psu_213 BSN, RN

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    Too much oxygen?

    psu_213 replied to RN_EMT's topic in General Nursing

    I once took care of a patient with pretty severe COPD (an adult), and the doctor wrote an order "ABG before every change in O2 flow rate. Call pulmonology with each change in O2." The patient was...
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    Ondansetron.... iv or im ..... doctor's prescription....

    psu_213 replied to 2bNurse_kinjal's topic in Patient Medications

    It is given somewhat frequently IM by medics when a patient is actively vomiting and IV access is not possible (for example, someone who is a difficult stick). If, however, a patient has an IV, I see...
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    Ondansetron.... iv or im ..... doctor's prescription....

    psu_213 replied to 2bNurse_kinjal's topic in Patient Medications

    Not sure of the setting/clinical situation of the OP, but In the ED, for example, we give it quite a bit as a "premedication" for someone getting IV opioids…even if they are not nauseated at the...
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    Spelling Mistake on Application

    psu_213 replied to SGH68's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    We can't tell you how the individual who reviews your app with react. However, I suspect it should not be a big
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    What does it take to be a good ER nurse?

    psu_213 replied to chefjordan's topic in Emergency

    (all the other one's listed are quite important also, but this is my
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    HIPPA violation

    psu_213 replied to Bmwrn99's topic in Nursing Career

    Technically this is not a HIPAA violation, but this is a violation of many facilities' policies. As a side note, at my facility, staff members can look at their own chart, with the exception of...
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    Leaving a patient foley in

    psu_213 replied to VivaLaVida14's topic in General Nursing

    Not really a treatment, but at my one job, the residents on our service would round sometimes late in the evening. At 2300, they would write an order to "remove foley, notify HO if pt does not void...
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    New RN texting Dr. advice

    psu_213 replied to Animorpha's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Obviously there is a facility policy that indicates you should be texting the physician. What does the policy state? The policy should spell out what to include and what not to include (like PHI)....
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    huber needle

    psu_213 replied to spma1234's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I don't think anyone is trying to suggest that nursing school gives you the skills to access ports--it doesn't. I believe the thought was that a nursing school education is sufficient to make one...
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    Area of nursing with greatest amount of vomit

    psu_213 replied to PaulBaxter's topic in General Nursing

    And the ED. Although 38.7% is "finger
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    huber needle

    psu_213 replied to spma1234's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes, this is what I found strange about the situation. To the OP, don't try and hide what you did. Admit your mistake, apologize for the lapse in judgement, and make assurances that you won't do...
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    Tolerance and acceptace of gay nurses and patients

    psu_213 replied to anon456's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That should be one of the patient placement questions they ask on the NCLEX! (I kid--I realize the issues surrounding this room
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    Do you carry around your stethoscope?

    psu_213 replied to tarotale's topic in General Nursing

    My guess it is the former, but what do I
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    Can I date the nurse who took care my mother before she passed away?

    psu_213 replied to m4a123's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't think there is any reason to feel guilty about it. She gave you a hug. To you that was a message that she wanted to know you outside of her work. To her, it was comforting a grieving family...
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    Anyone ever have to give report to that one nurse who's grouchy all the time?

    psu_213 replied to Littleguccipiggy's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    These seem to be two competing thoughts that don't jive with one another. The former seems more like how it is. Some people are just miserable, rude, etc. My guess is that your other coworkers and...
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    When did it become OK to treat your nurse like poo?

    psu_213 replied to paramed1's topic in Emergency

    It seems our goal (in a US ED) seems to be sandwich within 5 minutes of clearing NPO status. Heck with door to balloon time. It's door to sandwich time that really
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    When did it become OK to treat your nurse like poo?

    psu_213 replied to paramed1's topic in Emergency

    Or when a patient's family member knows where the refrigerator is so that they can get a snack for the patient. And they might as well get themselves a sandwich while they are
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    Oxygen Therapy

    psu_213 replied to Sugar-Phosphate's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Yikes! I have my guess as to what happened, but I will hold my tongue and let some others take a stab at
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    Fear of vomiting and vomit?

    psu_213 replied to Nursetobe25's topic in General Nursing

    Or for holding snack food (peanuts, M&Ms,
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    Fear of vomiting and vomit?

    psu_213 replied to Nursetobe25's topic in General Nursing

    This statement is almost oxymoronic sounding, but it is so true! They are not regularly stocked in our ED rooms anymore, but they make guest appearances here and there. However, I have someone...
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    Do you carry around your stethoscope?

    psu_213 replied to tarotale's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly. Believe it or not, doctors are humans too. They miss stuff too. On a particularly busy day in the ED, they may not listen as closely as they should. Even on a not-so-busy day they may...
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    The other side of the stethoscope.

    psu_213 replied to fireball140's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm sorry you had a poor experience. I certainly don't want to dismiss you issues as nothing; however, please realize that the nurses may have been involved in something that prevented them from...
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    Do you carry around your stethoscope?

    psu_213 replied to tarotale's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly what I was thinking. Do they need more albuterol? I've seen/heard people that look much better after a duoneb, but on auscultation they still have some significant wheezing. I also had a...
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    Fear of vomiting and vomit?

    psu_213 replied to Nursetobe25's topic in General Nursing

    Vomit is something you just, to some degree, get used to. After 6 years as a nurse, I'm still not 100% unfazed by it, but I'm usually not gagging when I see someone vomit. As for the infectiousness...
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    HIPAA and Minor Volunteers

    psu_213 replied to WalldancerNIT's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I am interested to hear the answer (I for one do not know). I will say, however, that allowing minors access to PHI could lead to