reisling

reisling

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  1. My narc count was over!

    reisling replied to August10's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses still count nars???? Our med system is all computer generated so if you request one percocet, then one pops out under your password, easy to see who got what and at what time and for whom. I...

  2. How do you measure temperatures?

    reisling replied to EMSnut45's topic in MICU, SICU

    I like the groin. Find is is pretty accurate and easy to

  3. Taking the ACLS. Some advice please.

    reisling replied to singleumm's topic in General Nursing

    The last time I took ACLS it was pure torture. I had tendonitis of my wrist from shoveling 2 feet of snow. The guy doing the intubation part would not pass me unless I could sucessfully intubate. I...

  4. anyone NOT roll an ankle in Danskos professionals?

    reisling replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I've rolled my ankle in them quite a few times. It finally dawned on me that I was flirting with the Orthopod so I threw them out. Yes I sure did. Too old to be breakin a bone. But, I really did...

  5. Maryland Nursing Schools: Best Choice?

    reisling replied to 2bmalenurse23's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Coppin does not have a very good program. It might be "easy" for a

  6. AACC RN Nursing

    reisling replied to luvly189's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Congrats!!. It is a good

  7. ABG vs. BGE

    reisling replied to TangoLima's topic in MICU, SICU

    Tango lima prob ment a venous blood gas? VBG? never heard of that

  8. Doctor's Community Hospital

    reisling replied to dcgrrl's topic in Maryland Nursing

    They hire too many nurses from PGCC who can't speak english and don't know what they are

  9. Cardiac Markers and stress test

    reisling replied to dnnc52's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I'm pretty sure you can have clean coronaries with Prinz Metal. I would def air on the side of caution and treat her like she is having

  10. Instructor reamed me even though nurse said I did right thing..what do you think?

    reisling replied to Angels_wearScrubs's topic in General Nursing

    I think you did great. I also think the bedside nurse dropped the ball. The wheezing should have been addressed immediately. Wheezes are not treated with ativan.. Had the pt had a neb, maybe some...

  11. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    reisling replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Congrats!!!!!

  12. CCRN test: how bad is it really?

    reisling replied to farmerrl's topic in MICU, SICU

    I studied using the Pass CCRN. I just kept going over the questions. Some of the questions on the CCRN are VERY similiar to the ones on the Pass CCRN CD .Good Luck. It was easier than I thought it...

  13. Spider bites...

    reisling replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Or course they can cause

  14. Adjusting a temporary pacer

    reisling replied to aCRNAhopeful's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I would have increased the sensitivity and see if that helped. Or at least called the cardiologist. Can't you go into v tach if the pacer fires during repolarization?? Kind of like an r on t

  15. significance of central ABG

    reisling posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Can anyone help me understand the significance of a central venous ABG? I think it ihas something to do with the O2 consumption. If the Svo2 is decreasing does that mean the O2 consumption is...

  16. solucortef use in hypotensive pt

    reisling posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Can anyone explain how solucortef increased BP. I think it stimulates the adrenals to secrete cortisol but not sure. I have been told that it "expands the vasculature" but don't

  17. At what age do most nurses retire?

    reisling replied to linda2097's topic in General Nursing

    I echo lpnflorida, Just hopeI can last that long. Nursing is a very physical

  18. PA to CRNA

    reisling replied to mongo73's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Do you mind telling me why you don't want to be a P A anymore. Have a son starting PA school in the fall. Just

  19. ICU to ORTHOPEDICS

    reisling replied to iahi_2005's topic in General Nursing

    are you serious?????? Years ago when I was a new grad I almost quit working because of all the chronic pain crazies on the ortho floor. They would all stand outside of their doors, whine my name, and...

  20. Why do the elderly have AMS with UTI's?

    reisling replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in General Nursing

    Sepsis. It can cause a metabolic

  21. newtitle

    reisling replied to newtitle's topic in General Nursing

    Is this a new job, I mean did you use to work as a nursing assistant there.. In any event I always play dumb. Women are not very nice to each other. Until you get to know everyone just continue...

  22. Reporting during a rapid response or Code Blue

    reisling replied to bakpacker13's topic in First Year After Licensure

    any advice for a new rapid response nurse. I feel like I need to make a diagnosis the minute I walk in the room, The nurse training me is no help at

  23. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    reisling replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I took the test a few months back and passed on the first try. Used the "Pass CCRN" book and CD. Test was not nearly as hard as everyone said it was. Maybe I overstudied . good

  24. Meds. via Dobhoff feeding tubes

    reisling replied to MChambers's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Fellow nurse caused a pneumothorax putting in a dobbhoff. Make sure you get that x ray. Also does anyone if you can put the tubes down without the

  25. Nurse Burnout and being overworked

    reisling replied to lbookie's topic in General Nursing

    lbookie when my kids were small I worked in a doctors office very part time. the biggest stressor was wondering what the drug reps were bringing us for lunch. Sounds like a nice derm or cardiology...