sallyrnrrt ADN, RN

critical care, ER,ICU, CVSURG, CCU

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    Calculation about dilution

    sallyrnrrt replied to Khoo Sereen's topic in Patient Medications

    I generally don't do home work You have on hand10mg/1ml. Morphine, you need to give( not serve) 2mg. Morphine diluted in saline flush Each 1ml of 10 mg morphine, contains 1mg of morphine per...
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    Nurse manager said O2 concentrator can be used with BMV?

    sallyrnrrt replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    Not ten mins, and at worst for a few mins. You are ventilating at room air, 21%, which is better than no ventilation at
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    Portacath access

    sallyrnrrt replied to Lou_dy's topic in General Nursing

    Same as above
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    Calculation about dilution

    sallyrnrrt replied to Khoo Sereen's topic in Patient Medications

    Neither, What does high school math warrant... Hint what do you have on hand, so how much on hand to you need to mix. In the 10ml saline
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    Nurse manager said O2 concentrator can be used with BMV?

    sallyrnrrt replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, since I an a RN. & RRT: If concentrator is on, it's already producing oxygen at FiO2 of 90-95% at outlet, the flow meter regulates end FiO2. The flow meter should be turned to Max, for most...
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    Ask Dr. Fever

    sallyrnrrt replied to Davey Do's topic in Nursing Humor

    Ssssuuuuushhhhhh, do you all realize we have hi-jacked dr. Fevers thread..... There will be hades to
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    English for nurses?

    sallyrnrrt replied to Studying nurses needs's topic in General Nursing

    I could not help you, I am American and only speak English, & I will not be working abroad. If you work in an language school, you already have your
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    My DON accused me of patient abandonment during a snowstorm

    sallyrnrrt replied to NurseScorpio88's topic in General Nursing

    This is blatant bulkying, harbor in on passive aggression, you gave report to on coming nurse, she had already denied your request to do the double....bON not a case....I agree talk to a
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    Past history about care on a Saturday

    sallyrnrrt replied to Kathleen Robledo's topic in General Nursing

    ' troll.....just joined
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    Choosing which area of nursing to go into

    sallyrnrrt replied to Parrott lpn's topic in General Nursing

    Ruby Vee, I could not have said it
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    Ask Dr. Fever

    sallyrnrrt replied to Davey Do's topic in Nursing Humor

    I'll answer Kitijer, for Dr Fever, with my own evidence based research, My wrinkles, hurts my use to be youthful appearance
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    can confused pts refuse meds?

    sallyrnrrt replied to cwilliams032's topic in General Nursing

    I "court their mental state" Ie: I've got something to make you feel better, please help me
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    Evidence Base Research Shows...

    sallyrnrrt replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    Evidence based research, demonstrates to this 69 yr. nurse with 45.5 years experience, who still has critical care "game"..... That working 25 hr/wk. as a wound care nurse , equates to better quality...
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    Er or case management??

    sallyrnrrt replied to Kharris5's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, Case Mgt. will give you greater quality of Life...... ER probably my most enjoyed area of nursing. But the 12 hr shifts, holiday compromised....makes me at 69 yr. age &45.5 yrs...
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    Going back to LTC/SNF?

    sallyrnrrt replied to Orion81RN's topic in General Nursing

    Paper Mars are not that bad... I'm returning to SNF/LTC , as the skin system, wound care
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    New Grad hired in the ER, question.

    sallyrnrrt replied to Alexx_xox's topic in General Nursing

    45.5 years ago I was meant for critical care, upon graduation CCU, CV ICU, & I moonlighted a lot in ER. I think you will do well, since you worked ER in an apprentice role prior to graduation........
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    TPAPN and terrified!

    sallyrnrrt replied to mom35's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Consider getting MDS certified, or trained for SNF/LTC.....it is a collection of special assessments nursing homes need done to get reimbursement.....your states DADs/CMS....has some great free...
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    Seeking expert advice on macerated area RLE

    sallyrnrrt replied to PANYNP's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    These wounds respond to hyperbaric oxygen tx.........if that is an option in your area I'm a big fan of therapeutics of hydrogel
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    Tertiary Intention Wound Healing

    sallyrnrrt replied to NextGen's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Sounds like possibly a wound vac dressing may be
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    Wound care certification

    sallyrnrrt replied to peb05's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Well I have just been hired in SNF/LTC as skin system & wound care nurse. I'm looking forward to getting certification also....congratulations on your certification. Hopefully they will put you in...
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    Texas vs Florida LPN prospects...

    sallyrnrrt replied to WCSU1987's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Texas, hands
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    New Grad Moving from California to D.C....And I need Advise

    sallyrnrrt replied to FutureNurse.2017's topic in General Nursing

    I loved the fogey bottom area of DC, (
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    I need your opinion

    sallyrnrrt replied to Parrott lpn's topic in General Nursing

    The DON, should teach her / his staff... Or seek help from regional nurse
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    I need your opinion

    sallyrnrrt replied to Parrott lpn's topic in General Nursing

    They need to request the regional nurse consultant, to come in and conduct
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    Am I wrong? Is this legal?

    sallyrnrrt replied to bossfrog's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked ER, several facilities.......And we had psyc inpatient referral.....the Psyc.RNs screened for appropriate admission , this was facilitated by the patient having mental health warrant,...