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  1. introduction/help with abuse

    hollyster replied to rigobecca's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry that you are going through this. You must document the abuse. Speak to your instructor, she/he should intervene on your behalf. If I were in your place I would not work for that facility....

  2. can a florida nurse answer a ? for me?

    hollyster replied to wizard1's topic in General Nursing

    If what your saying is true and provable, the Florida State Board of Nursing should be

  3. Botox?

    hollyster replied to TRousse's topic in International Nursing

    Although I was sloppy with my typing, I stand behind my opinion. I know several deaths due to anaphylactic reactions to Botox. I have also seen pts with paralysis of the muscles around the eye causing...

  4. I am very embarrassed... my work day yesterday.

    hollyster replied to perfectbluebuildings's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Rayrae Congratulations you are now a nurse. They just did not tell you what you really had to do to be a nurse. See following list. 1.Go deeply into debt...

  5. Milk and Molasses Enema

    hollyster replied to medicrnohio's topic in Patient Medications

    If it been used for more than 100 years and is still used. I would call it evidence

  6. prescribing Keflex with Allergy to PCN

    hollyster replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    We had a surgeon who always ordered Keflex, even with PCN allergy. He said that the were molecularly dissimilar enough not to cause a reaction. Another surgeon put it better, why bother taking the...

  7. filter needles - policy

    hollyster replied to mtnmom's topic in General Nursing

    It was hsp policy to use a filtered needle for any med from an ampule the only problem was that the hsp did not stock filtered

  8. A-Line Question

    hollyster replied to mdfog10's topic in MICU, SICU

    Heparinized saline or NS only for

  9. Hating RN life...Is life as an NP really better?

    hollyster replied to NurseCherlove's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree with Siri. You need more then a few months on med-surg. You definately should have ICU,ER and L&D experience as a minimum. You do not want your first exposure to critical situations to be...

  10. Is anyone near or in the path of Katrina?

    hollyster replied to Monica RN,BSN's topic in General Nursing

    My husband and brother in law are on their way. Their specials operations rescue units will move in as soon as the storm passes. I pray that people have cleared out. I boggles my mind that people are...

  11. abandonment

    hollyster replied to grannie's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I would document everything and request a meeting with the DON and head of HR. Have the nurse that you covered for write a statement and the nurse that was supposed to cover you. I would give my...

  12. Doc tells me pt killed her baby

    hollyster replied to ragingmomster's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Slanderous

  13. CPR certification

    hollyster replied to LisaG21's topic in General Nursing

    You should take ACLS also unless you are working in NICU or

  14. Dosage Calculations - pt Factor ?

    hollyster replied to mauser's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    it is called the cal factor or star factor. as critter lover has stated it is a quick way to calculate rate or mcgs. mcgs x kilograms x 60. you find out how many mcgs are in a fluid by finding out how...

  15. Best Florida city?

    hollyster replied to lmolvr's topic in Florida Nursing

    The Swamp (What the locals call the city, home of the FL Gators) Traffic in G-ville has been increasing rapidly, along with the areas' growth. Housing prices are good. My home is twice the size of my...

  16. medications that make you feel sick

    hollyster replied to button2cute's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It would be better if it was an allergic reaction, at least you could medicate for

  17. Vegetarian being asked to dissect a cat !

    hollyster replied to roxburin's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    We had to dissect a human cadaver. If you refused to participate you were given the option of withdrawl or failing. A&P classes are not the cause of the animals' death. That would be the fault of...

  18. medications that make you feel sick

    hollyster replied to button2cute's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    When was recovering peds I would have a splitting headache from the sevo. The peds room was 10x8 with seperate ventilation and the glass doors were shut as soon as the stretcher rolled in. I lost...

  19. Is this the trend in some hospitals?

    hollyster replied to Maynmom's topic in Travel

    That is way too much in a step-down or CCU setting. Two or three pts max in step-down(with vents,not a regular tele floor.) You need to find a new job. You face the very real possbility of errors...

  20. Nursing School Stets?!?! HELP

    hollyster replied to Nathalie's topic in General Nursing

    The best is not necessarily the best. Cardiocare steths are about $30.00. They have a shield inside that eliminates outside noises and amplifies heart and lung sounds. I have even been able to pick-up...

  21. Woo Hoo!!!!!!! I'm a volunteer!!!!

    hollyster replied to nursejoey05's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I agree with Siri, but I cannot do her great graphics:chuckle

  22. Need Help For Student Liability Insurance

    hollyster replied to soontobe_RN's topic in Legal

    Hi Jennifer I personally have never heard of MARSH. I do carry NSO and have since I was a student. I have never(Thankfully) had to use their services. Aggragate is the total in claims that they will...

  23. Drunk on the job?? Need advice bad!!

    hollyster replied to RN34TX's topic in General Nursing

    Does your partner have any medical problems? This could be biological. Since he is not used to intensive work he could be breaking down enzymes or hormones that are causing the alcohol smell. We had a...

  24. I feel really awful

    hollyster replied to alli's topic in General Nursing

    Instead of beating yourself up you should be proud that you are developing good nursing instinct and follow through. Sounds like you did everything right. We cannot stop the inevitable.

  25. who does Exit Interviews ?

    hollyster replied to mdfog10's topic in Nurse Management

    My exit interview was performed by a company hired by my former employer. When I told the rep exactly what happened she told me "they are a bunch of idiots, I hope you hire a good lawyer." I