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  1. Hyst question

    kc ccurn posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    What is the normal recovery time expected for a hyst? I'm healthy mid 30's, don't smoke or drink, on no meds. I'm thinking of asking about a vag hyst because I'm done having the babies -3 is...

  2. Gifts from Patients?

    kc ccurn replied to C'wing's topic in General Nursing

    Every hospital has a policy. Ours states that we can't accept gifts over $50.00. Usually the gifts are food in nature. One family did give out gift certificates for a spa day to the nurses that...

  3. Hyst question

    kc ccurn replied to kc ccurn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    SmilingBlueEyes, thank you for your post. You brought up some good points to ponder. I actually have an appointment with my gyn NP this afternoon and will have question list in hand. I really...

  4. Did I miss my calling?

    kc ccurn replied to gotaluvtheER's topic in Emergency

    Sounds a bit like the stressed/burned out syndrome that every nurse gets at least once in their career. I was talking to my mom about how unappreciated I've felt and how frustrating it is to care for...

  5. Should I even consider ED??

    kc ccurn replied to lesjen's topic in Emergency

    lesjen, I'm coming from a total ICU mentality, I've been at a level I trauma for 12 years now. I can understand the burnout aspect. What kind of an ICU are you in now? Sometimes just a little fresh...

  6. Tension Pneumothorax or Decreased Level of Consciousness

    kc ccurn replied to Rick Bourdier's topic in Emergency

    My answer as

  7. A weighty issue

    kc ccurn replied to Spicey1's topic in General Nursing

    Congragulations and good for you mjl, that is awesome! Keep up the AWESOME work. I think it is important for nurses to "practice what we preach" so to speak. Not only for weight but for smoking as...

  8. Death Rattle

    kc ccurn replied to ChicagolandRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Did I read earlier about morphine given via neb? I have no background in home health, this thread is fascinating. Tell me more about the ms/neb...we usually given morphine iv push or sometimes a...

  9. I'm afraid my hearts not in it anymore

    kc ccurn replied to iliel's topic in General Nursing

    If you feel a peace about your decision then it probably is the right one. It sounds like you've done a lot of soul searching and thinking about it. Now that you've made your decision, enjoy...

  10. New to ICU

    kc ccurn replied to Mayflye's topic in MICU, SICU

    I wouldn't worry about it Emerald, I didn't read it as if you were trying to make a debate of an issue. You have some good thoughts about opportunities that are

  11. New to ICU

    kc ccurn replied to Mayflye's topic in MICU, SICU

    I agree completely with you rstewart. I would much rather take care of 2 really sick pts then 10-13 floor pts. I am amazed what they

  12. New to ICU

    kc ccurn replied to Mayflye's topic in MICU, SICU

    I started out as a new grad in ICU as well, and many times I asked myself "did I learn this in nursing school?" Give yourself a break, don't be afraid to ask questions. An earlier poster mentioned...

  13. Art Lines

    kc ccurn replied to bluemoose21's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Our policy says within 20 points. you have to look at many different factors like Gwenyth mentioned-waveform, etc.... that can be a big margin, the main point is to be consistent, especially if...

  14. flumazenil

    kc ccurn replied to New CCU RN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    My thoughts exactly :chuckle : That is way over my head which is exactly why you are a CRNA and I'm not. Not trying to be a smart alec but can you also recite the coagulation pathway as well? I...

  15. Am I alone in liking being a nurse?

    kc ccurn replied to Shotzie's topic in General Nursing

    I've been in the same ICU for almost 12 years now, some of my co workers have been there close to 25. We have a staff of 110 nurses with a core of us that have been there over 10 years. We know...

  16. Coffee ground emesis

    kc ccurn replied to mshultz's topic in Gastroenterology

    a flock is slightly smaller than a fleck

  17. Coffee ground emesis

    kc ccurn replied to mshultz's topic in Gastroenterology

    coffee ground emesis is very common in an upper gi bleed, including duodonal ulcer. bright red or 'fresh" blood in stool is indicative of a lower gi bleed. I would definitely cut out the aspirin,...

  18. Coumadin and Cranberry Juice

    kc ccurn replied to MarcusKspn's topic in General Nursing

    Patients on coumadin should not drink grapejuice either. It does cause their PT and INR to increase. There are actually quite a few drugs that don't ~mix~ well with grapejuice so I tell pt's that...

  19. Central Lines: saline or heparin?

    kc ccurn replied to nursemouse's topic in General Nursing

    flush with normal saline 2cc q8 hr and prn for central and peripheral lines. PICC lines get heparin q12

  20. Critical thinking exercise

    kc ccurn replied to Teacher Sue's topic in General Nursing

    Teacher Sue, I have another scenario for your students.... I had a patient once with a chest tube for pneumothorax, intubated and sedated. Some co workers were in the room with me, chatting, when we...

  21. Vacation in Seattle

    kc ccurn replied to kc ccurn's topic in Washington Nursing

    I appreciate your ideas! We are also planning on going up to Vancover and Victgoria from there. I can't wait. So in the mid=end of May the weather will still be on the cool

  22. Received a complaint

    kc ccurn replied to Nurse Soc Mom's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Yeah, congragulations, like there was any

  23. PICC Lines in Radiology

    kc ccurn replied to angiorn's topic in Radiology

    Our IV team will try to place PICC lines at the bedside, if they aren't able to do it we go to radiology to have it placed under fluro by a nurse and tech. They do a fantastic job. I believe they...

  24. Does it possible with GPA<3.0?

    kc ccurn replied to Oreo's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Some schools only require 2.75 GPA. Check also with an advisor at the school you want to get into and see what other classes will count. If you are close to the requiered GPA, apply anyways, you can...

  25. Art Lines

    kc ccurn replied to bluemoose21's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    We zero at beginning of shift and compare to cuff pressure, if you've disconnected the transducer from the monitor (like after going on a road trip) and anytime you think you might have an inaccurate...