aging1

Latest Activity

1. anxiety vs. agitation; Ativan vs. Haldol

   aging1 replied to aging1's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   Not much. I think I need to raise the question in an organization-wide way. Just sent out an email about this -

2. anxiety vs. agitation; Ativan vs. Haldol

   aging1 posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

   I've been a nurse since before you were born, and a hospice nurse for 7 years. My concern/peeve is this: Ativan is sometimes ordered and given for agitation, with no Haldol or other antipsychotic...

3. Difficulty removing PICC line

   aging1 posted a topic in Infusion, Intravenous

   I tried to remove a PICC line today that had been in for 6 months, site looks good, no issues with it. (I'm an infusion nurse but not recently). It pulled about halfway out with gentle intermittent...

4. management of bone ca pain

   aging1 posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

   I've been a nurse for umpteen years, and a hospice nurse for 6. My impression with bone pain from mets is that ibuprofen works better than decadron, along with a narcotic (the pts are always on narcs...

5. Help on how to get required hours for CDE.

   aging1 replied to Mudwoman's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

   Thanks for this post. I just started working in a clinic where we deal with lots of diabetics and do teaching; I thought "Oh, I'll become a Certified Diabetes Educator" and was floored by the number...

6. dakins sol'n bladder irrigation?

   aging1 replied to aging1's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Thanks SO much. I'll pass this on to his MD. It's wonderful to have this level of support available!

7. bladder irrigation w/dakin's soln?

   aging1 posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   I've found this referred to in old texts, but can't find anything current. We have a patient whose catheter plugs with purulent matter every 1-2 weeks, despite biweekly irrigations. The sides of...

8. dakins sol'n bladder irrigation?

   aging1 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   I've found this referred to in old texts, but can't find anything current. I'm not a student, but saw great responses here, and don't know where else to ask this. We have a patient whose catheter...

9. Glass ampules, filter needles. Is this a real or theoretical risk?

   aging1 replied to aging1's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

   Thanks! LOVE this site - so many good brains to pick. I'll stop rolling my eyes when I use filter needles. .

10. Nurse Concierge - any experiences?

    aging1 replied to aging1's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Thanks, Blondy. Good

11. Nurse Concierge - any experiences?

    aging1 replied to aging1's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Thanks for your input, Ashley. I do plan to call the BON. As I mentioned, we'd be a "knowledgeable go-between" for pts and MD's - I'd never adjust medications without an order. It's certainly...

12. Fired for writing a nursing order?

    aging1 replied to Nursynursemn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    http://ask.metafilter.com/6351/Fired-Now-What interesting link about how to deal with having been

13. Fired for writing a nursing order?

    aging1 replied to Nursynursemn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Oh, the "fired" thing. . . I'd call your (former) HR department and ask what they'll say to prospective employers. Maybe call places where you're NOT going to apply and ask how best to discuss this?...

14. Do hospice nurse visit the patient who passed away at night?

    aging1 replied to 50kn's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    It's really hard to make a blanket statement about this. I make visits if it would be helpful, to anyone, to do so. Usually SNF's don't want a visit - they've tidied up the patient and, unless...

15. Nurse Concierge - any experiences?

    aging1 posted a topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    A friend and I are thinking of starting a service called "A Nurse in the Family", perhaps, where, for a monthly retainer of probably $100, we offer 24/7 phone support, a monthly visit to help with...