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RNKPCE

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  1. ok guys I need info on epidural steroid injections,,,please hare your knowledge

    RNKPCE replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Radiology

    I work at at surgery center where we do these. I have also had one my self in the lumbar area. At the surgery center the doctors do it in the OR under fluoro. We start a IV in the pre-op area. Pt are...

  2. Retaining senior staff? What a Concept!

    RNKPCE replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    barefootlady, I did the math after I posted the difference in pay and it amounts to $18,000/year. That is a pretty big difference. I guess at the time the contract was negotiated lots was done to...

  3. Retaining senior staff? What a Concept!

    RNKPCE replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    During our last contract negotiations they increased starting salary for new nurses. The difference in hourly salary between a new grad and an experienced nurse is now only $9.20/hr. It was greater...

  4. Tele unit problem

    RNKPCE posted a topic in General Nursing

    I work on a telemetry unit. We are a med-surg unit with patients on tele monitors. Our hospital also has a ICU and an intermediate care unit called TCU. If TCU is full we are getting sent the TCU...

  5. Tele unit problem

    RNKPCE replied to RNKPCE's topic in General Nursing

    Tweety what is the ratio in your progressive care unit and the unit that gets the fresh

  6. Tele unit problem

    RNKPCE replied to RNKPCE's topic in General Nursing

    Tweety, How many patieints do you care for. Currently we have 4-5 on days, 4-6 on pms and 5-7 on nights. It will change to mandated ratios in January of all shifts having 5 patients. Good for nights...

  7. Tele unit problem

    RNKPCE replied to RNKPCE's topic in General Nursing

    We are in what is called the Critical Care complex. It is includes ED, TCU, ICU and us med-surg tele. It sounds like a lot of tele unit have the same issues. Another big issue we have is that when it...

  8. Tele unit problem

    RNKPCE replied to RNKPCE's topic in General Nursing

    In some instances the docs order the transfer to us from a med-surg floor for closer watching, so yes they are aware. They may not be aware when they are sent to us because the critical care units are...

  9. Nurses @ Higher Risk 4 Lawsuits.

    RNKPCE replied to SUBQ's topic in General Nursing

    If one refuses to take an assignment and then is fired, do they have recourse for wrongful

  10. checking NG tube placement

    RNKPCE replied to Lorus's topic in MICU, SICU

    If it is for suction we just listen with stethoscope over epigastric area after instillation of air, also check fluid suctioned out. If it is for feeding the initial placment is by cxr and then the...

  11. Are there any less stressful areas of nursing?

    RNKPCE replied to AmyRN1227's topic in General Nursing

    I agree not that another area won't be stressful but it might be a different kind of stress. I think med- oncology is one of the toughest areas to work in, the patients are really sick and there are...

  12. Who transcribes med orders?

    RNKPCE replied to AHarri66's topic in General Nursing

    We have had a computer system for over 20 yrs at our hospital. Initially the older docs would still write there orders. Over the last 10 years we hardly ever transcribe orders. Most of the doctors can...

  13. What is your best tips for new grads starting on med-surg

    RNKPCE replied to peaceful2100's topic in Medical-Surgical

    One piece of advice an instructor gave me was ..... don't put off doing something now as you never know if you will have time at the end of the shift. I remember that when I know I...

  14. CCU vs. CVICU

    RNKPCE replied to NsgTiger's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Our CCU stands for Critical Care Unit. At one time we had CCU( coronary care unit) and ICU(intensive care unit) They combine some 12 yrs

  15. The happiest healthcare workers

    RNKPCE replied to Bambi's topic in General Nursing

    Remember nursing is the one that usually has the closest contact with the patient, at least in the hospital. The nurses often hears if not bears the brunt of everything that goes on negatively with...

  16. How much do you make?

    RNKPCE replied to plumrn's topic in General Nursing

    RN 17 yrs California med/surg greater than $40/hr ( but you wouldn't want to pay housing