tojal1989

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1. RNs who LOVE nights, read me

   tojal1989 replied to RNsuperstar's topic in General Nursing

   If it's my first night on I usually try to stay up a little late the night before and sleep till noon. If that doesn't happen I take an hour nap right before work. After working a night I go right to...

2. Chest tube, flush and aspirate?

   tojal1989 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Pt has a small-bore chest tube. Pt has empeyma and they had aspirated 30cc fluid when it was inserted. Doctor's notes says to flush 10cc normal saline and aspirate q shift. Has anyone done this?...

3. Nursing and smoking....can it hinder your career?

   tojal1989 replied to Juryizout's topic in General Nursing

   It seems my hospital believes in this.. no smokers will be hired after Jan 1,

4. Curious - how does your facility handle "lost" items?

   tojal1989 replied to NightOwl0624's topic in General Nursing

   we have a closet full of belongings in plastic bags up to the neck

5. Disgusting job but still keeping a smile

   tojal1989 replied to Brian's topic in Nursing Humor

   rectal tube was full and exploded.

6. I knew it was not a correct Technique

   tojal1989 replied to FutureRN_NP's topic in General Nursing

   so whats the point of that? to "air it out" lol. My hospital has a kit.. with clean gloves take out tegaderm, put on sterile gloves and mask, remove biopatch, clean area with sterile solution on this...

7. question about DNRs

   tojal1989 replied to kponderRN's topic in General Nursing

   At my hospital a form must be signed within the hospital. If it's not then Full Code it

8. Useless degree! At what point do you quit trying?

   tojal1989 replied to SuburbanGypsy's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   There has to be something. Home care and nursing homes would probably be the best bet. RN Jobs in Philadelphia, PA |

9. Womens interest in male nurses

   tojal1989 replied to johny1's topic in Men in Nursing

   When I went out with some coworkers to a bar in scrubs I got some looks from women. I mean good looks, like actually chated up with one of them and seemed interested in the scrub get-up. I say it...

10. Do you check residual on J-Tube?

    tojal1989 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Young pt came in with G-J tube. Pmh: aspiration pneumonia, global developmental delay. Mother caring for the pt for 20+ years said J-tube for feeding, G-tube for meds. Doctor ordered to start feed at...

11. Need advice: CCRI or NEIT

    tojal1989 replied to a.pail's topic in General Nursing

    FYI, go for your BSN when you can. I know for a fact RI hospital doesnt hire LPNs and more recently associate degree

12. Zofran

    tojal1989 replied to scoopyjosh's topic in Patient Medications

    My case manager, who is also a NP, said sublingual zofran works better/faster than IV. And it's supposed to taste like fruit punch. If the pt can tolerate PO, get the doc to switch it from IV. Much...

13. Only a nurse would say......

    tojal1989 replied to enigmaticorange's topic in Nursing Humor

    Had a similar situation.. I was training with another nurse and the pt with a trach asks "can you deep throat me". The nurse stepped out of the room and was dying laughing. I just said, yes we will...

14. lovenox while on heparin drip

    tojal1989 posted a topic in General Nursing

    A patient with heparin drip was admitted to my floor. The doctor ordered lovenox (enoxaparin) SQ also. Is it safe to administer it while on heparin drip??? I didnt until I contacted the doc,...

15. How many patients do you typically have (day/night)??

    tojal1989 replied to 2011nursetobe's topic in General Nursing

    medical tele unit. 5pts day/evening, 6-7