Keysnurse2008

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  1. Help!On the job injury!!!

    Keysnurse2008 replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in General Nursing

    Just an update.....i tried Pt, massage, electrotherapy,heat,ice,epidural steroid injections,and finally now that My hand is growing numb they are doing a diskectomy and spinal fusion.I cant take the...

  2. ok guys I need info on epidural steroid injections,,,please hare your knowledge

    Keysnurse2008 replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Radiology

    I wasnt one of the success stories....I am having a spinal fusion and diskectomy asap per neurosurgeon.the ESI did NOT help.But thanks guys.I was willing to try

  3. Tardive Dyskinesia?

    Keysnurse2008 replied to nurseygrrl's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm......I have been a psych nurse for several years...usually you see EPS symptoms like tarditive dyskinesia and akathesia with drugs like haldol,or prolixin....esp if they are deconate drugs.Would...

  4. Any independent case managers out there?

    Keysnurse2008 replied to hoolahan's topic in Case Management

    I never knew why workers comp injured people were so angry...UNTIL...I got hurt.Then I figured it out really quick.You get delayed tx,sent to drs who are biased(usually),..and then the entire time...

  5. readers digest? nursing shortage!!!

    Keysnurse2008 replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in General Nursing

    The public does not have a clue as to how we are short staffed,overworked and the unsafe high acquity of nurse to pt ratios we are forced to work under.......the public should read articles like this...

  6. Help To Prevent Any More Mistakes!!!

    Keysnurse2008 replied to MQ Edna's topic in General Nursing

    organize your worksheet by preparing it your self as follows: Pt name: dob: diagnosis: hospital stay day# allergies: tests to be done this day: fsbs @12n vital signs: q 8hr...

  7. ok guys I need info on epidural steroid injections,,,please hare your knowledge

    Keysnurse2008 replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Radiology

    I worry though.....i know that po steroids can lead to avascular necrosis.....and I have GOT ENOUGH spine probs......i had the 1st one today and NO sedation.....but I am sooooo sore.......but ya know...

  8. Steroid Epidural Injections...helpful or not???any insight appreciated

    Keysnurse2008 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a herniated c4,c5 and c6 disc.The dr keeps wanting to try conservative treatment.....meanwhile I am in week #6-7 of contracted cervical muscles and am in severe pain, not sleeping, now...

  9. Steroid Epidural Injections...helpful or not???any insight appreciated

    Keysnurse2008 replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in General Nursing

    thanks!!!!!I was wondering though........can they sedate me for this?I mean like.........alot alot of versed......more than you'd give the usual person.Because my spine is soooooooooo sensitive I...

  10. How much do you make?

    Keysnurse2008 replied to plumrn's topic in General Nursing

    2nd post 4me..... Rn 24.44 + 3.33 shift diff + 6.00 rotation=33.77 x 40 hr=1350.80wk x52wks=around 70k can get up to 80k with some...

  11. How much do you make?

    Keysnurse2008 replied to plumrn's topic in General Nursing

    2nd post 4me..... Rn 24.44 + 3.33 shift diff + 6.00 rotation=33.77 x 40 hr=1350.80wk x52wks=around 70k can get up to 80k with some...

  12. Help!On the job injury!!!

    Keysnurse2008 replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in General Nursing

    Gee gomer you must work for a small time usa hospital.I work for a major trauma hospital.......we have like 20 zillion policies.....you have to be a computer neat freak to know how to even access the...

  13. Who transcribes med orders?

    Keysnurse2008 replied to AHarri66's topic in General Nursing

    the unit secrestary does ...and the primary care rn double checks the orders for

  14. Help!On the job injury!!!

    Keysnurse2008 replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in General Nursing

    yes.....they did have guidelines.Guidelines that the charge nurse had a responsibility to follow and he did not.As I am not the supervisor of the unit I really did not know what to do....thats why I...

  15. How much do you make?

    Keysnurse2008 replied to plumrn's topic in General Nursing

    1.Rn 2.13 years 3.orthopedic staff nurse 4.24.40 hr plus 3.33 shift diff plus 6.00 shift

  16. Help!On the job injury!!!

    Keysnurse2008 replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in General Nursing

    In my hospital you have to have a copy of ypur injury report to show up at the er asking for tx,I was not given a copy of the report,was put off when asked,I did go back in and tried to work.....but a...

  17. Help!On the job injury!!!

    Keysnurse2008 replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in General Nursing

    It was an injury that occured on the weekend,..no offices were open...and I could not afford a huge er bill..so i waited till monday...but since then my unit manager has spoken with the charge nurse...

  18. How soon post op do you turn your total hip replacement pattients?

    Keysnurse2008 replied to brinasmommy27's topic in Orthopedic

    Our facility now does most of their total hips via lap.a very small incision, decreases their LOS and reduces their post op complications.Our fresh post op pts have abduction pillows in place and are...

  19. PLEASE HELP NSG STUDENT-DOSAGE/CALC

    Keysnurse2008 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I AM A NURSING STUDENT CAN ANYONE HELP WITH ANY FORMULAS TO HELP CALCULATE DRUG CONVERSIONS.EXAMPLE ;CONVERT 71/2 GRAINS TO MG.PLEASE HELP AND ANY OTHER CONVERSION FORMULAS WOULD ALSO BE

  20. V TACH CARE PLAN HELP

    Keysnurse2008 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I AM A LPN IN MY FIRST YEAR OF AN ADN PROGRAM.I HAVE TO DO A CARE PLAN ON A SUPRAVENTRICULLAR TACHY PT.74 Y/O WITH MULTIPLE CARDIAC DX AND WAS RECENTLY DX WITH COPD.HELP!I NEED INTERVENTIONS.I HAVE...

  21. PLEASE HELP NSG STUDENT-DOSAGE/CALC

    Keysnurse2008 replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in General Nursing

    THANK YOU ALL FOR THE WONDERFUL ADVICE.I WANT YOU TO KNOW I TOOK THE TEST AND IT HAD 5 PROBLEMS LIKE: CHILD WEIGHS 78.35 LBS DRS ORDER IS 5MG/KG/DAY/DIVIDED DOSES...

  22. PLEASE HELP NSG STUDENT-DOSAGE/CALC

    Keysnurse2008 replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in General Nursing

    HI SEVEN....YES I DID BUY THE TEXT BOOK AND UNLIKE YOU MY LITTLE NSG STUDENT I HAVE BEEN AN LPN FOR 12 YEARS.I AM NOT SO GREEN THAT I RUMMAGE THESE SIGHTS TO PANDER TO MY INEXPERIENCED LITTLE EGO.I...

  23. To LPN or RN?

    Keysnurse2008 replied to colleen10's topic in General Nursing

    I HAVE BEEN AN LPN FOR 12 YEARS.IT WAS A VERY DIFFICULT PROGRAM.UNLIKE THE RN PROGRAM I HAD TO ATTEND SCHOOL FOR 5 DAYS EACH WEEK.6 HOURS A DAY.I AM NOW FINISHING MY RN DEGREE.I HAVE YET TO STUDY AS...

  24. HELP!LPN TAKING RN CHALLENGE EXAM

    Keysnurse2008 posted a topic in General Nursing

    HI, PLEASE HELP ME. I AM A LPN OF 11 YEARS THAT IS SCHEDULED TO TAKE THE RN CHALLENGE EXAM.IT IS A TEST ,IF I PASS IT,WILL GRANT ME CREDIT FOR NURSING1,NURS 2,MATH APPLICATIONS,AND PHARMACOLOGY.HAS...