MomRN0913

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  1. Ativan IVP given undiluted into central line.

    MomRN0913 replied to Septic Boy's topic in MICU, SICU

    Ditto. I never dilute it. I push it into a KVo line if I have one, but other wise, no dilution and the 18Guage needle helps with drawing it

  2. Problems with shift to shift report

    MomRN0913 replied to pumpkin's topic in MICU, SICU

    SBAR does work. Also, going system by system works. Cover your systems. Order, labs drips and meds and tests Should just about cover

  3. IV drip dose error

    MomRN0913 replied to babbu's topic in MICU, SICU

    Oh, so the other nurse is perfect? 15mcg is no big deal for an hour. No harm done to the

  4. Vent: MD visitors who are NOT intensivists

    MomRN0913 replied to Rabid Response's topic in MICU, SICU

    Right now at the LTACH I am the nurse manager at, there is a patients daughter who "works" at a nursing home. I believe she is a LPN, but never mentions. She come sin with an attitude, demanding...

  5. Any Tips for New Moms on Nightshift?

    MomRN0913 replied to Mary C's topic in General Nursing

    I did it. I used daycare so I could sleep. My exH left me when our daughter was 6 months old. it was hard, I was so exhausted even though he watched her 2 nights out fo the 3 I worked. My...

  6. Do you think it's right for nurses that are going to school do their homework at work

    MomRN0913 replied to tobesmartt's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a manager and I honestly wouldn't care if all their patients were not being neglegted. I can see someone actually having the time on nights, but not during the

  7. What do you think about my interview experience?

    MomRN0913 replied to Nadz02RN's topic in General Nursing

    The time you are wasting hunting down an unsuitable employer and searching for an apology which you are not going to get is time better used finding another job. And please, if the next interview is...

  8. Never driving to work in snow again

    MomRN0913 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, and I don't believe our employers don't care about us. I care very much about my employees. I guess they don't care if they don't provide transportation or sleeping accomodations, but those who...

  9. Never driving to work in snow again

    MomRN0913 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I must live int he same place in NJ. I am a nurse manager now and see the other end of the spectrum. I have 4 wheel drive and I live about 25 min away as it is and I made it today. since it was...

  10. Starting Nursing salaries by State?

    MomRN0913 replied to ncaru01's topic in General Nursing

    NJ/NY area is about $30/hr, but of course cost of living is high. new Grad market is kind is not so hot

  11. ICU to Floor?

    MomRN0913 replied to sicushells's topic in General Nursing

    I've been tripled many a times in this

  12. ICU to Floor?

    MomRN0913 replied to sicushells's topic in General Nursing

    ICu to floor almost never happens. For a few reasons. one is why would a nurse want to go from 2 patients to 6 or 7! Also, the ICu anal retentiveness really does not work well on the floor. When I...

  13. Drs. handwriting - Can you read it well?

    MomRN0913 replied to RN2007's topic in General Nursing

    When I was in nursing school I remember whining to my teacher that I could not understand the Dr's handwriting and I thought I would never be able to. She told me that I might not believe it, but it...

  14. Staff RN's earn more than Nurse Manager?!

    MomRN0913 replied to haitianrn's topic in Nurse Management

    I am reviving this thread a little if I could. I went from staff nurse to manager. Manager at a different facility, it's an LTACH. Different than a hospital. I get paid much more than as a staff...

  15. How to prevnt Medication Administration Errors

    MomRN0913 replied to NurseMike9111's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Ok, seriously, we have the time to don vests so people don't interrupt? I think it is actually really ridiculous. How about a verbal "I'm passing meds now, I'll be with you when I'm

  16. Hooters as Job History...Could this hurt my chances of getting a job?

    MomRN0913 replied to AMD88's topic in Nursing Career

    There's nothing wrong with it. You are a server. It doesn't matter where. Kids eat at that resturaunt for chrissakes. No biggie. List it, it won't hurt you. I went to nursing school with 2 girls...

  17. What is the silliest thing you've heard a nurse say?

    MomRN0913 replied to anonymous1919's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, I'm the mother of a 3 year old. I am guilty of telling my old ICU patients "Ok, Time to go nighty-night" Or "do you have to go potty?" That's when you know you need more adult

  18. question for young nurses

    MomRN0913 replied to peppapig123's topic in General Nursing

    I am 30, almost 5 years as a nurse. However, I was married, had a child, then got divorced shortly after(I was working per diem after the birth of my daughter, then went back to work per diem 2days a...

  19. Rash from hand sanitizer?

    MomRN0913 replied to hiddencatRN's topic in General Nursing

    Happens to me. Then my hospital made us use there "compatible" hypoallergenic lotion, we couldn't use our own. Guess what.... I had an allergic reaction to the hypoallergenic lotion! My hands blew...

  20. Im a nurse and I take xanax....

    MomRN0913 replied to KayDubb's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Umm, no reason to fail! I take xanax PRN. For sleep for me, because ambien doesn't work. Don't

  21. Clogged feeding tubes

    MomRN0913 replied to Phillygryl's topic in General Nursing

    Milking the tube really good or water as hot as you can get it without doing damage to the patient. Works like a

  22. PEG Tube to suction..

    MomRN0913 replied to RN2114's topic in General Nursing

    I've seen it. We had a pt who was intubated with a very distended abdomen. I don't remember the details, but we hooked his peg up to suction and was draising pretty

  23. What is the silliest thing you've heard a nurse say?

    MomRN0913 replied to anonymous1919's topic in General Nursing

    actually, those orders were poorly written. They are opening up errors big time. I really don't understand the purpose of writing the ativan order like that at

  24. Majorly stressing, need advice!

    MomRN0913 replied to MomRN0913's topic in Nurse Management

    so I am not delerious? I am beginning to think I am inadequate, that i should have this all under control in the 2 weeks i have been working there? Yes, I have barely had orientation. She guided me...

  25. Know of any good/legit online BLS renewal course?

    MomRN0913 replied to amazed107's topic in General Nursing

    I did mine with AHA. Then I went at the beginning of a BLS class and did the exam on the dummies. it took all of