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resumecpr

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  1. Glove alergys

    resumecpr replied to bli1nu's topic in Operating Room

    Have you been tested for the above allergies? If not, I wonder if it was the handwashing

  2. Hypothetical Question...

    resumecpr replied to 2011nursetobe's topic in General Nursing

    If you given nitro to a patient with a right sided MI, you've just killed

  3. Palp?

    resumecpr replied to ED Escort's topic in General Nursing

    If she can palpate over the brachial artery ONLY, then the systolic is between 60-80. If you can palpate the radial, then the systolic is greater than

  4. Discharged and left to die ????

    resumecpr replied to Gabby820's topic in General Nursing

    What does grandma

  5. Before heart surgery, do RNs need to report to the charge nurse?

    resumecpr replied to Miley22's topic in General Nursing

    I'd like to think that the charge nurse knows about each and every patient on the floor, and what tests, surgeries etc. are to take place in the next 12 hours. I work in a CIC/CSU where we prep open...

  6. While you're at it...can you clean my poop too?

    resumecpr replied to Miller86's topic in General Nursing

    If not already, you should move him into a semi-private

  7. Before heart surgery, do RNs need to report to the charge nurse?

    resumecpr replied to Miley22's topic in General Nursing

    Report how? Could you be more specific

  8. Profile Assessment?

    resumecpr replied to Boswellia Carterii's topic in General Nursing

    You're probably better off not working in a place that assesses it's potential employees' values, beliefs and morals on paper. Just

  9. "They found something behind his heart!"

    resumecpr replied to Penelope_Pitstop's topic in General Nursing

    I am stupid tired right now - I don't think I see P-waves... I'm really not sure what rhythm that is. Throw me a bone? OMG. :confused:Those giant square waves on the paper are better known as...

  10. Can someone please breakdown BCLS vs the CPR (needed for nursing school) & ACLS??

    resumecpr replied to nurseypoo87's topic in General Nursing

    The above poster is on the money. However, ACLS is difficult if you have no work experience. If you want to work in an ED, then wait until you are hired, watch every code you can, then take ACLS....

  11. Meds That Cause Changes

    resumecpr replied to springgarden's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Have you tried to look up this information yourself yet? If not, I suggest you do, that way you will retain the answer. Good luck with the

  12. Help!! Sticky situation relating to "abuse"

    resumecpr replied to RNwithquestions's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If all else fails, you can have the lab work you ordered and the discussion with the family as back up. At this point you can't jump to conclusions about the DON's intentions. Best of luck. Lesson...

  13. pregnant and on a clear liquid diet

    resumecpr replied to VANursetobe's topic in Ob/Gyn

    When she's hungry, she'll eat/drink. The alternative is much, much worse. It's nice of you to worry about your friend and her unborn child. Kudos to you for

  14. The CEO said WHAT!!!!

    resumecpr posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I was in a public meeting the other day where the CEO of my 860 bed hospital said, "My hospital would be better off without nurses." I threw up in my mouth. Now why would he say such a thing? Since...

  15. CPR classes?

    resumecpr replied to Medsport's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the above poster about trying your local FD or EMS base, however, don't take a basic "friends and family" CPR class. Most hospitals require BLS for the "PROVIDER" class. Best of luck....

  16. Is there a nurse on the plane?

    resumecpr replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Not while on a plane, but while I was walking through an airport once, I witnessed two people fall about 100 feet from each other, and 15 minutes apart. The first was a middle aged woman who had a...

  17. The CEO said WHAT!!!!

    resumecpr replied to resumecpr's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You nailed it right on the head! Thanks! I am Canadian, but have worked in the US for over 5 years. All the ICU and telemetry NM have resigned. I think that makes about

  18. Staff Appreciation

    resumecpr replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    The BEST gift I ever received from a co-worker and dear friend was a personalized stamp. "Your Name Here RN." LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!!!!!! And I believe they only cost her $4

  19. What can the prehospital crews do in your area?

    resumecpr replied to nfdfiremedic's topic in Emergency

    In NC, one county's EMT-Ps can RSI and TPA due to long transport times (approx 1 hour to the closest facility). For both they need to have a MD order. This particular county won National's in

  20. What is something from nursing school that has been the most beneficial to you

    resumecpr replied to almost30's topic in General Nursing

    "All bleeding eventually

  21. What do you do when you're a pt?

    resumecpr replied to Sarah G's topic in General Nursing

    I had surgery last year in the hospital I worked in. I never let any of the nurses know who I was. However, it was all the administration, co-worker, and NAM visits that kind of ruined it for me....

  22. New Grad in the ICU, words of wisdom from the pro's please! :)

    resumecpr replied to Angels_wearScrubs's topic in General Nursing

    We have a "bible" here by Kathy White. A great reference tool. Remember, teamwork will get you through a crappy shift. Don't take it personally when a doc wags his/her finger at you and screams at...

  23. New grad know it all

    resumecpr replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    I have to wonder if this is a generation X / Y

  24. Lost my cool

    resumecpr replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    I think what you said was perfect. It was by no means rude or condescending. You were to the point, and your focus was on the patient. I would not apologize. I would also make sure I didn't have...

  25. Drug Screen question

    resumecpr replied to iconnie11's topic in General Nursing

    Lol! Gin and pot! Talk about some happy