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  1. 8 weeks pregnant and taking dexamethasone

    lady_jezebel replied to shirley297's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Once again, this is just for info. This doesn't apply to your case, but you may want to talk to a pharmacist or another doc to see if there are also new recommendations regarding antenatal...

  2. 8 weeks pregnant and taking dexamethasone

    lady_jezebel replied to shirley297's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I found a website (2003) that describes it as category "C" (ie. no studies in pregnant women), but recommends switching to prednisone if a steroid is needed: http://www.having-a-baby.com/chart.htm A...

  3. Ketamine and the OB patient

    lady_jezebel replied to suzanne4's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Strange, I was just reading last night about how ketamine can be used to induce near-death experiences. It triggers something in the brain. Supposedly it alone does not sedate the patient -- it needs...

  4. Can someone help me with this med-surg question?

    lady_jezebel replied to Guest26407's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Thanks for the tip!

  5. I wish I'd have known....B4 nursing school

    lady_jezebel replied to ARmickie's topic in General Nursing

    That I should have worked harder during my pre-reqs & applied for med school instead! Honestly, I would rather solve medical problems and write orders than carry out most of these freaken' orders....

  6. Can nurses in the US really work a straight 24 hour shift??

    lady_jezebel replied to care bear's topic in General Nursing

    Mandatory overtime is not permitted in my hospital, as agreed in their contract with the Nurses' Union in my state. I've heard horror stories of nurses being REQUIRED to work an extra shift if there...

  7. Preceptor RN: Tips for a student to make a good impression/ do a good job

    lady_jezebel replied to purseOnalityRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the above poster. 1) Show up 10-15 minutes early, 2) Be THOROUGHLY prepared, 3) Be active/helpful & do all the tasks you possibly can (jump in), and 4) Be friendly. Ask carefully...

  8. What is Forensic nursing?

    lady_jezebel replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not certain, but I think they work with crime victims, such as rape or abuse cases. They will document what they see, take swabs, and report their findings. We had a Forensic Nurse in our ER who...

  9. How do you approach doctors?

    lady_jezebel replied to angelicaparki's topic in General Nursing

    I LOVE the idea of asking a doc, "what shouuld I do if this new order is unsuccessful?" Why didn't I think of that? I'm going to start doing

  10. How do you approach doctors?

    lady_jezebel replied to angelicaparki's topic in General Nursing

    Matter-of-factly. I report information or request orders. I make sure that I have all the relevant info before calling, so that no one's time is wasted (ex. pt's bp/hr, pain level, knowledge of...

  11. My take on nursing

    lady_jezebel replied to New CCU RN's topic in General Nursing

    I work at a Magnet hospital on the West coast. The physician/nurse relations are actually quite good, and I feel respected most of the time. I also have a supportive manager & wonderful...

  12. Epidural & post-op pain management

    lady_jezebel replied to Jemma's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Oh, forgot to mention anticoagulants -- these can cause epidural hematomas, leading to disability/death. We have very strict guidelines about the use/doses of heparin or lovenox given with an...

  13. Epidural & post-op pain management

    lady_jezebel replied to Jemma's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Our post-ops usually come back with an epidural, PCEA (pt controlled epidural anesthesia), PCA (pt controlled anesthesia through peripheral or central line), or some combination of both. If the pt has...

  14. Can someone help me with this med-surg question?

    lady_jezebel replied to Guest26407's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Everyone here covered it. Just wanted to add to the last post. Most post-surgical pts are on an "advanced as tolerated" diet. If there are no bowel tones present, or they are hypoactive, it is likely...

  15. Looking for a West Coast Burn Unit

    lady_jezebel replied to Goodie's topic in Burn

    Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, WA: Oh, starting wage is approximately $22/hr for new grads, more for experienced nurses (many experienced nurses I work with make $30/hr), plus shift and weekend...

  16. Looking for a West Coast Burn Unit

    lady_jezebel replied to Goodie's topic in Burn

    Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, Washington. Supposedly many new burn technologies/treatments have sprung out of research done in this unit (it's cutting edge). It's also a level one trauma...

  17. Any RN's working in the research field???

    lady_jezebel replied to enfermeraSG's topic in Research

    Is nursing "research" simply a lot of paperwork? Do you make sure that study data is collected correctly, and then do audits? Any problem

  18. Growing bored of med-surg repetition

    lady_jezebel posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    Sure, the diagnoses may differ from pt to pt, but I do the same types of tasks every day -- start IVs, blood draws/labs, empty foleys, wound care, change dressings, remove staples, empty hemovacs,...

  19. Federalize Nursing Licenses! Who's with me?

    lady_jezebel replied to mobileLPN's topic in General Nursing

    I'd like to see MD licenses federalized to protect the public. How many times have we read about an MD commiting a crime in one state & thus losing his priviledges, only to move to another stata...

  20. What are your methods for keeping your cool at work?

    lady_jezebel replied to tattooednursie's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry Mandi, I didn't realize that you were also referring to co-workers, not just pts. Well, co-workers are much more difficult to deal with. In fact, they can be more problematic than ANY other...

  21. from a student to the 'old' nurses

    lady_jezebel replied to IowaCindy's topic in General Nursing

    i LOVE working with students. they're a lot of fun, and have great questions and insights. they often bring joy into the

  22. What are your methods for keeping your cool at work?

    lady_jezebel replied to tattooednursie's topic in General Nursing

    I take a 10 minute break, chow on something, and try to center. Then I realize what the majority of my patients are going through -- many facing the loss of limbs, chemo/radiation, and looming death...

  23. compartment syndrome-did I cause it?

    lady_jezebel replied to Lynn RN ER TX's topic in General Nursing

    Isn't there a possibility of acute compartment syndrome from a venous puncture when a pt is on anticoagulation

  24. Do I have the right to refuse CPR?

    lady_jezebel replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    Why in the world would you refuse CPR? What if you're simply choking on a chicken bone? What if you were a near-drowning, and needed the water cleared from your lungs? What if your heart simply...

  25. Dreading Work Again!

    lady_jezebel replied to Genista's topic in General Nursing

    My med-surg floor has a mandated 1:4 ratio, and often we have only 3 pts, but I still dislike my job. I don't like the feces/urine/vomit, complaining/dependent pts, arrogant/rude MDs, constant...