critcarenurse16

critcarenurse16

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  1. Dealing with MD's

    critcarenurse16 replied to plane's topic in General Nursing

    I offer them a cookie...if they pay for it. This usually gets them smiling. If they are just being a jerk for the day I let them know directly that their attitude is out of line. They get better for a...

  2. Fluid Overload questions

    critcarenurse16 replied to zacarias's topic in General Nursing

    OMG-- we still use the "old fashioned" water manometers. It's not me showing my age, but the docs who woun't let go of the past...

  3. attention Rural male nurses

    critcarenurse16 replied to wannaknow's topic in Rural

    In my rural hospital we employ approx 75 nurses; 12 of which are male. And in my opinion the best darn male nurses in the

  4. why do we baby our pts

    critcarenurse16 replied to MAGIK GIRL's topic in Emergency

    We just have baby docs! The nurses tell them what to do otherwise pts would sit in the ED for 8

  5. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    critcarenurse16 replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

  6. Do you arrest abusive patients?

    critcarenurse16 replied to RNin92's topic in Emergency

    Just last night I had a patient go nuts--got abusive and violent with staff. We had the police come in and 'talk' to pt, pt started hitting police--not the right thing to do. I wouldn't let them...

  7. cardiac drips?

    critcarenurse16 replied to LOVE ER's topic in Emergency

    My thoughts exactly--this pt needed fluid to support bp. Also could have tried levophed or epi gtt but these would increase O2 demand and risk extension of MI. Tough

  8. Do you arrest abusive patients?

    critcarenurse16 replied to RNin92's topic in Emergency

    MOG!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  9. how long for DVT to dissolve?

    critcarenurse16 replied to MargRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    An acute DVT takes aprox 5-7 days to adhere to the vessel wall. After that it is slowly absorbed in the system but may leave a lesion on the vessel wall. It is generally safe for pt to ambulate after...

  10. Drug Testing

    critcarenurse16 replied to perfer2Banonymous's topic in General Nursing

    Don't shave your head for Pete's sake! I mean really!! Talk about a dead giveaway... "Ummm, I'm here for my drug test... what??? I need hair???? oops, sorry!" If in a years time you run across a...

  11. Can you blow the vein when removing IV catheter??

    critcarenurse16 replied to lilbiskit78's topic in General Nursing

  12. chest tubes

    critcarenurse16 replied to ethelbsnrn's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    In my opinion you are correct in your actions. Filling to the -20cm line ensures the presecribed amt of suction. How can you properly check the fluid level with it

  13. chest tubes

    critcarenurse16 replied to ethelbsnrn's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    We use the Sahara pleur-evac. It is a dry suction system. The only water instilled is for the air leak detection chamber.(approx. 20

  14. Art Lines

    critcarenurse16 replied to bluemoose21's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Absolutely! (love the cyclone

  15. Student feeling not educated

    critcarenurse16 replied to sherichance's topic in General Nursing

    It's natural to question yourself when going to college and deciding on a career whatever it may be. You wonder if you've made the right choice, and for some this feeling remains up until graduation....

  16. Peircings

    critcarenurse16 replied to Still Riding's topic in General Nursing

    My facility has a dress code that is very strict about piercings-they are not allowed where they can be seen (except ears). Ear rings are not allowed to have hoops or anything that can get caught on...

  17. stethoscopes

    critcarenurse16 replied to jam0601's topic in General Nursing

    They are simple scopes. Invest in a good quality stethoscope; be sure to tag it with your name and don't let it out of your site. I've had a couple

  18. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

    critcarenurse16 replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    Docs who round with their hoard of kids on their hips and expect the busy nursing staff to babysit. Found one tyke digging in the red bag garbage!!! For GOD's sake--HAVE SOME

  19. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

    critcarenurse16 replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    LOL!!!!!!!:chuckle

  20. What is wrong with this patient? Help Please!!

    critcarenurse16 replied to kwagner_51's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. Have the docs ordered an amylase

  21. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

    critcarenurse16 replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    Pet peeve #11 Nurses who do not clean up their own messes. Came on to a sink FULL of rusting utensils. Other nurse said "its the next shifts job to clean them" What the h*ll??? I have enough children...

  22. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

    critcarenurse16 replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    Now it's my turn to have a bad night. I came on to three pts and within an hr was down to one. Not the way to start a night. I hate losing patients--- it really

  23. Male vs. Female

    critcarenurse16 replied to CarllS's topic in General Nursing

    Its a double standard-- I don't have a male nurse assist me when I cath a male. I have no problem with our male nurses cathing females. The patient of course always has the right to request or refuse...

  24. I have question about CPR

    critcarenurse16 replied to tattooednursie's topic in General Nursing

    This is correct. Check your state laws for details. In my state we are NOT obligated to stop at the scene of an accident and administer aid but I would feel a moral obligation personally. Thankfully...

  25. I have question about CPR

    critcarenurse16 replied to tattooednursie's topic in General Nursing

    Our hospital has face shield at the head of every bed. In our ICU we have our cart stocked with ambus on the side but also have ambus at the HOB as well for each pt. I personally would not do mouth...