sapphire18

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  1. Who looks up NP and/or CRNA programs for fun?...

    sapphire18 replied to Funformillions's topic in General Students

    I'm looking at acute care NP. I want to work in critical care- my

  2. Who looks up NP and/or CRNA programs for fun?...

    sapphire18 replied to Funformillions's topic in General Students

    Yup. Well for real now; for fun a few years

  3. Lung auscultation question

    sapphire18 replied to lauderek's topic in General Nursing

    You should be able to hear lower lung sounds unless they are so diminished from atelectasis, pneumonia, etc. Where are you listening for them? I remember in nursing school learning the specific...

  4. Wal-Mart Walk-in Clinic

    sapphire18 replied to vintage_RN's topic in General Nursing

  5. Visitors who stay overnight. Vent.

    sapphire18 replied to beeker's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ummm...now that's just

  6. Insulin and Levophed drips on cardiovascular unit

    sapphire18 replied to heartnurse2012's topic in Cardiac

    I've never heard of this. Insulin, maybe yes. But levophed?? Not safe if you have 4-5 pts

  7. Because nobody is a better expert in the art of nursing than...

    sapphire18 replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in General Nursing

    I shouldn't be shocked, but I still am. As Janice would say: OHHH. MY.

  8. MD refuses to sign a telephone order.

    sapphire18 replied to modernhippie_'s topic in Critical Care

    Even if you didn't know about the HIT test, always check platelet counts before giving

  9. Health Care Proxy Dilemma/Question

    sapphire18 replied to One Flew Over's topic in General Nursing

    It is never ok to lie to a pt about what they are

  10. Hilarious Gangnam Style OB/Gyne parody music video

    sapphire18 replied to RN2B123's topic in Nursing Humor

    I don't see the video as being offensive, but I also didn't think it was very entertaining, either. PS. Do nurses in Canada really wear

  11. Misdirected aggression

    sapphire18 replied to malenurseFl's topic in General Nursing

    I usually get the over-excited response.

  12. what did you get for Christmas from your employer?

    sapphire18 replied to AlphaPig's topic in General Nursing

    $50:)

  13. diazpem&dilution

    sapphire18 replied to Rajawi's topic in Patient Medications

    Why is this

  14. CNA in the PCU/ICU

    sapphire18 replied to WannaBNursey's topic in Critical Care

    PCU is considered a level of care above med/surg (floor), but below ICU. Every place is different- sometimes techs will take temps and do I/Os; stocking; repositioning, and personal care. Some...

  15. A Call to Action from the Nation's Nurses in the Wake of Newtown

    sapphire18 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    This.^^

  16. Wal-Mart Walk-in Clinic

    sapphire18 replied to vintage_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I figured;) Wasn't making fun of you, just the

  17. Wal-Mart Walk-in Clinic

    sapphire18 replied to vintage_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Lolll so

  18. A Call to Action from the Nation's Nurses in the Wake of Newtown

    sapphire18 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Love this. Think of the Albert Einstein quote- the common thread is limited mental health care, and availability of assault weapons to the general public. Doesn't take a genius to figure this one out....

  19. Visitors who stay overnight. Vent.

    sapphire18 replied to beeker's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Oh ok. We call it an incident report. Those go to risk management. Usually don't see anything resolved from it

  20. The Nightmare known as Psychiatric Care Part One

    sapphire18 replied to TopazLover's topic in Psychiatric

    Great article, AKY!! Can't wait for the next installment:) Learned a lot about "wet sheet therapy" on youtube..haha. Sad state of affairs, our mental health system in this country. I'd even go as...

  21. finally... I cried.

    sapphire18 replied to yaleli's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hugs to you:sorry: theres no more hug smiley?

  22. Visitors who stay overnight. Vent.

    sapphire18 replied to beeker's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Lol, what is

  23. Doctor Voicemails

    sapphire18 replied to Chelle013190's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I think the OP is referring to calling a doc about a pt issue- I agree it's annoying, I usually just give the pt name and unit/room # and hope for the best. It's

  24. What are your thoughts on patients who request no male nurses taking care of them?

    sapphire18 replied to Mike A. Fungin RN's topic in Men in Nursing

    Umm, yes you can blame them. It doesn't take experience in the healthcare field to know that this kind of thing is unacceptable- it just takes some common sense and respect for fellow human

  25. I Chart Too Much?!

    sapphire18 replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    I don't really think you can chart "too much"...but then I use a system that is mostly just checking