nurseniki511 replied to egomori's topic in Orthopedic
#1- get a good preceptor!!!! they will be a good resource FOREVER i work nights so please know that this is for 7p-7a! i get to work 15-20 mins early to get in work mode and feel out the mood on the...
nurseniki511 replied to AJ BSN 2008's topic in Orthopedic
go for it!!!! ortho is the only floor specialty i will ever take! you will be so great at time management and have an unbelievable bedside manner. things can get hairy quick but after a couple...
nurseniki511 replied to compassionRN's topic in Orthopedic
i would have done the same thing plus thrown on 2L of oxygen and a continuous pulse ox, left the door open and rounded often. knowing these types of patients, they can handle a lot of
nurseniki511 replied to southernhospitality's topic in General Nursing
we don't usually give toradol on back patients due to the chance for vertebral hematomas. i usually ask for an alternative med if there is any chance of renal risk. families are not always great...