steelcityrn

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  1. Who is tired of the abuse from lg Corp politics?

    steelcityrn replied to Rnltc's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thats good to know. I hope to walk into a place like that one day. I have to say most are not that bad, its just this one nightmare ( P.C.H)I have as a homecare nurse that burns me up !

  2. Reading, crossword puzzles, etc while administering anesthetics

    steelcityrn replied to 22380's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Are you saying that this is going on in a operating room? How is it that a crossword puzzle or a book make it into a sterile

  3. Oxygen Tank Storage

    steelcityrn replied to proudmommielpn's topic in General Nursing

    I would say....follow your facilities

  4. If you're sick...please just call in...please...

    steelcityrn replied to IloveSnoopy's topic in General Nursing

    A few weeks ago, on of our O.T. came to work when she was very ill, and went to visit a few patients in their homes. Later that day as she was telling me how sick she was, I could not help but ask her...

  5. burn patients

    steelcityrn replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    for whatever reason, i think you are treated very poorly there by the staff. i would look for another job and save yourself the stress of possibly getting back in there, and you know ppl, you will...

  6. Is this a nursing task?

    steelcityrn replied to Limik's topic in General Nursing

    This job is usually done by a medical asst anyways. As far as her calling in the wrong medication, that would be surprising since you stated that she worked for years doing this type of work. Anyways,...

  7. only 6 weeks to train, help!!

    steelcityrn replied to vidrine rn's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Vidrine....Just take it day by day. Alot will depend on who is showing you the ropes. Gravitate towards the best. Pick up all the good tips, ans chit can the stuff you see that does not seem correct....

  8. Horrible Coworkers

    steelcityrn replied to PDCNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Just curious??? Are you in a hospital,and if you are what

  9. Info/opinion re ECT

    steelcityrn replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in Psychiatric

    Good luck to you Zoe in whichever tx you

  10. Oxycodone vs. Morphine

    steelcityrn replied to Katillac's topic in Pain Management

    And your drug actions are in any good standard med

  11. Substandard care in asst living

    steelcityrn posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello to all...Hope you all have had a better day that me. Where to begin, I am a Homecare r.n. and have this one facility that I must go in. The place has never been good since I first walked into it...

  12. Substandard care in asst living

    steelcityrn replied to steelcityrn's topic in General Nursing

    Hello to all my fellow nurses. Just a quick update for you on this horrible situation. I had to go into the "dump" today and see 2 patients. While there I was told that one of my patients was in the...

  13. Telephone Timekeeping; Any Experiences?

    steelcityrn replied to mmartinelli's topic in Home Health

    When I work private duty ( one patient per shift) I call when I arive at the home and when I leave. It is called the telephony system. It is usually working. On times when it is not working, say I...

  14. CPR after rigor mortis

    steelcityrn replied to HealinghandsRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    BOB...Did you know that this patient had expired yet??? I mean, even if the lab tech/phlebotomist thought he was asleep or lethargic, it takes time to draw blood and process it. If the patient...

  15. Substandard care in asst living

    steelcityrn replied to steelcityrn's topic in General Nursing

    Bellcollector...thank you for your support. Upon talking to my agency, it appears to me that the nursing director has taken the position to blow me off. The actual adm there seems more concerned. Its...

  16. Substandard care in asst living

    steelcityrn replied to steelcityrn's topic in General Nursing

    Alintanurse...thats good to hear that the system worked !! t.y.

  17. dislodged G-tubes

    steelcityrn replied to safc1111's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I work in home settings and change them monthly, or prn if the balloon was to rupture. Its no big deal, usually use a 20f (adults)...You just lube, incert and instill water in ballon ( normally 5cc)....

  18. Skin tears

    steelcityrn replied to sharann's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    For almost all skin tears i use aseptic technique and wash with soap /h2o and pat dry. I sometimes need to apply antibiotic ointment, only if site is reddened. Then a telfa and kerlex wrap, paper tape...

  19. What's the difference between CCU AND CICU?

    steelcityrn replied to VicChic's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Im thinking CICU is your coronary intensive care unit...I worked at one hospital that had more names for a critical care unit than you could

  20. Substandard care in asst living

    steelcityrn replied to steelcityrn's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you karen....What they told me was if things did not improve we would pull out of there and my adm from homecare would report them. I just feel that this has gone on long enough. Did you read...

  21. IV Fluids

    steelcityrn replied to webblarsk's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I would have to say no. Usually all tx's are d/c except pain meds and meds to decrease secretions or tx tachypnia.You may see it from time to time, but I am sure its probably a family request

  22. Substandard care in asst living

    steelcityrn replied to steelcityrn's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks michelle for your input....I have not heard anything about the missing percs, appearently the administrator called the police even. I walked in there today to see 4 patients and here is how my...

  23. Hiv Testing

    steelcityrn replied to CHATSDALE's topic in General Nursing

    It may be a benefit in tx early and prevent spreading of the virus, but as argued before, where do you stop....How about testing to see if your a potential diabetic, or how about a test to see if you...

  24. "Patient Advocate" Job Title

    steelcityrn replied to Lanceman's topic in General Nursing

    This position has the strangest requirements. How can a phlebotomist be able to address situations that involve nursing?I usedt o be one, and let me tell you,I knew nothing about the complexity of...

  25. Private duty nursing??

    steelcityrn replied to ArwenEvenstar's topic in Private Duty

    I have done private duty nursing for years. Once your established with a case that gels with you, your going to love it. OMG, you can't compare the work load at all. No more phones ringing off the...