mablackbear

mablackbear

Endoscopy, Environmental Health, MedSurg

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  1. mistakes made during your first year...

    mablackbear replied to RNmaria's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just want to say I'm so thankful for this board. I've been a nurse for 4 years and had a bad night tonight. But what I've learned in my short time as a nurse is that we really are all human and we...

  2. multiple pain meds at once?

    mablackbear replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    Naproxen and Motrin both increase risks for GI bleeds, which increases again if you take them with Aspirin (which is in Excedrin): http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/538386 They're both NSAIDS, so...

  3. Ok seasoned nurses, I have a question!

    mablackbear replied to gagurl's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, I know everyone has their lotion preferences (and I agree, Eucerin cream and bag balm are both good options) but I love this one:...

  4. IV anxiety

    mablackbear replied to Midnight1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    "...that little pop you feel when you puncture a vein with a 22 gauge catheter" When I read your post I was like..."what little pop?" Is she talking about popping through the skin? She clearly said...

  5. Completely confused about filling Foley balloon

    mablackbear replied to fsaav's topic in General Nursing

    In the two places I've worked, I've used 10ml to inflate foleys, though I can't remember what the tubing stated (it's been a while)... Always check that the balloon is in good condition before...

  6. Describe the ACLS megacode/certification

    mablackbear replied to LisaJanae's topic in General Nursing

    I know this thread is a little old for the original poster (:redbeathehope you did well in your course!!:redbeathe) But I just wanted to recommend the book that taught me how to read rhythms:...