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dah doh BSN, RN

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  1. Electronic Stethoscope.. worth the $?

    dah doh replied to dev.miles's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I tried out a couple of these. The fancy expensive littmann electronic amplified a little too good! I heard every ambient noise in the room! It was annoying to me! It would be great if you have a...

  2. where else do ER nurses go?

    dah doh replied to rearviewmirror's topic in Emergency

    PACU, procedural area like IR, and outpatient/ambulatory surgery center are the most common areas. I've also seen some go to Critical Care

  3. Baseline ptt and heparin drip

    dah doh replied to Ruth06's topic in Patient Medications

    Yes you can have baseline ptt done off a previous specimen from the morning. However, the cbc is drawn in a purple top and ptt is a blue top so lab probably couldn't do it without a previous blue top....

  4. What do you think of this monitor?

    dah doh replied to LelahRN2be's topic in General Nursing

    Why is the respiratory alarm

  5. Lindsey Koi Pants

    dah doh replied to TiffadoRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I wear Koi Lindsey pants for the last few years. I don't have much hips & thighs so I don't have too many issues in that area. I do like the mid-rise, variety of colors & different lengths. I...

  6. Documentation

    dah doh replied to nurse4sale's topic in General Nursing

    Observed (most frequently used personally) Pt stated "..." Pt complained of "..." Or just state the facts...heart rate 150, BP 75/40. Pt awake, alert, oriented x 4. Pt denies weakness, dizziness, sob,...

  7. What's your side job?

    dah doh replied to thejetsetnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Main job: ICU - full time Side jobs: Day Surgery & ER - whenever they call & I feel like working more! When I feel like working a lot, I work 5-6 days a week (mix of 12 hr & 8 hr shifts)....

  8. I don't like pediatric patients, am I normal?

    dah doh replied to Wonder RN's topic in General Nursing

    It's normal to have preferences. Sometimes it just takes awhile to figure it out. Personally, "I don't do kids" is my phrase when I work in other areas of the

  9. Thank you letters for panel interview

    dah doh replied to cappuccinespresso's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I prefer hand written cards over generic emails. Just send the cards out ASAP as the in-hospital mail system can be slow. Also be neat & professional. The most memorable in a not so favorable...

  10. Foley cath as g tube?

    dah doh replied to organicnurse24's topic in General Nursing

    I've seen foleys as G-tubes for years. Some are temporary and some are long term. We use Lopez valves or special plugs to clamp them so they don't

  11. educational value of care plans

    dah doh replied to OnlinePersona's topic in General Students

    When I was a nursing student, I didn't really see the point to nursing care plans either. It was a long process of patho, meds, nursing diagnosis, interventions, and interviewing the patient and...

  12. What thrills you/what terrifies you?

    dah doh replied to Philly85's topic in General Nursing

    Thrilling: working with a good team that shift! Catching something early so we can treat it ASAP before it becomes a code situation! Feeling super satisfied when I watch my previous orientees succeed!...

  13. let go during orientation, needs advice?

    dah doh replied to sheepingarden's topic in General Nursing

    That drive would force me to quit...prestigious hospital or not! The OP mentioned only planning to stay for a year...so is there another way to obtain your ultimate goal that can't be obtained by...

  14. PACU call

    dah doh replied to Beekayge's topic in PACU

    30 minute call time is what I'm familiar with at both my hubby's hospital and mine. Luckily my hubby lives super close to the hospital, but he says it's still painful to get out of bed at 0200 to...

  15. IV Drip Rate Help

    dah doh replied to tiffanyleto's topic in General Students

    Have to think way back on this one... Your method of calculating is what I learned in nursing school. However, in practice it's more like this: Concentration of drug x conversion to mcg/conversion...

  16. Give inhaler w/o doctor's consent?

    dah doh replied to clockwood's topic in School

    Actually my 2nd grader does self-administer his inhaler properly and has now for a couple of years now! He actually taught his babysitter how to use them with his spacers and which ones to use when....

  17. Give inhaler w/o doctor's consent?

    dah doh replied to clockwood's topic in School

    In my child's school district, their policy is that a child can carry inhalers & epi-pens at all times. A doctor's note is needed to be on file at the school. However, at my child's various...

  18. RN role in Chest Tube insertion in the ER?

    dah doh replied to x28y31's topic in Emergency

    To the PP: Our chest tube cart has it's supplies separate, not as a handy little kit. Yes the trochar is there in the cart for the doctor's use if needed. As for pulling up a chair to chart while a...

  19. RN role in Chest Tube insertion in the ER?

    dah doh replied to x28y31's topic in Emergency

    RN: get supplies ready. Our carts don't always have everything in them. Make sure the patient is pre-medicated with pain meds and/or sedatives! Lidocaine...available and placed where doctor wants it....

  20. Should I give up scrubs?

    dah doh replied to RatherBHiking's topic in School

    Do whatever your school's or district's dress code policy says is appropriate. Conservative scrubs or a white lab jacket both seem ok. I would think whatever you choose should immediately identify you...

  21. Rapid Response vs Code

    dah doh replied to lavenderskies's topic in General Nursing

    At my facility, a Rapid Response is called for various things including anticipation of a patient crashing, a seizure, the nurse having a bad feeling and wanting a doctor to evaluate the patient ASAP...

  22. What do you say to family when a patient has died?

    dah doh replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    In the appropriate situation: I'm sorry, we did everything we could. I'm sorry for your loss. Would you like me to call a family member for you? Would you like a glass of water, tissues, a seat,...

  23. High Cardiac Output State--Examples?

    dah doh replied to jena5111's topic in General Students

    Really, that would just stink! Hope your ICU rotation is better than that! I personally let students "do" as much as possible...how else ya gonna learn or become interested in workin' in the

  24. Night shift?

    dah doh replied to TXcatcher's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If it's truly your "dream job", I'd put up with a less than desirable situation such a temporary stint on night shift to achieve my long term goals. It's not common for anyone to obtain a day shift...

  25. High Cardiac Output State--Examples?

    dah doh replied to jena5111's topic in General Students

    Late pregnancy state, sepsis, status post repair of a stenosed cardiac valve in an otherwise ok