurse replied to Creamsoda's topic in Emergency

    I started in ER 7 mos ago & HAD NEVER started an IV!! (they didn't ask, I didn't bring it up) but had tons of central line experience. Preceptors were v. patient/knew I had come back from years...

  12. WANTING A JOB IN ED

    80sNurse replied to Rachelks's topic in Emergency

    ...I would also highlight your IV/blood draw skills - home care nurses do many, not all settings provide this much opportunity w/little backup ...I also agree w/part about assessment skills ......

  13. Experienced Nurses please help New Grad!!! HOW DO I DECIDE???

    80sNurse replied to JohnnyTrauma's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I'm curious too... where did you end up? I'm a BSN just took refresher course & am being IGNORED by the hospitals you mention (including Rush & I used to work there!!) V. interested in how it...

  14. Gardasil: has your daughter had this vaccine?

    80sNurse replied to Morgan314's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe I'm not keeping all my childhood vaccinations straight, but aren't our kids ALREADY routinely vaccinated vs. one of the Hepatitis strains that is (primarily?) sexually transmitted? (any...

  15. Gardasil: has your daughter had this vaccine?

    80sNurse replied to Morgan314's topic in General Nursing

    I have 3 sons & would like to have them have the vaccine, but not (yet??) covered by insurance. Hopefully it will be before they become sexually active. Hope ID & Peds organizations embrace...

  16. Ever had folks assume you're the Aide not the Nurse????!!!!

    80sNurse replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    Pts can make quick judgements based on appearance - perhaps you're on the younger side? A few times I've come into a patient's room when a fellow student needed help with positioning or something and...

  17. Husband uncomfortable with my job!

    80sNurse replied to DA314's topic in General Nursing

    Kinda reminds me of some folks' discomfort with women breastfeeding - seeing it as something sexual. Tell him it's like a (male or female) gyne doing an exam - just getting the job done (in a...

  18. Yes, you can go back. I did!

    80sNurse replied to mama_bird's topic in Retired Nurses

    props are due: 5+ years is a lot of experience! And you haven't been away that long! Don't be discouraged if you can't find work right away... you're way more "fresh" than those of us who've been...

  19. How far did you travel?

    80sNurse replied to Lylesmom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    working a 12 hr shift to decrease number of commutes/week + having a husband who wants it too are big things in your favor. as long as the commute issafe (eg not falling asleep after a night shift)...

  20. Hey CHICAGO Nurses $$ ?

    80sNurse replied to 80sNurse's topic in General Nursing

    No, my '91 salary wasn't hourly - that was working as a manager + a little perdiem on the side. But it's hard to not be anchored to some good old days (in a sense) when the bills were not quite as...

  21. Hey CHICAGO Nurses $$ ?

    80sNurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    anyone have opinion on accuracy of those web sites that give stats on salary based on geography & specialty? i'm a bsn w/4 yrs exp returning after >10 yrs but recently took refresher incl....

  22. How Do You Manage Graveyard Shift & Family?

    80sNurse replied to Dottie78's topic in General Nursing

    it won't be 100% hosps in your area doing those shifts. there have got to be other choices, even if not as common. for when i used to do it & it worked ok... >>wear dark eye patches when...

  23. Starting pay for new BSN grad

    80sNurse replied to ohsnapples's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I'm bummed & stunned NO ONE has given you any responses... I've started a new thread in general discussion area (about Chicago nursing hire wages) & nothing so far. Any luck with offers or...

  24. New Grad needs a JOB!!

    80sNurse replied to parrot07's topic in Nursing Career

    Ditto comments re: trying to get resume in front of unit manager. I've been trying to get interviews for 6 weeks (even at hospitals advertising that they "want new grads") with no luck until... 1.)...

  25. Getting away from bedside nursing

    80sNurse replied to Dakota28's topic in General Nursing

    Have you thought about home care? Less wild, but still lots of clinical assessment, teaching, variety, organization skills needed... and is still direct patient care. I've done UR and not only can...