sjt9721

sjt9721 BSN, RN

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  1. Funny Blonde Joke (Or is it an Oklahoman joke? You decide.)

    sjt9721 replied to AmyB's topic in Nursing Humor

    it most certainly is a blonde joke because i'm sure i've overheard similar conversations down here in texas!:chuckle go big red! beat

  2. Funny Sign In Slips

    sjt9721 replied to TraumaInTheSlot's topic in Emergency

    "Vomikin"...(vomiting, I get it) "member is swollen"...(and this is bad?:chuckle ) Another challenge is reading Spanish... And I must tell on myself: Man came in c/o wrist pain. He gave me the long...

  3. Wheres everyone at?

    sjt9721 replied to luvmyhorses's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    just wanted to share that we bought ou-tx tickets today!! so go big red...and beat

  4. 24 weeks pregnant with rib pain

    sjt9721 replied to OKRN's topic in General Nursing

    Is it rib pain...or right upper quadrant pain? Have you had an injury? Cough, fever, etc? RUQ pain makes me think gallbladder (is it worse after eating?), but also I think of the liver. HELLP syndrome...

  5. Uhm...Why no CPR?

    sjt9721 replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The facility stated that the "registered nurse" that failed to act was terminated. I certainly hope the BON was contacted as well. And I hope the facility takes steps to educate the remaining staff...

  6. Tncc

    sjt9721 replied to Vanfnp's topic in Emergency

    I agree...know your assessment! Try not to stress so much about it. You'll be too wound up to relax & learn anything!:) Good

  7. need advice - delicate situation (long)

    sjt9721 replied to mkf0605's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with you for documenting (objectively) about what happened. I wonder if the DON frowns upon documentation of falls or other negative issues. How would she have noted this in the record if the...

  8. Rethinking my nursing motivation

    sjt9721 replied to JacelRN's topic in Nursing Career

    We never know. I choose to believe that no pebble can hit a pond without causing ripples, someplace. Thanks for this statement

  9. That Johnson & Johnson commercial!!!!!!!!!!!

    sjt9721 replied to jad2's topic in General Nursing

    I wonder how many men will choose nursing because of that glossy campaign... how many younger (traditional) students will choose nursing because of it... I was a Biology major but switched to nursing...

  10. old skills that we do not use anymore

    sjt9721 replied to sassykitkatt's topic in General Nursing

    i am sure your statements are supported by your years of excellent clinical experience; however, that does not equate to evidence-based practice, which has quickly become the standard across...

  11. Can you belive this???!!!

    sjt9721 replied to sharann's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, who needs Rx opiods when you can have good ol' alcohol in Nyquil? :chuckle Just teasing you...there comes a point when you need to break down & see your doctor. Don't self-medicate too long...

  12. Wheres everyone at?

    sjt9721 replied to luvmyhorses's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Hi everyone, I graduated in 1994 from Oklahoma City University (OCU). Worked at Presby & Edmond for 4 years then made the trip across the Red River. Currently I have a bad case of graduate school...

  13. weekend differential

    sjt9721 replied to allevi's topic in General Nursing

    Extra $6/hr for weekend

  14. Anyone here work night shift-past or present? Need advice pls.

    sjt9721 replied to jetta1's topic in General Nursing

    Just read some results from a study on caffeine (darned if I can remember where I read it) and they found that regular 'dosing' of coffee during a night shift worked better than 'loading up' at the...

  15. ER experiences with cooking

    sjt9721 replied to sierranurse's topic in Emergency

    :rotfl: The 'finger' story reminds me of the TV commercial where the guy gets his tongue stuck in the beaters!! I've seen numerous rocket-scientists that were burned because of "kerosene/gasoline +...

  16. Narcotic count

    sjt9721 replied to ragingmomster's topic in General Nursing

    Our facility uses the "Accudose" system (similar to Pyxis). The count is done once a week. We are an accredited acute-care hospital so I would assume we are in compliance with state/federal...

  17. First Code

    sjt9721 replied to Nurseboy1's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sure everyone can remember their first situation like that. I know I do. You'll find your own way to work through these feelings; sometimes it just takes a little time. Certainly talking (typing!)...

  18. Appropriate interception or invasion of privacy?

    sjt9721 replied to talaxandra's topic in General Nursing

  19. ER abuse was encouraged last night

    sjt9721 replied to Snowy's topic in Emergency

    While I don't understand why the urgent care facility wouldn't take your insurance, they do have the right to insist upon payment. Urgent care facilities aren't held to the same standards as EDs...

  20. Questions for Nurses who are married to Nurses!

    sjt9721 replied to Jen2's topic in General Nursing

    First of all...zenman, you are way too creative! :chuckle Second, I married a nurse nearly four years ago. We didn't then, but now we work at the same facility. (So the sign-on AND referral bonuses...

  21. i want CRNA opinions about ketamine and kids

    sjt9721 replied to eph432girl's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    IM Ketamine is the only ketamine you'll see in our ED. IV Ketamine must be administered by a CRNA or anesthesiologist since it is an anesthetic agent. I was amazed at how quickly it takes effect. It...

  22. ICU Interview

    sjt9721 replied to angela_74008's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Correct me if I'm wrong, but don't most CRNA programs want at least a couple years of critical care experience in their applicants? You need to get that experience before you start filling out...

  23. Signing new grad contract?

    sjt9721 replied to kurlykay's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'd like to know the name of the

  24. Removing patients from their vehicles

    sjt9721 replied to FiestaRed's topic in Emergency

    Whoever is responsible for providing your unit-based education should provide the staff with training to remove a patient from a vehicle. The training should include the use of cervical/full spinal...

  25. Stories from when you where in nursing school

    sjt9721 replied to RNPATL's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I was preparing Nitropaste for one of my patients. Ended up smearing a little on my fingers by accident because I was so intent on measuring it accurately. Without thinking I just rubbed it in.. They...