SixFive

SixFive has 15 years experience and specializes in Physical Rehabilitation, med-surg.

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1. falls traffic light system

   SixFive replied to Rehabme's topic in Rehabilitation

   We use a red/yellow/green system. On admission, the admitting nurse completes the FAST = Fall Assessment Screenint Tool. The result of that puts the patient at either a high (red), moderate (yellow),...

2. Flu shoots

   SixFive replied to Jenn-eRN2008's topic in General Nursing

   we've never had anything but multi-dose vials, so I can't relate. The prefilled syringe with safety needle does sound nice

3. 98 hours this pay and $1000 taken off in taxes/pension

   SixFive replied to missmiamoore's topic in General Nursing

   be thankful you have a pension. Lots of us nurses have nothing but what we put into an unmatched 401K now. To answer your question, I can work 1 extra shift per 2 week pay period and see the biggest...

4. IM question.

   SixFive replied to linzz's topic in Patient Medications

   They won't ever be phased out. I have worked with a few surgeons who refuse to even prescribe IV pain medication; they always go with an IM

5. help

   SixFive replied to groupa2's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   she has no acute pain? Why did she seek medical attention? That's where you get your ND. Also sounds like a poor patient for a case study; I mean how long is she really going to be in the hospital...

6. need help with vocab terms

   SixFive replied to momandstudent's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   How about Bacteriostatic for this one. I think it fits a little better since your question only asks about bacteria and antiseptics cover all

7. DNR question

   SixFive replied to uscstu4lfe's topic in General Nursing

   I've been in that situation before, and it's my understanding that the DNR can be revoked at any time if that's what the patient or the person making decisions for them

8. Urinating around catheter

   SixFive replied to zacarias's topic in General Nursing

   It was either clogged with sediment or blood (not likely since it was new) or he was having bladder spasms. I guess it's also possible that the catheter wasn't all the way in the

9. KY nurses and students STAND UP. What part of KY are you from.

   SixFive replied to dark10gable's topic in General Nursing

   Didn't think I was going to find another Bowling Green person! I'm from Bowling Green and a graduate of Western Kentucky University. Go

10. Disillusioned about KY

    SixFive replied to Johny'sgirl75's topic in General Nursing

    like you said, the cost of living is a lot less in Kentucky. Whatever apprehension you have about your salary will be outweighed by how friendly the people are. I think you'll also find that...

11. Need some opinions

    SixFive replied to WanaBaNurse's topic in General Students

    sounds ridiculous to push your flush that slow, but other than that, I have no suggestion. If every nurse on the floor took 20 minutes with every IV push, not much work would get

12. Help with Documenting Wet-to- Dry Dressing Check off

    SixFive replied to MvbRn's topic in General Students

    put what is applicable in the ( ) below. Your list doesn't mention the old dressing, but I think that's important. Also chart if the wound is 'hot' or warm. Also describe the wound bed. I would also...

13. Initial assessment

    SixFive replied to Aiming4Altruism's topic in General Students

    sounds like a good system, and I like the orientation check at the beginning. I would add in skin assessment and of course any other tubes or lines they may have besides an IV. I also want to know...

14. Working backwards on Dosage Problem

    SixFive replied to Feels Like JD's topic in General Students

    well, if you aren't solving for ml, then you have that as part of your problem information, right? When you're solving for ml, your time is known hr=1 hour or 60 minutes. ml/hr is the same as saying...

15. Do nurses use calculators?

    SixFive replied to lilybean's topic in General Students

    I don't have to use a calculator too often, but there are times that I do. For most basic conversions, I can write and calculate on paper just as fast. If it's not basic, I double-check my math. A...