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bjaeram

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  1. Can 2% lidocaine be given IM?

    bjaeram replied to newnursealice's topic in General Nursing

    We mix 1% all the time with Rocephin. Isn't 2% what they use to numb for

  2. ammonia capsules for fainting?

    bjaeram replied to brownbook's topic in General Nursing

    I've seen them used a few times in our ER. I don't carry them or really even think to use them but a few of the docs ask for them, especially for the fakers. I do use the arm drop technique to out...

  3. Visitors chasing you down the hallway....

    bjaeram replied to KSU-SN's topic in General Nursing

    I think the biggest answer is prevent the needs. When you first admit them make sure they have blankets, ice, ect. Everytime you go to assess make sure they have what they need. If they have it...

  4. Not giving PRN's even though they are ordered?

    bjaeram replied to Simply Complicated's topic in General Nursing

    You are the nurse at the time. You make a judgement call based on what you are seeing. The shift before you may have seen different behaviors. If you feel the paitent could use it give

  5. No raise for us

    bjaeram posted a topic in General Nursing

    So I work hard to take care of all these noncompliant nonpaying patients who come in for the stupidest things over and over again. What do I get in return? A letter saying we aren't getting raises...

  6. No raise for us

    bjaeram replied to bjaeram's topic in General Nursing

    I wish it worked that way here! I would probably be out of a job though, it would be 1/2 of our business

  7. No raise for us

    bjaeram replied to bjaeram's topic in General Nursing

    Plus I just lost my weekend reward position on top of this due to budget issues. So basicly I got a $10/hr paycut and I'm not getting a raise! I have to work more hours to make less money to pay for...

  8. No raise for us

    bjaeram replied to bjaeram's topic in General Nursing

    I am suprised at all the negative responses I got. I don't want to seem like a cold heartless person because I'm not. I know people are jobless and poor due to circumstances beyond their control. I...

  9. No raise for us

    bjaeram replied to bjaeram's topic in General Nursing

    The letter we got specificly stated this was the

  10. Can I do this to help me insert a Foley?

    bjaeram replied to allthesmallthings's topic in General Nursing

    Make sure they are flat or even trendelenburg. Have a friend help hold legs and pull up on the belly apron if there is a large one. Use a light. Spread the labia as far as you can with one hand....

  11. Wife wants all-female personnel in OR. Is this reasonable?

    bjaeram replied to SuperSixEightMD's topic in General Nursing

    ummmm....she is! I think it's a reasonable request that should be accomadated as long as the staff is

  12. HELP! Social question-over the line?

    bjaeram replied to jlove1821's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think I disagree with most of you. This lady has a friend who lives out of state. The friend will be in town and needs a place to stay. She is staying as a FRIEND not as a paient. Who cares how...

  13. Just wondering....

    bjaeram replied to SBarn's topic in General Nursing

    If we go into code white we HAVE to stay. I do believe we get paid the entire time we are on duty. We take shifts working and sleeping. Usually there is plenty of staff because everyone that is...

  14. Emergency Room Rotation - HELP!

    bjaeram replied to guest_57352's topic in General Nursing

    I work in an ER and EMT-b's (so there isn't any confusion) just observe for the most part. They can take vitals and do CPR but no IV's or procedures. It is more to see how an ER works and what...

  15. Sleeping amenities

    bjaeram replied to Geneve RN's topic in General Nursing

    Control the noise so they don't have to block it out. Keep doors shut, lights dim in the hallway, only talk in the nurses station not the hallways, definitely coordinate care so not to wake the...

  16. Want to keep my pride. . . Please Advise

    bjaeram replied to SweetBabyLPN's topic in General Nursing

    You have to be confident. You seem very nervous and timid. You have not mentioned what this position you want is but if it is anything related to charge, management, ect you need to toughen up a...

  17. Do male RN's have any business learning sonography?

    bjaeram replied to northmississippi's topic in General Nursing

    Getting a double degree like that has NO benefit. They are two separate jobs. You will either be hired as an RN, an U/S tech, or a respiratory therapist. You will never do them all together. Of...

  18. asking for meds?

    bjaeram replied to backatit2's topic in General Nursing

    You should be assessing your patients regularly. When it's time for the next prn go and assess them then go get the med. SIMPLE How do you know if they need it if you don't assess them and

  19. Leaving Meds at the Bedside?

    bjaeram replied to joanna73's topic in Patient Medications

    My biggest fear with this is not what the patient will do with the meds but what the next nurse will do to my license. What if you forget to go back in the room and have them take the meds. What if...

  20. quit without notice a year ago

    bjaeram replied to Sun_danc3rRN's topic in General Nursing

    You are working in a place you are happy and you are considering leaving and going to a place you have already been and were unhappy??? A little money is not worth that! Maybe you could see if they...

  21. Doors to patient rooms: open or closed?

    bjaeram replied to ktliz's topic in General Nursing

    I work in an ER so it may be a little different but we are supposed to keep them closed all the time. The reason is so they don't hear the conversations going on in the halls and nurses station. Of...

  22. Body Bags

    bjaeram replied to stellina615's topic in General Nursing

    The only time it bothered me was on a baby. Zipping the bag over a babies face is horrible and so wrong. Plus security has a suitcase looking thing for baby transports that they put the bag in a...

  23. Rode up on first accident outside of hospital....

    bjaeram replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

    Why don't you throw a couple pairs of gloves in your car. What an easy thing to do that could save someones life. I think as nurses (or medical people in any capacity to be pc) we have some...

  24. Rode up on first accident outside of hospital....

    bjaeram replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm surprised so many people are choosing not to stop and help. I don't buy the I'm not trained excuse. If you are a nurse you know basic first aid, cpr, compassion and emotional support. No one is...

  25. Would you cut your hair for your career?

    bjaeram replied to Claritee's topic in General Nursing

    I say don't stress about it until you know the details. I'm guessing your hair is fine. When I think of dreadlocks I think of long dirty nasty matted hair. I bet that is what the policy is talking...