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    Coreg med and no heart rate parameters?

    Vespertinas replied to amber7591's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I don't understand all these posts where people describe one mistake and then a swift termination. Is the nursing environment really this intolerant or are some people not seeing the bigger picture...
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    I miss...

    Vespertinas replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    It'd help if its function would be spelled out when you hover over the arrow; instead you get a preview of the original
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    Patient asked me what an IV med was for..i didnt know

    Vespertinas replied to NursingBro's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Huh?? I thought one inconsiderate and misguided response was an anomaly but there are... many! I'm
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    Unsanitary practice?

    Vespertinas replied to GraceNotes's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Folks, this is a pediatric clinic. I can't say for sure but I don't imagine there's a lot of c.diff going around so I don't think that would be a strong angle for OP to take when making her case for a...
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    Unsanitary practice?

    Vespertinas replied to GraceNotes's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    It doesn't matter whether alcohol based handrubs kill c.diff or not. If your hands are visibly soiled from anything, you must first rinse them with soap and water per every policy I've read on...
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    Subq Heparin

    Vespertinas replied to JTworoger's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Shoot then I guess I'm due for shots every other
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    Doctor Hassles

    Vespertinas replied to ThislittleoneRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I see that a lot. Either the MD advocates for their hire because they get along in the first place or the NP learned the style from the attending. Either way, rock and hard
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    Patient ratios progressive care units

    Vespertinas replied to kaylasmommy's topic in Cardiac

    Just read our actual policy which states that max RN:pt ratio for any IMC patient is 1:3. So if you even have one IMC patient, you can only have 2 more patients whether they are IMC status or
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    Precepting a floor nurse

    Vespertinas replied to inteRN's topic in Emergency

    Crazy&cute, your story of no orientation (with no materials) and OP's story of no preceptor training workshop makes me realize (again) how spoiled I've been! One suggestion I'd make, OP, is to ask...
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    Gero NP dreams vs. experience

    Vespertinas posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm going to school to be a gero NP. I envision that one day I'll be working in a LTCF or perhaps rehab. My concern is that I imagine I'll never actually work as an RN on the floor of either of those...
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    Gero NP dreams vs. experience

    Vespertinas replied to Vespertinas's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I suppose I could work part-time since I am not contracted anywhere anyway. I'll definitely be that "substitute teacher" though haha. But that is a good idea. traumaRUs, I can only say that I have...
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    "Difficult" Patients

    Vespertinas posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I love getting report when the RN tells me about how unmanageable a particular patient is because then I make sure that they're not going to ruin my day and it feels like an accomplishment when I've...
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    Its really NOT a fate worse then death

    Vespertinas replied to KRSLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Also, two of my grandparents were kind of in and out of the same nursing home and rehab. My mom and I were floored with the reception and treatment we/they'd get every time. I mean, it felt genuinely...
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    Its really NOT a fate worse then death

    Vespertinas replied to KRSLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    So glad to hear love for the LTC population! I haven't worked in that setting as a nurse yet but I can't
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    What shift does the 7am med pass?

    Vespertinas replied to keepitsimple0025's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I thought OP was being facetious. But I suppose that's the predicament you face with meds scheduled at change of shift! How
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    IV Magnesium Sulfate in office???

    Vespertinas replied to Anagray's topic in Patient Medications

    When you say patient safety do you mean... support in case something goes wrong? Or equipment you need to monitor a patient? If you're worried about something going wrong... well, I think we've...
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    Coma Dreams

    Vespertinas posted a topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I had to share this... A patient who was previously very ill but is now on the progressive care unit told me this story. He was in a coma for 51 days. He had a dream where he was standing on a hill...
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    Help with solving a Patient Sitter Staffing problem

    Vespertinas replied to DogWmn's topic in General Nursing

    We sometimes have a "floating" sitter who goes around and relieves other sitters for lunch. But that's on a good
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    IV Magnesium Sulfate in office???

    Vespertinas replied to Anagray's topic in Patient Medications

    You wouldn't need baseline labs because it would take a lot to start experiencing symptoms of overdose. Each gram IV is supposed to increase serum levels what, ~0.25mg? That's really nothing that...
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    Any other nurses have a baby voice?

    Vespertinas replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad you posted this because a floor I frequently work on has a consulting doctor with a baby voice but we all have decided it's awfully annoying without considering that she can't help it or she...
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    Treating fever with acetaminophen

    Vespertinas replied to Vespertinas's topic in Patient Medications

    I mean despite a clear parameter that states for fever >xx degrees. ...I know But I still want thoughts on the physiology behind
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    Harlem Shake - Nursing Style!

    Vespertinas replied to pmabraham's topic in Nursing Humor

    Wait a min, wait a min. This was all something I'd love to do myself. But you must be aware that not everyone in management will necessarily have such a lax attitude. If you think you do, I'd suggest...
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    Harlem Shake - Nursing Style!

    Vespertinas replied to pmabraham's topic in Nursing Humor

    Waste/pilfering of materials, inappropriate use of medical equipment (you know, it's really not a good idea to even pretend like you're going to shock somebody... I don't think policemen take kindly...
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    Roux En Y

    Vespertinas posted a topic in General Nursing

    Now that I'm a float RN, I like to educate myself about procedures/labs/whatsits that I'm not familiar with. This one really has made my week. Roux-en-Y... now that is some Frankenstein business! I...
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    RN with a BSN - 2 years in - no available jobs. Should I change careers? Help

    Vespertinas replied to spade11's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Yeah girl! Stay mobile! If you're willing/able to relocate, it could be best thing that might happen for you. Maybe you'll get hired by a podunk hospital in the middle of nowhere but I bet you'd learn...