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  1. Position of arms

    MissJoRN replied to yoga crna's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    From previous posts describing your position...I guess the argument is coming from the surgeons?? Where I am, tucking is kinda first-come-first-serve (might be done by anesth. pros, anesth. techs, or...

  2. Nursing Scrubs!

    MissJoRN replied to croyez's topic in General Nursing

    I had made myself a flannel warm-up jacket that I loved on cold night shifts. I had no problems with, many warm-up jackets aren't visa fabric anyway, at least not the ones I buy since I can't...

  3. Question about DVT Diagnosis

    MissJoRN replied to harley_fan's topic in General Nursing

    Works for me! I just took care of an adult DVT (arm) pt who "flipped" a PE for me/ my orientee (apparently "flipping" a PE is not quite as bad as "throwing" one? LOL) Any little refresher is good...

  4. Opinions on Crocs

    MissJoRN replied to BowlerRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Just got my first pair in the mail today... have to wait until Mon to wear them in the OR and see from there. I did get the Metro style... no holes on top but vents on the bottom. I call them my...

  5. Volunteer Nurses Needed for Hurricane Emergency!

    MissJoRN replied to glascow's topic in General Nursing

    Dear Medical Registry Volunteer: As the backbone of our volunteer response, you have tremendously multiplied our ability to provide hurricane victims health and medical services. The Florida...

  6. I am getting mixed messages on Stets!!! I need Help!!!!

    MissJoRN replied to Nathalie's topic in General Nursing

    I agree... if it's what you want... get it! Esp if you think cardiac, respiratory, critical care is for you? I'm sorry that the nursing school rep has such a low opinion on nursing skills. Just...

  7. God Bless Each and Every One

    MissJoRN replied to orrnlori's topic in General Nursing

    What a touching post! You have a knack for writing! I wouldn't be surprised if it lands in my email box years from now, having been forwarded from one nurse to the

  8. I freeze up when the big traumas/CPRs come in

    MissJoRN replied to vampireslayer's topic in Emergency

    I admit it, I'm really sticking my nose where it doesn't belong- never was, never wanted to be, an ER nurse but... I do like the idea of you having a task- how does everyone else know their role? I...

  9. ETOH neb treatments?

    MissJoRN replied to MissJoRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah... that's the one I saw Not exactly helpful info when I'm seeing a junky, dyspneic octgenarian is it?! (no, I'm not picking on you!!) The most info I could get out of the seasoned nurses on...

  10. Pediatric Immun. question

    MissJoRN replied to newflgrad's topic in Pediatric

    wish I could remember where...maybe Advance for Nurses? I very recently read an evidence based study to aspirate or not to aspirate...and the conclusion was that aspiration is best practice! As for...

  11. Demoted from GN to TECH

    MissJoRN replied to skwirlygirl's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I specifically remembered your post and you making your decision... your reasoning was sound and you gave it much thought which I respect and inspired me to mention a study LOA to the OP. Good luck...

  12. OR nurses

    MissJoRN replied to sharann's topic in Operating Room

    Agree... a very difficult mistake to make! (at least by our policies) Actually, if it's possible then maybe policies need to be reviewed? I once had an instance where I set my room up with the assist...

  13. what kind of jobs does a RN do

    MissJoRN replied to pritampaulsingh's topic in General Nursing

    Hey, you have a chance to educate "every other person"! Reply proudly "yes I will, that's part of healing skin and preventing infection!" and then start telling htem about some of the other jobs...

  14. Demoted from GN to TECH

    MissJoRN replied to skwirlygirl's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The last two posters are right, not sure why your hospital didn't just explain that to you and save you some hurt. Your temporary practice permit is revoked as soon as your test is scored. BTW- they...

  15. funniest thing you saw a nurse do.......

    MissJoRN replied to cre8tivRN's topic in General Nursing

    I once had a surgeon ask me for a hemostat immediatly after I got his gloves on- I thought he'd gone nuts- we weren't even draped, but I gave it to him. He used it to clamp his pants to his shirt...

  16. Immunizations...

    MissJoRN replied to Nyna's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely tetorifice... we're running short here in MS, or at least they were when I arrived, they were relieved mine was up-to-date. At this point, though, things are becoming more sanitized. The...

  17. Volunteer Nurses Needed for Hurricane Emergency!

    MissJoRN replied to glascow's topic in General Nursing

    You're right! I'll be sure to pack extra... if I don't forget that I'm due for mine, too, while I'm there (I know, I know "TMI!") But, yes...good thing to pack! I'm hoping to have room in my...

  18. Volunteer Nurses Needed for Hurricane Emergency!

    MissJoRN replied to glascow's topic in General Nursing

    Try the Lousiana and Mississippi numbers posted on this site and ask, I'm sure they can use you in an aide capacity! The florida site http://disasterhelp.net/medical/ has a spot for CNAs to check....

  19. Now I am really questioning nursing

    MissJoRN replied to socalirn's topic in General Nursing

    1- Reminds me of a lovely elderly Russian man I took care of, spoke very little English but kindness is universal. One night he took me by the hand toward the closet, pulled out his wallet and tried...

  20. Is it a JP or is it a Blake?

    MissJoRN replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    I'm also agreeing with sagarcia- we use both in our OR and they are two distinct animals. If you would look at a cross-section of the blake it looks a little like one of the cross logos on a "west...

  21. Deaf Parent Concern

    MissJoRN replied to kea6783's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    Actually, current info is that babies/toddlers are capable of signing at an earlier age than verbalizing and that it does not seem to push back their ablity or desire to talk. I've read that in many...

  22. "6 Feet Under" is over! Finally a real nurse on TV!

    MissJoRN replied to RN34TX's topic in General Nursing

    Did everyone see the full obits on HBO.com? Interesting... I missed most of the last show but did catch the "wrap up" Great way to end a show. Loved Brenda and Billy, same old

  23. job in OR

    MissJoRN replied to roxburin's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Hmmm...not sure... What are the job descriptions for each? Where (physically located) does the sterilizer work? We do initial processing in the OR work room- rinsing, decontaminating, sorting,...

  24. Real nurse vs. TV nurse.

    MissJoRN replied to MyBlueSky's topic in General Nursing

    LOL! Got started watching some show on TLC the other day- "ER...something" Supposedly true stories, narrated by the staff (read- doctors) or pt/ family and acted out ala "unsolved mysteries" (but...

  25. state boards

    MissJoRN replied to shawnee's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I know it used to be three skills, and one was guaranteed to be hand-washing! My other two were temp taking and....?? But that was years ago! I see it is 5 now. Did you go to...