Gabby-RN

Gabby-RN

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  1. The 12 mcg Fentanyl patch(vent)

    Gabby-RN replied to sistrmoon's topic in Patient Medications

  2. Electronic scheduling - Need some advice (Kronos/Cerner)

    Gabby-RN replied to RNJeff73's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital uses kronos. Not sure if its a different version than some of you are talking about though. From a user standpoints it is user friendly. I am able to make vacation requests and shift swaps...

  3. Night Aides keeping me late

    Gabby-RN replied to likwit's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

  4. The 12 mcg Fentanyl patch(vent)

    Gabby-RN replied to sistrmoon's topic in Patient Medications

    The fentanyl patches at my hospital are beige not clear. I never open the new patches in advance, always at the bedside after removing the old

  5. Night Aides keeping me late

    Gabby-RN replied to likwit's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

  6. LTC to hospital.

    Gabby-RN replied to she85's topic in General Nursing

    Two RN's I went to school with and myself all started out working in LTC. One got a job on a med-surg respiratory unit after a year, one got a job on a telemetry floor after a little over a year, I...

  7. Accused of withholding pain medication

    Gabby-RN replied to trucol's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If the patient last received the q4h prn Lortab at 2200, they could receive it again at 0200 regardless of any other prn order. The only time it would be appropriate to hold it would be if nursing...

  8. Night Aides keeping me late

    Gabby-RN replied to likwit's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

  9. Second interview, same manager

    Gabby-RN replied to PediLove2147's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    In my experience during a second interview they tend not to ask the same questions and if they do and you think your previous answer is a good one, you can find creative ways to answer. Something like...

  10. peeves

    Gabby-RN replied to duskyjewel's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

  11. ED staffing and transportation of critical patients

    Gabby-RN replied to 1fastRN's topic in Emergency

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  12. ED staffing and transportation of critical patients

    Gabby-RN replied to 1fastRN's topic in Emergency

  13. Oral care in patients

    Gabby-RN replied to boomshakelaka's topic in General Nursing

  14. peeves

    Gabby-RN replied to duskyjewel's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

  15. ED staffing and transportation of critical patients

    Gabby-RN replied to 1fastRN's topic in Emergency

    We are required to transport critical patients to CT/MRI where I work as well as transport any patient that has telemetry or is going to a step down or ICU. I work days and it is a rarity that any...

  16. Grateful but discontent

    Gabby-RN replied to BigBluemadness's topic in First Year After Licensure

  17. I made a med error

    Gabby-RN replied to sno963's topic in Patient Medications

    I know it is easier said than done but don't let on-call doctors rattle you. Never be afraid to say you apologize for calling and waking them but remind them or inform them that it is hospital policy...

  18. Why can't I get it!

    Gabby-RN replied to brownbook's topic in Patient Medications

  19. vent about work assignment

    Gabby-RN replied to treeye's topic in General Nursing

    As much as you don't want "everyone" to know, your coworkers will probably be more understanding if they know why you do not want to care for certain patients. I also wanted to add that YOU should...

  20. vent about work assignment

    Gabby-RN replied to treeye's topic in General Nursing

    http://text.apic.org/item-115/chapter-109-the-pregnant-healthcare-worker The CDC website says basically the same thing. Following Standard Precautions (i.e., consider all body fluids except sweat...

  21. Can a LPN delegate to RN?

    Gabby-RN replied to roxs752's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I worked at an LTAC where my unit manager was an LPN, she was salaried and listed as nursing administration not clinical staff. She did not delegate nursing tasks to me as my manager. Passing meds and...

  22. Does This ED Tech Screening Question Seem Odd?

    Gabby-RN replied to ambz13's topic in Emergency

  23. Advice on how to get an ER tech position?

    Gabby-RN replied to ready2g0's topic in Emergency

    I think a good resume will help if you do not know anyone to help you get in. I am a nurse not a tech but I managed to land a job in the ED at a hospital with a reputation that you needed to know...

  24. Can a LPN delegate to RN?

    Gabby-RN replied to roxs752's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    http://work.chron.com/can-lpn-nurse-manager-13874.html

  25. Nike Free Runs or Puma?

    Gabby-RN replied to LaceElaine's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Almost every sneaker has some mesh in it. I have never had a problem wearing a running shoe with mesh at work. It would be best to check the policies out at your facility however. Clogs and mules with...