Noimanurse

Noimanurse

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  1. Night shift for 20 years

    Noimanurse replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

    So 2 doctors have told you to get off of night shift, but you are still debating it? Hhhmmmm? Do these doctors know your medical history and current medical situation well? If so, maybe there is a...

  2. Drug screen now includes screen for nicotine. Is this legal?

    Noimanurse replied to Psychtrish39's topic in General Nursing

    Smoking is a horrible idea or habit to take up, luckily I didn't take that one up, however, it is legal for adults to smoke. I understand not smoking at work, I strongly feel health care facilities...

  3. Missouri to Illinois reciprocity

    Noimanurse replied to frankie1220's topic in Illinois Nursing

    IDFPR and/or call would be my only suggestions...good

  4. SIUE Accelerated nursing program..pros and cons?

    Noimanurse replied to genafur8's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I think it depends greatly on your personal situation. Community college will be about 1/2 the cost, will take longer, but generally you can work while going, you will have an ADN and if you want a...

  5. student assigned pt with respiratory MRSA

    Noimanurse replied to jane850's topic in General Nursing

    As others have said, its not as CRAZY as it sounds, but it is a good lesson to learn precautions. Many people you come in contact with anywhere (i.e. work) will have MRSA and all other kinds of bugs...

  6. Can 2% lidocaine be given IM?

    Noimanurse replied to newnursealice's topic in General Nursing

    It would be best if you stayed with 1% lidocaine with the Rocephin IM due to the amount of lidocaine in ML that you need to get the Rocephin to dissolve. There probably wouldn't be enough liquid with...

  7. Johnson & Johnson commercials

    Noimanurse replied to Fribblet's topic in General Nursing

    Just go check in at the ER with a migraine, get some nubain and vistaril....it'll take the pain

  8. Looking to start manufacturing scrubs

    Noimanurse replied to MedicalStates's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    No experience here, but yes, I would agree with a strong online presence being important. What about a Niche area of scrubs for MEN. Not pink flowery scrubs, but scrubs for MEN. There are various...

  9. Minimum level of experience for FNP

    Noimanurse replied to grumpygorillaface's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I think its a good thing to have a year or 2 of nursing experience, no offense to Physician Assistants, but I think that is one benefit to patients with a NP is that they have previous nursing...

  10. Johnson & Johnson commercials

    Noimanurse replied to Fribblet's topic in General Nursing

    Johnson and Johnson has supported nursing education for years, they provide scholarships through some kind of a program they have for nurses. It is a bit annoying, but whats more annoying is my wife...

  11. No handwashing equals fines?

    Noimanurse replied to sara42105's topic in General Nursing

    Its also alot easier to not mess with sterile technique while placing a urinary catheter. The sterile gloves in the cath. kits don't fit my hands, it would be alot easier to just pull a pair of large...

  12. Excited to be precepting a male nurse to PP

    Noimanurse replied to pearljammer's topic in Ob/Gyn

    As for the breastfeeding assistance, I'm sure there are classes or online help. I'm sure with any OB nurse or any other speciality there are lessons to take or learn. There may be some instances...

  13. Excited to be precepting a male nurse to PP

    Noimanurse replied to pearljammer's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I've never worked OB, but as a father who has been in the delivery room and as a a nurse who did a short, limited OB rotation as a student...I can say there is nothing "hot" about delivery or OB care....

  14. IV Therapy certification questions

    Noimanurse replied to muchaneta's topic in General Nursing

    Bevel

  15. Was I taught the wrong thing in school?

    Noimanurse replied to qaqueen's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    If you are unsure on how to work a doctors order based on the patients situation (such as NPO status), call the doctor. Explain the situation and your concern. In this situation it seems that giving...

  16. want to be an diabetes educator /can I ?

    Noimanurse replied to Trekfan's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Bringing a guide dog to work I'm sure might create some challenges. I am fortunate to have my sight and have always worked in a hospital setting, but I wonder, if you are able to accomplish getting...

  17. Extra-long scrubs - know of any online vendors?

    Noimanurse replied to homesteadlite's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    http://cheap-scrubs.com/html/scrub-pants.html Style 309P is the one you will want they come in tall sizes. Works well for me, I'm 6'9" and wear a 36 inch inseam in normal pants. Have a good...

  18. Extra-long scrubs - know of any online vendors?

    Noimanurse replied to homesteadlite's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Well, I'm not in the extra small category, but I certainly need the tall scrubs. I have been getting mine from MOBB brand, they have a certain style with elastic and drawstring waistband together....

  19. Overtime pay versus holiday pay

    Noimanurse replied to Noimanurse's topic in General Nursing

    Well, apparently the hospital is going with the state minimum on this one. By law in Illinois they are only required to pay 1 1/2 for any over time hours worked, since that is the pay rate of the...

  20. Sterile Glove Size Advice

    Noimanurse replied to NewBeginning's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Dry hands are a must to get the gloves on. I'm 6'9"/300 lbs., my hands are huge. I use size 8 sterile gloves with no problem. They aren't loose, but I don't think I would want them loose...got to...

  21. First code situation...any suggestions?

    Noimanurse replied to wsuRN2009's topic in General Nursing

    Job well done, as others have stated, learn from each and every experience. Sounds like you did everything

  22. BSN to Med School

    Noimanurse replied to JWestbrook20's topic in General Nursing

    Your plan sounds doable, but one thing you might want to keep in mind is the NP or CNS route specializing in trauma/er/acute type of care. Benefit to the NP/CNS route would be finances and length of...

  23. Southern Illinois anyone?

    Noimanurse replied to Noimanurse's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Well, I figured I would go ahead and ask the age old question that seems to often dominate allnurses.com, but I want to pose it to those nurses in southern Illinois. I work at a small critical access...

  24. Southern Illinois anyone?

    Noimanurse posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    No, not Peoria, I'm talking Southern Illinois. Anyone from Effingham, Salem, Marion, Carbondale, Anna, or Cairo? Just wondering about any issues from our part of the state? I work in a small...

  25. Discharge Vital Signs

    Noimanurse replied to blo0eyes's topic in Emergency

    Takes a minute or 2 to get vitals, why not do them before discharge? Safety for the patient, the facility, and yourself takes only a couple of