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pricklypear

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  1. Thank you...all of you

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

    :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :melody: congratulations!!!!:melody: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons:...

  2. Wouldn't this be considered some kind of abuse?

    pricklypear replied to BowlerRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I think for it to be "abuse" the exposure would have to be intentionally abusive. Like taking a resident into a room with the intention of exposing other patients in front of her. It's pretty obvious...

  3. Help With Cna Training!!!

    pricklypear replied to Nathalie's topic in General Nursing

    CNAs in hospitals/nursing homes do not do bloodwork or medicate. And physical assessment is definitely out of the question. Duties of a CNA will be basic patient care - bathing, tolieting, feeding,...

  4. Would 2 years in small ICU provide enough experience to get into Trauma/Neuro ICU?

    pricklypear replied to AKav8trix's topic in Nursing Career

    Sounds like maybe you're leaning toward the med-surg floor? If you're already comfortable there, it sounds like a good idea! Good luck, I know making these decisions is hard! I started in tele as a...

  5. Going back..........

    pricklypear replied to CardioTrans's topic in MICU, SICU

    Congratulations on your new job!! I hope it goes well for you. I work with a couple of nurses right now who had been out of ICU for a few years, and are now back in. I think they thought they were...

  6. Can any RNs tell me if this is true

    pricklypear replied to geminiskittels's topic in General Nursing

    geminiskittels - I'm not going to get into the argument about whether you should be working on Vicodin. But, I just wanted to suggest that if you have to work with a bad back, and need non-narcotic...

  7. Share your feedback re: ethical nursing issues

    pricklypear replied to newnurse2005's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Yes, it happens. I see it more in the smaller hospital I'm at now than I did at the major center at which I used to work. I've seen probably 3 MAJOR examples of this happening in 3 years. Doesn't...

  8. Share your feedback re: ethical nursing issues

    pricklypear replied to newnurse2005's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    UGGGGG...that scenario seems so common. Since your scenario doesn't give details of what a "slow code" is, it's hard to comment. Unless someone saw staff delaying, or witholding care, it would...

  9. Share your feedback re: ethical nursing issues

    pricklypear replied to newnurse2005's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I guess that depends on what you meant by "slow code." In your scenario, did it detail what was done, and the time frame? It is very hard to let go. It takes more strength to abide by a loved one's...

  10. Share your feedback re: ethical nursing issues

    pricklypear replied to newnurse2005's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I've witnessed several situations where pts were coded "unethically" because family simply could not let go, and the doctors seemed unwilling to be blunt with them. I'm always amazed at these people...

  11. Did I do the right thing?

    pricklypear replied to txspadequeenRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think you did the right thing. 20 days of rehab is not the same thing as being "put in a nursing home." It sounds to me like she will benefit from the services at

  12. What to do if a pt. aspirates???

    pricklypear replied to limabean's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Checking residuals and placement for dobhoffs varies by institution policy. We check residuals every 4hs, and hold TF for 4 hours if >250. We do not check (at least are not supposed to)...

  13. Science

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

    For my program, I took Biology, Chemistry, Organic Chem, A&P, microbiology, plus some of the behavioral sciences. These were all the regular science classes that everybody else took. Some...

  14. Caregiver killing caregiver

    pricklypear replied to WriteStuff's topic in General Nursing

    Girlfriend---we're ALL

  15. How Do you know When Nursing is for you?

    pricklypear replied to Triple A's's topic in Nursing Career

    Someone mentioned other jobs in the field like speech, OT, etc. What about respiratory therapy, radiology, ultrasound... There are lots of choices. But most of those programs are going to be...

  16. Caregiver killing caregiver

    pricklypear replied to WriteStuff's topic in General Nursing

    You're absolutely right. Used to be "senior" nurses just got away with being hooches - because "that's the way it is." The intimidation isn't going to work when dealing with someone mature and...

  17. Coding at 5am -6am

    pricklypear replied to angelique777's topic in Cardiac

    Duh...it's because patients are scared to death of the day shift coming on!!! JUST KIDDING!! Really, I have noticed the same thing. I think it has to do with circadian rhythms - don't know for a...

  18. Opinions needed!

    pricklypear replied to JahbingRN's topic in Nursing Career

    People go into ICU with all kinds of different experiences. Personally, I don't think it has to be med-surg. I felt like you do when I graduated. I was offered an ICU postition, but I though - I...

  19. I Quit!

    pricklypear replied to Mandylpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I, too want to wish you good luck. I think it's usually better to walk away than sit and simmer, being unhappy. Go out and find yourself a GREAT job!!:)

  20. Caregiver killing caregiver

    pricklypear replied to WriteStuff's topic in General Nursing

    That's why I generally try to go to work, take care of MY patients, get MY work done (while being aware of what is going on around me, and helping out when wanted or needed), and go home. We don't...

  21. cadiva question

    pricklypear replied to jennk's topic in General Nursing

    :) In defense of Steph and Begalli - they are the LAST 2 people here you will ever see being rude or condescending. Those replies were meant in fun, not a jab at the OP's spelling. You'll notice...

  22. Pantoprazole IV question!

    pricklypear replied to RNinRubySlippers's topic in General Nursing

    Our pharmacist says don't worry about compatability issues with small amts of K added to fluids - it doesn't really matter because it's so dilute. K gtts are another

  23. Medicare Won't Cover Some Anxiety Drugs

    pricklypear replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    God forbid if some older gentleman should be impotent, but it's OK for his wife to become sleep deprived, get confused wandering around in the middle of the night, trip over the rug and break her hip...

  24. Would 2 years in small ICU provide enough experience to get into Trauma/Neuro ICU?

    pricklypear replied to AKav8trix's topic in Nursing Career

    Do they do a lot of surgery at the small hospital? Handle a lot of vents? I'm not sure what experience you would get that would help you at a larger medsurg floor that you wouldn't get in a small...

  25. cadiva question

    pricklypear replied to jennk's topic in General Nursing

    I took A&P at a community college - we had a cadaver (Fred). He was already dissected, but we took him out to look at whatever area we were studying at the time. I know the University I went to...