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jlsRN & KLKRN, Would you please kindly take your debate elsewhere? I'm sure the OP did not intend for her thread to be hijacked into a debate regarding white (or any other ethnic group) and their religions. However, I'm sure OP appreciates your...

I'm still new to Trauma-Neuro ICU but we've had open visitation. Families can visit 9:30a to 6:30p then 8:30p to 06:30a. If they are in any way interfering with the patient's care (for example over-stimulating a neuro) we can tell them to leave. Jus...

WOW!!! ((((Nat)))) I'm so sorry that ppl are so rude to you. I agree with other posters. Definitely turn the conversation back to them, with a big smile on your face. I had a gangbanger that was in with either a GSW or a stabbing (don't remember -...

Hi, I don't work in the ED but I can tell you that I work in a Level 1 trauma center. We also have 2 other sites. The ED in our level 1 TC is extremely busy. It has a high turnover rate but hopefully now that we have added beds and staff this will...

Scratch that and reverse it... we shall be talking to some lawyers today and then seeing human resources. They're already acting illegally, find out what to do/say or not do/say or better yet, have your lawyer contact HR. This is 2007, right???

Let me first say, I don't condone the pushing of a PCA button by staff. First of all, what was the rationale for pushing the buttone when pt. "seemed" like he was in pain? I would like to know some background on your patient. Was you patient abl...

Don't know if it is truly a nursing invention, but it would sure make nurses happy... ETOH patches to keep the DT's away. Level 1 - Little bit ' O shakin' Level 2 - Straight Level 3 - Nice Buzz Level 4 - Pretty Drunk Level 5 - Plastered

This is where your misunderstanding of PCA's comes in. If your patient is not pushing the button frequently, but is still in pain, she may be hitting the button (max dose) which knocks her out. Then wakes up in agonizing pain, hits button, knocks he...

I would also page respiratory right away. Also check your hospital policy. We are supposed to call respiratory (of course I worked on a med/surg/stepdown unit at the time. However, we got many, many fresh trachs there so were comfortable reinserti...

I didn't read this whole thread due to the large response... I took care of a young male patient (17) with an incomplete spinal cord injury. He had sensation, but no motor. We have this idiot and insensitive PA who decided that he needed to learn h...

Great news Tazzi! Don't doubt yourself, you're awesome!

Not that I know of, why do you ask?

Yes, absolutely. NF is very bad especially for a pt who is already compromised (ESRD). There is a very good chance that with limited atb therapy choices that she will succomb to the NF. This is very unfortunate and a very realistic scenario no matt...

I was paid full rate while on orientation, as most or all hospitals do. The reason some nurses may not take the full amount is if they feel ready at the earlier time. I would say that would pertain for the most part to experienced nurses. At my ho...

Med error: Gave dulcolax supp instead of tylenol supp to a patient with exacerbation of IBS w/diarrhea x 3 days. I realized about 15min after I gave it. I then preceeded to try and retrieve it... Called resident (who could NOT stop LAUGHING). B...

Aw, it is sweet though!

Pt. already intubated via trach. :)

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Correct. OP, don't assume they will treat you badly. Most employers will not. Just tell your manager. It is important for you to protect your baby while at work. For instance certain drugs you should not handle while pregnant. Also, you'll need ...

Hi JP, I'm back, still sick - head cold/sinus - but not working today and feeling a bit energetic so here goes. First things first... The nursing program is highly competitive - last stats I heard were 700 applicants for 35-70 slots. There are 35 sl...

Just a quick note, 'cause I'm sick & have to get up early in the a.m. I graduated from NCC in Dec. 05. It is a great program. It is also inexpensive. It is tough, but fair and the hospitals in the area think very highly of their graduates. I'l...

Absolutely! I don't understand the 2 at the bedside when the patient is dying. Give the family their privacy and allow them to spend their last moments with their loved ones. Limiting this is barbaric.

Sounds like you answered your own question. If you already know that the hospital has poor ratios and overworks their employees than why would you want to be locked into a contract for 2 years. I received a grant from my hospital that paid 100% tuit...

How does this happen??? Pt. arrives is seen in ED @ 2100 as a trauma alert. Primary/secondary survey, orders entered in CAPOE, plain films, CT scans done, etc. I get a call from my AP (unit clerk) @ 0230, "you're getting a pt., report's in the compu...

You think who pays their nurses more?