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  1. Confused -please help

    wheeliesurfer replied to kistigirl84's topic in General Nursing

    Kristi, This site is not meant for "instant answers" or "instant gratification". If you need an answer on a question NOW, might I suggest you use the search feature on this site (this question has...

  2. Did you know? "Code Brown" means tornado. . .LMAO!

    wheeliesurfer replied to delphine22's topic in General Nursing

    So for those of you whose "Code Brown" stands for some type of a storm (hurricane/tornado/inclement weather), could you then refer to that storm as a **** storm?

  3. Drug Testing for Newly Graduated RN

    wheeliesurfer replied to ManNurse7's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If you fail a pre-employment drug screen your job offer is likely to be rescinded and your + results reported to your BON. The BON will likely place you into a monitoring program for 3-5 years...

  4. Are my dosage reconstitution problems correct?

    wheeliesurfer replied to Mursely's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Those look correct to

  5. Providing Patients with their legal medication

    wheeliesurfer replied to inforn43's topic in General Nursing

    I know in CA, doctors can not "prescribe" MMJ, they are only allowed to "recommend" its use. The patient then takes this providers recommendation to the dispensary and is able to purchase their MMJ...

  6. Hard Time Dealing With Patient Rights

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

    If it may warrant an escalation of care, then you would be better served by taking a hands off approach (calling a RR or the MD) and having the pt. transferred to a higher level of care BEFORE they go...

  7. Hard Time Dealing With Patient Rights

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

    LadyFree28, I take GREAT exception to what you say, even in your example of the aspirating pt. If a pt. is A&O and denies/refuses care for ANY reason their wish should be respected and documented...

  8. accessing a port for just one blood draw

    wheeliesurfer replied to Ted D's topic in General Nursing

    As a current PAS Port patient I noted that you would secure the huber rather than remove it immediately after the lab draw. This would indeed SAVE TIME later if the lab came back abnormal and needed...

  9. Help! New Grad in Los Angeles

    wheeliesurfer replied to AsiaChaNurse's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Apply anywhere and everywhere, not just your DREAM hospital or DREAM unit. You might have to work "in the trenches" of a SNF, or otherwise "undesirable" (to you) facility for a year to gain experience...

  10. Handicapped Access Ramps

    wheeliesurfer replied to Cobweb's topic in General Nursing

    RNsRWe, thanks for your kind words re my username. Living by the beach (about an hours drive) I have an affinity for adaptive surfing and love to hit the waves with friends any chance I get! As for...

  11. Anyone travel to Hawaii

    wheeliesurfer replied to MsConstrued's topic in Travel

    You shouldn't be paying for housing. They should have you in a "dorm" at minimum with another nurse, or provide you with a housing stipend! The rental car I'm not so sure about. I would try and get...

  12. Wanting to start TX LVN school w/Criminal Background w/NON DISCLOSURE

    wheeliesurfer replied to alannahWANTS2BaLVN's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Here is another thread with a situation almost identical to yours. Good luck in your pursuit of becoming a nurse! Hope this helps answer your question....

  13. Handicapped Access Ramps

    wheeliesurfer replied to Cobweb's topic in General Nursing

    Having been faced with this issue multiple times myself (wheelchair user for a SCI), it doesn't always occur at a location equipped with security. If I can squeeze through the space left in front of...

  14. Handicapped Access Ramps

    wheeliesurfer replied to Cobweb's topic in General Nursing

    I would write that parking in the crosshatch is NOT a legal space and is intended for disability access. Take this note as a warning that next time I won't be so nice and will have your car...

  15. Help! First RN Job but...

    wheeliesurfer replied to missyivy's topic in General Nursing

    She BEGAN, as in past tense. At this point she has approx 4 mos exp as an RN and continues to work on finishing her MSN. Hope that clears up your question. OP, sorry I can't really answer your...

  16. Am I making a mistake?

    wheeliesurfer replied to robinrene1212's topic in Nursing Career

    CONGRATULATIONS!!! I hope you enjoy your new position! You will certainly get some IV experience now,

  17. Should this new grad decline this job offer?

    wheeliesurfer replied to BambiBelle07's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think that the OP's original certification of MA is a fine choice if she eventually wants to be a NP. While MA's may not typically work in the hospital setting like CNA's, they do get to see and do...

  18. Should ICU get more pay than floor nursing?!?

    wheeliesurfer replied to francoml's topic in MICU, SICU

    Also notice that those diffs are not built into the base pay. If at any time the supply/demand changes those "incentives" will be lost and the MS nurses will again be at the same base pay as yourself....

  19. Would you do that?

    wheeliesurfer replied to garciadiego's topic in General Nursing

    I always carry a barrier device with me (face shield on keychain and pocket mask in car), but if I were caught without a barrier device I would still try and find a way to respond. I would even...

  20. Which alternative antiseptic to use for CVC dressing?

    wheeliesurfer replied to Miss_Morris's topic in General Nursing

    I was also going to say if the CHG is on backorder maybe you could try for Chloraprep. Ask central supply if there is another vendor they can contact to get you the supplies STAT. If it is backordered...

  21. Undershirt

    wheeliesurfer replied to OwlieO.O's topic in Men in Nursing

    Also, what about putting proper PPE near the places where you would actually use it, instead of in your office?!? If you had PPE at the nurses station, near the trauma room and near regular ED exam...

  22. First time tested postive for THC & BON sent a potential threat

    wheeliesurfer replied to RN8203's topic in Nurses Recovery

    In reality you should treat EVERYDAY like tomorrow is a pre-employment physical where you are going to have a drug tox done. If the narc count were to be off, you were to be accused of malpractice or...

  23. Happy nurses week! Failed BSN by .81 points

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

    I agree c the others about trying to re-take the class that you failed. Good

  24. So, as a nurse it's my #1 priority to serve your narcs on a platter...

    wheeliesurfer replied to Nola009's topic in Patient Medications

    Playing devils advocate, from a point of view of "been there done that more times than I care to admit!", don't you think it's possible that after surgery when the patient is mostly laying in bed with...

  25. May 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    wheeliesurfer replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    "Just listen to me for a