Madras

Madras

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  1. How do I know the correct vial for blood draws??

    Madras replied to Newgirl9376's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Your welcome! It becomes embedded in memory whether we like it or

  2. Nursing Jobs in NYC

    Madras replied to dnsonthego's topic in General Students

    Oh no let all be shocked!!! Our streets are NOT paved with gold!!!! Thank you writing this very accurate portrayal of what's going on out here. If I here one more moving to NYC to make it big story I...

  3. Help me calculate my med surg grade..

    Madras replied to EmilyEmily's topic in General Students

    GrnTea= Voice of Reason I think you've crossed paths before. Never said anything about comprehending material. Sorry your having a tough time. I hope you can get through this and slam dunk next...

  4. Help me calculate my med surg grade..

    Madras replied to EmilyEmily's topic in General Students

    Where's

  5. How do I know the correct vial for blood draws??

    Madras replied to Newgirl9376's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    One lavender top 4.5 mL, one speckle or gold top 8.0mL depending on what your facility carries. http://www.healthlabtesting.com/~/media/Health%20Lab/PDFs/TestTubeIndex67.ashx I've also used the lab...

  6. Nursing School. Did you work?

    Madras replied to ana86's topic in General Students

    I work two jobs. I'm in a full time program, semester 4 of 5. Friday and Saturday I work overnights in an OR. Great thing about it is I use that time to study/do homework if there are no trauma cases...

  7. Would you accept this call out excuse?

    Madras replied to motherof3sons's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would assume calling at 7p for your 11p shift is a reasonable amount of time to have your shift replaced. My facility is a 4 hour window. It seems that the dramatics are coming from her giving you...

  8. 5 More Weeks!

    Madras replied to Stephalump's topic in General Students

    Keep calm and carry on As I recall Steph you've been going through a lot, health wise, work, school etc. I'm glad to see your still in it to win it! I'm having a bit of a rough semester too, just...

  9. medical error injection

    Madras replied to jennifer009's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Yikes! If this is how you feel about this error I wonder what you'd say to a Dig error or Heparin drip or even a Mag bag mishap. Errors need to be reported. Not just for pt safety which is first...

  10. medical error injection

    Madras replied to jennifer009's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Like this a bunch of times!! I think this is going to be a long thread. I would fess up about the other patient. It is important that everyone knows the error. I would also look up all the possible...

  11. Drug Seeker Stories

    Madras replied to ER-RN2's topic in Emergency

    Not in the ER but at the primary care office I used to work in, had a guy come in asking for a multi dose vial of Epi...... That way when his allergies would act up he can just self dose??? States the...

  12. How do clinicals work?

    Madras replied to beccaleigh72's topic in General Students

    I just want to say....... I absolutely LOVE your attitude! It's so refreshing:cool:. For every few students that whine/complain etc about clinical, there's a student like you who grasps onto it and...

  13. Is this a HIPAA violation?

    Madras replied to JTinKY's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Just my opinion. If I need to "vent" about a bad day at work, bad pt outcome, etc, I'd reserve that for my hubby, sister, nurse friend, my dog etc...... Not to my 200 "friends" on Facebook. Nothing...

  14. Calling in sick on 4th shift

    Madras replied to greyL's topic in General Nursing

    Haha I was thinking the same thing!!! Bahhhh night shift

  15. A wetting epidemic!

    Madras replied to fetch's topic in School

    Haha!!!!

  16. Contact with Mrsa, now I'm so afraid?

    Madras replied to mzsuccess's topic in General Nursing

    The advice given here is excellent. I suggest you take this opportunity to review standard precautions, airborne, droplet, contact etc. and also review your chain of infection, reservoir host,...

  17. Kicked out of class for a "HIPAA" violation?

    Madras replied to Trip_McNeelyRN2b's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    love

  18. Asthma death in Philly school

    Madras replied to Stitchy's mom's topic in School

    I wish I could like this a thousand times. What a great report! The stats are astounding. 70%!!!!! Of meds being administered by teachers/staff!!! 46% of parents being asked to come and give...

  19. The Thrill of Observing my First C-Section!

    Madras replied to lifeisgood48's topic in General Students

    In the OR, I don't get to see many cesareans. L&D has there own theatre for them. But every once in a while we get them up to us with other issues obviously. My best one by far was mom with a...

  20. Asthma death in Philly school

    Madras replied to Stitchy's mom's topic in School

    I really hope that something can be worked out in Philly, this is just sad all around and as LadyFree said, IT'S THE KIDS that are LOSING!! In my neighboring district, they employ school nurses in...

  21. Asthma death in Philly school

    Madras replied to Stitchy's mom's topic in School

    Haha ok so I possibly came off dramatic! (Sorry waking up from my night shift) Parents should take the reins on responsibility if they are contacted about their child becoming ill..... I would leave...

  22. Asthma death in Philly school

    Madras replied to Stitchy's mom's topic in School

    Ughhh I hate this story. There is fault on all parties here! I 100% agree that a school nurse should be on premis at ALL TIMES! These are our children, and healthcare does not just occur at home, it...

  23. New Grad-First Day in the ER--Feeling Overwhelmed and Foolish

    Madras replied to melmacrn's topic in Emergency

    Sounds to me like you had an awesome day with lots of hands on opportunities!!! Yes you made a few mistakes, I'm pretty sure everyone was expecting that and aren't making a biggie out of it. Now that...

  24. If you are East Asian, is it hard to be hired as CNA/HHA?

    Madras replied to asiaan's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Why do you assume that most patients ("clients") in the U.S are white? All people of all races, colors, age, etc whatever seek healthcare and require it at points in their lifetime. Where is the...

  25. 5 Tips in How To Adapt to Night Shift

    Madras replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    I always break night for the first night in a series, that way it's easy for me to sleep the next morning. Then a nap before shift the second night, sleep in the am then another nap before the third...