Sonjailana

Sonjailana

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  1. Nursing Interventions for oversedated patient

    Sonjailana replied to Rosinka's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    NARCAN NARCAN NARCAN ROMAZICON ROMAZICON ROMAZICON Pulse ox, o2, shake shake shake it like a polaroid picture (ok sorry, little hyper after work, I mean um sternal

  2. Suggestions for an eager student!

    Sonjailana replied to AZnursingstudent04's topic in General Nursing

    I have 9 students on my unit 4 days a week and frankly, it gets OLD. I want students who are eager, know their meds, and ask me good questions. I want students who take their vitals, bathe their...

  3. Are nurses allowed to wear "doctor-like" lab coats?

    Sonjailana replied to lalalalexi's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Yeah I wear a cute lab jacket from koi. At first, I got some teasing and what not, but now people have copied me and we have lots of nurses in lab coats! Start a trend and stay

  4. Port a Cath for IV fluids

    Sonjailana replied to kaybrn's topic in General Nursing

    I would think it would be ok to use post op..but they might have your chest all sterile draped during the procedure. This would make it hard for the anesthesia provider to assess your port during the...

  5. Hospital choosing new IV pumps....any advice or input would greatly appreciated!

    Sonjailana replied to luv2rsq's topic in General Nursing

    We use sigma...it's not bad..if anything, overly sensitive (lots of false upstream occlusions). It has different beeps for different issues (low battery, etc)The library is nice, it has a nice lock...

  6. Nurses with depression

    Sonjailana replied to grandmawrinkle's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Yes, getting on my big girl panties is NOT going to get me out of depression. It might help me get through a scary situation at work, but that's about it. I find depression is something I'm going to...

  7. Bloody patients

    Sonjailana replied to SaraO'Hara's topic in General Nursing

    I think if you didn't get annoyed by these types of pts you would be

  8. Ever Refuse a MD order?

    Sonjailana replied to Leelee2's topic in General Nursing

    Prudent nurse means a nurse with good judgment who follows typical standards of care. I had a resident order 5mg Ativan in an elderly pt who was having mild insomnia. I said, are you sure? Do you mean...

  9. Out of control resident!!!!!!

    Sonjailana replied to Misslady113's topic in General Nursing

    Have him checked out (MD, psych, etc.) and if he checks out, behavioral contract...ie You will only call with legitimate needs, we will check on you q30 min-1hr etc. and hold him to

  10. What's your reason for putting up with it?

    Sonjailana replied to canigraduate's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've been a nurse about three years and I've never been touched, hit, commented on, etc. I practice defensively and have back up present if I have any questions on safety. I always maintain a clear...

  11. awesome nurse pt ratios

    Sonjailana replied to sassy_cassie's topic in General Nursing

    I work onc/surg/tele and we have 4-5 on days, 5-6 on nights, with one aide per 6 pts on days, up to 10 at night. Needless to say, pt's get bathed! It's

  12. How much of a yearly increase in pay do you see?

    Sonjailana replied to missie988's topic in General Nursing

    Zilch. last two

  13. Physical exam for pressure ulcers with people without risk factors

    Sonjailana replied to 4treasures's topic in General Nursing

    I'm lucky, most of my pts come from surgery..and I'm able to turn them when getting them when getting into bed..and get a good look at elbows, bottom, heels, when they're out of

  14. Bored on night shift- should I ask for transfer?

    Sonjailana replied to Happyday1's topic in Nursing Career

    I recommend that you ask yourself a few things: a) Are you taking a full pt load? b) Are you reading your charts and multidisciplinary notes? c) Are you checking your aides' charting? d) Are the med...

  15. Do you have a system for making fair pt assignments?

    Sonjailana replied to findingmywayRN's topic in General Nursing

    We have nurses fill out a sheet giving a brief bio/report on each pt. Then each pt is classified into team, nice team, or primary pt based on the nurses' perception of acuity. The charge nurses use...

  16. Kennedy Ulcer

    Sonjailana replied to SarasLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I saw one once..and the pt was dead within 12 hours. I would notify the

  17. pt was very upset about fluid restrictions

    Sonjailana replied to anon456's topic in General Nursing

    I try to offer more mouth care when people are on FR or are STRICT NPO. I find that many people really just don't like the sensation of dry mouth, and are happy to rinse and spit or brush their teeth....

  18. Today after clinical I broke down in Tears!!:(

    Sonjailana replied to believeallispossible's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    You can do it. I think that as you gain knowledge you will gain confidence. Do you have a tendency towards anxiety? When I was in school, I used to shake during clinicals because I was so terrified. I...

  19. Pick your battles with your LNA.....

    Sonjailana replied to bluemorningglory's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I always ask pt's what they would like to be called/addressed as at the beginning of my shift when I meet them. You'd be amazed how many people have been called 'Bob' their entire stay and they go by...

  20. Tips for being a great Nursing Assistant

    Sonjailana replied to krimicrat's topic in General Nursing

    -get your vitals done, and have them in quickly. Call me right away if something is abnormal. KNOW what is normal/abnormal for vitals. -check incontinent patients frequently. Remind me to turn...

  21. Pets in the office? (LTC)

    Sonjailana replied to danceswithsnakes's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, snakes are not a good idea. My toes curl even look at photos to be honest. I wouldn't be able to go in your office at

  22. We no longer triage

    Sonjailana replied to Guest219794's topic in Emergency

    We triage and then put everyone in a bed. We have a new, big ER and it seems to work ok. You can still wait a long time, but are in a comfy bed. This seems to be a better solution. We still advertise...

  23. What do you know/have you been taught about Sepsis?

    Sonjailana replied to clemmm78's topic in General Nursing

    -high or low temp -change in LOC -urinary retention/low UO -hypotension -tachycardia -increased RR for about 24 hours before (like 18-20

  24. Obesity and shift work in hospital setting.

    Sonjailana replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

    I find when I'm really overtired it can be hard to read my body's signals. It can be hard to tell if I'm hungry or just

  25. How much free water/fluid do you count 1/2 cup applesauce as?

    Sonjailana replied to yogastudentRN's topic in General Nursing

    ours are 4oz...1oz