Herman66

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1. New Grad RN - repaired herniated disc - physical exam

   Herman66 replied to bigst79's topic in Nurse Disabilities

   I had almost the same issue. Anterior spinal fusion L4-5. Had a ton of anxiety over this. Was leaning towards ommission, but wanted to protect myself in case of re-injury (as well as ...I just don't...

2. New-ish RN, missed an order.

   Herman66 replied to Herman66's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   Thank you, it helps to know that others have done this

3. New-ish RN, missed an order.

   Herman66 replied to Herman66's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   Thank you :) I just hope that the night shift RN doesn't get in trouble for not catching my

4. New-ish RN, missed an order.

   Herman66 posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

   Just finished probationary period. Found out yesterday that I had overlooked a 24* creat. clearance order on a pt. We have Computer Physician Order Entry, where I have a "flag" pop up when my pt. has...

5. Question about PPN/IVP meds.

   Herman66 posted a topic in Patient Medications

   Hi all, Scenario: Your Pt. has one peripheral line w/PPN going in. To give a med such as protonix via IV push, would I pause the pump, pinch the line above the port, flush, give meds, flush again,...