SHURN

SHURN

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  1. Do you like ER or ICU better?

    SHURN replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in Emergency

    I was just browsing around the site tonight, looking for an interesting topic - whoa! Found it! I cannot answer the OP question, since I only have ICU experience. I love ICU, and honestly, I don't...

  2. CABG tips?

    SHURN replied to Rise Against's topic in General Nursing

    all of our open hearts come out on an insulin gtt. Non-diabetics have it turned off and turned to Q4hr accuchecks morning of POD1 while diabetics will stay on the gtt for 24 hrs. We monitor glucose...

  3. Interview outfit--is this ok?

    SHURN replied to SydneyJo1's topic in General Nursing

    I think the outfit sounds nice. Just add a little color. Maybe a colored cami under the sweater. And I don't see why high heels show poor judgement. It's not like she is wearing scrubs with heels or...

  4. Unit Patient Satisfaction Scores

    SHURN replied to Luvelyone's topic in General Nursing

    that makes absolutely no sense

  5. change is here.

    SHURN replied to nsaids_nurse420's topic in General Nursing

    so very sorry to hear that. I guess it depends a bit on what the job market is in your area. If it's not the best, maybe take one of the offered positions. You can still look for another job that...

  6. How do I hang on until I can leave?

    SHURN replied to Lovely_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I agreee with Cheyfire. Does this hospital system pay for continued education? I know mine does after working a certain amount of time. Maybe look at this situation as an opportunity. Working the...

  7. Do nurses still time tape the bag when hanging fluids?

    SHURN replied to Selene006's topic in General Nursing

    What does that even

  8. My God, these family members!!

    SHURN replied to SoundofMusic's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have a question: so if there are not sharps containers at the nurse's station, drinks should be allowed? We have a large station, at one end is the med pixis way at the other end is a water and...

  9. Biting your tongue when it comes to visitors!!

    SHURN replied to KSU-SN's topic in General Nursing

    I swear we work at the same hospital! This is such a pet peeve of mine. I used to work nights so I have seen both sides of it. We allow 22 hr visiting (2 hrs without during report). Honestly, most...

  10. New to nursing but arleady tired of freaking politics.

    SHURN replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    And one more thing. As far as saving our behinds in case of a lawsuit....well the lawyers GET PAID to dig through charting and paperwork. I do write a short note for any unexpected events (not just...

  11. New to nursing but arleady tired of freaking politics.

    SHURN replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Ruby, I'm with on the insulin documentation! We have our "insulin flowsheet" we "need" to document on - any changes to the drip, hourly with the gluc reading. However, we still document the rate...

  12. dear patients, please quit saying that to me

    SHURN replied to mcpnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah that is one of my bigger annoyances. I'm not super short,but blessed to look about 5-10 yrs younger than I am (which is still a young 28). I occasionaly have pts or their families ask "wow how...

  13. notice of trial - witness

    SHURN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was just wondering if anyone has been called as a witness against a pt you took care of in a criminal trial? I have - for an alleged drunk driving accident (the DAs office told me). I don't remember...

  14. notice of trial - witness

    SHURN replied to SHURN's topic in General Nursing

    well my services are not needed! It was infact regarding a BAL blood draw. Told him "nope, don't do that." So he said I won't be called. Man, they need some help reading these

  15. notice of trial - witness

    SHURN replied to SHURN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the replies! I did already talk to risk management. Since it is a criminal case against the pt, it is not a hospital issue. It does not involve my nursing care at all - or so they said. I...

  16. Longer tops?

    SHURN replied to twois's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I am shorter - 5'4" - but with a VERY long torso. I have resorted to always wearing a long tank under my top. I like the "long and lean" from Target. Cheap and keeps me covered! For sure stay away...

  17. Signing orders off

    SHURN replied to CopperEmerald's topic in General Nursing

    At out hospital, the RN must sign off the order. This is a verification that the order was put through the system correctly and that the RN is aware of it. Remember, orders can be transcribed...

  18. Myasthenia Gravis vs Multiple Sclerosis

    SHURN replied to Hopeful2011's topic in General Nursing

    I always remember that Multiple Sclerosis effects the Myelin Sheath (of the nerve) - so if you know the structure of nerves, that might

  19. Whats the big deal with support hose?

    SHURN replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    can anyone recommend a brand that is super light weight? I have never worn them because I tend to overheat very easily - i can't even wear high boots in the winter because i get so hot! any

  20. fiberoptic IABP

    SHURN posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Hi everyone! My unit has recently changed to the fiberoptic version of the datascope IABP. We all remember being told in the inservice that there is no need to flush with the fiberoptic, but none of...