Laurie52

Laurie52

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  1. How much is too much morphine?

    Laurie52 replied to Neomikeyboy's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I'm not sure what you mean by anoxic state. Could you explain a little more about

  2. ER nurses not calling report anymore...

    Laurie52 replied to plinytheRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Do you get any type of report from the triage nurse orprevious shift? When patients arrive via ambulance do you receive any type of report from the

  3. ER nurses not calling report anymore...

    Laurie52 replied to plinytheRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Because communication is a two-way street. Not only does information have to be given, it has also to be received and understood. There are things that will make the nurses day much smoother such as...

  4. Saw a nurse yelling at a patient in ICU

    Laurie52 replied to inspiredbynavy's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    The already decaying stench in the ICU?!? What exactly does that

  5. Lateral Violence

    Laurie52 replied to Sensibility's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Are you the only one singled out or are others in your area also the target of

  6. ADN's being pushed out

    Laurie52 replied to MSN Student's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    That is what a university degree is! Those electives are meant to broaden your world view. They teach you how to critically think and to become a life long

  7. How do they rationalize staffing??...

    Laurie52 replied to melissakc's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Have you ever worked as an ICU nurse--other than as a manager? If the patients are not really unit patients, why are they

  8. ADN's being pushed out

    Laurie52 replied to MSN Student's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    After reading all your posts, I get that you are opposed to the BSN, but I am not sure why. If you want to be a nurse, it only makes sense to me that you would get a bachelor's degree in nursing. If...

  9. Standing up to my charge nurse prevented a mistake

    Laurie52 replied to 002rn05's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I think that the responsibilities of charge nurse vary from institution to institution. Where I work, the primary responsibility of the charge nurse is assignments and staffing for the next shift. I...

  10. What causes hyperthermia, nausea and vomiting in fluid volume deficit patient?

    Laurie52 replied to swansonplace's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hypernatremia, not hyponatremia. Hypernatremia can interfere with the thermoregulation of the body by limiting its ability to

  11. What causes hyperthermia, nausea and vomiting in fluid volume deficit patient?

    Laurie52 replied to swansonplace's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Frequently it is related to

  12. Small children visiting patients in the critical care setting... thoughts??

    Laurie52 replied to TigerGalLE's topic in Critical Care

    Sorry to disagree, but these sound like poorly behaved adults not children. We changed our visiting policy several years ago and took out all the age based restrictions and instead used behaviors....

  13. Why are there no nursing jobs available for new grads? What is going on??

    Laurie52 replied to vab229's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Just remember. . .where you are now I once was. . .where I am now you will one day

  14. Would you marry a Doctor?

    Laurie52 replied to fleurafor's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Why don't you tell us how you really feel about this. You seem way too upset to have truly moved

  15. ADN's being pushed out

    Laurie52 replied to MSN Student's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    So, is a BSN a substitute for a business

  16. Sodium Phos with a filter?

    Laurie52 replied to msjack's topic in Patient Medications

  17. Healthcare is NOT a basic human right.

    Laurie52 replied to Asystole RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

  18. R.N.s report private information to abusive family members

    Laurie52 replied to Alnitak7's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I work in a trauma ICU. Many of our patients are unresponsive when admitted. I cannot ask the patient "Is there any family member you do not want us to share information with?" So what would you...

  19. Sepsis Questions

    Laurie52 replied to kblalock6's topic in MICU, SICU

    1. Wouldn't treat a 101 temp unless patient is uncomfortable or for some reason couldn't tolerate the increased metabolic load. Cooling blankets are very uncomfortable and the shivering can actually...

  20. Physical for new job

    Laurie52 replied to Julius Seizure's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    OK, I don't want to seem argumentative, however, when you have a physical it is the business of the person doing the physical what your history is. I get a history on all my patients when I admit...

  21. Delegation Questions

    Laurie52 replied to souleater11's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The RN is responsible for assessing the colostomy and intervening as needed, however changing the colostomy bag can be delegated if the CNA has been trained in changing a colostomy bag. For example,...

  22. I know this an old beast BUT ...

    Laurie52 replied to StudentOfHealing's topic in General Students

    I would be careful about speaking in absolutes. Mannitol can be given to people in heart failure. Depends on what kind of heart failure and their volume and renal status. Hopefully you are checking...

  23. Physical for new job

    Laurie52 replied to Julius Seizure's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Most of these physicals have the person fill out a history form. Are you saying that you don't have to be truthful when doing

  24. ICU/ER Nurses, Help?

    Laurie52 replied to StudentOfHealing's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    OK, now to correct my typos. 1. Students that stood out for me 2. Rather than

  25. ICU/ER Nurses, Help?

    Laurie52 replied to StudentOfHealing's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The students that have stood put for me are ones that show enthusiasm and an interest in really learning about the patient and the disease process. Know what you know, and, more importantly, know...