MedSurgeMess

MedSurgeMess

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  1. ETOH neb treatments?

    MedSurgeMess replied to MissJoRN's topic in General Nursing

    your story and the visual i received gave me quite a

  2. Nursing Error

    MedSurgeMess replied to kcb007's topic in General Nursing

    I've had it happen before, a few times in fact. As I said in my original post, document this, and watch to see if the bleeding slows down. Contact MD if needed, etc. You won't lose your license...

  3. SEC ASSESSMENT

    MedSurgeMess replied to imdijit's topic in International Nursing

    Okay, my stupid question, what is the SEC

  4. Being a preceptor blows

    MedSurgeMess replied to RoyalNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I would agree if this were a totally new grad, but this is someone that has 1 yr experience. No one expects her to act like she has 10-20 yrs experience, but she should have some tasks mastered at...

  5. Nursing Error

    MedSurgeMess replied to kcb007's topic in General Nursing

    yes. If the patient was tensed up good enough or has a sphincter issue, or perhaps cath size needed to be smaller, then you may have irritated the lining of the sphincter. As long as the bleeding...

  6. nursing program without waitlist

    MedSurgeMess replied to sue19's topic in General Nursing

    I think that some schools do not do testing, but have minimum requirements. Once those minimum requirements are filled, it's a first come, first served basis. I may be wrong, but this is how I...

  7. Need Help...

    MedSurgeMess replied to IcanHealYou's topic in General Nursing

    I never took a review course, and I didn't really study too hard for the NCLEX-I think too many people get caught up in trying to memorize facts instead of strategizing. I want you to get your disk...

  8. Why cannot give IV medication via artery?

    MedSurgeMess replied to suizzz's topic in Patient Medications

    only someone who uses IV access for recreational use could come up with an answer like

  9. military time?

    MedSurgeMess replied to ArwenEvenstar's topic in General Nursing

    I know I'll get trashed for this, but I wish the US would convert to metric, so much easier to deal

  10. Confused About What To Do

    MedSurgeMess replied to NewTexasRN's topic in General Nursing

    The East Coast is NOT the only place that is having issues with new grads not getting jobs, that seems to be the situation all over. I will keep you and your mom in my prayers. If you are willing to...

  11. New nurse seeking organizational tips from experienced nurses

    MedSurgeMess replied to rainbowbright2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As a new nurse, this will take time, and you will find what works best for you. But here are some tips that I give when orienting new nurses at my hospital: 1. Prioritize, who needs you most, what...

  12. Pressure Ulcer, CHF, & UTI r/t Foley

    MedSurgeMess replied to WildFlowers84's topic in General Nursing

    If she's a CHFer, lots of fluids is a big no-no, but I see a great turn schedule along with using lasix for the edema can be a big

  13. Patient's family that lies and blames everything on staff....

    MedSurgeMess replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    You have that nonsense anywhere you work. What's worse is in this day of "customer service" the patients and their families that act in this manner carry it to extremes. Usually, it's the families...

  14. Attention use-to-be new grads: when did you feel confident?

    MedSurgeMess replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in First Year After Licensure

    About the 1 yr mark. It wouldn't have mattered if you were working at the same facility or not, you would've felt the same, which is very normal--we'd be very worried if you weren't having these...

  15. Never seen anything quite like it (the things visitors do...)

    MedSurgeMess replied to NurseKatie08's topic in General Nursing

    Coding a patient, patient from another nurses group came in and demanded coffee for his family now, he didn't care what kind of BS going on in here. In fact he even pushed the MD who was at the head...

  16. Routine Tylenol #3 and PRN administration

    MedSurgeMess replied to nurse_clown's topic in General Nursing

    The only thing I question is that the others who did the same thing and didn't get written up for a med error. I wouldn't stick around for them to trash my reputation either. Go somewhere else, and...

  17. what do you do when a patient cries

    MedSurgeMess replied to lalalalexi's topic in General Nursing

    I usually say something like "Mary, I'm going to slip out and give you a few minutes privacy, unless you want me to stay right now. I'll be back in about 5 minutes. If you need someone to talk to,...

  18. Sick of NURSES who say they HATE NURSING!! Another Vent

    MedSurgeMess replied to SDA3694's topic in General Nursing

    I'm one of the few where I work who loves my job. I will admit that sometimes there are situations that make me want to rip my hair out. I never hate it

  19. Best Nursing Ref books

    MedSurgeMess replied to NC29mom's topic in General Nursing

    The "Made Incredibly Easy" series, especially fluid and electrolytes and ECG

  20. Should Staff At Nursing Homes Be Banned From Having Cell Phones With Cameras?

    MedSurgeMess replied to chase4myheart's topic in General Nursing

    This is a commonplace practice in the manufacturing world. I think that anyone working in direct patient care should not be allowed to carry a cell phone on their person while on the clock. Leave it...

  21. Help with Hospice vs Mental Health But Want ICU/CCU!

    MedSurgeMess replied to Nay-Nay's topic in General Nursing

    Also, neither one of these will provide the clinical skills that you would need for ICU/CCU. As a new grad, try whatever is offered. In the area where I work, for ICU/CCU areas, a requirement of 3...

  22. Just how much of an excuse should "I'm expecting" be

    MedSurgeMess replied to kerric511's topic in General Nursing

    I've never heard of pregnancy as an excusable illness as described by the ADA. This being said, I can see her shying away from lifting, or working around chemical areas. I think your manager should...

  23. This Is The Best Day Of My Life!!!!!!!!!

    MedSurgeMess replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    :clpty:

  24. What's the most and least stressful field of nursing?

    MedSurgeMess replied to Ted D's topic in General Nursing

    MedSurg can be stressful. Like LTC, many times understaffed, overworked Least stressful FOR ME would be home health or

  25. Does your area have a low patient census?

    MedSurgeMess replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    We had low census until this past Monday, then we were filled to the gills. Will probably be working OT again