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  1. Annoyimg

    11:11 posted a topic in General Nursing

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  2. Annoyimg

    11:11 replied to 11:11's topic in General Nursing

    I believe they are... This just started happening to night w/no change to my PC by me.. It wont even let me sign in

  3. Med Errors

    11:11 replied to UM Review RN's topic in Patient Medications

    comitted by a nurse working under contract from another country... ...was late with her meds (first mistake)... .. so hung two IVPB abx at the same time, one to a norcuron drip and one to a versed...

  4. ICU staffing guidelines

    11:11 replied to radblt's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    My first job was in a rural 5 bed ICU. It was almost always staffed with one RN unless the ration of over 1:2 then we added a floor RN to help, then another ICU RN if the pts were true ICU acuity...

  5. I'm starting to hate ICU nurses

    11:11 replied to Mayflye's topic in MICU, SICU

    ....I'm usually too busy working my *** off to hear conversations like the ones you speak of. ICU is not for the faint at heart... Every unit I go to seems to have a different culture, and each one...

  6. Good in-depth resource on sepsis

    11:11 replied to bluesky's topic in MICU, SICU

    ...look into SIRS while youre at it... Systemic Inflammatory Response

  7. Disconnecting Swan For Transport?

    11:11 replied to armynurse's topic in MICU, SICU

    Exactly! Where I work we transport pt's with swans all the time and have to go down four floors to do it. I note the depth, run strips after, and chart the same. Also write a quick note-

  8. stumped on strength/weakness questions

    11:11 replied to Agnus's topic in General Nursing

    I like this...One thing Ive learned in evals is when listing so called "weaknesses" or "goals" for the next year nursing management likes to see measurable outcomes. That could be classes, CEU etc so...

  9. central line flushing do you aspirate?

    11:11 replied to purseOnalityRN's topic in General Nursing

    Theres no such thing as a dumb question in nursing although many could argue that. Follow your unit-employer policy. Aside from that Ive heard of many ways and reasons on how to flush a central line....

  10. Underwear question

    11:11 replied to aegirl's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed and thank God for it. Sometimes I think its all that keeps me coming back. Upon entering nursing I was pleasantly suprised to see ( and we can see) how many women can and do wear thong. When I...

  11. anyone else watch hearings on flu vaccine shortage

    11:11 replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    The Flu vaccine issue goes all the way back to the 1950's and the first lawsuites surrounding polio vaccines. It also involves insurance companies not willing to underwrite certain meds/vaccines....

  12. Phenergan?

    11:11 replied to RN92's topic in General Nursing

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  13. Retention of nurses

    11:11 replied to S. Stell's topic in General Nursing

    This is the only way to get a substantial increase in pay. Most hospitals use a calculator based upon years of experience. While this should be fair the increase isnt very substantial usually less...

  14. PACU nursing

    11:11 replied to Purlple's topic in PACU

    Absolutely do NOT work in PACU until having a couple of years ICU. Why is it that ppl arent willing to pay their dues to be a good nurse? Go to the floor and work there a year, or straight to ICU if...

  15. Letting LPN's give report at end of shift instead of the RN "covering" ?

    11:11 replied to kdblueey's topic in Nursing Career

    There are so many times Ive recieved a terrible report or none at all.... ie the other day I was forced into the postition of giving a lousy report as the pt had three RN's in a 12 hour period, was...

  16. Fort Walton Beach Medical Center

    11:11 posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Is anyone familiar with this facility? Any opinions? Any downsides? I would like especially to know about nursing culture, how management is specifically ICU's and ED, not to mention perks etc. Do...

  17. Eau Claire area hospitals

    11:11 replied to qbfan413's topic in General Nursing

    Sacred Heart has an older nurse culture. Many of its nurses have been employees for up to and over twenty years. Sacred Heart is not a truma center but does recieve some truama. I wouldnt call their...

  18. Relocating to Wisconsin, need some help!!!!!!!!!!

    11:11 replied to lildebbie-RN's topic in General Nursing

    I have lived in Western Wisconsin I have to say that is some of the prettiest country Ive been in with its rolling hills, well kept farms, and lakes. People in the Midwest are different (Im from CA)...

  19. Best hospitals in FL?

    11:11 replied to lmolvr's topic in Florida Nursing

    Can any more registered nurses provide info regarding the original psoters topic? I for one would like to know more about this

  20. Realistic starting pay for RN's in N FL?

    11:11 replied to Karen06's topic in Florida Nursing

    I guess thats basically a Baylor program. Thats nice but I cant work every weekend nor would I want to for personal reasons-

  21. Fort Walton Beach Medical Center

    11:11 replied to 11:11's topic in Florida Nursing

    I dont know what to say.... I have nothing but respect for nurses in general and that would extend to nurses in Florida too. But how did things get so bad there? The BON is difficult and more...

  22. Fresno Anybody?

    11:11 replied to BMOB's topic in California Nursing

    Ive never worked as a nurse in Fresno but I have been there a few times. It is in the middle of the San Joaquin Valley so it is surrounded by large farms and ranches. I have a highschool friend that...

  23. Fort Walton Beach Medical Center

    11:11 replied to 11:11's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hmmm.... Is 1:3 typical of ratio's in Florida or the panhandle, or just that hospital? In CA and MN its 1:2 period. If they run out of staffing they close those beds. I dont know how sick their pt's...

  24. $$23.8/hr...is this a fair rate for an RN in L.A?

    11:11 replied to leeh's topic in California Nursing

    Some other thoughts, Insurance will like cost more than 500-1000/year, more like 1200 for a newer car especially after sacramento decided to punish taxpayers for wanting lower taxes. Make sure you...

  25. Nursing shortage? MN does it exsist?

    11:11 replied to JDUN71's topic in General Nursing

    ...I hate to ruin your party but if I am correct the University if MN is one of the only major hospitals in minneapolis that is not nor has been unionized. All of the other hospitals are and have been...