housoj

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1. Sedation Protocols for Intubated Patients

   housoj replied to Stormy's topic in MICU

   Would you be able to share these protocal order sheets? I am trying to find examples as our hospital is in the process of developing these "sedation holiday" protocols. It is all part of the bundle orders for prevention of VAP? housoj at aol if pos...

2. Survey: Should family be present for a code?

   housoj replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

   I agree it would be a holistic measure to include the family in a resusitation situation, but in the area of the country in which I work it would be impossible. The Rio Grande Valley of Texas has the highest rate of law suits against medical profess...

3. Pain scale (Rated R)!!!

   housoj replied to nurseyperson's topic in Humor

   Too funny! Desperation at its best! I particularly like when they start asking to go to their car..."for just a little while". That is usually the very first clue on my floor that the pt. hasn't been forthcoming in their drug and etoh abuse histor...

4. Why do Nurse's wear there degree on there name badges?

   housoj replied to Medic_Kev's topic in General Nursing

   In a day and time where patients still think that everybody that walks in their room is a nurse (even RT, CNA, etc.), and that nurses are glorified maids...it is important to me to have my credentials visible. It doesn't matter whether its a pride t...

5. Pain scale (Rated R)!!!

   housoj replied to nurseyperson's topic in Humor

   Have we forgotten that pain is what the patient says it is? Granted, the ER deals with a totally unique clientel, but in the ICU I find the scale helpful in dealing with post CABG and Chest painers, etc. Yes ....there is the occasional BIG baby who...