begalli

begalli

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  1. fluids/electolytes

    begalli replied to RnAngl's topic in General Nursing

    Yes it will if fluids are not replaced.Also causes an electrolyte (especially potassium)

  2. New series Lifeline:The Nursing Diaries on Discovery Health channel starts Nov 7th,04

    begalli replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    For those in the pacific time zone with DISH Network.... Channel 189 at 7 pm The onscreen dish guide shows this as being the first in the series. I remember about 12 or so years ago there was an...

  3. New series Lifeline:The Nursing Diaries on Discovery Health channel starts Nov 7th,04

    begalli replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for posting this. The first show in a three part series starts Sunday, November 7th. Looks like something to be checked out for

  4. Question about overtime pay

    begalli replied to CaterpillarGirl's topic in General Nursing

    My commitment is 3 12 hour shifts/wk. Any amount of time I work beyond any one 12 hour shift is double time. This includes coming in early or staying over on my regularly scheduled shift. If the unit...

  5. Baxter PCA Pump Questions

    begalli replied to annmariern's topic in General Nursing

    There's also a feature on those pumps that tell you how many hits (successful or not) the patient has taken. So say the patient has the same example dose as posted above: MS04 set at: dose- 1ml...

  6. Opinions on IV Poles

    begalli replied to nipper0424's topic in General Nursing

    The IV poles that we use have an apparatus that allows us to place the pole on the headboard of (90% of our) beds during transport to CT, OR, cath lab, etc. You raise the bed and the pole lifts off...

  7. how many times can a human be defibrillated?

    begalli replied to TinyNurse's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    We also use it to refer to an IV drug infusion. I use it sometimes when writing verbal orders (pharmacy doesn't complain, but I'm sure it probably shouldn't be used that way). eg: epi IV gtt 0-100...

  8. how many times can a human be defibrillated?

    begalli replied to TinyNurse's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    We also use it to refer to an IV drug infusion. I use it sometimes when writing verbal orders (pharmacy doesn't complain, but I'm sure it probably shouldn't be used that way). eg: epi IV gtt 0-100...

  9. how many times can a human be defibrillated?

    begalli replied to TinyNurse's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Gosh, don't you love these kind of outcomes.We had a guy who was on a BIVAD (Thoratec) for months. He endured so much. Every organ in his body failed at one time or another, and both of his feet and...

  10. how many times can a human be defibrillated?

    begalli replied to TinyNurse's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Gosh, don't you love these kind of outcomes.We had a guy who was on a BIVAD (Thoratec) for months. He endured so much. Every organ in his body failed at one time or another, and both of his feet and...

  11. Open Heart ICU

    begalli replied to Kiwi's topic in MICU, SICU

    Yes, I did. We are never a step-down. We are a world renowned cardiothoracic surgery ICU (there are a few great ones in this country). We have 25 beds and a staff of nearly 100 RNs. The only overflow...

  12. Open Heart ICU

    begalli replied to Kiwi's topic in MICU, SICU

    Yes, I did. We are never a step-down. We are a world renowned cardiothoracic surgery ICU (there are a few great ones in this country). We have 25 beds and a staff of nearly 100 RNs. The only overflow...

  13. Open Heart ICU

    begalli replied to Kiwi's topic in MICU, SICU

    Beautiful post

  14. Open Heart ICU

    begalli replied to Kiwi's topic in MICU, SICU

    I just want to add that I have the utmost respect for nurses no matter what area of nursing they partake, but everyone is unique. Each individual learns at their own pace in their own distinct style...

  15. Open Heart ICU

    begalli replied to Kiwi's topic in MICU, SICU

    I completely disagree with this blanket statement. I have percepted/oriented both new grads and "new to icu" experienced floor nurses and have found that it takes about the same time for each to...

  16. Open heart ICU

    begalli replied to Kiwi's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    p.s. open heart nurses are still the "cream of the crop!" .....as are all nurses in their chosen

  17. Open heart ICU

    begalli replied to Kiwi's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I just finished precepting a new grad to our cardiothoracic surgery icu. Her 12 week orientation ended Oct. 10th. She's doing great! I started out in the same manner several years ago just two weeks...

  18. ? re: A-line policy

    begalli replied to smithh's topic in MICU, SICU

    Gosh, I'm so impatient. I usually don't have problems with bubbles or dampened lines, but I guess I need to re-read our policy to see exactly what it says about this. I'm willing to bet that if I...

  19. ? re: A-line policy

    begalli replied to smithh's topic in MICU, SICU

    Are you sure the recommendation isn't for removing the air from the bag? Most of us spike the bag, pull the spike out slightly, squeeze the air out of the bag and then securely insert the spike for...

  20. What about when it's your family?

    begalli replied to Katmae RN's topic in General Nursing

    Katmae, I'm so sorry your family had this experience. My thoughts are with you in a way that I can't even express. My dad, diagnosed with ca in July had a radical surgery July 6. He's still in the...

  21. Online CPR

    begalli replied to mickeymouse1205's topic in General Nursing

    The American Heart Association online renewal for Healthcare Provider CPR is the ONLY legitimate online CPR course. The online course is only for the written portion of the program. You must, just...

  22. RN; MD anxiously waiting for California NCLEX official reult

    begalli replied to h2olani's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Lani, Several years ago after I took the NCLEX, I would go to the BRN website several times a day to search for my name under the "license search" feature (I'm not sure if thats the same search...

  23. nursingCare in postOP patient >>CABG<< (CSICU)

    begalli replied to nurse_kambiz's topic in MICU, SICU

    Not sure what you mean but extremely generally speaking....Hypertension: You want to control this because you don't want a high blood pressure ripping apart fresh grafts. Hypothermia: In the OR the...

  24. Pain Med for Chest Tube Removal

    begalli replied to CRNAsoon's topic in MICU, SICU

    Yes we medicate with 50mcg fentanyl IVP about 5 minutes prior to

  25. Have anyone else heard of "basic care NURSES"?

    begalli replied to Nursingangel's topic in General Nursing

    Also sent an email to ajcjobs website. It was completely irresponsible for them to print that article on thier