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  1. about injections: are filters important for ampuled drugs?

    dphrn replied to epiphany's topic in General Nursing

    The only way to draw from a glass ampule is WITH a filtered needle. There is no excuse not to. If your facility does not have them, please go through whatever channels you must to get them. For the...

  2. Job won't quit calling on my days off!!!!!

    dphrn replied to jenny_g's topic in General Nursing

    Believe me, it will become easier to say NO as time goes

  3. Docs forced to write legible

    dphrn replied to zenman's topic in General Nursing

    Is their legible equal to my legible? What a

  4. Feeling like I blew it!

    dphrn replied to lisamc1RN's topic in General Nursing

    Please don't feel this is any indication of what type of nurse you will be. My husband has to take over when our kids get sick or hurt. He has done this for sixteen years. I do not think logically...

  5. Does it pay to challenge a test question?

    dphrn replied to luv2yoga's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think it will turn the instructor against you if you have the material to back up your argument. Sometimes it ends up to be a learning experience if done correctly by the teacher and student....

  6. What is the term for this condition?

    dphrn replied to Palpitations's topic in General Nursing

    No, I don't think so. It is part of an assessment that would prompt further eval. If you should feel it and you don't, something isn't right. So, the different numbers for the count on each arm...

  7. What is the term for this condition?

    dphrn replied to Palpitations's topic in General Nursing

    I thought that is what I said. If the nurse PALPATES a significant difference in pulses, for whatever reason (conduction or perfusion), it has to be evaluated further. If the pulse is so weak the...

  8. What is the term for this condition?

    dphrn replied to Palpitations's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, humor me for just a second here. I took the OP to mean is it possible to palpate a different radial pulse rate on each arm. If I am assessing a pt and get a rate of 60 on one arm and 80 on the...

  9. IV in AC

    dphrn replied to webbiedebbie's topic in General Nursing

    The only thing that comes to my mind is: W O W

  10. IV in AC

    dphrn replied to webbiedebbie's topic in General Nursing

    Perfect example of why there is discord between nursing departments. (Oh I know, you were probably joking) Break... have you ever worked on the floor? The nurse cannot take your report because...

  11. When in uniform?!?!?!?!?

    dphrn replied to Still Riding's topic in General Nursing

    I mean this in the kindest way...how friendly is your staff to their customers? Do they smile and treat the customers as special as they should? That is my rant, customer service is NOT what it use...

  12. ? about IVs vs Saline Locks

    dphrn replied to MrsWampthang's topic in General Nursing

    I like locks if they are flushed every eight hours to keep them patent. Too often they are not flushed and when you do need to use it, you find yourself having to start a new IV because people are...

  13. nursing liability insurance companies

    dphrn replied to FROGGYLEGS's topic in General Nursing

    You have written a lot of statements regarding how attorneys would defend a nurse. Where do you get this information, or is it just your opinion? I don't mean to be snappy either, but I truly would...

  14. nursing liability insurance companies

    dphrn replied to FROGGYLEGS's topic in General Nursing

    No need to apologize. You came here for input on a subject. A very good subject at that. Thanks to you, I just renewed my yearly insurance with NSO, which I have been putting off. My goodness,...

  15. Could this be true or is this proud papa just bragging.

    dphrn replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in St. Louis at a large teaching hospital last year. I worked what they called "week-end option" (at least two 12 hour shifts every week-end) and made $43.50 an hour. I am sure it is...

  16. nurses are fortunate

    dphrn replied to angel337's topic in General Nursing

    When I think of being employed as a nurse, I do not think of the word "luck". I think of all the hard work and the sacrifices that I, my husband, and children had to make during the time I was in...

  17. IM Vitamin K & filter needles

    dphrn replied to Tiki_Torch's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Any time I draw a med from an ampule...I ALWAYS use a filter

  18. School Nurse Interview-need help

    dphrn replied to mercyrn's topic in School

    You may want to check under "nursing specialties" and find school nursing. I bet you will find people who can answer your question there. Or, you may find a simular subject that will give you good...

  19. Resume help, please!

    dphrn replied to moni rn's topic in General Nursing

    Well thanks Larry! I usually emphasize what I will bring to the practice in my cover letter, so each cover letter is specific for the job applied. The resume objective is more broad and less...

  20. Resume help, please!

    dphrn replied to moni rn's topic in General Nursing

    I have had a lot of jobs in the six short years I have been a nurse (husband is military, so many moves). I have always used an "objective" and "strengths" bullet on my resume. I think it gives a...

  21. Resume help, please!

    dphrn replied to moni rn's topic in General Nursing

    Here's the one I have recently used. OBJECTIVE Nursing positon providing the opportunity to expand professional skills while allowing myself to apply my education and experience in order to administer...

  22. Birkenstock nursing shoes

    dphrn replied to vjcnurse's topic in General Nursing

    My story is the complete opposite. The first (and only) pair of birks I got was about three years ago, and my feet have never been the same. Unfortuately, my feet are worse than before I ever wore...

  23. What to ask in interviews

    dphrn replied to bedpan's topic in Nursing Career

    Something I always like to ask for, if the NM does not offer, is a peer interview. They will pull two nurses off the floor and you can talk with them without the NM in the room. It is your time to...

  24. 2 in PACU at all times?

    dphrn replied to sharann's topic in PACU

    When I first got here to VA, I interviewed for a PACU position. Hours would be 12:30pm to 9:30pm (yuck!) and from 6 pm on I would be on my own. Thanks but NO THANKS! The nurse manager acted...

  25. No Benefits not an option for new grads???

    dphrn replied to orchid's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The last two places I interviewed at, "no benefits" offered $1.00 more an hour. What a joke! Prn is the way to go if you do not need the benefits. The hours always seem to be