MartyL

I work prn at an unmentioned hospital and let me tell you that communication between nurses seems to be one of the biggest barriers to effective ANYthing that goes on in the place. To begin with, the nurses never introduced themselves to the "new" p...

I think we should at least agree that problems like this shooting are multi-factoral. Yes, it is true, in the US it is much easier to have a gun handy, but people that kill people find weapons. True, GUNS kill and that is the purpose for GUNS to KIL...

I had a few of these same type of episodes at different times in my life. I don't think however, that they were stress related. Once it was when I was about 17 years old and I felt a cold draft, I tried to open my eyes but I could not, then I heard ...

We use the NLN tests which still give us a 96% fail rate because of the specific drugs that are tested. The best way to come up with a fair test is to develop one yourself, do a validity and reliability study on it and use it at your facility. Have ...

Here we go again guys. This RN vs non-RN hogwash. It depends upon your STATE PRACTICE ACT what is deemed an "RN" task vs a task that can be "delegated." It has NOTHING to do with 20+ years or any + years and ability. It has to do with what our nurs...

I agree with most of the posters. It is important to maintain a professional appearance and that means being conservative! Freedom of expression is a right, but patients have a right to feel that those they entrust their health to are serious. It wo...

Oh guys, between the laughing and the gagging I think this is the best I've seen yet. Having been a respiratory therapist you would think secretions are a breeze for me--well they are so long as they don't touch any part of my skin! I had a luggie l...

If only my CNO would let me use your stuff to give to new employees as a "pre" for the meds test! I'd use it! Can I?

How low is too low a 'crit? How does it affect the patient. I had a C-section with my last child. My hgb droped to 6 and 'crit was 20! If my doctor "rushed" to give me a transfusion when all I was feeling is tiredness and mild exertional shortness ...

I have been fortunate to work with some pretty great nurses. We don't always get along, we sometimes disagree, but like a "family" we set aside our differences and celebrate the holidays. We usually bring in the ancillary departments too--pharmacy,...

Comments like THAT is what brings this profession down. Childish reactions, negative feedback--I don't think I would like to work with a nurse that has such a narrow minded view of the world that one cannot express opinions with out being **** on. Do...

Comments like THAT is what brings this profession down. Childish reactions, negative feedback--I don't think I would like to work with a nurse that has such a narrow minded view of the world that one cannot express opinions with out being **** on. Do...

I've said it before and I will say it again. There is no "short-cut" school for doctors. There has to be a baseline level of education for nursing to become a serious profession. I am a BSN school graduate and I totally disagree with those that say...

I've said it before and I will say it again. There is no "short-cut" school for doctors. There has to be a baseline level of education for nursing to become a serious profession. I am a BSN school graduate and I totally disagree with those that say...

I HAD to see this post just for the laughs! I think perhaps I know this neurosurgeon! Or at least there's one like him in my neck of the woods. It MUST be a joke because if he's serious then he must have performed a self-inflicted brain-drain and suc...

Does anyone know of any websites with help for the PALS? I know about the ACLS sites, acls.net and randylarson.com/acls. Is there anything similar for peds? Thank you for your help

That's my conclusion too. I am not a radical but the good old fashioned "WWJD" movement gives food for thought. Love one another as you would love yourself. Leads to treat one another as you would like them to treat you. And then there is that "do u...

I have two stories one is my own experience. I was working with a confused elderly man who had a J-P bulb in his abdominal surgical site. He was still NPO and kept saying how hungry he was. I caught him just as he was about to take a bite out of hi...

PCA and no mainline IV at least at KVO? Is that not like waving the drug over the patient? The amount of fluid infused needs to exceed at the very least the length of the cannula for the drug to be delivered into circulation!? I hope your pumps have ...

newstarter, bless your heart. I for one am glad you think you get paid enough, maybe even lucratively for what you do. I happen to disagree with you and bills have nothing to do with how much I get paid for the job that I do: Nurses are "accountable...

I went to ICU straight out of school but I had 8 years of critical care Respiratory Therapy experience! I knew all about ventilators and ABGs and A-lines and PA's --I even took a critical care course elective. It was STILL tough to be a new RN in ICU...

Having been a tutor for many years I recommend using Ratio and Proportion to set up problems. This keeps the units in the correct order and lets you know where the X goes: Separate the Known (or what you have on hand) by an = Unknown (what the docto...

Thank you for your replies. I have decided that any job prn or not is like a marriage. You have to have the same goals and similar ideas of what is important for the "relationship" to work. I miss the group I worked with before I moved here. We ha...

The day the guys wear upsidedown urine hats on their heads (like the girls do or did) is the day I will put a nursing cap on as well. Our nursing school class did not even have our pictures made with those hideous things on our heads. I agree with ...

Isn't it sad that ONE person can make such a negative impact? I know exactly how you feel. I think it is similar to another post I have out there, it boils down to COMMUNICATION. Obviously if nurse-from-the-temple-of-doom is always MAD or UPSET she m...