MargRN

MargRN BSN

Preoperative and PACU; Med/Surg; ED; Home Health

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  1. Have you ever refused to give a certain med?

    MargRN replied to MargRN's topic in General Nursing

    I read that it has been fatal with IV administration. That's why I was asking the other nurses and reading reading reading. The MD had ordered it on this same pt earlier in the week. (Yes, it was due...

  2. Have you ever refused to give a certain med?

    MargRN replied to MargRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would never give something contraindicated such as that. Just the Vit K IV is not something I'm used to

  3. cath lab RNs... is it protocol to DC Aspirin prior

    MargRN posted a topic in Cardiac

    to a catheterization? I am not a cardiac nurse. My first thought was "no way" but I'm trying to do some research and find out more about the "whys". Thanks in advance, Marg

  4. I am not a cardiac nurse but isn't ASA supposed to be DCd

    MargRN replied to MargRN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Yes this eases my mind greatly! I SO appreciate your help and taking time to

  5. cath lab RNs... is it protocol to DC Aspirin prior

    MargRN replied to MargRN's topic in Cardiac

    Or can you direct me to learning more about this? Our little hospital takes care of patients with pneumonias and cellulitis and dehydration and other "medical" needs. So my last experience with more...

  6. Intro and question...

    MargRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi! I'm Marge and I'm mostly a SAHM (stay at home mom) but work per diem at our small hospital's 20 bed Med/Surg unit. I really like the RN registry! I used to work Oncology which is where I wanted...

  7. Intro and question...

    MargRN replied to MargRN's topic in General Nursing

    but I think he was just started on HCTZ diuretic too. That is important to note too. duh! I have no clue what his BNP is. I didn't know he had any CHF. I hate guessing about family when we know bits...

  8. Intro and question...

    MargRN replied to MargRN's topic in General Nursing

    and he said that he had an appt to get his abdomenal aneurysm checked for size changes. He called to report his BP which was 160/90 today. Still not great. I hope things improve for him. At least,...