ObtundedRN

ObtundedRN BSN, RN

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  1. Magazines and Continuing Education for the New Grad Nurse

    ObtundedRN replied to BrandNewbieNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Join a professional organization. AACN has a few magazines that are mailed out to members every month, which have articles with a very short post test that can be mailed in or taken online. These...

  2. acls classes easier then pals?

    ObtundedRN replied to aeronursenj's topic in General Nursing

    Regardless, ACLS is pretty easy. I've never heard anyone say that it was difficult. So if anyone tells you that it is more difficult than PALS, don't worry, it is still a very easy

  3. Makes you sick?

    ObtundedRN replied to iNurseUK's topic in General Nursing

    Nobody forced him to take the meds. He had the right to refuse. He can make threats to sue, but an attorney probably wouldn't be willing to take the

  4. Silicone NGT

    ObtundedRN replied to CharmedJ7's topic in General Nursing

    No, I meant that the large bore tubes are meant only for decompression. The small bore tubes are what should be used for tube

  5. Silicone NGT

    ObtundedRN replied to CharmedJ7's topic in General Nursing

    I find placeing the silicone easier. They are much smaller, and have a guidewire to keep them stiff for insertion. The large bore tubes are meant only for suction. If they are to be feed through the...

  6. ammonia capsules for fainting?

    ObtundedRN replied to brownbook's topic in General Nursing

    I find the use of it kinda funny. In my EMS training we were taught to never use ammonia inhalents because it could trigger or worsen respiratory distress. I've never used one as a nurse thought...

  7. lost meds help?

    ObtundedRN replied to kenpochic's topic in General Nursing

    I too think its pretty silly to have to write a paper about a missing pill. If it is a narcotic, that is one thing. But if it was one of the million day to day drugs that people are on (senna, colace,...

  8. questions about tests/procedures (please help!)

    ObtundedRN replied to Miller86's topic in General Nursing

    At my facility, we don't need an order for KVO fluids, however I just wanted to say that 50mL/hr isn't KVO. KVO is typically 8-15mL/hr. I have seen people put 20mL/hr, however that is typically for a...

  9. ER terminology

    ObtundedRN replied to EmLa's topic in Emergency

    #1 is dealing with triage. #2 is basically a decision tree on how to treat a specific problem. #3 is Mobile intensive care nursery. #4 base station can be a few things. Probably meant to you as either...

  10. oral care on vent patients

    ObtundedRN replied to jnferguson11's topic in General Nursing

    AACN has tons of articles a resources for this. You'd probably have to pay for a membership, but its a reduced cost for students, and it also allows you into your local AACN monthly meetings. Also,...

  11. A question about Adenosine

    ObtundedRN replied to Aerin's topic in Emergency

    I just had to point out that rapid Afib is included under the umbrella term of SVT, so cardizem is correct. If the Adenosine doesn't cause a pause and convert the SVT, then the SVT is most likely Afib...

  12. Paranoid of respiratory disease...? Can someone please help me..?

    ObtundedRN replied to jfisher23's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps he has to wear the mask to protect himself? If you are really that worried, either move to a different seat, or ask him what the deal

  13. Other thread that got me thinking..

    ObtundedRN replied to Cat_RN's topic in General Nursing

    DOT? As in dept. of transportation? I'm not sure this is a correct statement. When I started working in EMS, part of my hiring paperwork included a health questionnaire. All of our health info was...

  14. Nursing student CNAs passing meds in ALF

    ObtundedRN replied to blessed2bfree's topic in General Nursing

    I can't remember the exact wording by my BON, but it has something to do with the fact that the med techs are not administering the medications, they are assisting the patient to take their meds. The...

  15. New Nurse Graduate: How do we make a resume?

    ObtundedRN replied to bree*'s topic in Nursing Career

    You gain those experiences when you get a job. There are plenty of skills you may or may not see in school. I had been a nurse for almost 6 months when I first gave an enema or suppository. But during...

  16. please guide me

    ObtundedRN replied to sukh :)'s topic in General Nursing

    I find it interesting that they hired you in as an RN II. At my hospital, climbing the clinical ladder isn't based on how long you've been a nurse. It is based on how long you have been at the...

  17. Annoyed by what I saw in the dining room...vent

    ObtundedRN replied to mom2cka's topic in General Nursing

    I think that may have been some

  18. Annoyed by what I saw in the dining room...vent

    ObtundedRN replied to mom2cka's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the above. Maybe the instructor didn't want to hold up someone on the clock with her 10 nursing students. Or maybe she is friends with the doc and was being

  19. ACLS Certification

    ObtundedRN replied to VampRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've never worked home health, so I don't really know. But do they send anyone out with code drugs? If they don't give you code drugs, what is the point in having PALS? You would have to call 911...

  20. Job options for somewhat new grad- M/S, ortho, or supervisor

    ObtundedRN replied to freemirini's topic in General Nursing

    If your plan is NP, you should go for the clinical experience. Not only do many new grad NP positions require several years of experience on the floor (offten even ICU), new grad NPs with little or no...

  21. Favoritism in assignments

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

    I don't work in the ED, but from what I learned from talking to ED nurses when I worked EMS, this is how the EDs in my area work. Triage, diagnostics, the low acuity beds, etc, are the unwanted...

  22. Breaking Contract Question

    ObtundedRN replied to JulsRN's topic in General Nursing

    If the program doesn't start right away, I'm sure they could give you a week. I'm sure they would rather give you the time to think about it now, instead of let you start and pull out half way in....

  23. Job options for somewhat new grad- M/S, ortho, or supervisor

    ObtundedRN replied to freemirini's topic in General Nursing

    Just remember that management isn't always that much fun. Is the position salary? If so, you'll end up working way more hours then in med/surg, and with no overtime pay. By the time you work those...

  24. ACLS Certification

    ObtundedRN replied to VampRN's topic in General Nursing

    That is what I was going to say. If you need ACLS, your facility will offer the class for you. Some may charge you a couple dollars for the card, and maybe charge for the book. My facility has a ton...

  25. pt with traumatic brain injury

    ObtundedRN replied to kubebe's topic in General Nursing

    Do you have a list of all the nursing dx? Go through the list and look at what you think might be appropriate. I like to help students, and I like to help with nursing Dx, but this case is just too...