Monica08

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1. Medication Errors?

   Monica08 replied to Monica08's topic in General Nursing

   i was just wondering about it.. Afterall its a clear liquid medication and can be mistaken as other IV medications which are clear too.. (if both of them are in a syringe..)

2. Medication Errors?

   Monica08 replied to Monica08's topic in General Nursing

   IVV - intravenous through tube.. Its given intravenously..

3. Medication Errors?

   Monica08 replied to Monica08's topic in General Nursing

   Hmmm..

4. Medication Errors?

   Monica08 posted a topic in General Nursing

   So here's an example.. What if a medication for nebulization Salbutamol(Ventolin) was given intravenously instead of nebulization. what happens to the patient?

5. Gossiping in the hospital

   Monica08 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Ever been curious why gossip is rampant in the hospital? Its like everyone knows everything. Up to date gossips. As we all know, the hospital is one of the busiest places and one couldnt even take time to pee but we have all the time to gossip. Im gu...

6. How to get yourself ready for a long day in the OR?

   Monica08 replied to Monica08's topic in Operating Room

   Thank you! It really helped. All the while I thought I was abnormal for almost fainting in the OR. Today I'll be scrubbing in on a neuro case. I guess I just have to remind myself to breathe all the time. thanks again! :)

7. How to get yourself ready for a long day in the OR?

   Monica08 replied to Monica08's topic in Operating Room

   I use the blue tie-ons but I plan on buying the cloth masks. Are they advisable? I tend to have pimple when I use the disposable ones. Do you have the link to the thread that was similar to mine?

8. How to get yourself ready for a long day in the OR?

   Monica08 posted a topic in Operating Room

   What are your pre-scrubbing in rituals? How do you get yourself ready and prevent yourself from hypoglycemia when scubbing in? Ive had my fair share of hypoglycemia moments and that caused me to scrub out. tips? Have you ever felt dizzy while in sur...

9. ICU to OR, any advice?

   Monica08 replied to nursgirl's topic in Operating Room

   Im currently an OR nurse and I've had my rotation in the ICU way back. In the OR, you need to be focused and observant. You have to be able to be attentive and keep your attention to the things the surgeon is doing in order to anticipate the next ins...

10. I am a Scrub Nurse. I badly need your help.

    Monica08 replied to Monica08's topic in Operating Room

    thats exactly how I feel. :/ My bad. Thank you for all the replies guys, it really helped me! :)

11. I am a Scrub Nurse. I badly need your help.

    Monica08 replied to Monica08's topic in Operating Room

    I think Im just anxious more than upset. What made me upset was looking at them so good at what their doing. I think I need to give this more time. Thank you!

12. I am a Scrub Nurse. I badly need your help.

    Monica08 replied to Monica08's topic in Operating Room

    Thank you. Im anxious. i never had a bad experience. The people in the OR are friendly, nice and they take time to teach me. I dont know why I feel this way. Nerves perhaps? Or is it maybe I still havent adjusted to the environment?

13. I am a Scrub Nurse. I badly need your help.

    Monica08 posted a topic in Operating Room

    Its been only a week since Ive been assigned in the operating room and I already want to quit. Please help me. should I quit? I dont know why but a part of me wants to quit. Should I quit? what am I supposed to do to know if this job is really for me...

14. Is nursing really for me?

    Monica08 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I graduated 2 years ago and Ive been in and out of practice. I dont know if I really like what Im doing. Whe Im out of practice, I missed the job. Ive tried a lot of different jobs and always go back missing being a nurse. Right now, its my second mo...