rjflyn

rjflyn ASN, RN

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  1. Locking up IV solutions

    rjflyn replied to Bwick's topic in General Nursing

    One word Pxyis. Of course at times that leads to 4 words Pain in the A--

  2. Patients who "really" are allergic to NSAID's A story

    rjflyn replied to GeriatricSunshine's topic in Emergency

    The key is accurate documentation of a persons allergies. We tend to hurry and just write down what the patient says they are allergic to and go no further. We really should be documenting what a...

  3. Orlando area?? Where to live??

    rjflyn replied to mrreah's topic in Florida Nursing

    Good source for home rentals- http://www.craigslist.org Make sure you click on the Orlando link on the right. PS dont for get the sticker shock- ie lower wages.

  4. Could you work in this? Worst ED in North America

    rjflyn replied to GeriatricSunshine's topic in Emergency

    Yes they can get a local doctor most choose not to. The ones that do, do so generally after they have had to be hospitalized here. I'm sorry but if you have chronic health problems, take fists full...

  5. Could you work in this? Worst ED in North America

    rjflyn replied to GeriatricSunshine's topic in Emergency

    Another reason we dont want Canadian type social medical care in the US. I concure with the other nurse from Florida. If you have healh problems at least have a list of your current medications....

  6. Getting Along- The Union Debate

    rjflyn replied to mobilsurgrn's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    One thing to remember if I recall correctlly Brian the owner of this board is in Minnesota. Minnesota is a highly unionized state. Even the clerk at the C-store or the burger flipper down the street...

  7. snow bound NURSES !

    rjflyn replied to misslav's topic in General Nursing

    A couple of the hospitals in the midwest I have worked dont take the "I am snowed in" excuse from nurses that live locally. They had staff with and hospital owned 4x4 vehicles that would go pick them...

  8. Atropine or Adrenaline

    rjflyn replied to tethys's topic in MICU, SICU

    Neither. Sounds like the pt vageled down to that rate. If the patient stops fighting then the rate and Bp generally correct without treatment. After that appropriate sedation/paralytic needs to be...

  9. Too many injuries on job, need another job,? leaving nursing

    rjflyn replied to applesRN's topic in General Nursing

    A couple thoughts one you have been hurt at work- are you dealing with issue yourself or have you spoke to a workers comp attorney. There are too many legal issues to be wading around in that muck...

  10. Cant find a job in almost 6 months. Thats ridiculous!

    rjflyn replied to Woman_in_love's topic in General Nursing

    Somethinthg is not right. Most places are hiring anyone with a license and a pulse. One thing to look at is that you are using the hospitals preffered system for application. As an example I know...

  11. For those with Nursing caps, please answer asap

    rjflyn replied to S.N. Visit's topic in General Nursing

    I am surprised you spent the money. IHCC grad here from 1997 and alot of my class borrowed a cap from someone. As I recall I think the stripe just goes on the front. If all else fails talk to one...

  12. New GN in search of Interview help

    rjflyn replied to Julie4804's topic in General Nursing

    Cant give much advice but only comment. I am surprised they are go to that much trouble. Where currently work as a traveler there were about a dozen new grads that worked as nurse techs/interns and...

  13. Feeling Guilty (calling in sick)

    rjflyn replied to RaggedyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would not sweat it too much. There are people who call in just because they dont feel like going to work on a particular day. They dont give a damn about the unit being short staffed or not....

  14. Good Shoes

    rjflyn replied to babyphat's topic in General Nursing

    Actually its hard to tell just by trying a pair on in the store. Its is one of those million dollar questions. You know - what is the perfect pair of shoes. Everyone is going to give you a...

  15. Renewals

    rjflyn replied to mtravlinlight's topic in Travel

    Tough question. My answer is it depends. As an example I was licensed in Michigan and moved away. MI doesn't have an inactive status per se. Anyway I just let it lapse as we had no plans to...

  16. What would be the estimated starting salary in Flordia?

    rjflyn replied to Phil1981's topic in Florida Nursing

    From what I have been seeing this fall/winter with the recent new grads they are looking at around $20-22 hr. Average is around $25 with 5 ot so years experience and I know some nurses that work...

  17. Applying for a license in Florida

    rjflyn replied to sassysapphire916's topic in Florida Nursing

    Actually if you dont ever plan on practicing in NY and have yet to take the NCLEX exam you can just apply for licensure by exam through FL. Here is the web site....

  18. Florida CEU requirements?

    rjflyn replied to akamom9041's topic in Florida Nursing

    Exactly here http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/nursing/nur_ceu.html

  19. question for the Peds experts

    rjflyn replied to Vman's topic in Pediatric

    Well I work mostly ER and we generally dont take BP's on pts that young. That is unless there is a specific reason to take one. Otherwise like Sue said automated cuffs. In PICU it was automatic...

  20. Lab Labeling--help!

    rjflyn replied to deefibber's topic in Emergency

    I am not sure who makes it but the hospital I currently am on assignment at uses a system where when the patients stamper card is printed a second is used to make the pts wrist band. Then a embosser...

  21. kidney stones ? and the ER

    rjflyn replied to mommy2boys's topic in Emergency

    Its a pregnancy test for any female 12 to 80 and a pelvic for any pain between the neck and the knees. Seriously most of the tests we do in the ER are for CYA. If we could practice like we did...

  22. Barbaric doctor or oversensitive nurse?

    rjflyn replied to littlefeet's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Based on what I have read first off Ketamine would have been a better choice for sedation if the doctor didn't want to use two agents ie a bezodiazapine and a narcotic. Second as far as the use of...

  23. What a disappoinment, I'm SO ANGRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    rjflyn replied to salsaking's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Have you checked in to online classes. Have a co-worker who just did an online chem class for her BSN. She did her "labs" in her kitchen.

  24. How to quit?---urgent advice requested

    rjflyn replied to Sabrina1's topic in Nursing Career

    Alot depends on the "contract" language and how big a pain in the butt the first hospital wants to be. The could in theory make it very hard for you ever obtain another position at the least in their...

  25. Increase in I&D's in the South?

    rjflyn replied to LeahJet's topic in Emergency

    I talked with the ARPN that works at the hospital I currently am assigned at. The discussion was along the lines of what is being said here. If I offended by making the comment of most the people...