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  1. Do you clean bedpans or throw them out?

    wheeliesurfer replied to RNdynamic's topic in General Nursing

    I also use chux to line a wash basin for patients with emesis (since we all know actual emesis basins are useless!). That way if they get sick again before the basin is emptied, washed, dried and back...

  2. Med error during a code

    wheeliesurfer replied to LoveMyBugs's topic in General Nursing

    Correct me if I am wrong, but in this type of a code situation in the ED wouldn't scanning the med be kind of pointless since this is not a med that was previously ordered for the patient? Sure, you...

  3. Choosing the RIGHT Malpractice Ins

    wheeliesurfer replied to amnddln8586's topic in General Nursing

    Per the TOS we are not able to give legal advice, and telling you which insurance is the best fit for you would be a breach of TOS. Also, you agreed not to ASK for legal advice. It sounds like you...

  4. Any Psych NP's with advice???

    wheeliesurfer replied to elbumphis02's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    NP's often DO have the ability/knowledge to do psychotherapy, but their ability to do so on a regular basis is hindered by the setting and reimbursement requirements of where they work. If you work in...

  5. Moving to california

    wheeliesurfer replied to charlalynn's topic in California Nursing

    Be prepared to work "any" job for a LONG time!! In that area there are several world class magnet hospitals that REQUIRE BSNs and the area is COMPLETELY saturated!! You would be lucky to find a...

  6. Translator for patients

    wheeliesurfer replied to Auttybee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As long as the LPN or CNA is proficient at the language in question (more than knowing how to ask where the bathroom is and ask to order food, etc) then there should be no problem with that. I would...

  7. What if I can't get meds out on time during survey?

    wheeliesurfer replied to jnnfrbry's topic in Patient Medications

    Also, many SNFs and LTCs will have an "educated guess" of when the survey is likely to happen and they might alter their staffing ratios accordingly in the weeks leading up to survey. By doing this it...

  8. Gift from the ED

    wheeliesurfer posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    Your local ED is wishing you a "Happy Heart Attack" this holiday season. I know I won't be accepting their "gift", I will leave it for all of those with abdominal pain rating a

  9. Gift from the ED

    wheeliesurfer replied to wheeliesurfer's topic in Nursing Humor

    That same ED did have a soda machine at one point. It was the old school kind where it actually showed the soda can in a display window on top and then you made your selection. I have a feeling that...

  10. Help with VA Hospital Application Questions...slightly confused new grad. :/

    wheeliesurfer replied to FinallyRNStatus's topic in General Nursing

    If you worked as an LVN before I would guess you could list that as nursing experience, but that things like CNA experience and clinical experience don't

  11. What kind of watch?

    wheeliesurfer replied to PoodleLover86's topic in General Students

    I recommend NOT getting "rubber" or "latex" banded watches to use in your practice. Many people ARE rubber/latex sensitive or allergic and it could be so bad that the particles being around them (not...

  12. Healthcare gadgets--- Where DID that name come from?

    wheeliesurfer replied to nurseprnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Just a guess, but maybe a "Posey" restraint is a "positional" restraint? I know Posey is a brand name

  13. RN endorsing license to California-BSN Philippines graduate

    wheeliesurfer replied to JVFernandez89's topic in Nurse Registration

    As long as you are an IEN the state of CA is going to want to evaluate your transcripts to assess for concurrency of theory and clinical courses. There is no way to license in one state and "endorse"...

  14. Gift from the ED

    wheeliesurfer replied to wheeliesurfer's topic in Nursing Humor

    I sat in the freaking ED for about 6 hours yesterday (and would have waited longer if necessary) because I was due to have my PAS Port access changed and my home health nurse was out sick. The RN that...

  15. Western University MSN-E 2015 Applicants

    wheeliesurfer replied to snailszy's topic in California Nursing

    coycoy, For living arrangements I recommend looking in La Verne, Montclair (look for the better areas of town), Claremont, Upland, Rancho Cucamonga or Ontario. I would look off of the 10 fwy probably...

  16. Getting cut short on orientation

    wheeliesurfer replied to Birdy2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I guarantee that whether you get off of orientation in a week, 6 weeks or 6 months there will STILL be many things that you have questions about or haven't done yet. As a new nurse you are not...

  17. difference in degrees

    wheeliesurfer replied to skbella's topic in General Nursing

    Just because a person is "more educated" does not mean they are "more knowledgeable" about their field of practice. Although the OP has a BA in Psych it does not mean that his/her schooling in Psych...

  18. LPN teaching in MO

    wheeliesurfer replied to hncox's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You would be qualified to teach CPR and CPR for the Professional Rescuer (basically BLS) through the Red Cross as well as their CNA course, but all of them require instructor certification. You could...

  19. Giving meds early/late

    wheeliesurfer replied to Birdy2's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I think it is better to give an ABX late than to skip a dose unless absolutely necessary. For a BID abx giving it a few hours late and then getting back on schedule would be appropriate. I think a few...

  20. New Nurse Mistakes

    wheeliesurfer replied to Mabesma's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Graduatenurse, I am young myself and I don't think that what the "older" posters have said is "NETY". I don't think that anyone here would have a problem with a pre-nursing student, nursing student,...

  21. Student Nurse w/ Erb's Palsy

    wheeliesurfer replied to Duttygal86's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Sorry for the late reply, but could you try attaching the syringe/flush with your right hand and just stabilizing the IV hub with your left "bad" arm? If you are left handed it might feel weird at...

  22. Major nursing liability

    wheeliesurfer replied to Cjhays's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Trust me, there was a "crash cart" or an "E Kit" of some sort! Not likely something you paid much attention to as an aide because you weren't able to utilize the contents of it in your scope of...

  23. Major nursing liability

    wheeliesurfer replied to Cjhays's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Just a thought, but this sounds like a homework question to me. Who do YOU think is responsible in a scenario like

  24. Studer Group "Bedside Shift Report SM"

    wheeliesurfer replied to DVorahRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I learned a trick from nurses who cared for me in the hospital previously prior to them doing bedside report. The nurse/tech who would round at 0600 would let you know they they are going to be going...

  25. Zofran

    wheeliesurfer replied to Paramedic51's topic in Patient Medications

    Correct answer?...Whatever works!! It will basically come down to provider preference. Unless you are a provider and have prescriptive authority it is not your call to make. If you are a medic, go by...