ckh23

ckh23 BSN, RN

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  1. Swan Ganz

    ckh23 replied to HeaFea's topic in MICU, SICU

    I agree it depends on the swan. For instance we use a swan the measures CO continuously so there is no

  2. "friend" of patient asks to see him

    ckh23 replied to Kiddo87's topic in General Students

    If it was against HIPAA, don't you think hospitals would have eliminated the practice of allowing anyone into the hospital to visit? How would a mother get in to see her critically ill, intubated son...

  3. Bad first clinical on Oncology floor

    ckh23 replied to hopefulUS's topic in General Students

    You had a rough first day and you were hit with some things you weren't expecting. Sometimes the clinical instructor and what is being taught in class are on total opposite ends of the spectrum. I...

  4. Med error? help im going to loose ky mind thinking about this!!!!!!

    ckh23 replied to avenellpn82's topic in General Nursing

    Sure you can, some meds come in 5 ml syringes for IM use only. With a dose that size the manufacturers usually recommend using the

  5. Med error? help im going to loose ky mind thinking about this!!!!!!

    ckh23 replied to avenellpn82's topic in General Nursing

    Rocepin IM hurts like hell so it is sometimes ordered to be drawn up with lido to ease the

  6. I really need any info you may have...Please

    ckh23 replied to Camemile's topic in General Nursing

    You could also pay lawyer a small fee to send a letter to them. I find it hard to believe they can just take your money without rendering

  7. Med error? help im going to loose ky mind thinking about this!!!!!!

    ckh23 replied to avenellpn82's topic in General Nursing

    I'm confused how much lido and how much rocephin did you give? What did your order

  8. Orthostatic BP skills exam...

    ckh23 replied to maxcat's topic in General Students

    I'm sure you'll do fine. I can't imagine 2 point discrepancy will really get you

  9. Orthostatic BP skills exam...

    ckh23 replied to maxcat's topic in General Students

    calm

  10. What IV solution is used for someone who fainted in OB?

    ckh23 replied to Student2001's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Ashley provided some good info, but I disagree slightly. If this patient was that hypoglycemic that they "passed out" and they are in a hospital, they are getting D50 to bring them back around. From...

  11. Touching blood without gloves

    ckh23 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Disagree. They are there for the protection of both. You also make a large assumption that people are performing PROPER hand hygiene. Just sit near a sink at work one day and watch people wash their...

  12. Touching blood without gloves

    ckh23 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    They may true as far as what can be transmitted to the nurse, but what about what the nurse can give to the patient. Transmission of infection can go both ways. When was the last time this nurse...

  13. Coming off Active Duty, looking for new specialty

    ckh23 replied to zjesko's topic in General Nursing

    There are "desk jobs" out there, but I'm not sure if you have physical limitations sitting for any length of time. You do home health, home IV infusions, health insurance company, case management....

  14. How do employers view RN to BSN online completion programs?

    ckh23 replied to luvazsun's topic in General Nursing

    Never had a problem with employers or for grad school. As long as it is

  15. Just hired and pregnant! Help!

    ckh23 replied to baswifey88's topic in General Nursing

  16. Just hired and pregnant! Help!

    ckh23 replied to baswifey88's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck proving that while on the probationary

  17. Giving blood without an ID bracelet or Consent

    ckh23 replied to nurseryRN14's topic in General Nursing

    I don't see the problem with putting a new ID band on this patient. You admit that you took care of and gave blood to this patient a few days prior so you obviously know who this person is. In the...

  18. Does anyone know if PACU experience will help?

    ckh23 replied to 8jimi8ICURN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Icu nursing and anesthesia are totally different things. Just because some one doesn't like being an icu nurse does not mean they won't like

  19. Average CRNA Salary

    ckh23 replied to Katie5's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    It's just good practice not to believe everything you read. You should talk to some CRNA's and find out what type of issues are facing them. It's not all rainbows and sunshine on the other

  20. What the heck does she mean by "pathophysiology"?

    ckh23 replied to Texasstudentnurse's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Why wouldn't it

  21. CVVH

    ckh23 replied to Girlygirl69's topic in General Nursing

    Are you at a large hospital with multiple icu's? If so I would check on other units to see if they have anyone on it and if you can go see them. That's what I did because it seems to come in spurts....

  22. What the heck does she mean by "pathophysiology"?

    ckh23 replied to Texasstudentnurse's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Your instructor may also be looking for the pathophys as to why to patient is vomiting. For instance, the pathophys behind nause and vomiting in someone with a small bowel

  23. help with fluid n electrolyte case

    ckh23 replied to Phlavyah's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I think the key to the question is "rapid infusion". Another possibility is if this patient is severely dehydrated their sodium may be extremely elevated. However in reality, you would use 0.9%NSS to...

  24. How many years ICU did most of you work?

    ckh23 replied to mooremds's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I have 4 years ER experience and I'll have 3 years ICU experience by the time I start my program next

  25. "Should I Report This?" Yet Another Bullying Thread

    ckh23 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Unfortunately this seems to be the new trend on this website. It used to be nurses could come here to collaborate and ask questions. Lately, however, it seems to be turning into a running list of...