ObtundedRN

ObtundedRN BSN, RN

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  1. Hypothetical New Grad Residency Pregnancy Question

    ObtundedRN replied to Cinquefoil's topic in General Nursing

    I know of a couple people who had their baby while in a new grad residency program. Being out with the baby during the actual residency program is where you could have issues. Most programs I'm...

  2. looking up a patients arrest records?

    ObtundedRN replied to LPNweezy's topic in General Nursing

    I have looked up a patient a few times, after they've told me they were in jail for something, or they have a court date they will miss from being in the hospital. I've looked it up from being...

  3. looking up a patients arrest records?

    ObtundedRN replied to LPNweezy's topic in General Nursing

    It's public record. You can look up mug shots

  4. Prefilled Heparin/Lovenox syringes and cosigning

    ObtundedRN replied to pjdksmith's topic in General Nursing

    We don't use prefilled heparin, but do use prefilled lovenox. We are required to have a co-signer for

  5. This is for all you Trauma/ER-ED Nurses

    ObtundedRN replied to JWestbrook20's topic in General Nursing

    Even if you find yourself in that event, you won't have any equipment or supplies to do anything about it. Best thing you can do is call 911, check on # of patients and how stable they are, hold...

  6. GN nurse asking about Lasix

    ObtundedRN replied to mad6w3's topic in General Nursing

    Check with your facility resources and pharmacy. I very commonly give up to 80mg IV push. I forget at times, but believe the correct way is 1-2 mins for every 20mg. But once you reach a high enough...

  7. What's the most dangerous thing that's happened to you while working?

    ObtundedRN replied to Aly529's topic in General Nursing

    Been shot at a few times... Of course that was while working EMS, not as a nurse. But still it was healthcare,

  8. heamoglobin of 6 and pt got iron only

    ObtundedRN replied to PRETTYODD's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with what many have asked, Was the patient symptomatic? That could be the reason why they didn't give

  9. hello everyone. i need a help here..

    ObtundedRN replied to maiohmai's topic in General Nursing

    Rapid interpretation of EKG's by Dale Dubin, MD is in my opinion the absolute best book for learning EKG. It is the best book for self learning or learning in the classroom. As for working the defib...

  10. Certs to set you apart from the pack?

    ObtundedRN replied to Jmiami's topic in General Nursing

    The only certs you should have for nursing school is your BLS CPR for healthcare providers, and your CNA if required by your school. The ACLS, PALS, etc, are things your employer will train you on...

  11. Fed up with the "rules"

    ObtundedRN replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

    We are not allowed drinks/food at the desks and patient care areas, but we do have a designated drink area out at the nursing station. That is allowed. Are you sure you don't have one of those, nobody...

  12. Float Pool/Resource Team Incentives?

    ObtundedRN replied to tfrisinger's topic in General Nursing

    I don't remember exactly what my hospital pays resource/float pool nurses, but it is a lot more. I think they are paid soemthing along the lines of $48/hour, plus any differentials. But they dont'...

  13. How to be successful in ICU as a new grad?

    ObtundedRN replied to 2126's topic in General Nursing

    A great new grad residency program for ICU is really important. There is a large knowledge base required for ICU that nursing school doesn't teach. A good new grad program will teach this to you. I...

  14. IV Fluid/IV Tubing

    ObtundedRN replied to EDrunnerRN's topic in Emergency

    This is how my hospital does things. Never had to "charge" a patient for supplies. Besides, IV tubing and fluids are probably the cheapest things in

  15. The 5 things you love & hate about being an RN

    ObtundedRN replied to Aly529's topic in General Nursing

    Love: *Educating patients and their families and seeing them actually use what they learn *All the cool equipment I get to work with in critical care *Seeing a family make a good choice with...

  16. ATI Comprehensive predictor 2010

    ObtundedRN replied to BeautifulTree's topic in General Students

    ATI is junk. Nothing more to

  17. I sure wish we had a "please read first" sticky for HIPAA comments

    ObtundedRN replied to Old.Timer's topic in General Nursing

    How about a HIPAA section all those posts can be put

  18. "The Code Blue Disturbed The Other Patients" - Shame on you bad nurses!

    ObtundedRN replied to abbaking's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've had some quiet codes when I worked EMS. But it is quiet when there are only 3 or 4 people coding the patient. It is always loud in the hospital. Alarms, calling for things, family freaking out,...

  19. How's My Mom iPhone app

    ObtundedRN replied to Dorali's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, it is easy to bypass HIPPA if you get consent. I guess for some people it may be the only way to maintain some form of contact with their loved one, although I'd be pretty upset if i had kids...

  20. Do you stop infusion "for a walk?"

    ObtundedRN replied to rkitty198's topic in General Nursing

    Our policy is no, more because of the infection risk than the inconvenience. However, on my unit it is rare to have a patient that can get out of bed, so I really don't face this on a regular

  21. How to handle my father's possible elder abuse

    ObtundedRN replied to juliekerrmark's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You would give this man, or someone similar, Haldol? Its contraindicated in the elderly, and he has alzheimers... Many of these injuries sounds like they are consistant with a fall of some kind. They...

  22. LPN goin beyond scope of practice

    ObtundedRN replied to SweetheartRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Considering management has addressed the situation, I would leave it at that. If it was to continue and management didnt' adress it, then it would be time to go to the board. Also, it is just as much...

  23. Do CNAs make for better nursing students?

    ObtundedRN replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I believe anyone with some prior medical training helps. And on the converse, I do believe that nursing students make better CNA's (or something else like EMT

  24. Supplies You Can't Live Without

    ObtundedRN replied to felineRN's topic in Emergency

    I really enjoy my reuseable tubex injector. I don't find it to be my most essential piece of equipment, but I do love it and it always makes other nurses jealous,

  25. Another Five Star Management Decision!

    ObtundedRN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Some how I'm lucky enough to work in a unit with several rooms with these, and a hoyer lift. AND they have finally got the approval to put the ceiling lifts in the rest of our unit's rooms without a...