tridil2000

tridil2000 MSN, RN

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  1. Starting IVs on old sick people

    tridil2000 replied to zacarias's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    just so you know why we do what we do.... any chest pain complaint gets, at the very least, 1 20g or larger to the ac. if they need a ct angio, the tech will only inject dye into that. IF they're a...

  2. Pet Nurse??

    tridil2000 replied to Fuzzy's topic in General Nursing

    be assured that that in no way shape or form will you be allowed to "play surgeon" on any human... no matter if it's your mom, pop or kid. the line in human health care is VERY clear, as you will...

  3. Insulin during cardiac arrest?

    tridil2000 replied to kimmie518's topic in MICU, SICU

    you can tell that researcher that O2, and getting the O2 into the coronaries and brain is paramount, and cellular death occurs after 4 minutes without

  4. Insulin during cardiac arrest?

    tridil2000 replied to kimmie518's topic in General Nursing

    you can tell that researcher that O2, and getting the O2 into the coronaries and brain is paramount, and cellular death occurs after 4 minutes without

  5. NY State may require nurses to obtain 4-year degrees

    tridil2000 replied to Brian's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    but see, it's not about how much *YOU* make, it has to do with *our* future. there was a time when mandating the diploma met resistance too. nurses back then said, "who needs a diploma to clean and...

  6. Future CRNA Input

    tridil2000 replied to RN724's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    not sure what imc or isc is, but you'll need critical care experieince. consider taking a class towards the crna as a non matriculated student during that year. also, look into getting your ccrn. the...

  7. Family/ Visitors in the ER

    tridil2000 replied to Dorito's topic in Emergency

    guess what! we do this! if you leave to smoke you've officially eloped! 2 visitors only here, more if the situation is critical. i think 'no visitors until the dr sees the pt' is ridiculous though. if...

  8. NY State may require nurses to obtain 4-year degrees

    tridil2000 replied to Brian's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    i think you should be grandfathered in too. however, there was a time at the turn of the last century when nursing didn't require an rn "diploma" or an "associates degree" either. YOU were that...

  9. Pet Nurse??

    tridil2000 replied to Fuzzy's topic in General Nursing

    see, i think this does matter. i think things like this contribute to OUR public image, and subsequently the shortage. medical doctors would not, and have not, stood for the same situation. a...

  10. Okay, Dumb question=Diluting meds

    tridil2000 replied to Fairlythere's topic in General Nursing

    we inject the 12.5mg into a 50ml ivpb bag and drip it over 10

  11. So....when would you just say enough is enough and leave?????

    tridil2000 replied to mom2michael's topic in General Nursing

    go to your dr and tell him or her that you are utterly exhausted and not well. get a note and then call hr and tell them that since you do not have 'sick time' you want to know how to file for...

  12. Staff to patient ratios?

    tridil2000 replied to cbr600's topic in General Nursing

    we treat animals better than the elderly in america. and we all should be

  13. What the heck is this doctor thinking? Actually not thinking!

    tridil2000 replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    i agree. the florinef was a red flag. this pt must have a hx of LOW bp. maybe she has an adrenal issue that you don't know about. giving her a beta blocker could cause her to pass out an hour after...

  14. What is the point of a uniform?

    tridil2000 replied to ben123's topic in General Nursing

    are the physicians also only allowed to wear 1 pair of earrings, and abide by all the rest of the rules? if not, then that is

  15. Humidify low flow oxygen?

    tridil2000 replied to RunningWithScissors's topic in General Nursing

    do you feel better with or without a humidifier on in your

  16. What is with some residents in hospitals????

    tridil2000 replied to KellieNurse06's topic in General Nursing

    you know the line- "you had me at hello?" well, as soon as she didn't know how to work the equipment i would have stopped her and left. she was obviously clueless. never let a clueless doctor touch...

  17. What would you change if you could?

    tridil2000 replied to SarahLerie's topic in General Nursing

    every rn would have their own

  18. wanted to be a doctor?

    tridil2000 replied to moyz's topic in General Nursing

    just to add, if i ever think the dr could do something better for a pt, i tell them. end of story. i am there for the pt. i am no one's therapist. and to be completely honest, i also chose nursing...

  19. Question Regarding Nursing Education

    tridil2000 replied to NurseCubanitaRN2b's topic in General Nursing

    there is no nursing shortage. hospitals only budget and allow for a certain amount of staff. and it isn't enough. then they look for sympathy when pt care needs aren't met shouting "shortage." you...

  20. buying a pulse ox of my own?

    tridil2000 replied to LanaBanana's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    problem: not enough equipment. dr solution: rants and raves.... makes a scene. demands equipment. gets equipment. problem solved. nurse solution: goes to ebay to buy equipment out of pocket. problem...

  21. buying a pulse ox of my own?

    tridil2000 replied to LanaBanana's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    hear hear! i see budgets. i would never buy anything for my hospital. not even a pen. your nm is responsible. i would walk into her office everytime saying "there's no pulse ox today... again. any...

  22. buying a pulse ox of my own?

    tridil2000 replied to LanaBanana's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    you're crazy to consider spending your money on pt care equipment a hospital has a million dollar budget for! think about this big picture.... what kind of precedence will you be setting on your unit?...

  23. my DON called today and told me i lost my job

    tridil2000 replied to rehab nurse's topic in General Nursing

    at the very least, a lawyer can shout hipaa and make them dance to your tune. don't say another word to your don. tell her of she calls that you'll be letting your attorneys handle this from now on....

  24. buying a pulse ox of my own?

    tridil2000 replied to LanaBanana's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    are you kidding? absolutely NOT! it is the hospital's responsibility to have equipment for pt care NOT *NURSES*! what next, get some ekg machines and ambu bags on ebay too? you HAVE to document your...

  25. Why are Newbies Such Whiners?

    tridil2000 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    ruby- i hope you feel better and have recovered well. i miss you. i had to leave the other place bc v finally got to me, not you and i miss you. on topic- we are here to help new nurses learn. we want...