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  1. What's your favorite procedure?

    allele replied to javanurse2000's topic in General Nursing

    I love pacing patients after surgery, if they need it!! I don't know why, I think I just like the option of doing this before calling the doctor for low BP's, brady arrythmias, pauses, etc.

  2. I have hep c--should I continue with school

    allele replied to beginnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Go on to school. I was diagnosed with Hep C back in 93, hasn't been a problem for me. I just get my liver functions checked every year or two (always normal) and I can't give blood. Those are the...

  3. patient questions

    allele replied to lpnstudentin2010's topic in General Nursing

    I'm actually happy to see it. Too many patients just let us do our job without asking questions. The ones who ask about their condition, treatment and meds are taking responsibility for themselves...

  4. No Internet access at work

    allele replied to pricklypear's topic in General Nursing

    I can't imagine not having it. Our director made sure to get us all on email, just to cut WAY back on all the paper notices all over the breakroom, the bathroom door, etc. Instead, we just email the...

  5. NPO and meds

    allele replied to djsrn's topic in Patient Medications

    I'm not sure why 'patch' became a link up there!!

  6. NPO and meds

    allele replied to djsrn's topic in Patient Medications

    That's terrible!! Nice job being persistant with the doc! I don't understand in todays world why they won't just give the important meds (like BP!) via another route! I think a catapres patch would...

  7. NPO and meds

    allele replied to djsrn's topic in Patient Medications

    Fortunately, we work with pretty much the same docs all the time on my unit, so we pretty much know what's expected as far as giving meds to NPO patients. It's pretty much the same as Nurseboy1, we...

  8. Gift suggestions for macho guy in hospital

    allele replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my gosh!! I'm so sorry!! I'll keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers!

  9. Gift suggestions for macho guy in hospital

    allele replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

  10. Gift suggestions for macho guy in hospital

    allele replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    If he doesn't have a dietary restrictions, there are great looking (and tasting!) cookie bouquets out there. Or to be a little healthier, maybe a fruit basket with lottery tickets tucked in the...

  11. Reward system for hardworking CNA's..need help!

    allele replied to NurseWiggins's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    NurseWiggins, I think what you want to do it wonderful! I always appreciate any small token of thanks! For example, our manager sends out a little "Kudos" email to the whole unit recognizing staff...

  12. tridil and heparin together?

    allele replied to akvarmit's topic in Emergency

    I usually run them in the same line, both connected to a Y-port, so there isn't one closer than the other. If there isn't already a second line in, I call IV therapy (Gosh, I love them!) to start a...

  13. Need advice on reporting incident with relative

    allele replied to kbclary4's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I agree with Chatsdale that (unfortunately) communication between shifts is sometimes less than perfect, but that's the only part I can agree with. I do think there was fault with the RN. I won't...

  14. INSPIRATIONAL-Why are YOU a Nurse?

    allele replied to NoDayButToday's topic in General Nursing

    While I love helping people on the road to recovery, and love challenging my assessment skills, it's not why I became a nurse. I became a nurse simply because I love people!! And I meet so many!! I...

  15. trach care question?

    allele replied to deegale's topic in General Nursing

    We ALWAYS do sterile technique in my particular facility, we use Portex trachs without an inner cannula. But taking what I've learned in my six short years as an RN, if another nurse tells you...

  16. Can you write a word "error" when correcting mistake in charting?

    allele replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    I was taught at school to put a line through and write 'error' with my initials....but during one of my clinicals a nurse on the unit I was on was married to a lawyer and she said the best thing to do...

  17. Do RNs have to take PA's order?

    allele replied to EvePooh's topic in General Nursing

    Hi!! Just thought I'd let you know what our PA's do!! RN's DEFINITELY take all orders from them, written, verbal and telephone. The PA's round and see all patients (they have to, they work for...

  18. How can I be a good preceptor??

    allele posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone! I've been an RN for a bit over 5 years now, and I'm about to take on a role I'm VERY excited about!! I'm going to be precepting a student. She'll be with me for the semester, and the...

  19. How can I be a good preceptor??

    allele replied to allele's topic in General Nursing

    I want to thank everyone for the excellent advice so far!! I'm taking everything to heart! One of my fears is something that has been mentioned a couple of times, I'm afraid that I'll 'forget' she's...

  20. Wound Vac

    allele replied to Choircat's topic in General Nursing

    RN or LPN on our unit. We assess it ourselves using an extensive wound care flowsheet. I personally feel the flowsheet is too subjective, though. I've had patients that had wounds that were...

  21. Who calls staff to replace sick calls?

    allele replied to ReinventingMyselfAgain's topic in General Nursing

    At my previous job we had a 'nurse administrator' do all staffing. She was not a nurse, and I'm honestly not sure what her other duties were. I know there were more, but everytime I had to talk to...

  22. How did you find out about allnurses?

    allele replied to cnelle101's topic in General Nursing

    I was doing a search for 'nursing chat'...........and found this!

  23. Coping mechanisms. What do you do???????

    allele replied to obillyboy's topic in General Nursing

    My drive home is a half hour to 45 minutes.......I talk to my boyfriend on the phone the whole way (hands free of course!! :) ) and vent, vent, vent!! He's not in healthcare and has NO idea what I'm...

  24. Charge Nurse Patient Ratios

    allele replied to jzuba's topic in General Nursing

    The charge nurse doesn't take any patients on my unit on any shift. Day staff RN's take 2-3 patients, evening RN's take 4, night's 5 (sometimes six, but rarely). Can't complain about staffing where...

  25. Cordis cath ???

    allele replied to starcandy's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, don't take this as gospel, because I was only told this, never looked it up. But apparently it's an older name for an IJ (central line). We have a doctor or two that still uses that name for...