RNKPCE

RNKPCE

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  1. OK to piggyback IV potassium?

    RNKPCE replied to MeganC012's topic in Patient Medications

    Bottom line is what is your hospital policy. Follow that and you won't have an

  2. OK to piggyback IV potassium?

    RNKPCE replied to MeganC012's topic in Patient Medications

    Ok to piggyback potassium into normal saline, that's how it is done, but piggybacking potassium into potassium just is not good practice. It is a lazy technique. A peripheral IV should be assessed...

  3. OK to piggyback IV potassium?

    RNKPCE replied to MeganC012's topic in Patient Medications

    Dangerous. Look at what is the max amount of IV potassium you can give an hour on your unit. Probably 10meq. Check with your pharmacy. ICU can give 20 in a central line where I work but never in the...

  4. About those new grads----!!!!!

    RNKPCE replied to NanikRN's topic in General Nursing

    My concern is how many new grads are so stressed and anxious. They may even be the ones that are doing "great". I feel bad that some want to throw in the towel at 3 months, 6 months etc. I see a lot...

  5. Is a fall occurrence of "zero" possible?

    RNKPCE replied to nursidosis's topic in General Nursing

    Having all patients on bed alarms will not solve the issue. Alarm fatigue as you stated. My alert and oriented non fall risk 40 year will not tolerate having a bed alarm >decrease patient...

  6. It was just a matter of time....

    RNKPCE replied to Nrsng_is_life's topic in General Students

    Why are their so many screaming matches in your classrooms? This all sounds so strange and catty. Sounds like you aren't a fresh out of high school nursing student since you've been in the work force...

  7. About to quit med-surg

    RNKPCE replied to Newbie_1's topic in Medical-Surgical

    California is 5:1

  8. Why Do Computers Still Seem NEWFANGLED?

    RNKPCE replied to Kitiger's topic in General Nursing

    My husband surprised me with a Palm Pilot early on. Initially I wasn't sure I needed it until I could plug in working every other weekend forever and easily see what weekends I was working 6 months...

  9. Why Do Computers Still Seem NEWFANGLED?

    RNKPCE replied to Kitiger's topic in General Nursing

    In around 1997 my daughter came home from school so excited, " Mom Mr. Thompson has this thing like a computer except when you put a piece of paper in it and when you type it goes right on the piece...

  10. How does your facility pay for Mandatory education?

    RNKPCE replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    You can either take PTO for the 4 hours or elect to take it unpaid(if you are saving PTO for a vacation or

  11. What's it like having a flexible work schedule?

    RNKPCE replied to LucidDreamer's topic in General Nursing

    It is not all about reading your textbooks. I've worked with very bright people, top students in their class who can't translate that to working at the bedside. They were actually unsuccessful, they...

  12. What's it like having a flexible work schedule?

    RNKPCE replied to LucidDreamer's topic in General Nursing

    I have never thought my job as glamorous, don't think any of my co-workers would either. Interesting...yes......a reliable source of income....... yes............no two days are...

  13. What's it like having a flexible work schedule?

    RNKPCE replied to LucidDreamer's topic in General Nursing

    I'm think our youth volunteers, or candy stripers must sign something saying they won't disclosed protected information and they do tasks where they are privy to patient

  14. What's it like having a flexible work schedule?

    RNKPCE replied to LucidDreamer's topic in General Nursing

    To shadow at a hospital you will usually have to sign a confidentiality agreement, show proof of TB test etc. Agree shadowing is like a one time thing, not

  15. VA Palo Alto or UC Davis for a New grad?

    RNKPCE replied to YesYesRN's topic in General Nursing

    Consider cost of living. Your wages go farther in Sacramento. Also if you want bedside nursing and especially ICU go UCD. Congrats on two offers! New grads would love to have this dilemma! Are you...

  16. Possible hippa violation

    RNKPCE replied to Trama_junky's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Just because something isn't a HIPAA violation doesn't mean it can't break a school or work's social media policy. If a posting makes your place of employment look bad or unsafe a posting can be a...

  17. New grad RN, hate nursing?

    RNKPCE replied to alwayslearning55's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with what other posters have said. I've seen enough new grad RNs and also new grads in other fields have a rough time when the reality hits them that they are now fully into their careers....

  18. Another reason unions suck!

    RNKPCE replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I totally agree. Also, often the employees who have issues with other employees don't want to report them via the proper channels so managers can follow the proper disciplinary process. Every night...

  19. Another reason unions suck!

    RNKPCE replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    That's what ant-union people either don't realize or choose

  20. Another reason unions suck!

    RNKPCE replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Much like herd immunity............................... oh but that's another

  21. Another reason unions suck!

    RNKPCE replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Have you ever worked for a small union? Comparing all unions to the likes of big behemoth unions is not a fair comparison. Comparing nursing unions to railroad and automaker unions is not a fair...

  22. Amiodarone

    RNKPCE replied to BecomingNursey's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    He's been pulseless for 10-12 minutes. In a code time is precious it would be given as a rapid IV push not over 10 minutes. As other's have said typically first dose is

  23. Why are so many nurses against unions?

    RNKPCE replied to Icunicenurse's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    So glad you said this. I don't get why some people think that unions are there reason underperforming workers keeping their jobs. Most union places have to follow steps for progressive discipline...

  24. California BVNPT

    RNKPCE replied to LeChien's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I had an issue about 18 months ago regarding my license renewal. I could contact anyone there either. I was planning to have to drive up there to get my issue resolved. I paid and my credit card was...

  25. In need of some advice

    RNKPCE replied to swankyminnow's topic in General Nursing

    You have legitimate reasons for wanting to leave. If you signed a contract such as a new grad might then you may have some ramifications. Otherwise you have a full time job offer, I'd do it. Any...