babynurselsa RN

ER, NICU, NSY and some other stuff

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    I am canceling my contract after one week

    babynurselsa replied to lmessajumper's topic in Travel

    Wow, it is funny how far things can wander sometimes. Yes, the original question was about breaking the contract. But, the OP did offer the details to which the topic swayed towards. Breaking your...
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    Aquaphor burning skin??

    babynurselsa replied to BeckyNICURN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Premnrs I believe you are talking about Duoderm. I have worked in units that we had an Aquaphor protocol and we had no problems such as that related to the product. I have seen babies get the types of...
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    New to Owasso/Tulsa...so need a haircut!!!

    babynurselsa replied to katieb1951's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Katie, There are several nice shops here in Owasso. I like the place next to McCallisters on 86th and 129th. I for the life of me cannot think of the name this very second. I will get back to you...
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    our son's R temporal lobe tumor resection

    babynurselsa replied to bearanne's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    neurogeek, you may or may not have noticed that this post is 6 years old and the OP only had 2 posts. Hope all went well
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    What is your opinion of care??

    babynurselsa replied to 68RN's topic in Emergency

    So you got right back, got IVF, meds, labs and xrays..... This all sounds like all of the appropriate interventions. All of these things sound like the appropriate care. Do you have an issue with...
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    I am canceling my contract after one week

    babynurselsa replied to lmessajumper's topic in Travel

    Was there anything in your contract that stated you could recieve cash advances for emergencies? I cannot say that I have EVER worked for any company that gave cash
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    Driving through Hulbert

    babynurselsa replied to Betty_SPN_KS's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Yes, they are legend. I do believe that the are on the states list of being watched very closely. There were a few news stories recently. They absolutely terrorized some folks of different
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    Rephase the question

    babynurselsa replied to Fancy Face's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    How can you possibly chart other peoples assessments or finding?????? THis would put you in a very difficult position testifying in court
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    Skeptical of Ultrasound at 12 weeks! Any advice??

    babynurselsa replied to dougRN2BE's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have seen babies 16 to 20 weeks that the genitalia was difficult to determine directly visualizing
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    moving to tulsa

    babynurselsa replied to fuzzsmommy's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    There are several good facilities in Tulsa. Pay rate should be close to what you mentioned. Just be sure that you are offered an adequete orientation. Get it in
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    Question about demanding COPD patient

    babynurselsa replied to oldiebutgoodie's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Part of it I believe is that they have impaired lung funtion. Their "normal" pao2 is going to be lower than a person with healthy lungs, along with an "normally" increased paco2. They have damaged...
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    Question about demanding COPD patient

    babynurselsa replied to oldiebutgoodie's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I would also suggest something for the anxiety. Pts with COPD typically have a very anxious, less than pleasant demeanor. Part of it is the chronic hypoxia, and sensation of SOB. Even on their best...
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    Have you ever worked in Bakersfield CA

    babynurselsa replied to bignursenancy's topic in Travel

    I did an assigment there in 2003/2004. I was in apartment on the west side of town. It was nice. It has a mall, good shopping. There are actually 5 hospitals. I worked at the County facility....
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    Fetal death after maternal death

    babynurselsa replied to WorkofHeart8's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It would not be very long once heart rate and respirations cease. Once these are even compromised so is the oxygenation and blood flow to the
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    Am I having an acute BF (Brain Fart)????

    babynurselsa replied to BrnEyedGirl's topic in Emergency

    Never seen the mag level on a pt that I have given adenocard. At least not until we ran labs AFTER the fact. I am amazed the rest of the VS were stable with a HR over
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    Zoll autopulse

    babynurselsa posted a topic in Emergency

    http://www.zoll.com/product.aspx?id=84 Have any of you seen it yet??? IT ROCKS. I saw my first field arrest that was successfully returned to SR last night. One of the crews the other day stated that...
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    Can someone explain this please?

    babynurselsa replied to SCRN1's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Also depends on how high the sugar is. Are we talking >400? Such as a ketoacidosis? N/V/D are a good precipitator. Along with the NS bolus it is typical to give reg insulin, sodium bicarb to...
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    US citizen giving birth in Canada

    babynurselsa replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Canada

    THses are just some quotes from Motorcycle Mama. "Why should and does the government pay for about 80% of the crap they pay for and to support people (illegals, foreign countries) and causes that are...
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    sexual harrassment

    babynurselsa replied to ChristinaV's topic in General Nursing

    Self-defense against an assailant is not against the law. Let hime call them and let us both give a police report.... I will be more than happy to explain how he got hurt. Contact the EEOC. I believe...
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    Zoll autopulse

    babynurselsa replied to babynurselsa's topic in Emergency

    Just the sounds of the old thimpers used to just give me a sick feeling. I NEVER saw a successful resus from one of those. I was sooooo glad when they pulled them off the streets
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    IV Haldol?

    babynurselsa replied to chenoaspirit's topic in Patient Medications

    https://online.epocrates.com/u/10a3936/Haldol+Lactate?mode=SingleMatch&src=PK Hope this
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    Working travel and agency?

    babynurselsa replied to shortstuph0's topic in Travel

    I did just this when I traveled. I signed on with a local per diem agency and pulled occasional shifts in some of the other local facilities. Since it was not at the facility that I was working as a...
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    Has this happened to you?

    babynurselsa replied to Cardiolyte's topic in Travel

    Just make sure it is all in
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    No pain meds for you, mother

    babynurselsa replied to ZootRN's topic in General Nursing

    How about activating the ethics
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    Angry mom treated rotten in ER today

    babynurselsa replied to Purple Princess's topic in Emergency

    "she's had the problem for almost 2 years and apparently little can be done. she's falling asleep and uncomfortable in the waiting room like she might pass out. after 3 hours of waiting i finally told...