Hilinenursegrl

Hilinenursegrl

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  1. Drawing Labs without an order

    Hilinenursegrl replied to umnurs's topic in Emergency

    I work in a very small, rual ED. All of our charting is done on the computer, except for the huge traumas;for those there is a trauma flow sheet, anyway, When we see the pts we usually throw a line...

  2. shift work

    Hilinenursegrl replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    I started my job on day shift 7am-730pm. Three days one week, four the next. After 4 months of this I went to nights same shift but backwards. I started this the first of Novemeber In the middle of...

  3. No time for gloves??

    Hilinenursegrl replied to Ocelot's topic in General Nursing

    Farmer Jane, It's more than just "getting your hands a little yucky" It's about safety, yours and the

  4. HPV Universal Precautions

    Hilinenursegrl replied to arosbo00's topic in General Nursing

    You can only be infected by genital HPV by coming in direct contact with it. You say you brushed arms with the pt and as long as the pt doesn't have the genital HPV on his/her arm, which I don't think...

  5. Most common non-emergency visits

    Hilinenursegrl replied to RN_in_SC's topic in Emergency

    I work in a small rural Indian Health Hospital. I do not like it when th docs or other nurses c/o pts coming in for trivial matters b/c I would rather be busy than sitting on my butt all night. But...

  6. No time for gloves??

    Hilinenursegrl replied to Ocelot's topic in General Nursing

    I also work in the Emergency Room and I have yet to see a situation that would require me to not to have enough time to put gloves on. I would never risk myself or my family by possibly exposing...

  7. About to start in the ER after 1 year of Med/Surg....too soon?

    Hilinenursegrl replied to soldiersgirl's topic in Emergency

    My oldest son was killed 3 weeks before I graduated nursing school. Because of that my employment plan changed and I took a year off. My very first job as a newly graduated RN who had taken a year...

  8. piggybacking?

    Hilinenursegrl replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    I was taught to never hand a med without a NS or some bag of

  9. I made a mistake...feel like crap!

    Hilinenursegrl replied to NurseK08's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm confused. Baby tylenol is given every 6 if needed so where was the mistake? What was the order for the

  10. Question about hours - 36 for 40?

    Hilinenursegrl replied to ChgingmyCareer's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Where I work we rotate, 3 shifts one week and 4 the next. We work on an 80 hour time card so we always have some overtime. It varies from place to

  11. doctors treatment of nurses??

    Hilinenursegrl replied to nursejllrn's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a small ER at and IHS hospital. ALL of the doctors are very friendly and open to nurses suggestions. In fact a couple come in after seeing the pt and say "This is my plan.....what do you...

  12. Shoes for heavier people!

    Hilinenursegrl replied to smartshoppinmama's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I am a 274 pound ER nurse and I found heaven with my Rykas. The first couple of days I wore them I cursed the stupid saleslady for lying to me, but now my feet are fine and dandy at the end of the...

  13. stethescopes for hearing-impaired

    Hilinenursegrl replied to tuffy2's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    The best out there for hearing impaired or even those faint heart/lung sounds is the Ultrascope. Not only is it a great scope, it comes in a jillion designs and all are hand painted. Expect to pay...

  14. High rate of alcohol deaths in Indian Country

    Hilinenursegrl replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    I work in an IHS and I find most of our cases in the ER are alcohol related. The saddest thing to see is when "kids" to young to even legally drink are brought in for DT's or being sent to rehab....