GerberaDaisy

GerberaDaisy

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  1. IV meds and dilution

    GerberaDaisy replied to Dragonfly949697's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I just came back from a nursing convention, and there was a seminar on best practice for IV push meds. The presenter said that it is not necessary or safe to dilute IV meds, unless you are giving...

  2. Break Relief RN

    GerberaDaisy replied to nwnikki's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I have to ask why you would anticipate resistance to having a nurse come and give everyone a lunch break? Having a lunch relief nurse has worked out great every place I have ever experienced it!...

  3. First week- will I die of boredom?

    GerberaDaisy replied to gypsierose's topic in General Students

    THIS ^^ is good advice you have received here. hang in

  4. NLN CNE Exam Takers?

    GerberaDaisy replied to profp's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Congratulations,

  5. NLN CNE Exam Takers?

    GerberaDaisy replied to profp's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I haven't taken it yet, but am planning to this summer. Good luck, and please come back to let us know how you did! I would love to hear if your study techniques/resources were

  6. patients on methadone plus PRN pain meds

    GerberaDaisy replied to sassyann85's topic in Patient Medications

    Just because you personally "disagree" with the need for pain medication while delivering a baby does not mean everyone else should not be able to access medically accepted treatment for pain. I hope...

  7. patients on methadone plus PRN pain meds

    GerberaDaisy replied to sassyann85's topic in Patient Medications

    This is criminally negligent behavior on the part of the ortho surgeon. If I was your friend I would be contacting a lawyer and filing a malpractice

  8. Media a bit too invasive of nurse's personal info following her catching Ebola?

    GerberaDaisy replied to Blue Roses's topic in Disaster Preparation

    But yes, I think there's a lot too much information revealed about this nurse, and too much blame affixed directly on her. i absolutely agree with what Ruby Vee has said. I find it sickening that this...

  9. Very worried I made a huge mistake..just need some advice

    GerberaDaisy replied to webrn1969's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Not necessarily. I knew a nurse a few years back who traveled to another state for a new travel assignment. Her drug screen for the facility came up positive for THC, and they reported her the state...

  10. Who's the Best TV Nurse? - allnurses in the news

    GerberaDaisy replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    There is one of these "super" nurses on the Y & R

  11. Canadian Nursing History Collection

    GerberaDaisy replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Thank you for posting this NRSKaren! As a nurse who was originally educated in Canada ( in Ottawa, in fact!) I really enjoyed seeing it. I love reading about nursing

  12. New rule- must call MD before doing anything. How about at your hospital.

    GerberaDaisy replied to OBERrural's topic in Ob/Gyn

    "Meaningful use" is related to the HITECH Act, which was part of the ARRA (American Recovery and a Reinvestment Act of 2009), and not the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) which was signed by the...

  13. seeking sources for education in pain mgmt

    GerberaDaisy replied to NC29mom's topic in Pain Management

    Hi NC29, just go to Google and type in "pain website", you will find many choices for patient and student education. And the term "pain website for nurses" should give you more nurse focused

  14. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    GerberaDaisy replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    Ok just reading through all of these now, and this one gave me

  15. Leech Therapy

    GerberaDaisy replied to Caleb_RN225's topic in Critical Care

    Yes, I had to do leech therapy at two different hospitals when I was a travel nurse. I worked on ortho/trauma floors. I really do not like bugs or, wiggly things, so it was really challenging for me...

  16. Issues and Trends

    GerberaDaisy replied to Dibbadee's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Immunizations

  17. where can i find care plan scenarios

    GerberaDaisy replied to lacnola's topic in Excelsior College

    Hi-Check the front of your drug handbook, I know the Davis Drug Guide has a few case

  18. Linda Carter, Student Nurse

    GerberaDaisy replied to BrandonLPN's topic in Nursing Humor

    Ruas61- You should find or create some zombie comics!There are lots of people that would get a kick out of that. Ps your hobbies are interesting...playing harp, zombies,

  19. What's so great about a pinning ceremony?

    GerberaDaisy replied to SummitRN's topic in General Students

    Our pinning ceremony was nice, we wore a white gown with red sash ( as opposed to blue & black for overall university graduation) but to me at the time it did not seem like a big deal so I didn't...

  20. "I don't want an admit..."

    GerberaDaisy replied to MessyMomma's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You're welcome! And by the way you sound like a great charge nurse...I would love to have so much

  21. Jumping back in to school! Oh my...

    GerberaDaisy posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    Well I've gone & done it. Entered my masters in nursing leadership with focus on education, that is. I kept saying throughout my school years, during my working in the hospital years, and then...

  22. Jumping back in to school! Oh my...

    GerberaDaisy replied to GerberaDaisy's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Well just for an update, my first course finished last week and I got a 98% so I'm pretty pleased about that! Went much smoother than I anticipated. Already into first week of next course... Thanks to...

  23. Common nicknames for hospital items.

    GerberaDaisy replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    Same here-back in Canada the white toilet hats were called nun's caps, guess it's better than calling it a nurse's cap! But I Still get funny looks when I call it that here in

  24. HELP!! No charge nurse, no supervisor and OUTRAGEOUS ratios!!

    GerberaDaisy replied to ncrn4806's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Like I said, I have another job but I am working out my 6-week notice but I might not be come Monday. I just cannot handle that many patients on our floor and give safe nursing care. Why six weeks...

  25. Tragically idiotic

    GerberaDaisy replied to Clementia's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Was it maybe a PICC line as opposed to a