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pricklypear

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  1. Nursing notes what to keep or discard

    pricklypear replied to mysticalwaters1's topic in General Nursing

    I've looked up lots of stuff in my books over the years. The downside is the books are about 200lbs to lug around when you

  2. new RN??

    pricklypear replied to megan mahal's topic in Nursing Career

    Do you have any interests in specialty? Like peds, surgery, cardiac... Go with whatever sparked your interest in school. If you are interested in some speciaty, I would start there. If not, do med...

  3. anatomy flash cards...worth buying???

    pricklypear replied to brandyl123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    i don't know how much detail your class will go into, but in mine we were required to know every landmark on the bones, right from left. all the muscles and where they attached to the bone. i used...

  4. Nursing notes what to keep or discard

    pricklypear replied to mysticalwaters1's topic in General Nursing

    I kept all my books and research papers. I think I burned my notes. It was a freeing

  5. From a Graduate RN to CNA/UAP

    pricklypear replied to mye614's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I don't think there's any shame in working as a tech for several weeks until you re-take boards. I've worked with a couple of GNs who failed the 1st time and worked with us as techs. Nobody looked...

  6. Lovenox IV & Acute Coronary Syndrome

    pricklypear replied to pricklypear's topic in Cardiac

    http://www.lovenox.com/professional/homeAction.do This is from the lovenox website. If you click on "contact us" and ask them for some more information on IV use, they will send you some stuff. I...

  7. Lovenox IV & Acute Coronary Syndrome

    pricklypear posted a topic in Cardiac

    Our hospital uses "clinical guidelines" which are preprinted orders for certain things. ACS is a very common one that we see everyday. One of the orders is Lovenox 30mg IV, then 1mg/kg SQ a 12h....

  8. how to get rid of a sore throat...

    pricklypear replied to Purple Princess's topic in General Nursing

    Purple Princess - Methinks you just need to get a big cup of tea, your box of kleenex (or two), a pillow and a blanket - and park in front of the TV. I just got over something like what you're...

  9. Tips for Surviving Critical Care as a New Nurse

    pricklypear replied to NewRNJen's topic in First Year After Licensure

    In addition to the above advice... 1) DO not be afraid to ask questions if you aren't sure of something. More experienced nurses will expect you to ask lots of questions, so it's OK!! No one...

  10. They didn't teach me this in nursing school and I could have killed someone!

    pricklypear replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    At my hospital, we don't taper TPN down. It's just stopped - period. We always taper up, though. We've had plenty of instances where we've needed to stop TPN to administer meds, it's never been a...

  11. Heparin Error - Distraught

    pricklypear replied to tulips79's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry this happened to you! Could you give some more details of how it happened? What kind of miscommunication

  12. Hepatitis C diagnosis and Devastated

    pricklypear replied to Nvr2Old's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not an expert with this kind of situation, but I really don't think you need to worry right now. I know a few nurses who are HepC + and work. You wouldn't be putting patients at risk as long as...

  13. how to get rid of a sore throat...

    pricklypear replied to Purple Princess's topic in General Nursing

    Not much you can do to avoid getting sick except wash your hands ALOT. And if you're a nail-biter, or an eye-rubber (like me) STOP!! Usually I end up getting some bug that my co-workers come to work...

  14. I feel really awful

    pricklypear replied to alli's topic in General Nursing

    You have NO reason to feel bad. Sometimes people feel very strange hours before an event like that. Many times there is NO concrete evidence of something wrong - like lab values, ekgs, etc until it...

  15. Charting Question - Help!

    pricklypear replied to whatwasithinking's topic in General Nursing

    Our general rule is no longer than 24 hours. But that is in a hospital setting. You might try posting this in the home health section, they may be more familiar with time expectations in that field....

  16. I can actually do this!

    pricklypear replied to Indy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If you're anything like me, it'll take way more than 2 days to get used to all the places you need to initial, sign, fill out, fill in... I think you're doing a great job of keeping track of the...

  17. use Xanax prn - should the school know?

    pricklypear replied to NurseTricia99's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The only reason I would advise you to disclose it is because you will probably have a drug screen as part of your admission process. The Xanax will show up in that screen as a benzodiazepine. If you...

  18. Why is this so? Misunderstand the concept for IV Bag Infusion

    pricklypear replied to AussieKylie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Me, too. Plus, not all bags have exactly the stated amount in them, especially pharmacy mixed bags. Setting the amount slightly lower does ensure that you don't have to hassle with air if the bag...

  19. I can actually do this!

    pricklypear replied to Indy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey Indy! Glad your first day was good - and full of learning experiences:coollook: ! Hope all the rest go as well. I can think of all kinds of stuff I learned the hard

  20. Why do unit nurses have bad reps?

    pricklypear replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    OK, Marie. I read what you wrote, but somehow Klinger was saying it. His lips were moving and everything. I'm

  21. doctor with unprofessional personal life

    pricklypear replied to heart2nurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Heart2Nurse - That does change things a little. I think it just sort of sounded like you felt she shouldn't be "preaching" to her patients given her own personal situation. If she's a friend, and...

  22. Why???????

    pricklypear replied to CheezeETs's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Deep breath............ You did fine. I had the same experience, shut off at 75 and I totally freaked out. Cried all the way home, and comtemplated applying at McDonalds since there was no way I...

  23. Blood draws through infusing central lines

    pricklypear replied to misschelei's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    It would depend on the patient. Some patients can tolerate having a pressor interupted briefly, others cannot. If they cannot tolerated having it off, can't draw from the line. As to the bolus, I...

  24. doctor with unprofessional personal life

    pricklypear replied to heart2nurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just because a nurse (or doctor) smokes, is overweight, or has other private bad habits or issues - yet encourages good health in their patients, does not make them a

  25. Advice for a new RN about delegating to UAPs who have bad attitudes...

    pricklypear replied to christvs's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Good luck Christine - just be very clear on what you expect do be done, and when. Follow up if something wasn't done or reported in a timely manner, and make sure to spread praise liberally when due!...