WalkieTalkie

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  1. Midazolam GTT

    WalkieTalkie replied to meandragonbrett's topic in MICU, SICU

    Our sedation form says to titrate it for a goal of RASS -3... it also says something to the effect of "patients requiring more than 16 mg/hr may need additional forms of sedation." That being said,...

  2. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

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

    Yeah, it does! I was supposed to take it in December, but it got snowed out, so I've been anxiously waiting for a month to take

  3. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

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

    Just passed my CCRN today. Used Pass CCRN! and I also went to the classes taught by

  4. male pts who pull out foleys?

    WalkieTalkie replied to erin01's topic in General Nursing

    Hah, I saw teenager able to get at it with his with his toes and pull it

  5. RAP/CVP measurement with a temp dialysis cath.

    WalkieTalkie replied to juraviel's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    That's pretty much what I was thinking as well. I couldn't believe the renal docs even wanted me to access it for a trivial number... It must have been for the

  6. RAP/CVP measurement with a temp dialysis cath.

    WalkieTalkie replied to juraviel's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I have done it a couple of times before, but it's at night, so I have never had the chance to ask the doc about the

  7. Q4-6

    WalkieTalkie replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    This is the way my hospital does it now too. We don't allow time ranges for PRNs any more. I think pharmacy is now calling docs at home for this type of order to get order clarifications. I don't...

  8. Was I wrong? Needle question

    WalkieTalkie replied to mel j rn's topic in General Nursing

    Yuck!

  9. I made a injection error... Please help me....

    WalkieTalkie replied to yatyu's topic in General Nursing

    I'm confused too... I actually picked up some good ol' diclofenec gel and capsules when I was in Argentina. I love it for putting it on sore joints, works great without the systemic side affects. I...

  10. Crimminal History Question

    WalkieTalkie replied to Hlokty33's topic in General Nursing

    No, but you need to notify the board for any convictions. Otherwise when they find out, the punishment will be a lot worse than if you come forward to begin

  11. At what point is it not worth it?

    WalkieTalkie replied to ONCRN84's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, are you sure you don't work in my unit? Sounds about

  12. Why it doesn't pay to be a pervert in the medical profession.

    WalkieTalkie replied to TreehuggerRN's topic in General Nursing

    One word:

  13. CCRN Exam changing as of Jan. 13. 2010

    WalkieTalkie replied to WindwardOahuRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Well, I'm glad I'm taking it in December. I've heard the new one has a bunch of that psychosocial junk on it... I'm much better with the cardiac stuff!

  14. Have you ever been fired from a nursing job?

    WalkieTalkie replied to nursebrandie28's topic in General Nursing

    Well, my unit is currently doing the "witch hunt," it seems. Meanwhile, they let the worst, laziest, and error prone nurses linger on. I just hope that I'm not going to be one of the

  15. Are JCAHO's pain reassessments doing your patients any good?

    WalkieTalkie replied to Riseupandnurse's topic in General Nursing

    You know what I hate about this policy? I hate the idea of waking up my patient after they finally have good pain control, to ask if he/she is in pain! Personally, if I were that patient, I would be...

  16. I'm *really* worried about my job... Need advice (long)

    WalkieTalkie replied to WalkieTalkie's topic in General Nursing

    As it turns out, my friend did get suspended from work. However, he did not get suspended for the comment! He was suspended for asking if this patient was an appropriate admission since this was the...

  17. I'm *really* worried about my job... Need advice (long)

    WalkieTalkie posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've worked at my facility for 7 years. Prior to the last month or so, I have only ever been written up once, and it was from way back when I first started. I was supposed to work a night shift but...

  18. I'm *really* worried about my job... Need advice (long)

    WalkieTalkie replied to WalkieTalkie's topic in General Nursing

    that's what i don't understand either. previously we've had a good work relationship. i do remember her being very emotional this night. i honestly think that she may have perceived my comment of...

  19. question :) o2 therapy

    WalkieTalkie replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    I think ours are changed every 48

  20. Need Advice (new program) Clarkson College CRNA - Fall 2010

    WalkieTalkie posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Long story made short: I am graduate of Clarkson College's BSN program, class of 2007. I graduated Summa Cum Laude, and all the pre-reqs done except for a graduate level stats class, which I can take...

  21. Should I apply now or wait for my license?

    WalkieTalkie replied to smkiya's topic in General Nursing

    Have you seen all the threads on people looking for jobs? Apply for jobs now, worry about the license endorsement

  22. Has anyone taken Nutrition at Metro?

    WalkieTalkie replied to lizl123's topic in General Nursing

    I took it online, but back in 2004. As I recall, it was a relatively easy class, but there were quite a few "essays" and online "read and respond" types of things. Compared to other online classes...

  23. cohorting flu

    WalkieTalkie replied to jessi1106's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Our plan is to also cohort these patients if the rooms are needed. It hasn't happened

  24. So sick of hearing about the swine flu!!!

    WalkieTalkie replied to wrightLPN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Well, let's put it this way... this time of the year last year, we might have 1 or 2 elderly/immune suppressed patients on vents due to influenza. This year, we have 20-year-olds with no chronic...

  25. Help! Need advice for my sick husband! his temp is 105!

    WalkieTalkie replied to nrice28's topic in General Nursing

    Why would you even ask? REASON = HOSPITAL in this situation! Unless, of course, you produce your own abx and have a private