mermom46

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1. Would you ever ask another nurse to give your pt a suppository?

   mermom46 replied to iluvgusgus's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   A suppository is a medication. The nurse who administers the medication is responsible for knowing the indications, side effects, contra-indications, patient allergies & medical history before...

2. 10 Worst Employee Excuses For Missing Work

   mermom46 replied to sharpeimom's topic in Nursing Humor

   #8 has actually happened to me exactly like

3. What's the funniest most unusual baby name?

   mermom46 replied to nirvana1's topic in Nursing Humor

   First name: Harry Last name:

4. New Nurse, what did I get myself into...

   mermom46 replied to ColorfulStethoscope's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I feel so sad when I read your comments! I have a daughter who is a new grad & I pray she has a preceptor like the ones I had in 1977 as a new grad. I went straight into an ICU in New Orleans...

5. hydration for low GFR's

   mermom46 replied to jajajody's topic in Radiology

   Hydration is the single best intervention to decrease the potential for renal impairment secondary to contrast, and contrast is the third leading cause of kidney failure in hospitalized patients. At...

6. Nursing in IR department

   mermom46 replied to falally's topic in Radiology

   As an RN in a medical imaging dept managed by a rad tech, this has been my great & ongoing frustration! I have had a million questions (regarding nursing issues) which fall on deaf ears. For...