CathyLew

CathyLew

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  1. Should I have worn gloves?

    CathyLew replied to noyesno's topic in General Nursing

    thats a hard one. In the hospital we think gloves gloves gloves. But if you are getting a massage.... and have intact skin.... they don't wear gloves. when you hold a patients hand because they are...

  2. Patient beds in hallways

    CathyLew replied to massrn116's topic in General Nursing

    God, don't let our CEO see this post! he will think its an option! our hospital used to do that long ago....put up a tention rod with a curtain (like a shower rod) in the back hallway, and give...

  3. When you arrive on an accident scene

    CathyLew replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    I had a friend at my hospital, who always had stories about helping at accident scenes...... and one day I was riding with her on the way to an auction, and an ambulance raced by the opposite...

  4. Need an Interesting, Sweet, Awesome, Unique, Different Research Paper Ideas!

    CathyLew replied to Pinkpea11's topic in General Nursing

    I think if I had to do one, I would do something pertaining to the changing environment of health care, incorporating the tech aspect. Maybe health hazzards with the implementation of computer...

  5. perturbed by "Personal Inservice"

    CathyLew replied to NurseNinaFla's topic in General Nursing

    Im confused... a personal inservice? is the next thing to a write up? Is everyone getting a personal inservice? Isn't it just management covering their @sses? when we see people not...

  6. sex in the work place...really?

    CathyLew replied to Mr. Evans's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yep, happens at our place. or has over the past years.... Nurse & Dr caught in one of the OR rooms. Nurse and DR on the cot in the OB overnight room. CFO and head of Plant operations in her...

  7. My Aching Feet

    CathyLew replied to RN <><'s topic in Emergency

    I used to wear the TED stockings and the most comforatable sneakers I could find. I found them better than any of the nursing shoes. You have to make sure what you have has the kind of arch...

  8. Question about scrubs

    CathyLew replied to michelle2369's topic in General Nursing

    they also make some nice brands of white scrubs that say *can't see thrugh me* thicker material. I would def go with that for the

  9. Ok.. so.... what state PAYS the best for an RN in your opinion?

    CathyLew replied to Airbrushguy's topic in General Nursing

    First let me say, there are not many of us that would be doing this job for no money.....so money is one driving force. But don't let that be your only driving force. Which state pays better?...

  10. Electronic Charting Responsibilities

    CathyLew replied to bethann27's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think you are going to see a lot of big changes with the electronic Med record in the next few years. Right now everyone is scrambling to meet meaningful use of the EMR. It may get harder, just...

  11. Can I - as an RN - recommned OTC drugs?

    CathyLew replied to mischaj718's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sure many here have been in the situation.... 2am, they served something spicy and nasty in the cafeteria that day....the patient calls, has heartburn....says at home they always take Tumms or...

  12. Is this comon practice where you work?

    CathyLew replied to Amysuenu's topic in General Nursing

    We always borrowed, as long as the order has been verified. The patient does not get charged for a med until the medication is given to the patient, so the meds in the patient drawer, even if from an...

  13. incident report

    CathyLew replied to AllAngelsRN's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like what you did, and how you followed it up were both in the right. Got a question, is this a new computer system to your facility? Is there a policy about LAB canceling orders? we...

  14. Tell Me What You Think....

    CathyLew replied to jorla9903's topic in General Nursing

    A and B are out. I need more info on Blood transfusion person.... what is the H&H? is this an emergent transfusion? we get people in all the time with chronic anemia, and the MD orders a blood...

  15. We are probably going with CPSI

    CathyLew replied to CathyLew's topic in Nursing Informatics

    yea, I'll need it! actually, looking at how picky some of the criteria are, we are all going to need a lot of luck meeting meaningful

  16. Finding Balance

    CathyLew replied to Nursey103's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the poster above. School is work. And work is work... how supportive will he be if you get stuck pulling a few double shifts once you land a job? or if you go on to management and are...

  17. What is the most professional way to quit a job?

    CathyLew replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    1. fake your own death 2. tell your employer you have to enter the witness protection program 3. show up drunk, wearing only marti-gras beads, and you won't have to worry about quitting! or, take...

  18. Anything Good About Bedside Report?

    CathyLew replied to rntg's topic in General Nursing

    I hated bedside report. You were talking about the pt in front of the pts roomate.... if a pt asks to go to the Br or pain med while you are in the room, it slows you down so much. I did like...

  19. We are probably going with CPSI

    CathyLew replied to CathyLew's topic in Nursing Informatics

    we looked at Meditech 6.0 and Healthland. Some other vendors were axed off the list early, due to limitations like no financial module, or way to pricy for our facility. CPSI says they can meet...

  20. What to do with CNAs that sleep during the night shift?

    CathyLew replied to Plagueis's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree. There are policies to read, QA to be done, care plans to update, outdated stock to be checked. Rooms to be re-stocked. I worked nights for about 12 years.... yea, the hospital has a...

  21. telephone orders

    CathyLew replied to calliesue's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sign it as in how? we take TP orders, write who it was from, our name, read back. ex Colace 100 mg po TID T.O. Dr. So-and-so/ My Name RN R.B 2/7/10 1004 then whomever checks that order on the chart...

  22. Insulted by DNS

    CathyLew replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    brain-fart....what is a DNS? and ACLS will just make you a more valuable nurse.

  23. Worried about a couple fellow co-workers and what this may mean for the rest of us

    CathyLew replied to mondkmondk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree.. You weren't there. Even excellent nurses have a bad shift. Snooping may send up red flags. There is still a HIPPA issue...if you are looking at charts or talking about a patient that is not...

  24. medications at bedside

    CathyLew replied to carebearsRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would say take it and check order. If there is an order to have meds at bedside, then you can take them back. we get some of the regulars that come with their own mobile pharmacy they keep...

  25. keep your credentials up?

    CathyLew posted a topic in Nursing Informatics

    well, of course you keep credentials up....but how many nurse informatics people keep up the basics like CPR? the reason I ask, is I am now moved to informatics nursing, and I fall under the...