babynurselsa RN

ER, NICU, NSY and some other stuff

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    How assignments are distributed

    babynurselsa replied to marygirl's topic in General Nursing

    Most days I swear EVERY patient I contact has issues, whether they have dx or addressed may be another issue. Now seriously, many times mental health issues can somewhat precipitate illness which...
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    Preceptors-What's the real deal?

    babynurselsa replied to zahryia's topic in General Nursing

    It varies from place to place. Some places ask for volunteers, some places givea diff, some make it a part of clinical ladder, etc. Some places have a new person walk in one day and peg the next...
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    be kind to your CNAs

    babynurselsa replied to AuntieRN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have found some persons who believe that since they are the RN they are above answering call light, or performing some tasks. I have never understood this mentality, but I have seen it. It IS and...
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    Can all parents really make good decisions

    babynurselsa replied to mauigal's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    You also have to look at it from the parent pov. I have been on both sides of this. I have taken care of more "train wreck" kids and it is draining do futile, painful, invasive intervention after...
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    So frustrated!

    babynurselsa replied to geniann's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.dictionary.com also has some translators. I have used it many times. Of course if the patient cannot read these are of little value. sorry for your struggles. Good
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    Nursing mistakes that patients pay for?

    babynurselsa replied to bandas's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Personally I would rather pay for 4 cath kits than the infection from somebody who inserted a contaminated foley. Ifa doc dc's a med it should be sent back to pharmacy and then the patients is...
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    Why use Buretrols?

    babynurselsa replied to Rxlover's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The only accidents I have seen Gompers is when the pump was set wrong and the baby got several hours bolus in one hour. (user error) The other problem like I previously stated was in the ER and the...
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    Freaked Out!

    babynurselsa replied to Langel's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You are doing something to better BOTH of your lives. It WILL be hard work. In a year you will be a nurse and be able to find a job that supports you and your son. Just remember to spend time with...
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    Female FOLEY

    babynurselsa replied to RNOTODAY's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Sometimes (IF the pt can tolerate it) Dropping the hob down. Kind of like trendelenberg helps also. Our instructor in nursing school always said "aim for the rosebud". If you look quickly after you...
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    What does IRN mean?

    babynurselsa replied to NY Nurse's topic in General Students

    pt and I believe that it should be INR, these are clotting values. These are values that are closely followed by patients taking medications such as coumadin(wafarin sodium) Look them up under labs I...
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    Why use Buretrols?

    babynurselsa replied to Rxlover's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    When used properly a buretrol is a safety device in delivering IVF to the neonate and peds population. By right I mean filling the buretrol and then CLAMPING to the bag. This way if there is a pump...
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    Do nurses/students find pdas helpful in the ER?

    babynurselsa replied to luv2shopp85's topic in Emergency

    On the newest update on epocrates I think you are able to save as favorites. I haven't utilized this yet. I find it only takes moments to look something up so I personally wouldn't bother writing...
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    How Many Days Do You Work?

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

    I think my longest stretch was 17 night shifts in a row. I don't ever want to do it again thought. I have done many 12-14 day stretches. I hope to never be in debt so far again that I feel the need...
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    Need some perspective, please!!!

    babynurselsa replied to hollya5334's topic in General Nursing

    That being said, from there I believe it would hinge on your comfort level. If being on your own exceeds your comfort level then I would say let your agency know you would rather be placed somewhere...
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    Do nurses/students find pdas helpful in the ER?

    babynurselsa replied to luv2shopp85's topic in Emergency

    I use my med guides in my pda frequently. I work ER as an agency nurse. On occasion I have gone to look up a med in the unit medbook to find the latest edition is 5 years old. I find it only takes...
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    Can a BSN major take the NCLEX after his second year of BSN program?

    babynurselsa replied to nursinguy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    http://www.nurse.ca.gov/steps.html
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    Need Advise sewing on school patch...

    babynurselsa replied to SimonJester's topic in General Students

    I preferred to use the iron-on Wonder under fusible. It worked very well for me and was easier that trying to sew it
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    Can a BSN major take the NCLEX after his second year of BSN program?

    babynurselsa replied to nursinguy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Eligibility to sit for the NCLEX-RN includes the requirement of COMPLETING and approved nursing program. In some states you may be able to sit for the NCLEX-LPN after partial completion of an RN...
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    dishonest residents.. what can be done?

    babynurselsa replied to jo272wv's topic in General Nursing

    I have also encountered residents who have slept through a number of pages. I will page their pager with them standing right
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    What do you do when the narcotic count is off?

    babynurselsa replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    Only an rn, I see that you are new and the only posts I have seen of the 8 you have made have been argumentative. YOur response to the above posts are actually a deviation from the standars of care...
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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

    onlyanrn. Eons of time is spent TRYING to educate people that EMERGENCY rooms are for emergencys not bent fingernails, chigger bites, "I vomited once....3 days ago", I want a pregnancy test....etc...
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    When did Tweety become a MODERATOR? CONGRATS!

    babynurselsa replied to sunnyjohn's topic in General Nursing

    LOL Tweety you may have nearly 27,000 posts but most of them are 4 words or less. Congrats. I always thought you should be a
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    What do you do when the narcotic count is off?

    babynurselsa replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe so Tazzi, but that was still her boo-boo. She knew better. But on the dark side, what if this person had diverted, and then bullied someone into signing off missing
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    LVN pay and duties??

    babynurselsa replied to Noi_817's topic in California Nursing

    There are other duties also, but providing personal care to patients in the form of baths and brief changes ARE a part of a nurses duties if you work in direct patient care. Now if you work in another...
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    What do you do when the narcotic count is off?

    babynurselsa replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    Uhhh, you were absolutely correct. "Because I said so" doesn't work with narc counts. As you stated, I would be more than happy to sign off that there were 26. I will not sign her explanation why...