psu_213 BSN, RN

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    IV push failure - how I am failing

    psu_213 replied to Brandazzle1's topic in Patient Medications

    I think you missed Muno's first sentence when he states two IVs are warranted in "some situations." An acute MI is one of those situations. I think the point it, just because someone is on a heparin...
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    Why do nurses seem to have a bad reputation?

    psu_213 replied to unbrokenx3's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly. I was listening to the local radio. They had a "real life" former heroin addict, now methadone clinic client. She was speaking in favor of providing clients with free (tax payer funded)...
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    Why do nurses seem to have a bad reputation?

    psu_213 replied to unbrokenx3's topic in General Nursing

    (the A and B are mine) A: I mean no disrespect with this. For now, focus on your A&P and other studies. There will be distractions, but no need to create another one by worrying about nurses'...
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    IV push failure - how I am failing

    psu_213 replied to Brandazzle1's topic in Patient Medications

    Obviously if a patient has multiple incompatible drips going, has a significantly unstable condition (STEMI, shock, etc.), no one (almost no one?) is going to argue against multiple lines. I don't...
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    GoFundMe Thoughts?

    psu_213 replied to singwithme123's topic in General Nursing

    To the OP, don't be sorry for posting this. Many GoFundMe campaigns leave a bad taste in my mouth, especially ones that involve helping someone pay for school. If a person sets one up, and people...
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    IV push failure - how I am failing

    psu_213 replied to Brandazzle1's topic in Patient Medications

    Good point. At my school, we could hang primary infusions and piggy backs, but we were not allowed to push IV meds. Maybe I've put this out of my memory banks, but I don't remember even going over...
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    IV push failure - how I am failing

    psu_213 replied to Brandazzle1's topic in Patient Medications

    Any time you 2 meds share IV tubing--either Y-siting two drips or if you push a med into a line running a med--you have to make sure they two meds are compatible. If they are not, the meds could...
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    Unwanted 'diagnosis'!

    psu_213 replied to WinterLilac's topic in General Nursing

    There is someone in my neck of the woods who runs informercials for the stuff he peddles. Claims he has made: chronic systolic blood pressure of > 140--even greater than 160 in most cases--is...
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    Waiting in the ER & Heard This

    psu_213 replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in Emergency

    Not to mention, people are hurting themselves with these lies. For example, I had a patient sign in "nausea and vomiting." She asked registration for her slip back and then wrote in parentheses "and...
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    Waiting in the ER & Heard This

    psu_213 replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in Emergency

    Unfortunately, this isn't even the worst. I've see "increase pain from my corn and can't wait the 3 days to see my podiatrist" (of course they claimed to need a cab ride home). Or, "I put my...
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    ER Wishlist Items!

    psu_213 replied to HappyKYRN's topic in Emergency

    We had monitors that would do this. Then we did some construction work…the system was taken out, but "in a few weeks," after the construction is done, that would come back on line. That was a...
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    ER Wishlist Items!

    psu_213 replied to HappyKYRN's topic in Emergency

    Heck with the waiting room…how about the nurses
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    Unwanted 'diagnosis'!

    psu_213 replied to WinterLilac's topic in General Nursing

    However, depending on the OP's reaction to his statement, that might have been where the herbalist would go with it. In my limited experience, herbalists will "diagnose" a wide range of problems and,...
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    Head to Toe Assessment

    psu_213 replied to erickz623's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    There is a possibility the nurses are doing a focused assessment. Unless it is a new admit to the unit, this is usually what is done (with some exceptions, including the ICU). For example, you are...
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    Do you always wear a suit to an interview???

    psu_213 replied to bathrobemom's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Yes!! Despite what fictional TV shows try to present to you--jeans are never appropriate for any business
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    What hospitals don't take "call" and how does it work?

    psu_213 replied to rnsara09's topic in General Nursing

    My ED does not have any on call nurses. In my hospital, cath lab has on call nurses on off times…GI lab and OR might also have nurses on call (?). Other departments, like MRI and US, have on...
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    Nursing and the sex industry

    psu_213 replied to itsme0987's topic in General Nursing

    I know. By "this person" I meant the OP of this
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    Nursing and the sex industry

    psu_213 replied to itsme0987's topic in General Nursing

    I think the issues are: this was the first thread started by the OP. Yes, you have to start somewhere, but it seems a little odd for someone to make his/her first contact with strangers to be about...
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    Article: Paramedics equal to RNs

    psu_213 replied to SummitRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I have confidence in my local EMS…I am confident that if my loved ones or me go down in public, these prehospital professionals will do their very best to give me a chance to live. However, and...
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    Liking members at AN

    psu_213 replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    I remember once in High school they made this announcement: "We are testing the PA system. If you did not get this message, please notify the
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    Liking members at AN

    psu_213 replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    Umm...yeah…autocorrect. Full disclosure--it was a fail by this
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    Liking members at AN

    psu_213 replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, I can't believe I posted
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    Liking members at AN

    psu_213 replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly!! I have never blocked anyone, and, short of crazy stocker-ish behavior, I never will. In addition, there are several people I like a lot. If you pay attention to likes, you know who you...
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    Liking members at AN

    psu_213 replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    BTW, whatever happened to the campfire
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    Article: Paramedics equal to RNs

    psu_213 replied to SummitRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I think you are taking my post a bit too seriously. My opinion regarding paramedics on RRTs is immaterial. I would just like to see how doctors would react if they a part of their job is being...