SixFive

SixFive

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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...

  16. HOw was/is nursing school for you? HOw about being a nurse?

    SixFive replied to Sophiamez's topic in General Nursing

    probably not a good choice from what you posted. Too, around here it's not that easy to even get into nursing school. I know lots of people who can't get

  17. PEG tube residual

    SixFive replied to dreamingofbeing's topic in General Nursing

    with a continuous feeding, check the residuals every 4 hours and before any flush or medication administration. With bolus feedings, check the residual before the

  18. Oh no she didn't!

    SixFive replied to misslo's topic in General Nursing

    I can't stand nurses who belittle CNAs. It's repugnant to me and shows a total disrespect. I'm glad you stood up for yourself, and I'm glad you did it in a productive way (you the nurse, and the...

  19. I've had a revelation...

    SixFive replied to MamaT's topic in General Nursing

    I don't remember implying that. Last time I checked, I was in the vast minority in a female dominated profession

  20. Fall precautions

    SixFive replied to sonsonly's topic in Rehabilitation

    on admission, we use the FAST (tool) which stand for Fall Assessment Screening Tool. That gives you a number, and if it is over 60, then that patient is a high risk for falling. That means bed and...

  21. A humbling story....reminder of why rehab nursing is amazing

    SixFive replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in Rehabilitation

    I don't experience it every day, sadly, but I do get it enough to remind me what I do and why I do it. Just this week, I had a rancho IV TBI have a breakthrough period where he was lucid and at least...

  22. # of patients

    SixFive replied to EToThePri's topic in Rehabilitation

    My experience is in inpatient rehab (freestanding hospital), andI think it's too many. We run 12 hour shifts, and the night techs have 7-10 (sometimes more if terrific problems with call-ins). 15...

  23. Nursing in the Mission Field

    SixFive replied to ThisNurseLovesJesus's topic in General Nursing

    this is an older thread, but I'll answer since this is a passion of mine as well! I've been to Haiti 3 times on 2 week surgical/medical mission trips. The group I go with is very established so you...

  24. Senior Nursing Student wants to take a team of nursing students to Haiti or DR

    SixFive replied to jilliang's topic in General Nursing

    go with an established group. Heading to Haiti on your own is not what you want (trust me on

  25. NCLEX: How many times is enough?

    SixFive replied to PMHNP10's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I've known plenty of chitty nurses in my career who passed their boards on the first try. I've also known several who had a terrible time passing but ended up being great nurses. The NCLEX is what we...