SuperSGirl

SuperSGirl

O.R., Endo, Med-Surge, Mgtmt., Psyche

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  1. room turnover time

    SuperSGirl replied to endodave's topic in Gastroenterology

    We don't transport patient's to the floorimmediately post procedure. All patients except ICU patient's go to the recovery area first. All our tech/lpn does is clean scopes, set

  2. room turnover time

    SuperSGirl replied to endodave's topic in Gastroenterology

    about 10

  3. Bronch's

    SuperSGirl replied to jaquar's topic in Gastroenterology

    we do bronch's in our endo unit. what exactly are you wanting to know? we admit and discharge them the same as an endoscopy procedure. we are required by our epidemiologist at our hospital to wear...

  4. Terminology Questions from a Soon-to-be Pre-Nursing Student

    SuperSGirl replied to RDH2RN's topic in General Nursing

    *C-diff --C. difficile is a spore forming bacteria which can be part of the normal intestinal flora in as many as 50% of children under age two, and less frequently in individuals over two years of...

  5. Tattoos and health professionals...

    SuperSGirl replied to NurseFirst's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    same for my husband. however, he viewed medical records of his from the military and guess what? no record of about 1/2 the vaccines he received. i think with all this controversy, the blood banks...

  6. RNs HELP!!! (Interview for class)

    SuperSGirl replied to emileerenae's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    interview with registered nurse for college essay: 1. where do you work, (doctors office, hospital, ext) and what city/state is it located in? hospital, muskogee, ok 2. what kind of things do you...

  7. Propofol

    SuperSGirl replied to czipp's topic in Gastroenterology

    unfortunately, you are overstepping your bounds. if i had your name, i would not hesitate to report you the board of nurses. you may have no respect for legal issues in healthcare but it is nurses...

  8. Drug Seeker Stories

    SuperSGirl replied to ER-RN2's topic in Emergency

    Unfortunately, there are drug seekers out there and we have to deal with them. Putting aside your biases could save you a lot of problems. I took care of man post PEG Tube placement who c/o severe...

  9. abuse survivor terrified of having colonoscopy

    SuperSGirl replied to unikuelady's topic in Gastroenterology

    Ask for a general anesthesia provided by an anesthesiologist or a CRNA if you are extremely concerned. Explain why and if your doc isn't understanding, change

  10. abuse survivor terrified of having colonoscopy

    SuperSGirl replied to unikuelady's topic in Gastroenterology

    Ask for a general anesthesia provided by an anesthesiologist or a CRNA if you are extremely concerned. Explain why and if your doc isn't understanding, change

  11. Gastroenterology certification

    SuperSGirl replied to debliv's topic in Gastroenterology

    I take the boards in May 2005! Take notes for me if you test before

  12. Gastroenterology certification

    SuperSGirl replied to debliv's topic in Gastroenterology

    I take the boards in May 2005! Take notes for me if you test before

  13. What job titles have you had working in healthcare?

    SuperSGirl replied to PHTLS's topic in General Nursing

    Candystriper Office/Doctor Assistant RN X 13

  14. What job titles have you had working in healthcare?

    SuperSGirl replied to PHTLS's topic in General Nursing

    Candystriper Office/Doctor Assistant RN X 13

  15. Muskogee Area Nurses

    SuperSGirl posted a topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    greetings to all muskogee area nurses! i thought it would be nice if we could all get together and discuss work and personal issues! i currently work in endoscopy. prior to that, my career was in the...

  16. Muskogee Area Nurses

    SuperSGirl replied to SuperSGirl's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    greetings to all muskogee area nurses! i thought it would be nice if we could all get together and discuss work and personal issues! i currently work in endoscopy. prior to that, my career was in the...

  17. Bronchoscope Disinfection

    SuperSGirl replied to acauchi's topic in Gastroenterology

    all of our scopes are cleaned per manufacturer standards and then sterilized in the steris system1. if it were me having a bronchoscopy, i would want a sterile scope. if i ever have a...

  18. Bronchoscope Disinfection

    SuperSGirl replied to acauchi's topic in Gastroenterology

    all of our scopes are cleaned per manufacturer standards and then sterilized in the steris system1. if it were me having a bronchoscopy, i would want a sterile scope. if i ever have a...

  19. Propofol

    SuperSGirl replied to czipp's topic in Gastroenterology

    first of all, conscious sedation is a term of the past. moderate sedation is the politically correct term. fentanyl chest rigidity occurs usually when the doses aren't spaced out or too large of a...

  20. Propofol

    SuperSGirl replied to czipp's topic in Gastroenterology

    first of all, conscious sedation is a term of the past. moderate sedation is the politically correct term. fentanyl chest rigidity occurs usually when the doses aren't spaced out or too large of a...

  21. Duramorph/astromorph for C/S

    SuperSGirl replied to babies_r_us's topic in Ob/Gyn

    When I had my 2nd child in 1996, I had to be on a continuous apnea monitor for 24 hours. No pain meds were given unless the anesthesia provider was notified for that 24 hours. The anesthesia place...

  22. Duramorph/astromorph for C/S

    SuperSGirl replied to babies_r_us's topic in Ob/Gyn

    When I had my 2nd child in 1996, I had to be on a continuous apnea monitor for 24 hours. No pain meds were given unless the anesthesia provider was notified for that 24 hours. The anesthesia place...

  23. when you are stressed about school, do you smoke cigarettes?

    SuperSGirl replied to sad's topic in General Students

    i can see that if you had been a smoker in the past resorting to smoking to help alleviate stress but it wasn't a very wise choice to start smoking otherwise. none the less, you are in that boat now....

  24. OR Nurses Giving Conscious Sedation--WHY SHOULD WE?

    SuperSGirl replied to stevierae's topic in Operating Room

    We don't use Propofol. It is against the Oklahoma Nurse Practice Act for a registered nurse to give Propofol for moderate sedation. Propofol is high in lipids so you have to be careful infusing it...

  25. OR Nurses Giving Conscious Sedation--WHY SHOULD WE?

    SuperSGirl replied to stevierae's topic in Operating Room

    Perioperative Nursing has changed through the years. 30 years ago, laparscopic cholecystecomy was not being performed. Now, we do laparoscopic appys, colon resections, assisted vag. hyst,...