ObtundedRN

ObtundedRN BSN, RN

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  1. What do you say to depressed/anxious patients?

    ObtundedRN replied to gymnut's topic in General Nursing

    The suggestions above sound good. Silence can also be considered a therapeutic response. Maybe some physical contact, hold their hand, give them a hug. They know there is nothing you can say to fix...

  2. Aspirin and ibuprofen bad combo?

    ObtundedRN replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    I don't see any use for ASA except for the cardiac reasons. I don't think it does anything for pain. And if your patient is on Mobic, I would also question why he is taking another

  3. Where do CNA's work (other than the hospital)?

    ObtundedRN replied to rnintwo's topic in General Nursing

    Not all hospitals or units are on 12 hours shifts. Many offer 8 hours shifts. And to answer your question, many CNAs work in long term care facilities. You might also see some in other residential...

  4. ADN or BSN

    ObtundedRN replied to glitterMind's topic in General Nursing

    To the OP, I would go with the ADN program if you can get in now, and still can't do the BSN. Yes, hospitals are going towards magnet status. But that doesn't mean they don't hire any ADNs. Besides,...

  5. ADN or BSN

    ObtundedRN replied to glitterMind's topic in General Nursing

    What ADN program only does one seven hour class per semester??? Mine was far more than that! lol. I think my last semester was 16 credit hours

  6. is this an allergic reaction? or something else?

    ObtundedRN replied to bstoop's topic in General Nursing

    OP, from what you described, angioedema is what it sounds like to me. I've seen angioedema that only causes the tongue to swell and nothing

  7. Stealing stethescopes

    ObtundedRN replied to ICU_RN_BSN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have a Magna Fortis. They have tons of different colors to pick from. You can also get the tubing in one color, and the binaural headset in another color. Mine is all one color, pretty common color....

  8. Does anyone know...

    ObtundedRN replied to dioness's topic in General Nursing

    The in-house nurses were probably avoiding coming in because you are a student, and they didn't want to do the work they could get you to do, lol. And the MDs never spend much time in the patient's...

  9. Communication/Delegation Issues with CNA/Aides on PMs

    ObtundedRN replied to felineRN's topic in General Nursing

    (1) Do you have phones/voceras/ walkie talkies as RN/LPNs? Yes, we all have our own phone. (2) Do your techs/aides have phones or walkie talkies? (if not, how do you find/get a hold of your techs at...

  10. What do lpns do in urgent care facilities?

    ObtundedRN replied to green nurse lpn's topic in General Nursing

    I would assume many of the same things you would see in a MD office. Urine screens, Blood draws, injections. Probably even some 12-leads and chest pain treatment meds while waiting for EMS to...

  11. New Grads who have signed a contract for new grad program

    ObtundedRN replied to BettyBoop01's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital has a new grad program for new grads going into critical care. It's a 2 year contract as well, but the cost of breaking your contract is only $3,000, and that is prorated based on the time...

  12. hemothorax (traumatic)

    ObtundedRN replied to nursingstudent_2012's topic in General Nursing

    I can think of two reasons for the bedrest. First, it can be a little difficult for a patient with a chest tube to walk around. You have an increased risk of pulling it out; although, stable patients...

  13. Anyone have Kathy White Fast Facts for Iphone?

    ObtundedRN replied to JennRN65's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have it for the iPhone, but I have the book. I actually just got an email this morning from their website, letting me know that they just released an updated electronic version. I personally...

  14. What to Expect?

    ObtundedRN replied to AKAnurse4's topic in General Nursing

    I also have Quick Reference for Critical Care http://www.amazon.com/Quick-Reference-Critical-Nancy-Diepenbrock/dp/0781747171 And I'm not sure exactly why type of patients you may see in your unit....

  15. What to Expect?

    ObtundedRN replied to AKAnurse4's topic in General Nursing

    Fast Facts for Critical Care by Kathy White is good.

  16. What to Expect?

    ObtundedRN replied to AKAnurse4's topic in General Nursing

    Lol, don't worry about it. It is a great place, especially as a new grad. Lots of stuff to learn, and usually prepares nurses to transfer into being a great ICU nurse. Consider joining AACN. They...

  17. What to Expect?

    ObtundedRN replied to AKAnurse4's topic in General Nursing

    Lots of learning. But part of that will be determined by the acuity of your unit. Not all progressive units are the same. The Prog unit at my hospital is about equal to the ICU of many other...

  18. Emergency Education

    ObtundedRN replied to txmish's topic in Emergency

    One of the many education strategies my unit does, it having an education book. It is a three ringed binder, with education material in it. Each month, a new education topic is placed in the book. It...

  19. How does your nursing unit do scheduling?

    ObtundedRN replied to marci3335's topic in General Nursing

    We do self scheduleing, and have requirements for the amount of weekends

  20. RN thinking of going back to school for dental hygeine?

    ObtundedRN replied to msrosebud28's topic in Nursing Career

    They always seem happy when I get my teeth cleaned, lol. But I'd imagine it gets boring from being so

  21. Lung sounds and breasts

    ObtundedRN replied to ObstreperousYoungLad's topic in General Nursing

    When trying to listen to the anterior bases, I usually just listen just lateral of the breast. You will be hearing the same segment of the lung as if you placed the stethescope under the breast...

  22. RN would like other opinions from nurses on this awkward MD/insurance issue

    ObtundedRN replied to pensivern's topic in General Nursing

    Here, check out this site http://www.aafp.org/fpm/2005/0900/p52.html. It may help a little. Like I said, I don't know much about billing and reimbursment. I'm a nurse, I don't care how much it cost if...

  23. RN would like other opinions from nurses on this awkward MD/insurance issue

    ObtundedRN replied to pensivern's topic in General Nursing

    This is what I was referring to. I always wondered what the 1-5 code was when they circle the severity of your visit. So when I looked it up, that is what I found out. Its based on things such as how...

  24. RN would like other opinions from nurses on this awkward MD/insurance issue

    ObtundedRN replied to pensivern's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, this sounds correct to me. The yearly physical is strictly that. Anything other then a physical is in addition, and billed that way. I know they also grade the severity of your...

  25. Pet Peeve

    ObtundedRN replied to MadNursePa's topic in General Nursing

    I live in the south too, and hear people do this often. But I personally can't stand it. I get irritated by it when someone says it to me, and I am young. In fact, I just had someone this morning call...