Zee_RN

Zee_RN BSN, RN

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  1. Guess the mispronounced medical term

    Zee_RN replied to EricJRN's topic in General Nursing

    Transcribed in a medical report: "Patient has a history of a patent foraminal valley..." (patent foramen ovale). Cracked me up. Later in the day, the neurologist saw it in the transcribed report...

  2. I just got written up for the first time...agh..

    Zee_RN replied to november17's topic in First Year After Licensure

    OK, I just hate the terminology "written up." At our facility, we are trying to get away from that language. Yes, it is documented but not in a punitive fashion. *Everyone* at some point makes errors!...

  3. Horizontal/Lateral Violence Policy

    Zee_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone work at a facility that has a specific policy re: Horizontal or Lateral Violence/Bullying? I'd love a copy. I'll be starting soon in my first Nurse Manager position and if nothing else,...

  4. Horizontal/Lateral Violence Policy

    Zee_RN replied to Zee_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you, Patrick! I will email you.

  5. Ending horizontal hostility/lateral violence

    Zee_RN replied to htrn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Does anyone work at a facility that has a written policy on horizontal (lateral) violence or bullying? I'm starting as Nurse Manager soon and would like to institute such a policy at least for my...

  6. the little things make you go uh ok

    Zee_RN replied to celestial1's topic in Nursing Humor

    Grace90, my mom is like that, only a bit worse. She has the "paradoxical" reaction to Benadryl -- instead of making her drowsy, she's ready to climb the walls! She can't sit still, can't sleep. It's...

  7. Song lyrics that remind you of nursing...

    Zee_RN replied to grace90's topic in Nursing Humor

    I have always said the theme song for nursing should be ..... DIRTY DEEDS DONE DIRT CHEAP!

  8. Crushing K-Dur

    Zee_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    OVERHEARD: NURSE A: "I just gave him his K-Dur." (Pt. is intubated with dobhoff in place with tube feedings.) NURSE B: "We can't crush K-Dur." NURSE A: "I know but that's what the doctor ordered, so...

  9. Staffing rules and regulations? HELP!!!!

    Zee_RN replied to RNforLongTime's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    From what I understand, there is no "law" regarding the specific number of caregivers to be available. But what you described in definitely unsafe. The Board of Health may be interested but I don't...

  10. square wave test

    Zee_RN replied to monkeyman1000's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thanks for that insight, Papawjohn. I did not realize all of that. I will add that to my "lesson plan" for new

  11. Crushing K-Dur

    Zee_RN replied to Zee_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Hoot!!

  12. square wave test

    Zee_RN replied to monkeyman1000's topic in MICU, SICU

    I always do a square wave test too. It's policy. HOWEVER -- it means nothing regarding our actual practice. We do not HAVE dampening devices. And at least 50% of my fellow nurses say "Huh?!" when I...

  13. Neuro/Stroke Unit? Anyone familiar with it?

    Zee_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I cannot find a board for "neuro" nursing that is not Neuro Intensive Care so I thought I'd ask here. I have had no response in the Neuro Intensive Care thread. I'm an ICU nurse who has just been...

  14. Neuro/Stroke Unit? Anyone familiar with it?

    Zee_RN replied to Zee_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your input! Our unit is still in the planning phase so I'm not sure what to

  15. 06/06/06: Freaky...

    Zee_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Had a patient admitted yesterday, 6/6/06: His BUN was 66 and creatinine was 6.6. Is that weird or

  16. How Often Do You Get Cancelled?

    Zee_RN replied to MackNJacks mom's topic in General Nursing

    Required cancelled? Never. Voluntary cancelled? Rarely. Sometimes it happens over the summer but thus far we are still going full steam ahead, all 20 ICU beds filled and pts still waiting in the E.R....

  17. how old is too old?

    Zee_RN replied to saltwaterstat's topic in General Nursing

    I work with a nurse -- she's been a nurse forever, though -- who is 68 years old. She works 40 hours a week: two 12-hour days and one 16-hour day. GO for

  18. Checking HR before Giving Digoxin

    Zee_RN replied to cat2007's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked med-surg, I checked an apical pulse first. Our digoxins were always scheduled for 10AM, not 8AM, in the event that an a.m. digoxin level was pending. That way we'd have the result prior...

  19. Jcaho Medication Reconciliation

    Zee_RN replied to SEOBowhntr's topic in Patient Medications

    One of my biggest beefs about the nursing profession is that hidden duty: policing of physicians. Our hospital has also instituted the Medication Reconcilation process. The Medication Reconciliation...

  20. 06/06/06: Freaky...

    Zee_RN replied to Zee_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Well, there that proves. Larry77 is the "only sane person on this planet." The rest of us, well, we're just plain nuts. But heck, don't we have

  21. Preparing for CCRN

    Zee_RN replied to PJMommy's topic in MICU, SICU

    Another vote for Laura Gasparis Vonfrolio. I listed to her tapes OVER and OVER and OVER. My KIDS could recite her. I also had the PASS CCRN book and used the CD for practice exam questions. Passed...

  22. Drs rounds......

    Zee_RN replied to Misty1's topic in MICU, SICU

    I think the "10:27" answer was just a light-hearted way to say you can't predict it. The only "predictable" rounds at my ICU is the pulmonary doctors. They round first thing in the morning, usually...

  23. Amazed with some people's comments.

    Zee_RN replied to Foxfour's topic in General Nursing

    Gawd.

  24. Charge Nurse Role

    Zee_RN replied to BGSRN's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, I don't think the charge nurse should take patients, except in dire emergencies. He or she should be available to all the nurses for assistance and guidance. And sometimes staffing is a...

  25. in house job transfers

    Zee_RN replied to irmaRN's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked in human resources, it was up to the manager. We did not award positions based on seniority (no union). Managers did discuss items like team work, attendance, and competence. If two...