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My template begins with the patient sticker (top left) then from left to right, allergies, code status, age, attending MDs, weight, family names and contact #'s, then the password for giving info. Then Dx Hx Neuro Pulmonary ...

That's tough. Thanks for what you guys do.

Awesome

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

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

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 80.

What does grandma want?

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 heart patients in the early AM, and recover them un...

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

Report how? Could you be more specific please?

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

That's awesome. You're very lucky. I hope that one day soon, all medical facilities will work as effeciently and as fairly as yours.

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 "tombstones." Classic ST elevation indicating a massive...

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. Most hospitals will hire without ACLS, but require ...

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 exam.

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 learned. Document, document, document.

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 caring.

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 then, every single Nurse Manager has resigned. Shoul...

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. :)

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 syncopal episode. She just kind of toppled over wh...

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 10.

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 each!!

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 2010.

"All bleeding eventually stops."