LouisVRN

LouisVRN RN

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  1. What is the most interesting case you've seen in the ER?

    LouisVRN replied to BigDiesel's topic in Emergency

    You're not the only one! I've spent hours upon hours researching prion diseases because I find them so

  2. Nurse charting stuff she did not do.

    LouisVRN replied to Peetz's topic in General Nursing

    This in my opinion is not something that warrants a "courtesy reminder" to the nurse. Any falsification of the documentation imo is an immediate incident report. I always write it like Cuddles stated....

  3. What is the most interesting case you've seen in the ER?

    LouisVRN replied to BigDiesel's topic in Emergency

    Both instances of adrenal insufficiency that I've seen were really interesting. As was the case of steven-johnsons syndrome - something i will nver

  4. Not a waitress or barista

    LouisVRN replied to noyesno's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yeah, get these all the time. if I'm not busy, I really dont mind. If I am busy i usually tell them I'll be happy to get it for them but it may be awhile and make sure they know where the...

  5. Pain medications post partum

    LouisVRN replied to CoppertopRNC's topic in Ob/Gyn

    After my delivery I was given motrin 400 q 4 prn, stool softener and the dermoplast spray, really only used the last too. I think I took two doses of motrin to help with the

  6. Rewarding tenured staff - what have you seen?

    LouisVRN replied to enzati's topic in General Nursing

    We got pulse oxes for employee appreciation. Also as a pt got a water bottle, maybe not everyone would like it but I do and use it

  7. Transfusion Reaction

    LouisVRN replied to vwde's topic in General Nursing

    Our policy states that in the event of a transfusion reaction upon identification of a reaction blood is stopped and blood, normal saline primer and asll lines are returned to lab for testing. We also...

  8. Painless labor?

    LouisVRN replied to Stephanie D's topic in Ob/Gyn

    When I had my son I would say my pain got to maybe a 4. It wasn't really that bad, I was putting on makeup when I was 8cm. I was having back labor though, my contractions didn't hurt at all, just felt...

  9. skin breakdown after total knee

    LouisVRN replied to Tsatalstrana's topic in General Nursing

    none of our orthos have activity limitations for tkr provided they were ambulatory pre-op. Most of ours must dangle dos at minimum and are wbat. Our tkr usually have a lot of equipment though cpn,...

  10. "true knot"

    LouisVRN replied to LouisVRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I ask because my second son had one. He was delivered at 41 weeks, no problems with the pregnancy, no problems with the delivery, had a normal, unmedicated lady partsl delivery, midwife held the...

  11. My baby's poo

    LouisVRN replied to raynienatasha's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Yeah my son's umbilical cord had a true knot in it so I wanted pics of it. My husband did tell me as cool as I thought it was, to refrain from posting it on facebook or showing it to people without...

  12. advice for new charge nurse

    LouisVRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    What advice would you give to a new charge nurse? Not in terms of how to do the job but as a staff member what would you like a charge nurse to do for you? As a charge nurse what would you like of a...

  13. Who are all these people dying in your arms?

    LouisVRN replied to xtxrn's topic in General Nursing

    I work med-surg, it is my whole-hearted intention and desire and I will put 100% effort into making sure you are moved to the appropriate level of care should you start heading south, because frankly...

  14. advice for new charge nurse

    LouisVRN replied to LouisVRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for all the replies. I have to say I'm very excited for this opportunity. All of the co-workers i have talked to are excited that I got this position, I am definitely one who would never ask...

  15. My baby's poo

    LouisVRN replied to raynienatasha's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I wanted pictures taken of my placenta with my last baby. As at that time I had the baby on my chest I asked my husband to take pictures of it. He laughed, then when i didn't laugh said," Wait, are...

  16. more meconium???

    LouisVRN replied to babyktchr's topic in Ob/Gyn

    IDK as a mom who has had one induction at 38 weeks, for medical reasons, and one post-date pregnancy I think I would rather take my chances letting nature take its course than subject myself and my...

  17. lab top color for vanco trough?

    LouisVRN replied to lsvalliant's topic in General Nursing

    We use

  18. Curious, re nursing and weight loss

    LouisVRN replied to Bonnie86's topic in General Nursing

    I lost about 50lbs in a year at my job, but I was also making a conscious effort. i take at least 30 minutes for the lunch. The key to losing weight at work is to pack your lunch, at least on night...

  19. Med/Surg RN required to care for L&D patients

    LouisVRN replied to Pjun581's topic in General Nursing

    I would personally like it. Idk about taking caring of babies but taking care of moms would be like taking care of a happy walkie talkie

  20. Ring Cutters

    LouisVRN replied to ashleyjean3's topic in Emergency

    Granted this won't work in trauma situations but if you take dental floss and are able to wrap below the ring, slide under the ring and wrap up the rest of the finger then pull the distal end of the...

  21. Is a double major possible?

    LouisVRN replied to nursegirl333's topic in General Students

    I am one class short of having a double major in psych and nursing. Only reason I didn't complete them concurrently was the first month of nursing school I found out I was pregnant. Its doable if...

  22. Is a double major possible?

    LouisVRN replied to nursegirl333's topic in General Students

    I am one class short of having a double major in psych and nursing. Only reason I didn't complete them concurrently was the first month of nursing school I found out I was pregnant. Its doable if...

  23. When did you start precepting/mentoring?

    LouisVRN replied to Miller86's topic in General Nursing

    I started orienting new grads students and experienced transfers after six months. Everyone said I picked things up quickly, knew my resources when I didn't have trhe answers and was a good teacher. I...

  24. Please share your story

    LouisVRN replied to PayitForwardHolistic's topic in General Nursing

    I really enjoy my job but it is a job. I do check my email from home and will do some research at home but otherwise I don't let it effect my time with my family. I am glad I only work 3 days a week...

  25. l&d and malpractice

    LouisVRN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Throughout nursing school I wanted to work l&d however out of school I got a med surg position which I've held and enjoyed for the past three years. Now after having my second son my passion for...