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    Smart Cardiac Nurses

    UM Review RN replied to kleona's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Gee, SEO, I didn't know an Upper GIB would cause an elevated BUN. I'm always learning here. I love it. Wouldn't the patient's oxygenation be helped with a unit of PRBC's? After all, there are more...
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    IV fluids to gravity, infiltration?

    UM Review RN replied to kmoonshine's topic in Emergency

    I do understand what you were saying. I guess you now know to check that IV site for infiltration frequently. And I know that you understand that it's really not the patient's responsibility to tell...
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    preparing to be one of them????????????

    UM Review RN replied to RN2B73's topic in General Nursing

    I think we should go even farther and have scrub tops that have a huge RN or LPN or PCT on the back. But we don't have anything like that. Reason: the hospital doesn't want the visitors to start...
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    preparing to be one of them????????????

    UM Review RN replied to RN2B73's topic in General Nursing

    To me, this is a perfect illustration of the invisibility of nurses. RN2B73 saw a lot of people in scrubs and assumed that they were all nurses. In my hospital, they could've been secretaries, case...
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    My name is Tweety and I'm an Alcoholic

    UM Review RN replied to Tweety's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Tweety, I honestly never would've guessed. That shows me how far you've come in your journey. Thanks so much for
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    Hi, I'm Marla and I'm an Alcoholic

    UM Review RN replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thank you for sharing, Marla. Through Al-Anon, I learned that the loved ones of alcoholics also need to admit their powerlessness and get help for their part in the disease process. It was the most...
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    IV fluids to gravity, infiltration?

    UM Review RN replied to kmoonshine's topic in Emergency

    I really think that some of the misunderstanding on this thread is being caused by semantics. We mean different things when using the same word. So I'm going to clarify what I mean. Take the word...
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    What am I, chopped liver?

    UM Review RN replied to sunshineonleith's topic in General Nursing

    *sigh* Same
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    IV fluids to gravity, infiltration?

    UM Review RN replied to kmoonshine's topic in Emergency

    Of course, next time I work, I'll be asking the Pharmacist why this policy is OK, and get back to the thread when I get an evidence-based answer. Because who knows? I could be wrong, policy could've...
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    IV fluids to gravity, infiltration?

    UM Review RN replied to kmoonshine's topic in Emergency

    I wouldn't exactly say "forced," Cardiac. We're a JCHAO accredited Magnet facility that uses evidence-based practice to write policy. My thinking is, that being the case, there have been no problems...
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    IV fluids to gravity, infiltration?

    UM Review RN replied to kmoonshine's topic in Emergency

    We routinely run 1 Liter of fluid with 20 mEq's of KCL in it by gravity. It's either regulated by a roller clamp or a dial-a-flow, but we call it "to gravity." (The phrase is also used for Foley...
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    I'm a Clinical Informatics Specialist!

    UM Review RN replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sue, I am so happy for you!!!! :dancgrp: Tell me, does this make you an official :cmptrgk:
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    Describe your last day at work in 50 words or less !?

    UM Review RN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Me & Tech and 5 patients. One lousy stick needing 2 IVs, K+ rider, and fluids. Ho hum. Love those easy
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    Nursing Uniform Policy

    UM Review RN replied to rustysflygirl's topic in General Nursing

    Heh. Yes, I can. And I agree. At my job, some of us do have lab coats we can wear over our scrubs. Mine has my name and title embroidered on it with the hospital logo. However, it's really too hot...
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    Just a Whine :)

    UM Review RN replied to MelBel's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Your "whine" reminded me of this oldie but goodie thread. Read it, it'll make you feel better, honest!
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    Albany, Anyone?

    UM Review RN replied to destined4CRNA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Nah, the one in Troy (actually, I think the first one was in Watervliet) is Ted's. Also very famous for its fish fries. And sorry Destined, I know nada about the Albany Med CRNA
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    I have my second interview

    UM Review RN replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck, Sue!! We're rooting for you! :anpom: :anpom:
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    Should I hang it up before I get hung up?

    UM Review RN replied to garciadiego's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Oh honey, you sound like me when I first started out! I was really slow, could never finish on time, was easily freaked out (which as you know slows you down even more) and a few of my coworkers had...
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    Albany, Anyone?

    UM Review RN replied to destined4CRNA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    In the same vein as the above posts, in addition to Freihofer's chocolate chip cookies, you'll have to experience Bob & Ron's Fish Fry on Central Avenue and Friendly's ice cream at Colonie Center...
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    Nurse Phobias?

    UM Review RN replied to pattycakeRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have an irrational fear of motorcycles. I'm always worried that a motorcycle will wipe out in front of my car. I would have to help the victim. So I'm always driving with my fingers crossed around...
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    ED room assignment, stressed at job, vent!!!

    UM Review RN replied to kmoonshine's topic in Emergency

    Wow. I don't think I could work in a place like that. You have my sympathies. And kudos to you for taking such good care of your
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    Patients ordering their own meals

    UM Review RN replied to cdktRN's topic in General Nursing

    As a post-procedure patient, I loved this system. I was able to order food and have it hot and fresh every time. As a nurse, I worked in one place that had this system, and after a few bugs were...
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    Are Computers Really Faster

    UM Review RN replied to sharlynn's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know if it's faster, but it sure is more
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    Had something interest happen this past weekend

    UM Review RN replied to MadisonsMomRN's topic in Correctional

    Sounds like he was in shock. http://0-medlineplus.nlm.nih.gov.catalog.llu.edu/medlineplus/ency/article/000167.htm#Symptoms An examination indicates the presence of shock. There is usually low blood...
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    Diluting all IV push medication??

    UM Review RN replied to srewer's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know of any IV antibiotics that we push here; they're given via intermittant infusion. Interesting how other countries do things differently, isn't