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  1. People think I am stupid

    Guest372004 replied to nikkole318's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Please help me figure this out. What antibiotic is run at 12.5 ml/hr? I have been doing this job for tons of years and have never seen this. I have never run anything at 12.5 ml/hr. Yes, we will...

  2. Pretty bad at starting IV's

    Guest372004 replied to NurseJessie2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    22 works just fine with blood. I prefer 22 unless the vein is very large; then I go for 20. Or if the person has thick skin a 20 is best. I worked in a clinic where I would put in maybe 6-8/day so I...

  3. Anyone here who hate the holidays?

    Guest372004 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Is this English class? Or ought to have been Is This English Class? Or Is this English class? So

  4. Pretty bad at starting IV's

    Guest372004 replied to NurseJessie2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    AnggelRN you are 100% correct. I teach all nurses to "look for the Y". I forgot to add that earlier

  5. Pretty bad at starting IV's

    Guest372004 replied to NurseJessie2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You are correct; being in the ER may mean you have to act fast. Just keep at it and let the pros give you advice while you are doing

  6. Pretty bad at starting IV's

    Guest372004 replied to NurseJessie2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have started IV's almost everywhere. Thumbs, toes, etc. The trick is not to rush. I will find one of those thin gabage can liners (sneak into the cleaning room) from a box and take about 3-4 wash...

  7. Anyone here who hate the holidays?

    Guest372004 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I invited all the people from work who have no plans. I have no clue as to how many will show but it will be fun. JTMarcy if you live around me you are also welcome. I am on the peninsula in the Bay...

  8. Anyone here who hate the holidays?

    Guest372004 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I have always hated the holidays, always. Except I love Thanksgiving. I always spend tons of time, tons of $ getting the house cleaned and make a huge meal and have people over. This year, tomorrow, I...

  9. Siblings sharing a room

    Guest372004 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I would have to "see" this inappropriate kissing. Maybe it is just a little kiss on the mouth? Who cares? Not me. If they are starting to do other stuff well then there is a problem and they need to...

  10. Siblings sharing a room

    Guest372004 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I must have no clue as to what most of you are talking of. I do not understand why a bro and sis in their very old years should not share a room. Their are siblings for gosh shakes. Being that I have...

  11. called in sick, nurse manager calling back (inappropriate tactics?)

    Guest372004 replied to jbaggins's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks. I can't imagine three ICU patients for one nurse. Two, yes but three? The work of a nurse is awful these days. I am in CA where we have ratios but to get back at us, they changed the ratios...

  12. called in sick, nurse manager calling back (inappropriate tactics?)

    Guest372004 replied to jbaggins's topic in General Nursing

    Please explain, what is "being tripled"? Can it be doing a triple shift? I never heard of such a thing. This, if so, is not allowed in California. I hope you learned from this...........do not answer...

  13. Random drug tests

    Guest372004 replied to roreyn02's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I agree; coaches, teachers, all need to be tested if the kids are. I think they are testing the kids for steroids when it comes to sports most likely. Remember, testing cost money and hospitals are...

  14. Critical care nurse with migraines on disabilty

    Guest372004 replied to theremotejen's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Need to know that morphine may help migraines but they often cause headaches. It can be a double edged sword. I am sure you have seen a neurologist. I find the problem often with pain specialists is...

  15. Critical care nurse with migraines on disabilty

    Guest372004 replied to theremotejen's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Good luck to you. As for those stimulators.......I am not a fan of them. I worked with the implantation of them for many years and it seemed most, not all, but most implanted patients had issues. I...

  16. Question about marijuana use as a nurse

    Guest372004 replied to sasha_t's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I totally agree TexasLVN. But I would add to never ever let any employer know you have a medical marijuana card. I do not know if this is a violation of privacy or not but there is no way I would...

  17. Question about marijuana use as a nurse

    Guest372004 replied to sasha_t's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Texas, I don't think someone who drinks a beer or two glasses of wine on a weekend is going to be having problems with cancer, violent mood swings, cirrhosis, etc. It is the same for someone who...

  18. Question about marijuana use as a nurse

    Guest372004 replied to sasha_t's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Interesting. First of all just go out on a weekend night to a club and see how much alcohol is being consumed. These people enjoying their night out do not drink before coming to work or drink at...

  19. Random drug tests

    Guest372004 replied to roreyn02's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes keep coming back. We just want you to feel comfortable. Perhaps you are from an area where pot smoking is not a big deal but I do think it is a big deal if it is smoked in a car. I doubt that in...

  20. Random drug tests

    Guest372004 replied to roreyn02's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thanks Spidey's mom. Good to know. But still the issue here is why would anyone even if close, let someone smoke anything in their car? I have an old beat up car and not even a ciggie would be...

  21. Could really use some calming down right now

    Guest372004 replied to proud nurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would be in heaven if someone gave me extra orientation. If you think you are doing "ok" then perhaps you are not? I know of no nurse who has felt comfortable (and not 100%) only after a full year...

  22. Random drug tests

    Guest372004 replied to roreyn02's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have been working at same hospital for a zillion years and there has never been random drug test. Not even for new hires. I think it is like testing for MRSA. Many would come up positive. I always...

  23. Random drug tests

    Guest372004 replied to roreyn02's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Gosh very interesting. I can't imagine being "pot tested" in my state of CA. Our unit would have a nursing shortage, R.T. shortage,

  24. Patient refusing Hospice

    Guest372004 replied to jammycakesRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Ought to have been more clear sorry. I was not billed anything. I just for some reason got the bill that was sent to Medicare so I saw what they were billed. What I find is that there was no reason...

  25. Patient refusing Hospice

    Guest372004 replied to jammycakesRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Tewdles I disagree. Yes I do agree that Hospice has great teaching, etc. But there are families that are devoted and with help from home health nurse, MD's, and others, it can be done fine without...