melbnurse

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1. T.E.D.s do u use them for all major cases only

   melbnurse replied to carcha's topic in Operating Room

   At my facillity, all Ortho post ops wear TEDs until they are fully

2. Air in IV lines

   melbnurse replied to zacarias's topic in General Nursing

   Aha ! at last ! something I might be able to help with ! Isn't it the pits, when you have hung the bag , set the rate ect , and triumphantly " hit " the switch, .....hold breath, and " beep beep" We...

3. Vent!

   melbnurse replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

   I am quite at loss ! I have never had any involvment with Computer charting . if you guys have the time, would you mind explaining the set up for me ? I am in OZ. Do I understand that the Nurse...

4. Saline flushes or Blood

   melbnurse replied to gwenith's topic in General Nursing

   We use the saline , to both prime the tubing, and flush same, we do not necssarily run the entire 100ml. It also is routine for our Docs to order Lasix between

5. just wondering

   melbnurse replied to ozzierock's topic in General Nursing

   I too have made many friends online, and just last year , a friend from Texas came over to stay with me ( melbourne) and we had a great time! Mind you , we had been online buddies for 4 years , but it...

6. Nursing Process and Nursing Care Plans

   melbnurse replied to LinKo's topic in General Nursing

   Isearl, your point about us using the Process without really thinking about it is so true, I fully support your concept, regarding individual NCPs, as each person's needs are

7. Meetings

   melbnurse replied to nurseygrrl's topic in General Nursing

   Oh! how I agree! Yet another " draft copy" of more paperwork to " trial" Very funny , I have e-mailed it to my Nursing unit Managr!

8. B12 Question

   melbnurse replied to JellyBean1's topic in General Nursing

   We usually give 1000u/s/ml, three

9. sleeping staff

   melbnurse replied to night owl's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   Well, Majikbear, I must disagree with you! I . too have worked night shift for a long time at one stage , and as far as I am concerned , if you , meaning any N/S staff, have contracted to work nights...

10. 14 Nurses Fired and 9 disciplined in Kentucky

    melbnurse replied to nurseattorney's topic in General Nursing

    yeah! But Gwenith, don't you think it was wrong , for RNs to give not ordered meds ? There really is no excuse ! wake the bloody Doc , who cares ! I may well think wrongly re this , but as you...

11. 14 Nurses Fired and 9 disciplined in Kentucky

    melbnurse replied to nurseattorney's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Gwineth Can't really help you there ! I m not from Brissy, and hav been working in an isolated area , ( RFDS) for 21 years , prior to returning to Melboure . I heard about it , but...

12. 14 Nurses Fired and 9 disciplined in Kentucky

    melbnurse replied to nurseattorney's topic in General Nursing

    It is dreadful to feel that nursing staff would be too intimidated to ring a Doctor! I NEVER hesitate to ring them if need be, I would rather safe guard my patient, and my Registration....

13. 2 Nurses needed???

    melbnurse replied to BrandieRNq's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    It is Policy at our facility, to double check all insulin, anti coags , and IV

14. sleeping staff

    melbnurse replied to night owl's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Anywhere I have worked , sleeping on nights , is " instant dismissal" material! and the Union backs this to the hilt ! it is totally iresponsible

15. Needle Sharpness

    melbnurse replied to Rosie2's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    LOL@ gwenith! aint that the truth! Actually , we use either Inolet , or Pens, for administering insulin, thus the needle is new each time , each patient has their own, dispensed by pharmacy ....