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  1. need help for new orthopaedic nurse

    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...

  2. Is ortho a good area for a new grad RN?

    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...

  3. Managing pain question- best advice

    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

  4. Toradol - pt with potential renal failure - would you administer?

    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...