babynurselsa RN

ER, NICU, NSY and some other stuff

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    You experienced ED nurses will get a kick out of this.....

    babynurselsa replied to ParrotHeadRN's topic in Emergency

    Just remember that you are there for those that REALLY need you. You have to wade through all the bull-puckey in the mean time. Just like the MI I shipped off to the cath lab this am and the 14...
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    You experienced ED nurses will get a kick out of this.....

    babynurselsa replied to ParrotHeadRN's topic in Emergency

    Amen Trauma. Parrothead, you will get past the being angry. I take a very no nonsense approach to the "drama" I am not imressed when you lay in the floor and throw you infantile tantrum because you...
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    Lowest blood sugar you have seen

    babynurselsa replied to AfloydRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen a 2 twice. On Neonates, verified by
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    Post mortem photos and ethical issues.

    babynurselsa replied to kcangel's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We always let the family know that we would be taking pictures and that they would be available to them. I never had a family request that we not take the pictures. Some would say they did not want...
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    JCAHO cerified agency nurses ?

    babynurselsa replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    My agency is JCAHO certified. They come in and make sure the agency stays on top of keeping thier nurses files up to date. (Currents license copies, certs etc.) That yearly competencies are UTD....
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    Family Members

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

    First word of advice. I personally make it a rule to NEVER let a patient hand me the phone to talk to a family member. If they are on the phone then they can do their own talking. Now if the...
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    TPN - refeeding syndrome or sepsis?

    babynurselsa replied to steu's topic in MICU, SICU

    Another thing to consider.... Was this through a central line. I would get a chest xray to verify
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    How often to check Beta hcg?

    babynurselsa replied to shape0fmyheart's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Unless you are having problems, or are high risk, they aren't neccesarily checked at
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    license to breed

    babynurselsa replied to medsurgnurse's topic in Emergency

    Grammy, more likely scenario is that HE likes the puppy, She likes the
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    Is this a med error?

    babynurselsa replied to nessa77's topic in First Year After Licensure

    First, take a deep breath. Now another. How did the order read, besides being NPO? What time did your patient return? We have al felt about being in over our heads as new nurses just off of...
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    What would you have done? rant

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

    I got a 3 year old one time that ems CARRIED into my ER. He had a C-5 fracture. Let's just say they NEVER do that
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    Hillcrest anyone?

    babynurselsa replied to mistiffy's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Understaffed and underappreciated would pretty much sum it
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    license to breed

    babynurselsa replied to medsurgnurse's topic in Emergency

    I can hardly understand it either Trudy. I always got my infants the Gerber corn chips on the baby food aisle. They keep them right next to the teething
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    Benadryl without an order

    babynurselsa replied to ncrachuj's topic in General Nursing

    CHeck and see if your facility has a standing order for benedryl for itching, etc. Giving ANY medication in your capacity as a nurse without a valid physician order is practising outside of your scope...
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    Destruction at work: What have YOU broken?

    babynurselsa replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    One time we got these little walkie-talkies for the triage nurse and the charge to carry. That way if you got an emergent in the booth you could immediately get them back. One night I was working...
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    Murphy's Law... (long)

    babynurselsa replied to miko014's topic in General Nursing

    I have days like that....Some times thing "just break" around me. My favorite is when I pull all the carpujects of demerol out to count them, drop one back in teh drawer, shut the drawer and realize I...
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    Pregnant but Negative Urine Preg?

    babynurselsa replied to RunnerRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    shapeofmyheart, we cannot give any sort of medical advice on this site per terms of service. This would best be discussed with your physician who know you and the details of your situation Good luck...
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    Speaking of changing lines....

    babynurselsa replied to BittyBabyGrower's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Depends on unit policy. Some places I worked we used a new tubing each time. Others we changed q
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    Gompers...

    babynurselsa replied to BittyBabyGrower's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Good Luck Gompers. Positive thoughts and prayers your way. What a Christmas present for you and
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    fentanyl

    babynurselsa replied to mawjood's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Fent comes in 100 micrograms per ml. This should answer your
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    Liability issue

    babynurselsa replied to Ms.RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Code status does NOT supercede an alert competent persons wishes. Document all conversations, orders, responses and patient responses. I too ama big fan of a witness and quotes. You may need to advice...
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    This is from JCHO....

    babynurselsa replied to Zippedodah's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Sure why not, all we do in the NICU is hold and rock and feed babies anyway. We have all the time in teh world to perform a MSE on every single visitor that comes in. This smacks of urban legend to...
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    Looking for opinions on a situation!!!

    babynurselsa replied to txspadequeenRN's topic in General Nursing

    At least the piece of garbage felt enough remorse to try to make sure that he had not infected his family. At least the Doc also tried to make sure that she was protected. Having personally cared...
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    Enraged (venting)

    babynurselsa replied to andhow5's topic in Emergency

    Most of the ER docs I know would have paralyzed........looked over the assortment of blades..........looked over the assortment of tubes.......... bent the stylette to their exacting...
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    Holiday Gifts: What is appropriate?

    babynurselsa replied to weirdRN's topic in General Nursing

    Last year I made a bunch of those Cookie mixes in a mason jar and sent them out. I also did the hot chocolate and a