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  1. Potassium piggybacks

    RN92 replied to starcandy's topic in General Nursing

    Potassium can be soo painful. I have hurt with my pts sometimes - trying different things to make it not hurt so bad.. On a few occassions, I've had pts refuse it - after several minutes or so of...

  2. Professionalism???What happened to it??

    RN92 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I need to VENT!! I recently was at the end of a 12hr shift. I got 2 pts from OR within 15min of each other with 2hrs to go (I work in ICU). I busted my butt trying to get them settled in and the...

  3. ABG's in CPR

    RN92 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Quick question. i had a chemical resus only pt the other day. Did not want to be intubated under any circumstanes. Well, sure enough, she coded on my shift. Some nurses were insisting on getting...

  4. ABG's in CPR

    RN92 replied to RN92's topic in General Nursing

    I have to deeply admire this woman who knew what she didn't want and commend the caregivers for not giving in to their own discomforts with the situation. thanks. If anything, she was taken great care...

  5. ABG's in CPR

    RN92 replied to RN92's topic in General Nursing

    Quick question. i had a chemical resus only pt the other day. Did not want to be intubated under any circumstanes. Well, sure enough, she coded on my shift. Some nurses were insisting on getting...

  6. using names when charting

    RN92 replied to djsrn's topic in General Nursing

    Just remember, this is your chart as well. If you are sitting in front of a judge and jury ten years from now - you need to be able to use that nurses note to recall the days events. If you are...

  7. using names when charting

    RN92 replied to djsrn's topic in General Nursing

    Just remember, this is your chart as well. If you are sitting in front of a judge and jury ten years from now - you need to be able to use that nurses note to recall the days events. If you are...

  8. Phenergan?

    RN92 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone know if Phenergan is addictive.? I know its not a narcotic, but we've seen an increase in pts asking for

  9. Employer Appreciation

    RN92 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just wondering what other places are doing for their nurses during nurse appreciation week. Im sooo proud of my employer: One year, they gave us a certificate for a 30 min massage at a local spa....

  10. stupid er tricks

    RN92 replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    I also have many many stories: here's some of the better ones. 1. New diabetic was brought in by ambulance with family there. They thought "maybe his sugars too low). His wife said "Ive been making...

  11. Kids and Gun powder!

    RN92 posted a topic in Burn

    Hey guys, my 10yr old cousin was playing with gunpowder yesterday and lit a match to see what would happen. He'd seen it done in an old wester the day before. Needless to say, he caught on fire. 2nd...

  12. svt question

    RN92 replied to RN92's topic in Cardiac

    Got ya. I meant ventricular tachycardia. The MD (resident) wrote sustained v-tach.

  13. questions about e.r. from s.n.

    RN92 replied to janetrette's topic in Emergency

    For new grads, orientation to er shouldnt be less than 12wks. However, you would probably have an easier transition if you worked on the floor for a while first. Before coming to the ER, you need to...

  14. things I didn't learn in nursing school

    RN92 replied to mygirlsmom's topic in General Nursing

  15. Any IV Med administration nurses??

    RN92 replied to KacyLynnRN's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I did this in home health for several years. You must be very, very good at starting/maintaining IV's. Some pts will have Picc lines, Portacaths, but many wont. You may be the only RN available. Were...

  16. Question for ER Nurses

    RN92 replied to fuerza757's topic in Emergency

    My hospital hires new graduate nurses into the ER. It would benefit you to have some med-surg experience. But, not having it doesnt mean you cant be a good er nurse. They are going to train you, no...

  17. Privacy & Confidentiality in ER

    RN92 replied to Sarah, RNBScN's topic in Emergency

    Our ER rooms are divided by curtains, too. There is no privacy - you can hear everything that is going on next door. And, we allow 1-2 family members to stay with the pt.!! Until recently, we had a...

  18. Why do some nurses do this? And why are they allowed to?

    RN92 replied to Town & Country's topic in General Nursing

    They recently put a limit on overtime in the ICU. No more than 7 days in a row. You cant work more than 20hrs

  19. What have you taped lately?

    RN92 replied to kim93079's topic in General Nursing

    How about using plastic tape around your chest to increase cleavage. Models do it. :chuckle I use it to fix holes in my uniform pockets, too. It holds up in the washer and dryer. I have also seen it...

  20. BOILS....need advice

    RN92 replied to SarasLPN's topic in General Nursing

    What you are describing is called an abscess. Fancy name for infection right below skin. Usually caused by infected hair follicle. If its gone very deep, you will need to have it drained and take...

  21. I'm Tired Of Being Cursed Out

    RN92 replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    We call security and let them explain it to the pt. Im not being paid to battle confrontations. One of our favorite phrases in the ER is "we're here to save your butt, not kiss it!" FYI: Most...

  22. Help....tried out Littman Classic II

    RN92 replied to aegirl's topic in General Nursing

    A resident let me use/listen with her "electronic" stethoscope - Oh my God!! If only I could bring myself to buying a $500.00 stethoscope. Even if I did, I dont think I would want to take it to work....

  23. central line flushing do you aspirate?

    RN92 replied to purseOnalityRN's topic in General Nursing

    Experts are constantly changing their minds. Currently, at least where I work, it is not enouraged to cover central lite sites with gauze - just a transparent dsg/tegaderm. This way you can see/assess...

  24. Not feeling to good about a co-worker

    RN92 replied to susanna's topic in General Nursing

    I dont know about the rest of you..but when I read this sentence, a few red flags went up. When does a female worker get to confront her male boss by hollering and screaming? What female worker takes...

  25. Pharmacists refusing to fill orders for The Pill

    RN92 replied to KarenAR's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    unbelievable!! i cant believe that they wouldnt give her her prescription back. it belongs to the patient - since they took the prescription and wouldnt give it back - she will have to ask her...