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  1. Giving injections question....

    kesr replied to AprilRNurse's topic in General Nursing

    That make sense, those doses are such small volume that the amount in the needle dead space make matter. Interesting

  2. I need two people to respond to this question about nurses and attire.

    kesr replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Nursing

    It does depend on the work envirnment, and I'm assuming the OP means inpatient hospitals. On a "regular" unit; I'd prefer nurses to wear a version of white uniform. I think we do ourselves a...

  3. Giving injections question....

    kesr replied to AprilRNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I remember being taught this, too. Was also told the drug left on the needle could irritate. Draw it up with the largest needle you can use, I like the idea of using a filter needle, then give with...

  4. AV fistula for IV access for sickle cell pt

    kesr replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Before accessing the fistula I would think some extra training and specific hospital policies should be in place. What if your charge nurse had not been there? I wouldn't want someone with no...

  5. Tell me about your experience with EMR.. The good, the bad and the ugly!

    kesr replied to nycarchitect's topic in General Nursing

    For multi partner practices, having all the pts' history, meds, labs etc in one place is great. The gynecologist can see exactly what the dermatologist ordered, and the internist knows the gyn hx,...

  6. Forced to come into work on day off

    kesr replied to deletethisaccount's topic in General Nursing

    Typically if an on call schedule is used, you know what day you are "on call" so you can plan on being available and keep your fingers crossed. Are you sure you understand their plan? One on call...

  7. Can they fire you for not picking up overtime?

    kesr replied to pinkiepie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Same for any raises or special scheduling favors you may ask for. So my advice is TRY to pick up some extra time when asked - only once in a while, but do not ALWAYS turn it down. it is tough to...

  8. Are nurses allowed to recommend doctors??

    kesr replied to KSU-SN's topic in General Nursing

    I would NEVER put anything like that on the internet. Even if I was answering a frined I would phone them, not put it on the net. To a friend or family member I would be more candid, but the...

  9. How do you sign?

    kesr replied to Mashira's topic in General Nursing

    One more vote for RN, after all a BSN means you finished school, but you may not have that precious license to practice. Many docs have other degrees, too; but everyone signs as quickly and briefly...

  10. A question of Ethics

    kesr replied to WinnieP's topic in General Nursing

    Another question - you made your protest statement by quitting, but how does that protect the residents you left? If you believed it was serious enough to quit, WHY didn't you report

  11. A question of Ethics

    kesr replied to WinnieP's topic in General Nursing

    You need a neutral answer to why you quit - no need to give anyone else the juicy details. I'm not sure you were correct to notify family - since you were not on duty the day the incident happened,...

  12. It seems probie's can't take a joke or laugh

    kesr replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    I'd rather have a NEW RN take me to task for being insensitive (sometimes we do let our gallows humor get out of hand) than the know it all, I'm here to save the world types. I've never heard the term...

  13. Giving tylenol to a family member.

    kesr replied to Tiaj72187RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm with you! I cannot see standing by and letting someone suffer (even as "minor" as a headache) when I can

  14. Giving tylenol to a family member.

    kesr replied to Tiaj72187RN's topic in General Nursing

    I would have done the same

  15. Harvard Nurses' Health Study

    kesr posted a topic in General Nursing

    i started participating in the original nurses' study in the 70's; and it has been very interesting. today i received an email recuriting for the next phase of this long term study. so if any of you...

  16. Harvard Nurses' Health Study

    kesr replied to kesr's topic in General Nursing

    Not really, it started as a women's health study in the 70's, and they chose nurses as study subjects because if our clinical and observational skills, as well as the likelyhood that nurses would be...

  17. Last night put doubt in my mind if this is what I want to do...

    kesr replied to borinick1492's topic in General Nursing

    Think about the caring LPN that helped you - isn't that the nurse you want to be? I agree with everyone else - it is different when it is your family; espeically before you get a lot of

  18. suspended until further notice

    kesr replied to gettingbsn2msn's topic in General Nursing

    Next time NEVER, NEVER ever do anything under anyone else's log in and log yourself out when you walk away. EVERY TIME, no exceptions! Computer security (even without tracing surfing) is a huge issue...

  19. Would you leave a new job for a better offer??

    kesr replied to mappers's topic in General Nursing

    Screw honorable - they would let you go in a heart beat if they needed to cut back. It is not like you are the only nurse on the planet able to work there, in this market they would find another...

  20. Foleys and tampons?

    kesr replied to JemJ's topic in General Nursing

    Why is that a bad thing, to be avoided? Isn't morphine a comfort measure, too? Please, original poster, come back and give us the rest of the

  21. Nursing homes' bad reputation

    kesr replied to luvmydogs84's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    God Bless You - someday each of us or a loved one will likely be in a nursing home, and need nurses like you. I think part of the negative comments is just plain fear of that potential need....

  22. Foleys and tampons?

    kesr replied to JemJ's topic in General Nursing

    OP - please let us know how this turns

  23. Foleys and tampons?

    kesr replied to JemJ's topic in General Nursing

    Isn't it worth a try - one tampon and she would know if it was more

  24. Hardest part of nursing school is...

    kesr replied to RedXIII_'s topic in General Students

    Just remember, everyone else will feel just as foolish. I'm sure watching each other will be hilarious, and maybe informative. In the olden days we just practiced on each other - think about...

  25. hospitals

    kesr replied to ttpurtee's topic in General Nursing

    Just a thought - how about helping your friend by doing her home chores, feeding her family, running household errands, offering to do whatever the rest of her family needs. THAT is more helpful than...