chenoaspirit

chenoaspirit ASN, RN

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  1. Change of shift calls to MD. Who should take the call?

    chenoaspirit replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    But in addition, I would have to say something about the phonecall during report. Work is for work. I have taken phonecalls from my husband during work hours, but not when Im in the middle of...

  2. Change of shift calls to MD. Who should take the call?

    chenoaspirit replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. If Im coming onto shift, I dont want to take a call that another nurse paged. First of all, I havent met the patient yet, I know nothing about him/her and the doc will probably ask...

  3. Does DNI mean no CPR?

    chenoaspirit posted a topic in General Nursing

    Here is the defiinition on our md order for DNI: (Do Not Resuscitate) comfort interventions only. You will not receive cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) treatment with electromechanical devices. A...

  4. How do I emotionally survive caring for a pedophile?

    chenoaspirit replied to tiroka03's topic in General Nursing

    This is my email signature line... 'THOSE WHO CREATED YESTERDAY'S PAIN, DO NOT CONTROL TOMORROW'S POTENTIAL' Just alittle word of

  5. Does DNI mean no CPR?

    chenoaspirit replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    Im just uncomfortable with it. If a patient wishes ONLY to not be intubated, but wishes to receive CPR...that isnt an option for the standing orders. I dont like the setup at all. I will discuss...

  6. Starting first job today

    chenoaspirit replied to jollydogg_RN's topic in General Nursing

    congrats and good luck! Let us know how it

  7. How do I emotionally survive caring for a pedophile?

    chenoaspirit replied to tiroka03's topic in General Nursing

    There are two ways to look at this... Face your past and try to come out of it a better person or come out of it with more feelings of hurt (a huge risk to take in my opinion). or Refuse the patient...

  8. What's your favorite "Done with a ton of shifts in a row" routine?

    chenoaspirit replied to AOx1's topic in General Nursing

    SLEEP. And sleep some more.

  9. Monthly Nurse magazines?

    chenoaspirit replied to GeauxNursing's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.nurse.com/Subscriptions.html

  10. Monthly Nurse magazines?

    chenoaspirit replied to GeauxNursing's topic in General Nursing

    I found a couple of FREE ones online, but I cant remember what websites. I love searching online for free stuff. lol. But I absolultey LOVE the Nursing 2009 and AJN. Both are awesome

  11. TECHS VEIN LOCKING

    chenoaspirit replied to Dionyonce's topic in General Nursing

    Its the same here. Only an RN/LPN can flush an IV because of liability issues. There is too much risk. Thats the rule in the entire hospital, but floor managers in the ER and ICU allow the techs to...

  12. When a patient is dying, am I expecting too much?

    chenoaspirit replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am not a hospice nurse, but I took care of MANY terminal/dying patients on the med/surg floor I used to work on. I know how frustrating/depressing/emotional the entire situation can be. Ive had...

  13. Your favorite nursing gadget?

    chenoaspirit replied to AOx1's topic in General Nursing

    Did you buy one of your own? How much did it cost? The sphygmo we use for homehealth is so NOT accurate. I guess those things are supposed to be

  14. Your favorite nursing gadget?

    chenoaspirit replied to AOx1's topic in General Nursing

    If I still worked in the hospital, I would definitely get those rnreportcards. That is pretty cool, but then again, you can make your own on a computer. I make everything printed on my

  15. Your favorite nursing gadget?

    chenoaspirit replied to AOx1's topic in General Nursing

    I got it off ebay. I have the Nonin Onyx, you dont have to change sensors or anything. It uses one AAA battery. Its a bit pricey compared to other brands though, but I like it

  16. Volunteering as an RN?

    chenoaspirit replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    A friend of mine volunteers at a free clinic. She loves it. She also sells candy and such to raise funds for them while she is at work (her paying job). I had thought about it, but honestly I dont...

  17. venous stasis ulcer. treatments?

    chenoaspirit posted a topic in Home Health

    I accepted this patient in the middle of her treatment. She has refused UNNA boots and the nurse had been applying polymem, changing q 5-7 days. Well, it had drainage when I first started seeing...

  18. venous stasis ulcer. treatments?

    chenoaspirit replied to chenoaspirit's topic in Home Health

    Thank you so much for the helpful info. There are so many different types of dressings, I have no clue what to use when. I just hope this wound heals. Thanks again. Your post was VERY helpful!...

  19. HELP HELP

    chenoaspirit replied to justt139's topic in General Nursing

    In the first problem,..she used the 20 ml rather than the 1 ml (20 ml was the entire vial amount rather than actual dose per ml). Whew, I remember in school I had such a hard time with those type of...

  20. Need Advice on Management of Penrose Drain/Ostomy Bag

    chenoaspirit replied to CseMgr1's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Is she using an actual ostomy system around the penrose? maybe she could try one of the rings around the penrose and then attaching the ostomy system. Those rings are great, I love them. I would...

  21. Do you call the doctor EVERY time

    chenoaspirit posted a topic in Home Health

    Do you call the docs with EVERY order you need? I mean, if I called everytime I needed something, I would be on the phone alot. Do you guys? Or do you just write the order if you know the doc....

  22. Do you call the doctor EVERY time

    chenoaspirit replied to chenoaspirit's topic in Home Health

    Thanks for all your kind words and advice. I truely appreciate

  23. more dimensional analysis questions

    chenoaspirit replied to Mamie SN's topic in General Nursing

    12.5 grams per 60 ml is what you have to work with. 30 grams is the actual dose you need to give. So set it up as an equation... 30 grams (dose to give) 12.4 grams (amount per ml)...

  24. Your favorite nursing gadget?

    chenoaspirit replied to AOx1's topic in General Nursing

    my pocket pulse-ox. Its small and fits right in my pocket. I can whip it out and have a pulse and O2 sat without having to search the floor for the big BP cart pulseox. I love it. I also love my...

  25. give me a break

    chenoaspirit replied to DanEMT's topic in General Nursing

    I noticed how DanEMT came on here and made a statement, then left the board open for us to respond. He hasnt made another comment, probably sitting and eating his popcorn reading our responses. I...