babynurselsa RN

ER, NICU, NSY and some other stuff

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    Ever seen this??

    babynurselsa replied to vamedic4's topic in Emergency

    I guess that is what I was wondering, whether we were talking about a pain contract. Nope I have never seen a patient show us this as this specifies that they are NOT supposed to be in the ER seeking...
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    NICU nurse thinking about working in the ER

    babynurselsa replied to Annken's topic in Emergency

    I did exactly the same thing several years ago. Make certain that you will get a full orientation. ER is a whole other animal from NICU. It also takes a little time to not freak just a little when...
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    New Lpn to work for agency? Any suggestions?

    babynurselsa replied to amandasaidso's topic in Agency Nurses

    This would be a disservice to you. Agency nurses are expected to be able to function independently. You did not learn it all in nursing school you just got your big toe in the water. You should...
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    Ever seen this??

    babynurselsa replied to vamedic4's topic in Emergency

    Was this a letter stating how to treat the patient? Did the Dr disagree with the plan of care in the letter. The question is a liitle to vague to
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    Can someone explain to me..

    babynurselsa replied to aruray's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I guess I am just not getting it. 1) why was pharmacy "flipping out"? 2)What was your problems with the order? 3) maybe this patient conveyed to the PA that they would prefer another pca med? In my...
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    **Ventilation**

    babynurselsa replied to CityKat's topic in General Nursing

    Well one reason is most hospitals are multifloor facilities. Let's just say that I have worked at one facility that a patient got a window open and then proceed to exit said
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    Tips on how NOT to appear like a Drug seeker

    babynurselsa replied to WillowBrook's topic in Emergency

    Some states have enacted pharmacy databases to track narcotic prescriptions. Oklahoma just enacted theirs this summer. When a patient fills a script at a pharmacy, the pharmasist is able to see what...
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    Could someone help me???

    babynurselsa replied to tms2786's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Check your state BON website as this can vary from state to
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    nursing compact for Oklahoma?

    babynurselsa replied to LanaBanana's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    IF you are talking about being your parents primary caregiver in the home, then
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    Can this contract possibly be legal?

    babynurselsa replied to paigeRN1962's topic in General Nursing

    what you could do is fill in the blanks as your were informed when you were hired. cross out the areas that differ from your inital agreement, date and intial and even in teh border state DO NOT...
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    LPNs in pediatrics?

    babynurselsa replied to LanaBanana's topic in Pediatric

    Lana, Talk to Shannon Filosa at Saint Francis. See if you could get on the peds floor as a tech if you are working while in school. They also have some tuition reimbursement programs. She is the...
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    The Broken Picker

    babynurselsa replied to luv_2_nurse77's topic in Nursing Humor

    Malenurse, I am so sorry for what you are going through right now. Please remember 1) this was posted in the HUMOR forum. 2)luv 2 nurse was probably not the author of your misery. I think the advice...
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    nursing compact for Oklahoma?

    babynurselsa replied to LanaBanana's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I think I seem to remember the word Yet somewhere. Maybe on the NURSYS site or something. I agree I hope someday they get in gear and join as a compact
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    Looking for Information on Legal Nurse Consultant Internships

    babynurselsa replied to mksmom's topic in Georgia Nursing

    AAww, if there is an internship I wanna do it too.....BUT, only if I can come intern with you
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    I C E......In Case of Emergency

    babynurselsa replied to TazziRN's topic in Emergency

    Our local EMS and news stations covered it last year or so and encourage it. The only times that I have had patients that it would have been useful for they didn't come in with cell phones though....
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    Is it a Genetic trait or a learned behaviour

    babynurselsa replied to teeituptom's topic in Emergency

    LOL True on both counts. I guarantee you I have WORKED sicker than some of the aforementioned
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    Is it a Genetic trait or a learned behaviour

    babynurselsa replied to teeituptom's topic in Emergency

    sjt I agree with you. I have noticed the same thing. We live in an insatant fix it society. I tell my kids all the time "Life is not a pain free experience...Got Over It." But it seems to be the...
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    Where were u 9/11/01?

    babynurselsa replied to k_cole21's topic in General Nursing

    I was home with my new one month old. I got a call from dh at work to turn on the tv. This was just as the second plane hit. I was just in shock watching this unfold. Add that to post-partum...
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    feces odor in student

    babynurselsa replied to ALoucas's topic in General Nursing

    I would give his mom a call. Ask her about it. That way if there is a special issue you can work with her. Until you find out otherwise I would still lean towrad wiping
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    feces odor in student

    babynurselsa replied to ALoucas's topic in General Nursing

    It also may be a wiping issue. Even at 8 some little kids can't or don't wipe
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    Weird Code

    babynurselsa replied to EMSChild's topic in Emergency

    Just based on what you said I would have to agree with the doc. These were probably agonal respirations. Eric is correct, PEA is when you see activity on the monitor without an associated pulse....
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    Help!

    babynurselsa replied to ckben's topic in General Nursing

    I have had more luck over the years going straight to the unit and speaking directly to the manager. You can call the unit and ask the name of the manger. You can then call them or just go to the...
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    Healthier Living Support - Part III

    babynurselsa replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Nope they are best when you get em right off the line all nice and
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    What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    babynurselsa replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    LOL just another day in paradise. I NEVER get on the cell phone to talk to anybody's relative in these situations. That is
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    I was suprised...

    babynurselsa replied to jenni82104's topic in General Nursing

    Most facilities that I have worked at things like EKG, lab draws and transportingpatients off the floor (unless an ICU patient) are always done by ancillary staff. IVs and catheterization are...