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xtxrn ASN, RN

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  1. Pain control in narcotic addicted pt

    xtxrn replied to dankimal's topic in General Nursing

    Yep-- and grocery shopping is the only thing I can do in a day, and hurt the rest of that day, and the next. It's not "oh, gee, that's a bit sore", it's 'change all plans' kind of pain..... and...

  2. Pain control in narcotic addicted pt

    xtxrn replied to dankimal's topic in General Nursing

    I got orders to give one ONCE, but not for pain..... a lady was convinced from a day before a cerebral arteriogram that she wouldn't be able to hold still for the 6 hours (back in 1988- don't know if...

  3. Pain control in narcotic addicted pt

    xtxrn replied to dankimal's topic in General Nursing

    I hear ya- people don't understand that contact with a bed hurts- and it's not THE bed- it's ANY bed... And if you tell someone you hurt, you get "the look".... it

  4. Preparing to observe cabg surgery

    xtxrn replied to raskol's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.stjosephsatlanta.org/HealthLibrary/content.aspx?pageid=P06452

  5. Pain control in narcotic addicted pt

    xtxrn replied to dankimal's topic in General Nursing

    What you posted was good :) And you really don't know- I think that's where some of us get upset at the idea that patients should have to 'prove' pain somehow- it's not possible to prove something,...

  6. Bladder scanner broke or user error?

    xtxrn replied to StephRN13's topic in General Nursing

    Why so little urine? Scr*w the bladder scanner.....lol. Seriously, the bladder scanner may be on the blink, but you got a much more accurate bit of info with zippo from the I&O. Machines break-...

  7. Pain control in narcotic addicted pt

    xtxrn replied to dankimal's topic in General Nursing

    OK- so someone who needs more meds should be given something that isn't as strong???? Yes- if a non-narcotic works, then it should be used....but an addict with severe pain isn't going to get by on...

  8. what do you think?fired for a comment

    xtxrn replied to yajaira21's topic in General Nursing

    Even at will states need to have reasons to deal with the unemployment hearings- no facility wants to pay unemployment, and having worked in TX for 17 years, in LTC and acute care, LTAC, alcohol/drug...

  9. Pain control in narcotic addicted pt

    xtxrn replied to dankimal's topic in General Nursing

    YES !!! People with chronic pain find it frustrating to use the 0-10 scale because they're never at a 0... on a good day, they might start out at a 3-4...I've heard this many times. I personally...

  10. Questions about army nursing

    xtxrn replied to rampaige117's topic in Government, Military

    I'm guessing an Army recruiter would be thrilled to talk to you (just look up Army in the yellow pages). If you join, they may pay for school- but you'll be committed to them for a specific number of...

  11. Pain control in narcotic addicted pt

    xtxrn replied to dankimal's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think that was it- at least that's not how I read it :) We used Buprenex during detox for some addicts, and it does work well for getting people off of drugs- I don't have any experience...

  12. Grady Hospital.......

    xtxrn replied to ChannellR.N.'s topic in Georgia Nursing

    You might try the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce

  13. Pain control in narcotic addicted pt

    xtxrn replied to dankimal's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.childcancerpain.org/content.cfm?content=assess08 down at the bottom, you'll notice that flacc was designed for use in young children- those whose verbal skills don't allow them to express...

  14. Is it the best?! HELP!

    xtxrn replied to KaylaBrooke1695's topic in General Nursing

    If you can get chemistry, microbiology, and/or anatomy & physiology out of the way, it will help

  15. Pain control in narcotic addicted pt

    xtxrn replied to dankimal's topic in General Nursing

    Not all sources of pain show up on a conventional test. I can understand the concern, but I also think that if there's that much concern, refer them to an addictionologist/pain specialist (who isn't...

  16. Clorox or Peroxide?

    xtxrn replied to LMT2BSN's topic in General Nursing

    The first link discusses peroxide VAPOR= where is that available?- and it needs to be left on the surface for 90 minutes.... http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2620839/ The second link uses...

  17. Clorox or Peroxide?

    xtxrn replied to LMT2BSN's topic in General Nursing

    Peroxide is good on anaerobics.... not sure what it would do to aerobic bugs... feed them? What about viruses, molds, fungi.....

  18. Is it the best?! HELP!

    xtxrn replied to KaylaBrooke1695's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you've got some great plans

  19. Nursing shoes

    xtxrn replied to b.webster's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Yep, just looked= look fine for a guy :) And it's GREAT that you don't have to pay for

  20. Nursing shoes

    xtxrn replied to b.webster's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I just put "nursing shoes" in the Yahoo search - a LOT of companies came up, including "cheap"- LOL.. .... I wouldn't go with NurseMates without looking at the other options... JMO

  21. Nursing shoes

    xtxrn replied to b.webster's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Maybe ask the facility what brand is acceptable..... It's nuts to have to wear "nursing shoes" IMO..... if they're clean, and the right color (which can fluctuate, I'm sure), who cares.... ?? :) I...

  22. how long was your orientation if you were experienced in that field of nursing?

    xtxrn replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    Anywhere from 2 days (adolescent psych experience to alcohol/drug rehab....about 5 years between the two) to 4 LONG weeks with pediatrics (had taken care of pedi patients on med-surg floors in a...

  23. Is it the best?! HELP!

    xtxrn replied to KaylaBrooke1695's topic in General Nursing

    I'm just an ADN of 26 years,....but even I know that a BSN is more marketable - doesn't mean you have to get it at first- but in the end, in today's economy, being more marketable will definitely...

  24. How long do pre-employment background checks usually take?

    xtxrn replied to *lorie's topic in General Nursing

    'nuff said

  25. What is your policy on giving patient info over the phone?

    xtxrn replied to AnnaN5's topic in General Nursing

    We did the same thing w/drug/alcohol rehab patients- the only way anyone could LEAVE a message was to have the code. No code- no acknowledgement the person even existed....let alone was a patient. The...