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  1. ancient practices

    IamRN replied to etmx5313's topic in General Nursing

    The SICU I work in has everything computerized (meditech and emar)...even the supplies are in an Omnicell................................but we are still having to count narcs! Go figure!

  2. disciplinary nightmare

    IamRN replied to rosieposie's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry you are going through

  3. digital blood pressure monitoring

    IamRN replied to fred W.'s topic in General Nursing

    Whatever this machine's use will be for, I would check w/that entity to make sure it is one they[b/] approve of. Good

  4. Need your input please!

    IamRN posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    my thread Thanks in advace for

  5. passed my classes this quarter

    IamRN replied to unknown99's topic in General Nursing

    Congrads!

  6. Writing a case study

    IamRN replied to Chillindamost's topic in General Nursing

    I would just think of an interesting case that you have worked with and take it from there. It will be easier than giving you a scenario that I (or someone else) has worked with because you will be...

  7. Transfer routine...

    IamRN posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Hi all, I have had two days of orientation at my new job (SICU); I am not new to ICU, just this unit. There are a couple of issues that I am uneasy about and plan to speak to my manager about, but...

  8. pay scale- why so hush hush??

    IamRN replied to lanilpn's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked for several hospital systems that use clinical ladders to gauge pay scale. One doesn't know exactly what amount the other is getting, but one can guess by the I, II, III, IV or V after...

  9. Do you carry a change of scrubs?

    IamRN replied to mlolsonny's topic in General Nursing

    There are plenty of other things that I already have to carry :chuckle Luckily my hospital provides for instances where one may need to change scrubs and allows staff to use scrubs from or/ob in...

  10. Morphine PCA Shortage

    IamRN replied to rntg's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! I am surprised that this isn't something pharmacy would get involved

  11. Accuchecks

    IamRN replied to webbiedebbie's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in TX and licensed and unlicensed personnel can do them. I have to admit, I do all my own because somehow it doesn't feel right giving medication on someone else's say

  12. BuSpar, Xanax, or other Alternatives For Anxiety?

    IamRN replied to RN-PA's topic in General Nursing

    Yuck! Sounds like extrapyramidal syndrome...I get this w/Reglan and

  13. :( sad and in need of advice

    IamRN replied to jacobsmum's topic in General Nursing

    I am sooooo sorry. I will be praying for your family; recovery and strength. I did a google.com search and got a bunch of hits. I would suggest starting there for more

  14. PDA with digital voice recorder

    IamRN replied to JenW's topic in General Nursing

    Mine has a recording option, but I need to research how "long" it records. I have the Palm Tungsten T3. I couldn't find anything specific about how long the recording can be, but I assume it is a...

  15. PDA users...? RE: installing Davis Drug Guide for Nurses

    IamRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am having a lot of fun w/my new tool/toy. I am also running into some issues and I hope you can enlighten me. I notice that a few of the applications I am trying to download in trial version are...

  16. Importance Of Chemistry To Nursing

    IamRN replied to myrtle's topic in General Nursing

    Then there are the million other labs On a more productive note...have you tried a google.com search. I got a lot of hits looking under "chemistry in

  17. nurses failed to adequately examine the patients

    IamRN replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    But how often do you check on them? Depending on your state nurse's practice act and/or hospital policy you may be legally required to check/assess them on a regular basis...more regular than at the...

  18. Processing physician orders

    IamRN replied to redthread's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    This is the same experience I have had at the many hospitals I have worked at. You should look at your specific facility's policy. You can bet there is one, just no one bothers to follow it! If...

  19. Help! I need your opinion!!!

    IamRN replied to Shaggy's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    As much as I wanted to help, I had the same thought above! Really, you are doing a disservice (sp?) to yourself One very important thing about nursing is that you do not need to know everything,...

  20. Overtime

    IamRN replied to MsBruiser's topic in General Nursing

    You are so right! I can think of at least five major hospitals in the North Dallas area alone that have internships (extensive and thorough ones!) for GNs (or experienced RN's) wanting to start in...

  21. Non licensed staff giving tele advice!!!

    IamRN replied to sugarlove's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Thanks! That is what I tought

  22. Non licensed staff giving tele advice!!!

    IamRN replied to sugarlove's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    What is "D.O.D" (showing my ignorance!)? Is there an licensing agency which you could anonymously report this

  23. Allergy bands

    IamRN replied to sharann's topic in General Nursing

    Most, if not all, of the hospital settings I have worked at included a section immediately after listing the allergies as to the type of sympton considered to be an allergic reaction. My thought is...

  24. Overtime

    IamRN replied to MsBruiser's topic in General Nursing

    I have *very* often worked doubles, even back to back. I have worked as an agency nurse w/the same schedule experience; doubles back to back. It was a great way to work my full time hours in very...

  25. Advice needed-New here

    IamRN replied to degreenolicense's topic in General Nursing

    You may also want to consider looking into the RN refresher courses. They are usually offered by nursing schools. You will have to ask them about their efficacy towards preparing you for the NCLEX...