hodgieRN

hodgieRN

ER trauma, ICU - trauma, neuro surgical

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  1. What is the correct title?

    We do it all the time. You may not like it, but that doesn't mean that should be applied to everyone else. I know lots of people that like having miss-first name. I think it is a respect for your...
  2. Without Orders

    I am saying by doctor's order is calling the primary and getting an order and placing it on the chart. Of course some computerized signature is locked away on some file in the basement of the hospital...
  3. I don't expect docs to know exactly what I do. I have no idea what they do. I may hear bugging or complaining, but I'm not seeing 70 different pts in the hospital, or have nurses page me every 5...
  4. What is the correct title?

    I know one other way. I see it on the floor...you can say Miss, and their first name. Like " Hey Miss Nicole." Some nurses like that. It's a way of showing respect while also staying on a first name...
  5. Without Orders

    There's usually an order to insert a PIV, and then the system will automatically reorder it every 96 (on EMR). As long as the the admission orders have an order for an IV, any reinsertion is covered...
  6. Obamacare and Nursing.. what do you think?

    Have you seen how much insurance premiums have gone up before Obama even took office? "Since 1999, health insurance premiums for families rose 131%, the report found, far more than the general rate...
  7. sequester...huh?

    The rich may pay more than 70% of the taxes, but that money was made by subsides, laying off the middle class, and lobbying congress in their favor. I would have no problem paying 80% of my taxes...
  8. Considering ICU/CCu

    Another thing is codes don't happen as much as people think. The number of ICU codes is nothing compared to the number in the ED. Sometimes, we will have 3 codes in a day or 3 codes in a 6 month...
  9. Primary Prevention Ideas

    STD prevention and condom usage. Pts go to the ER or clinic every single day for an
  10. Nursing schools are very competitive. It depends on the school and the area. Highly populated areas will see more applicants. Talk to an academic adviser for prospective students and ask how...
  11. Recommendation for RN handbook (pocket guide)

    Here's a web search I got. But I know what you are saying...there are too many out there and what guides are the best. Check this search here..........
  12. Math help!!

    A question may ask you to prepare a solution that equals a certain amount. Like how many mg/ml. For instance, if you had a vial that had 10 mg and it wanted you to reconstitute it, the best thing to...
  13. smart pump issue

    I have a theory. I don't know if you are using the pumps that load the tubing in a vertical manner, but if the tubing is loaded straight up and down, I've had the tubing kink. Actually, it usually is...
  14. I so hated
  15. Honestly, I would google resumes. Resumes are very involved and structured (well you already know that since you have a job), but the internet is probably the best resource for information. Definitely...
  16. Medical Terminology

    You will actually be able to understand what you are reading and not spend hrs looking up terms. Reading a medical book while learning the terms at the same time can be frustrating. You will be glad...
  17. No problem! A little IV K and some IV calcium and the pt's good to
  18. That's why the potassium dropped. He was on a bicarb gtt. It's not from the kayexalate. Bicarb gtts are notorious for dropping K. Bicarb causes potassium to shift out of the serum and into the cell....
  19. Clinical Question About Bone Disease

    Your calcium levels need to stay in a normal range. The body is constantly using different mechanisms to keep all sorts of levels normal. Your potassium, sodium, chloride, and calcium all have to stay...
  20. If you still have 3 exams and some quizzed left, you call totally bring your grade up. Especially, if your final is worth 25-30%. If one exam was dropped, that means you have two D's. If you rock on...
  21. struggling student needs advice

    Keep your grades up and keep moving
  22. Keep trying, or give up :(

    I was in the exact same boat as you. I did not do well my first time in college. The first 4 years was all fraternity parties and football games. I came back home and dug myself out of the hole. It...
  23. Releasing information to police

    Thank you
  24. Releasing information to police

    I was just wondering what you guys do... We often have pts that are under arrest or under investigation. There is usually a detective that leaves a card with a name, phone number, and case number....
  25. Med surg vs icu

    Oh, here we