Keysnurse2008

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  1. Retaliation for voicing concern over unsafe pratices

    Keysnurse2008 replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Why would I tell her? BC...its the correct thing to do.If you attempt to try to work thru a problem with a coworker.....and the 2 of you cant resolve your differences.Then you be adult and...

  2. Incompetent acts witnessed.Legal responsibilities?

    Keysnurse2008 replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in General Nursing

    To explain here....documenting vitals before the time had occurred.It is our units pratice that we can document vital signs and administer meds 30 minutes before or after the hour that they are due...

  3. Nimodipine shortage

    Keysnurse2008 replied to bellehill's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Nicardipine (cardene) is great stuff.It is also a calcium channel blocker .Our neurosurgeons actually inject a small dose of Nicardipine in the cerebral stents when they place them to prevent...

  4. ICP - puzzled

    Keysnurse2008 replied to epiphany's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Keep in mind hyperventilating a patient is only good for 30 minutes afetr that you are just asking for them to blow off too much co2 and then you have another crisis,,,,,bc ....along with the pco2...

  5. So, I was offered a neuro ICU internship position....

    Keysnurse2008 replied to sunshelley's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    sunshelley, Neuro Nsg is one of those things...either you love it or hate it. These patients are high acquity and must have extremely accurate aassessments.Subtle changes can be indicative of major...

  6. Apnea test and norepi

    Keysnurse2008 replied to HillaryC's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    PaPawJohn, There are 2 types of aneurysms.One is a berry aneurysm and theses have small "necks " and are generally secured by opening the crani and surgically clipping it.The other type is a fusiform...

  7. Retaliation for voicing concern over unsafe pratices

    Keysnurse2008 replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    you know...you are probably right.i am going to allow them a last chance at my dispute resolution hearing....and if they dont do the right thing then i will do what i have to legally. i am a patient...

  8. Retaliation for voicing concern over unsafe pratices

    Keysnurse2008 replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    you know...i can think of 22 instances...but we'll just discuss 3 of them... in which 3 seperate employees failed to document any vitals or any type of assessment on a cc patient in the hospitals...

  9. Retaliation for voicing concern over unsafe pratices

    Keysnurse2008 replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    It is...kinda hard to not call it what it is.It is incompetence. We are not just talking about giving a wrong dose/ route kinda error.these are serious...serious deviations from the Gold Standard ANA...

  10. Retaliation for voicing concern over unsafe pratices

    Keysnurse2008 replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Corvette Guy, Thanks so much.I knew it was covered under the nurse pratice act ,..but I hadnt actually archived the actual nurse pratice act.Is this the same Nurse Pratice Act that Texas and all...

  11. Retaliation for voicing concern over unsafe pratices

    Keysnurse2008 replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    :nono: :no: :barf02: :no: :nono: I complety agree. It is horrible to think that nsg administration would just kinda " throw away" a dedicated valuable employee who is simply trying to do the right...

  12. Retaliation for voicing concern over unsafe pratices

    Keysnurse2008 replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Angie. I dont know.You brought up a point I hadnt thought about. Suppose they reinstated me and fired the incompetent nurse....Then what?If that manager was there still...she could make my life hell....

  13. Retaliation for voicing concern over unsafe pratices

    Keysnurse2008 replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    My attorney has already been in touch...that's probably the only reason I am actually getting the dispute resolution hearing.I would like to think my hospital wants "to do the right thing"....and that...

  14. Retaliation for voicing concern over unsafe pratices

    Keysnurse2008 replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    i did contact an atty.our state does have a quitam and common law tort that directly states you can not retaliate against nurses for "whistleblowing" on unsafe pratices. the nurse pratice act clearly...

  15. Triple H therapy and ICP question....please

    Keysnurse2008 posted a topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Hi, I have a question for all the Neuro ICU nurses.I have heard some of you guys speak of triple h therapy....what is triple h therapy and why is it used? And the second part of my question is on ICP...

  16. IV Toradol?

    Keysnurse2008 replied to OZ88's topic in Pain Management

    I work at a major teaching hospital and our docs are trying to NOT give IV Toradol bc there have been well documented studies that show the direct correlation between Toradol and avascular...

  17. ok...neuro nurses...need insight please!

    Keysnurse2008 posted a topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Hi, I have been a nurse for over 10 years....and I am thinking of moving to the Neuro ICU unit.Any advice of things I need to know?I know the basics I think....like : Dont monitor just your monitor...

  18. Fired Again ~ HAHAHA!

    Keysnurse2008 replied to Town & Country's topic in General Nursing

    Amen barefoot

  19. Fired Again ~ HAHAHA!

    Keysnurse2008 replied to Town & Country's topic in General Nursing

    earle 58 and others.........please go back and read.....this pts blood sugar was 45 that we are talking about.Id have notified the doc and followed orders.....but to give any type insulin until that...

  20. RN pay scale for Critial Care Areas...how much do you make guys?

    Keysnurse2008 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I am curious.Tell me what area of CC you work,what state you are in,and whats your experience and rate of

  21. Fired Again ~ HAHAHA!

    Keysnurse2008 replied to Town & Country's topic in General Nursing

    hmm.......it doesnt matter if it was long acting or short acting.If the bs is lower than 75 you should not EVER giver it.You dont know if IF IF IF this pt is going to be able to eat to metabolize and...

  22. chronic osteomyelitis

    Keysnurse2008 replied to momkim's topic in Pain Management

    I am a orthopaedic nurse in one of the top 10 us teaching hospitals.I am no doc thats for sure.....but....osteomyletis is PAINFUL!And pain is one area that should be controlled.there are NUMEROUS pain...

  23. ok...neuro nurses...need insight please!

    Keysnurse2008 replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    hmm....ok judging from the warped sense of humor here.....I think I have found my niche.I have had neuro pts before(er with chi) and also on a m/s floor......dont you love it when you leave them alone...

  24. Female vs. Male Residents

    Keysnurse2008 replied to Witheney's topic in General Nursing

    I have to take exception here.Nurses do NOT work for residents.residents are a mere step above the janitor on the totem pole at most teaching hospitals.Some.....dont even pass the janitor.I must say...

  25. Migraines...what helps you?

    Keysnurse2008 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I am kinda at my wits end.I am a RN and I have had a cervical fusion in this past year.The spacer the doc used was a lil too large and NOW I have this thing called cervical facet syndrome.My...