raindrop

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1. Refresh me on the “tubes” and the EBP maintenance

   raindrop posted a topic in General Nursing

   Gtubes: aspirate gastric content? How much is too much...as in...when should doc be notified? Is checking placement via air bolus still OK? J tubes: usually no aspirating, right? And no air...

2. Such a toxic group of nurses in my correctional facility

   raindrop posted a topic in Correctional

   Yes, nurses in general have a reputation for being awful, lateral violence in nursing is no joke. But this is my first correctional job where the nurses are state workers and protected by the union....

3. How often are vitals check w/Amio drip infusing?

   raindrop posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   At My last hospital, vitals for patients who were on the Amio maintenance dose at 16 ml/hr were only required q 4 vitals unless nurse discretion to check more often. But at this place, vitals are...

4. To The Nurse Recruiter: Nope

   raindrop replied to raindrop's topic in General Specialties

   My sister says the same thing, but she sounded SO young, It is a smallish town so it is possible, but the bully nurse “girls” and the manager from 2004 are likely old enough to be her mom. Nothing...

5. To The Nurse Recruiter: Nope

   raindrop replied to raindrop's topic in General Specialties

   Shocked, fumbling her words. She said twice “I mean...it’s pretty much standard to ask about past employment” and both times I told her “you haven’t asked me anything about past employment,...

6. To The Nurse Recruiter: Nope

   raindrop replied to raindrop's topic in General Specialties

   Thanks!! It felt really good to flip the switch. Bad vibes all the

7. To The Nurse Recruiter: Nope

   raindrop posted a topic in General Specialties

   Had a interview at a job that I worked at 20 years ago as a new grad, I quit while I was still on orientation. I tried transferring, but that was against their policy, and I tried to tell my manager...

8. Another ghost recruiter:-(

   raindrop replied to raindrop's topic in Travel

   I’m actually very nice, I’m just unhappy and frustrated with the unprofessionalism of recruiters lately. I am not needy and don’t need them for anything except submitting me. I don’t...

9. Another ghost recruiter:-(

   raindrop posted a topic in Travel

   I’m aware of the bait n hook tactics that recruiters use, but it seems like it’s becoming more common nowadays than years ago. Recruiter: Are you giving me permission to submit you? do you...

10. Something Fishy Going On With My Recruiter!

    raindrop replied to raindrop's topic in Travel

    Thanks so much!! It is what it is. I’m sure I’ll find an even better

11. Something Fishy Going On With My Recruiter!

    raindrop replied to raindrop's topic in Travel

    Thank you so much for your kind responses. I’ve been consistently traveling since 2014, and have only used 2 agencies/recruiters , which includes the agency that apparently canned me. I really liked...

12. Something Fishy Going On With My Recruiter!

    raindrop posted a topic in Travel

    I’ve been loyal to a well-known and reputable travel company for 2 years, only taking contracts with them. So needless to say, I’ve gotten to know my recruiter well. My last contract... I...

13. CAUTI benchmarks

    raindrop posted a topic in General Specialties

    Hi everyone, I am in an online program and my course instructor doesn’t have any availability until Wednesday, so I’m hoping you can help me out. I have looked everywhere for the past 2...

14. Upset Over Patient Who Crashed

    raindrop replied to raindrop's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Mona is the acronym for Morphine, oxygen, nitro sublingual, aspirin. Mona should be given for any Patient with chest

15. Upset Over Patient Who Crashed

    raindrop replied to raindrop's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Thank you so much. In my mind, I did do everything but I am kicking myself for not asking for morphine, nitro or putting him on 02 during his CP episode (Mona). I was running around like crazy and...