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  1. physical restains?

    stbernardclub replied to hxs181's topic in General Nursing

    Where ia Pennsivina

  2. How do you feel about "Veterinary Nurse"

    stbernardclub replied to mrparhamrvt's topic in General Nursing

    I do not agree with the use of the term veterinary nurse at all, and simply cannot believe nurses agree with the use of this term. What this will do is cause even more confusion in this field as to...

  3. NOC Patient bathing

    stbernardclub replied to sheridan7679's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    RN PA....IM FROM PA ALSO :) AND BOY, DOES YOUR STORY SOUND

  4. A message to new grads: NEVER....

    stbernardclub replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    AWWWW...VERY GOOD ONE MATTSMOM....MAY I ADD NEVER EVER TELL RUMORS OR GOSSIP AT WORK...THIS WAY YOU CAN FOCUS ON THE MORE IMPORTANT THINGS, LIKE

  5. NPO stories (NPO what??!)

    stbernardclub replied to CIRQL8's topic in Operating Room

    npo = NO PLEASURES ORALLY.....HAHAHA...KEEP IT

  6. Should Surgical Technicians Circulate

    stbernardclub replied to Rnn2003's topic in Operating Room

    I would not agree with a surgical tech taking over the position of a circulating nurse. Would it shock me if hospitals started to allow this to save them money....NO....I would not put anything past...

  7. salaries of an office nurse

    stbernardclub replied to peds rn's topic in General Nursing

    Thats great that she asked you. There was one office job I looked into once, it paid a r.n. 13.00 an hour:rotfl: . I have seen it advetised alot, wonder

  8. Trying to Bust a Strike

    stbernardclub replied to Town & Country's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Its really sad to see so many nurses who would cross a picket line for money. As stated many times, these strikes are almost always about safe staffing. I am not in a union, but I would never consider...

  9. Should OR RN's be ACLS/PALS certified?

    stbernardclub replied to sharann's topic in Operating Room

    Oh my God....O.R. nurses that do not need A.C.L.S????????????????? NUTS!!! TOTALLY

  10. Trying to Bust a Strike

    stbernardclub replied to Town & Country's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Hey great post !!!!!!!!!! I know some scab from Florida, he was with a company that sent him to a strike hospital in northern california. What a dog. He just bragged and bragged about the money.One...

  11. Trying to Bust a Strike

    stbernardclub replied to Town & Country's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Im with you on this one...Your right, as long as we work against each other here, it will never get better. I know one thing....I WOULD NEVER EVER EVER CROSS A STRIKE LINE

  12. Medical Assistants in the office

    stbernardclub replied to SHELLYBELLYRN's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Having been in both jobs...m.a and r.n, actually was a lab tech also, but thats another story, lol, I never called myself a nurse nor do I remember our Dr calling me a nurse ( before I was a nurse)....

  13. Negative CVP?

    stbernardclub replied to RN92's topic in MICU, SICU

    It of course measures right side heart pressure. Since it measures pressure, it is directly linked to fluid volume. So a low reading (below 2) would show a volume deficit or venodialation that could...

  14. On Call dilemma

    stbernardclub replied to AngiRN's topic in Home Health

    HI...I have been trying out home health also, and I know what you mean about the paperwork. My area is around where I live, and I will be on call for the third time this m-th night. They say if you...

  15. Anferior MI and NO order for NTG drip...

    stbernardclub replied to LPN47331's topic in Emergency

    Older persons do not have collateral circulation unless they have been very active with a exercise program.This is formed over time by having an exercise regimine. They do not form with

  16. I'd like to teach a CCRN review course...

    stbernardclub replied to my2sons's topic in MICU, SICU

    When I had CCRN course, A nurse eduator for the hospital taught is at a local college. I know she has a masters in

  17. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

    stbernardclub replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    Lets try it out...I have 2 St. Bernards that will

  18. What Do You Think About the "Nurse Generalist" Movement?

    stbernardclub replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    This is agood post....thanks to all

  19. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

    stbernardclub replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    I HATE THE FACT THAT WE ARE PAID SO MUCH LESS THAN O.T OR P.T. I HAVE JUST RECENTLY FOUND THIS OUT TO BE A FACT AT A HOMECARE AGENCY.HOW ABOUT THIS FOR A DIFFERENCE...R.N. MAKES BETWEEN 21.00 TO 24.00...

  20. Depressed about working ER

    stbernardclub replied to ernurse2244's topic in Emergency

    Im sorry but I can't see working a job that is literally killing you. By the time you do retire, what condition will you be in? If I were you I would just tell them you need more help, or else you...

  21. Do you clean B/P cuffs between pts???

    stbernardclub replied to lee1's topic in General Nursing

    God no...only if it had gotten soiled. if anyone tell you they clean their cuff between patients i would be leary to believe them. I have never even heard to do that from any infection control meeting...

  22. How to get pen marks off white uniforms

    stbernardclub replied to leisa22's topic in General Nursing

    Another one is liquid dishwasher detergent. Just squirt a little on the ink stain, rub in and wash as

  23. anyone using tPA for acute ischemic stroke in the ED?

    stbernardclub replied to dewp_63's topic in Emergency

    Anywhere I have seen TPA used, it gave the pt a 50/50 shot at improving hemiparesis. As stated above, a neurologist decides if the patient is a candidate. Having said that, even they are hesitant to...

  24. Finish the Sentence: "Doctors practice, Nurses ____________?

    stbernardclub replied to allamericangirl's topic in General Nursing

    Doctors practice...Nurses are

  25. Should new grads jump right into Med-Surg?

    stbernardclub replied to shunda's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    How can a hospital expect you just out of school to just jump right in there with no orientation? Thats not a hospital I hope to be a patient