november17

november17 ASN, RN

Ortho, Case Management, blabla

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  1. Elevated K+--insulin?

    november17 replied to EJSRN's topic in General Nursing

    It is a short-term fix for a potentially life-threatening problem. It gives the pt a little breathing space/time to excrete the

  2. Completely confused about filling Foley balloon

    november17 replied to fsaav's topic in General Nursing

    Always use the ten milliliters! If you are concerned about the balloon "popping" then that's why you "test" inflate the balloon prior to

  3. Frustrated CNA - for (some) nurses

    november17 replied to Flatbelly's topic in General Nursing

    I feel you, I was a CNA for several years prior to becoming an RN. I try to treat my coworkers with respect. Remember though, the RN is probably just as busy as you are (even if it looks like they...

  4. Morphine in TB Syringe, etc

    november17 replied to rehabhereIcome's topic in General Nursing

    yep...if you pull up a stronger strength insulin into an insulin needle, it will still be the wrong strength. Does that make sense? the insulin needle doesn't make it magically the right strength. A...

  5. Morphine in TB Syringe, etc

    november17 replied to rehabhereIcome's topic in General Nursing

    thx pip (ps im a him not a her) By the way I'm not advocating using a TB syringe for insulin. I'm just trying to point out that it would be an acceptable substitute in the absence of an insulin...

  6. Morphine in TB Syringe, etc

    november17 replied to rehabhereIcome's topic in General Nursing

    you didn't skip to the last post on page four, did

  7. Morphine in TB Syringe, etc

    november17 replied to rehabhereIcome's topic in General Nursing

    This topic has been beaten to death on these forums again and again

  8. Morphine in TB Syringe, etc

    november17 replied to rehabhereIcome's topic in General Nursing

    They may be slightly shorter than the half inch needle (3/8 of an inch), but they easily get past the dermal layers into the SQ area. You could say it is a preference, but I find it more convenient to...

  9. Losing interest in nursing major

    november17 replied to cinder06's topic in General Nursing

    Well you don't really know until you're actually trained to make those calls. It's really not that hard once you're properly trained. Of course you're not going to feel confident, because you have no...

  10. Losing interest in nursing major

    november17 replied to cinder06's topic in General Nursing

    If you're getting burned out just taking the pre-reqs, just wait till you get

  11. IM Injection, Hitting Bone?

    november17 replied to etep1209's topic in General Nursing

    The first time I ever gave an IM shot, I went for someone's deltoid and hit the bone. I think it was more jarring for me, because the patient didn't even

  12. Where to keep scrubs at home

    november17 replied to time2change's topic in General Nursing

    Mine stay in the basement hung up in the laundry room after I get them out of the dryer. It's less clothes to put away! I wouldn't have a problem with them in my closet, I'm just lazy I guess. Just...

  13. Mental health days...

    november17 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just called in and I was supposed to work tomorrow. I checked the schedule and there was plenty of staff. I just feel like I need an extra day off. I can't imagine going in there tomorrow at the...

  14. No time for gloves??

    november17 replied to Ocelot's topic in General Nursing

    They are fools. I hate to say it, but if I had the choice between getting HIV and not getting HIV, just to save someone's life, I'd probably rather lose my license than forgo the PPE. Anyone who says...

  15. venous stick for PKU????

    november17 replied to rn4babies63's topic in General Nursing

    Give em a sucker too, they fall for that trick every

  16. Press Gainey Surveys, help or additional hindrance

    november17 replied to lpnflorida's topic in General Nursing

    I've gotten some really nice comments about me in the press-gainey surveys. I've had patients mention me by name. Helpful? Not really, but it is kind of nice to check my mailbox a few months later and...

  17. Responcibility for sharps

    november17 replied to takecake's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe one day someone will get angry enough to go off on her about

  18. Special things you incorporate into your nursing practice?

    november17 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I work on an ortho floor, and most of the patients tend to be in a lot of pain. Over the past couple of months I've worked in a "chair massage" into my practice. No, it is not for 100% of my patients,...

  19. Patient Died from Med Allergy

    november17 replied to NewRN08's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I first called the Doc and questioned the order. I think I said something along the lines of, "patient had a reaction blablabla do you want a different antibiotic instead of vanco because that's...

  20. Patient Died from Med Allergy

    november17 replied to NewRN08's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds more like Red Man's syndrome than a full blown allergic reaction....Look up Red Man's syndrome. edit: I had a patient one time with exact same everything that you described. I was the person...

  21. HELP! Husband is depressing me! NEED ADVICE!

    november17 replied to 2bNurseLove419's topic in General Nursing

    Oh god.....not kirk cameron To the original poster; 1) As a man: I can see where your husband is coming from 2) As a former nursing student, you need to figure out where you priorities lie, and act...

  22. "Community" Insulin

    november17 replied to zilla704's topic in General Nursing

    We use the same bottle for all our patients. When it runs out, pharmacy sends another. Alcohol wipes are your

  23. PRN Nurse and High school teacher? Insane?

    november17 replied to niubiochem's topic in General Nursing

    If you have the energy, I say go for

  24. "Uses call light extremely well"

    november17 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Where do you work, and are they

  25. How are "never events" affecting your practice?

    november17 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Starting October 1st, 2008, Medicaid will no longer be reimbursing for "never events" which are classified as; * Stage III, IV pressure ulcers * Fall or trauma resulting in serious injury...