Redhead28

Redhead28

Peds, PACU, ICU, ER, OB, MED-Surg,

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  1. why betadine on skin for those with iodine/shellfish allergy?

    Redhead28 replied to carebearsRN's topic in General Nursing

    If a Iodine/shellfish allergy is known another prep is usually

  2. I called in today, no I mean ..I called Out! / huh??

    Redhead28 replied to cecilsgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Grew up in NM and now in TX. I call in. But if I'm on-call, can get called in. Cancelled, or low censused or census'd. I drink coke no matter the brand. I eat submarine sandwiches. And it is PEA...

  3. Quick rant

    Redhead28 replied to MinnieMomRN's topic in General Nursing

    Our secretary is trained to ask "can your nurse bring anything with her?" to help prevent too many trips. Alas this does not always work. I hate being called into the room to answer, "when is the...

  4. What do you think of this Ambien order?

    Redhead28 replied to IowaLPN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think you made an error. If it was prescribed to me personally the way it is written, I would take one and if I had not gone to sleep would take the second. On what grounds does the day...

  5. Do you moonlight somewhere other than your FT position?

    Redhead28 replied to LETRN's topic in General Nursing

    If you have the energy and drive go for

  6. I'm a current college student, and I would really love some advice from a nurse

    Redhead28 replied to borinick1492's topic in Nursing Career

    Talk to the adviser as soon as possible. If nursing is what you want then it makes sense to start talking to the school of nursing adviser. Your first year no matter what degree will be general ed,...

  7. Help Needed plzzzzz....

    Redhead28 replied to rita.kumar83's topic in General Nursing

    I've seen this question before but it was asked by a family member of patient, not a nurse or a student. I'm wondering if this is the same person gathering information because they think something...

  8. If I had a dollar every time I heard....

    Redhead28 replied to bobber's topic in General Nursing

    What time is the doctor going to be here... If I had my choice the hospital would make policies that all physicians had to round between 8am and

  9. oversaturation makes managers arrogant

    Redhead28 replied to RN1980's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sounds like contact with a union would help. I worked at a hospital that a union vote happened twice. It improved things greatly when management knew a union was trying to come into the...

  10. Funny Nurse music video!

    Redhead28 replied to Seiya174's topic in General Nursing

    Very clever! I give you an

  11. Are smart pumps smart?

    Redhead28 replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    If you actually take the time to program the drug and patient weight it would tell you if you are in a safe range for this medication. The problem with the "smart" part of the pump is, you can...

  12. Are the new nurses to blame

    Redhead28 replied to Zaphod's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think we can generalize about new nurses or senior nurses. We all start off wanting to do what is best for the patient. Because of environments/rules beyond our control we are not allowed to...

  13. First big nursing mistake....need some support

    Redhead28 replied to KSU-SN's topic in General Nursing

    Everyone makes mistakes. Easy for me to say, but I know how it feels when you are the one that makes it. No harm was done to the patient by receiving the blood. I doubt that you will ever repeat...

  14. What hours do you work?

    Redhead28 replied to johnny depp23's topic in General Nursing

    Work in a Children's hospital. We self schedule and mostly get what we sign up for, with a few minor changes to cover what is needed. I work 7a-7p which is really 0645 to 1930. Every other weekend...

  15. I am an American.

    Redhead28 replied to UnionRN2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think the biggest problem is the reaction of the NM. When this was brought to her by the physician she should have discussed the difference in customs of eye contact. Eye contact is not the...

  16. Online Job Search Sucks....An Easier Way?!

    Redhead28 replied to joanna73's topic in General Nursing

    Each individual system usually has an online application and you are able to upload your resume. I've found that I've been called within a week by an HR person. I know the system I work for at this...

  17. Lower stress areas to 'get your feet wet' in nursing?

    Redhead28 replied to amr1234's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately stress comes with the job. I don't think the stress is better or worse any where in nursing it is just different for the different area's. Work hard during your clinicals, see and do...

  18. No Job as RN!

    Redhead28 replied to savotina's topic in General Nursing

    Do you live in a large city or small town? Is there more than one employer? Have you tried getting some of your nursing instructors to write letters of recommendation? Take some classes, ACLS, TNCC...

  19. Meds to know for Post Op pts

    Redhead28 replied to projectsarah's topic in General Nursing

    Narcotics, anti-emetics, anti-biotics are the main post-op medications. Will see every other class thrown in as home medication routines. Get a good drug book and know how it is set up. Much easier...

  20. Potassium IV solutions

    Redhead28 replied to Sarah010101's topic in General Nursing

    The amount of supplements and IV would not be harmful unless the patient has poor renal clearance. Supplemental potassium depends on the body for absorption and it seems as if your patient either...

  21. what would you have done?

    Redhead28 replied to brownbook's topic in General Nursing

    I think you right on the mark with the versed. I worked couple years in PACU/DSU. You would have had to keep him a little longer but it would have been worth it to make sure he was going to be able...

  22. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

    Redhead28 replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    Beeping IV's and the sudden loss of hearing my colleagues

  23. moderate sedation flow sheet

    Redhead28 replied to dsowell's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have a copy but the last hospital I worked at had a short 1 page version. Have you looked

  24. Any experienced nurses still have bad shifts?

    Redhead28 replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

    Of course all nurses have bad shifts. Like someone earlier said the bad ones get easier to handle because of experience and the knowledge that it will end. On those bad days I mumble to myself...

  25. Where to take an infant's pulse

    Redhead28 replied to gfoster6993's topic in Pediatric

    To count the pulse Apical is the most accurate. Brachial pulse can be felt from newborn up but you cannot count as accurately they are used during code situations. I can usually count a radial at...