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  1. Any facilities that stop accepting pts if there is insufficient staff?

    ladylynx replied to Nurse Ratched's topic in General Nursing

    I guess when you think you have it bad, there is always someone that has it worst. I can say that central Florida hospitals had to divert many times last year (code purple, I think it was called)....

  2. IV potassium

    ladylynx replied to limabean's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Out of respect for all...I would never give info that was not based on fact. But this challenge is refreshing I must admit. Because I worked through agencies over the past 15 years, I got to see how...

  3. Ever had 2 pts die on you in 1 day?

    ladylynx replied to Tony35NYC's topic in General Nursing

    I have had 2 die and 1 code in a 12 hour-shift. One of the patients that died was a DNR, but a few days prior when I laughed, and told him he was not going to die on my shift, he replied "I will...

  4. IV potassium

    ladylynx replied to limabean's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    All the hospitals I have worked recently have what they call "Potassium protocols". So they say low potassium needs to be addressed very quickly because it promotes healing/quicker recovery....

  5. IV potassium

    ladylynx replied to limabean's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Unfortunately, even here in the United States of America, there are hospitals that do not supply IV pumps on the Med/Surg floors. But otherwise, this would be

  6. IV potassium

    ladylynx replied to limabean's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I am glad to see so many nurses with such knowledge. I have wondered for a while where they were until I joined this site. Definitely, we must realize "policy" is the law in most cases of...

  7. Potassium piggybacks

    ladylynx replied to starcandy's topic in General Nursing

    I have written other responses on this message, but here is a bit of info that might be helpful. All must realize the seriousness of these type of vesicants. Pain is a sign....

  8. Potassium piggybacks

    ladylynx replied to starcandy's topic in General Nursing

    Just another tip for all, whether ice or heat...a doctor's order is required. Please let's all start making the physician accountable. We take on too much responsibility and then when the patient...

  9. Potassium piggybacks

    ladylynx replied to starcandy's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! I am disturbed by the answers of "Lidocaine use". Any medication that numbs will mask the real problem. "Pain " is the sign of a problem. It is up to the physician to order more effective ways...