Keysnurse2008

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  1. Migraines...what helps you?

    Keysnurse2008 replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in General Nursing

    I have NO intention of seeing a chiro doc.I have a titanium plate and screws in my neck...no way am I going to risk damage there.I have had the trigger point injections without much help.I am...

  2. Professional in scrubs?

    Keysnurse2008 replied to Kora0880's topic in General Students

    Nuring uniforms?Like dresses????stop it you are scaring me!LOL! seriously,...are you a nurse yet?Crawling over beds to transfer pts,...JP drainage,bloody dressing changes,urine(and other bodily...

  3. compartment syndrome-did I cause it?

    Keysnurse2008 replied to Lynn RN ER TX's topic in General Nursing

    Lynn, These patients wander thru the ER doors .....and when they enter they enter with all their comorbities in hand.The pt had CRF and was on dialysis right?Poor circulatory problems too I bet?Poor...

  4. P**sed off at preceptor's games

    Keysnurse2008 replied to hock1's topic in General Nursing

    wow.....thats horrible.What state are you working in now?Everything in nursing is repititive.You deal with the same type patients ...they all just have different names and faces.Your preceptor should...

  5. Consequences of Bad Choices

    Keysnurse2008 replied to hbscott's topic in General Nursing

    I would err on the side of caution and monitor the visits bc the patient meets the criteria for 1:1 care aeb he is a danger to himself.The pts wife may well be a contributing factor to his...

  6. Excelsior College

    Keysnurse2008 replied to gdnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I am an excelsior Graduate.I loved the program.It is very difficult......but very doable.The clinicals are difficult....but again they even offer mock clinicals at places like Moore educational in...

  7. How many really use STERILE technique?

    Keysnurse2008 replied to kwagner_51's topic in General Nursing

    I use sterile technique with all my dsg changes.It is VERY important to properly learn to use sterile technique.A word of advice......do NOT reach over your sterile field...EVER.Do not ever bring any...

  8. what's the best ethical resolution?

    Keysnurse2008 replied to babyjoyce78's topic in General Nursing

    I completly agree with you s joe.Thats simple assault and battery.The pt refused.....and there was obviously discussion with the pr re:the procedure and that equivalates to assault when she refused...

  9. UT vs TSU

    Keysnurse2008 replied to tshadwick's topic in General Nursing

    I think both schools are excellent......BUT......a key point to remember is that TSU is in Nashville and .....in Nashville she would have a wider / better selection of clinical sites.Such as...

  10. Surgery,Neuro Nurses Please advise me...

    Keysnurse2008 posted a topic in General Nursing

    ok.........educate me.......I went in to have an anterior cervical fusion with an allograft.On my Xrays it shows the neurosurgeon opted for a radiopaque spacer instead.I understand a radiopaque spacer...

  11. What do you think is the MOST difficult clinical skill to acquire in your experience?

    Keysnurse2008 replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    Assessment skills.It takes time to be able to walk in a pt room .....and "just know" something is not right.the pts v/s may be ok.......but you have a built in sense that somethings amiss with your...

  12. radiopaque spacer

    Keysnurse2008 posted a topic in Operating Room

    ok........educate me.........I had an ACDF and the neurosurgeon was suppost to utilize a allograft as we had discussed.I have been having problems since surgery and all my xrays say there is no...

  13. TPN-line kept separate

    Keysnurse2008 replied to Gldngrl's topic in General Nursing

    Most patients of mine have triple lumen caths and i utilize one for the TPN....one for fluids and one for a blood draw......unless its like a BMP then I draw my labs from the opposite side /arm...bc...

  14. surgical "glueing"

    Keysnurse2008 replied to charizma's topic in General Nursing

    Dermabond.Thats the name for it.I work at a great teaching hospital and we have began to use it increasingly more on our patients.The benefits are great.....they can shower and not worry over the h2o...

  15. Hippa violation?

    Keysnurse2008 replied to BernieO's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Yes....You should.I speak from experience too.........I was a patient after a work injury and I basically had my private health info given to everyone at my hospital.it is an invasion of privacy for...

  16. Question from test today, need your opinion PLEASE!!

    Keysnurse2008 replied to kwagner_51's topic in General Nursing

    If it were an average person not PP id say the juice.....but this is a pp pt...who is at risk for volume depletion secondary to the birth...so id say push the fluids .......and think just about the...

  17. Prior to a doctors appt have you ever had to

    Keysnurse2008 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a question........I endured a work injury and am having continued problems .......the case manager has requested that I fax her a list of aLL questions I will be asking the doctor prior to this...

  18. So what WAS nursing like in the "good old days"?

    Keysnurse2008 replied to findingmywayRN's topic in General Nursing

    I can remember utilizing shaving creme as an antiseptic on new incisions........and mixing betadine and sugar to cram in decub's ...I can remember when a nurse was respected and ....boy.....that was a...

  19. Would you want to be a patient in your hospital?

    Keysnurse2008 replied to Cryssi's topic in General Nursing

    I do tell that i am an RN.....because you can see it in their eyes they are more careful of HOW they care for you.Call it intimidation if you want ....but when I am a patient I want adequate care for...

  20. What's Realistic?

    Keysnurse2008 replied to VickyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think 3 hours of study is reasonable.this is not a class where they can briefly review lecture and "grasp" some of the content.To be a competent nurse they need to thoroughly understand that it...

  21. Prior to a doctors appt have you ever had to

    Keysnurse2008 replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in General Nursing

    Dave, i am having a lousy night.....muscle spasms..pain etc.But ....when I read your reply it really made my night.You are way tooooo funny.Thank you!thank you!I cant stop laughing......I am...

  22. What would you ask during an interview

    Keysnurse2008 replied to jam0601's topic in General Nursing

    things to ask: 1.Nurse to pt ratio max........whats the max amt of patients you can care for on this unit...if its a m/s unit and the nurse pt ratio is higher than 1:5 it is nearly impossible to do...

  23. HIPPA LAW pertains to wcomp injuries?

    Keysnurse2008 posted a topic in Case Management

    I need your advice. I was injured at work....had to have surgery after a patient slammed down on my spine by passing out on me....now...I understand that my charge nurse has blabbed the fact that I...

  24. injured on the job-need advice

    Keysnurse2008 replied to jmk's topic in General Nursing

    ERIN>>>>will you be my case manager please??????Pretty please?lol.Erin ...it is so incredibly easy to see you love your job..and TRY to really help your claimants.I dont know why...but I...

  25. injured on the job-need advice

    Keysnurse2008 replied to jmk's topic in General Nursing

    RUN.........Run to the attorneys office now!Not a minute to waste!!!!!!!!RUN!!!!! I too belived since I was injured on the job that my hospital would have my best interests at heart!!!!!!!I was sadly...