psu_213 BSN, RN

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    Cardiac Arrest/ MI

    psu_213 replied to benmca13's topic in Critical Care

    MI = myocardial infarction. By definition this means that heart muscle is dying. This occurs, usually, by occlusion of a coronary artery either by plague, embolism/thrombus, or a combination of...
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    TV Nurses

    psu_213 replied to MAH82's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. Now you go from
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    Nursing Interview Attire

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

    In my opinion, I don't think a nursing program will reject you because your suit doesn't fit exactly right in the shoulder. Nice jacket, nice (non-wrinked of course) pants, conservative tie, shined...
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    Big bad bullies

    psu_213 replied to ljrn135's topic in Emergency

    Slogan idea: "Contrary to popular belief, Young nurses really aren't that
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    Medicaid paid company, but company didn't pay me! ADVICE PLEASE!!!

    psu_213 replied to edwardsrn62's topic in Private Duty

    I don't want to get into the "is this a break?" debate. I will say, however, my employer (a hospital, not PDN) automatically deducts 30 minutes from my daily hours worked unless I specially select...
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    Conscious Sedation in ED

    psu_213 replied to foragreatergood's topic in Emergency

    I would say that it depends on the intent of the meds. If the meds were given just to reduce pain and relax muscles/reduce anxiety (I'm thinking more than anything, the valium is being used to relax...
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    Warfarin and Lovenox

    psu_213 replied to PsychNurse42's topic in Patient Medications

    Considering they are getting 130 mg of Lovenox, I would take that to mean the pt. is a bigger individual. The dose of Coumadin is relatively high, but I've given higher. Coumadin affects everyone...
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    Medicaid paid company, but company didn't pay me! ADVICE PLEASE!!!

    psu_213 replied to edwardsrn62's topic in Private Duty

    Those two statements are contradictory. Plus, in all fairness to Brillo, your first post did make it sound like you can never ever under any circumstances let the client out of your
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    Conscious Sedation in ED

    psu_213 replied to foragreatergood's topic in Emergency

    Our protocol for procedural sedation: pt on cardiac monitor/pulse ox, crash cart in room, suction hooked up, monitor capnography. Procedural sedation is not just to relax someone nor is it something...
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    Doctor office position: Concerns with informality, no HR department

    psu_213 replied to Ewbok123's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    A private practice office is, generally speaking, not going to have an HR department, so I wouldn't worry about this. I would, however, make sure that you know all the particulars (benefits, PTO,...
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    How Do I Apologize to Professor?

    psu_213 replied to Valr's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm pretty sure you realize the mistake in texting your CI so late at night. However, in the future when someone texts you "no further discussion," don't text them again and address the situation...
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    I/O in ER

    psu_213 replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in Emergency

    If the pt is crucially ill and needs strict I&Os, then they should have a Foley. Otherwise, what about when the pt urinated a large quantity right before coming to the ER? What about when she...
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    Patient's rights dilemma

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

    It is easy to say "If you leave to smoke, you will be discharged AMA;" however, it sounds like a sticky situation in a SNF. If a patient is quite mobile, this might not be a problem. If it is...
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    child abuse question?

    psu_213 replied to Humaneclowninscrubs's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What were the other choices, because, even if abuse is suspected, neither of these seem like the best course of
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    heart code CPR

    psu_213 replied to darleneball's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    What is "computer generated heart code
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    stinky patient pet peeve

    psu_213 replied to Fruit Sucker's topic in General Students

    And when a patient's family member comes in and they find their loved one dirty, incontinent, etc., they are not going to demand to talk to the CNA. Even if was the CNA duty, it's the nurse's rear...
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    stinky patient pet peeve

    psu_213 replied to Fruit Sucker's topic in General Students

    I realize it wasn't yesterday, but I graduated from school approx. 6 years ago. In one of our very first nursing arts labs we went over making beds and given bed baths. While by the end of the...
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    why do nurses gossip and belittle eachother?

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

    I hate to tell you, this happens in just about every work place….healthcare or not….male or female
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    Are handguns allowed at work?

    psu_213 replied to TexasGal1964's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    In my state, which is a pretty anti-gun control state, the state (or the county or whomever is responsible for such things) asks for references before giving you a permit to carry a concealed weapon....
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    How can I be taken more seriously?

    psu_213 replied to Scuba_NurseBSN's topic in General Students

    I have noticed in healthcare, that female nurses/aides tend to refer to other female nurses/aides as "girl(s)"…not sure I understand why. Anyway, I digress... I agree with what others have...
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    stinky patient pet peeve

    psu_213 replied to Fruit Sucker's topic in General Students

    As others have hinted--there could be a lot more to this situation than just that this person was neglected. There were mornings (7am) when day shift walked in and they might see night shift just...
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    Are handguns allowed at work?

    psu_213 replied to TexasGal1964's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I agree with Americans' right to own a firearm (with restrictions…but I don't want to get into that). Anyway, when I reach the point where I will only feel safe walking to work with my firearm...
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    Are handguns allowed at work?

    psu_213 replied to TexasGal1964's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    If you feel like you are in danger at work, then definitely report it… if you don't feel threatened by it, then this is an issue for whichever government entity issued a permit to carry to someone...
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    Is it normal to quit a job because the culture isn't welcoming?

    psu_213 replied to Naturally Brilliant's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree. At the end of my shift I will thank the nurses, techs, secretaries, etc. I worked with that day. If I am in charge, I will try to go around at the end of the day and thank all the staff....
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    Pt stable with a very low Bp?

    psu_213 replied to sugar12's topic in General Nursing

    The MAP equation gives you an approximation. MAP is an average of the arterial pressure during cardiac cycle. Very technically speaking is the area underneath the BP curve on a measurement using an...