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  1. Would you have called rapid response?

    robred replied to uscstu4lfe's topic in General Nursing

    This post speaks volumes...I need to say that reading some of the other reply posts in this thread, especially in light of the minimal information the OP initially provided, make me nervous. I, too,...

  2. Would you have called rapid response?

    robred replied to uscstu4lfe's topic in General Nursing

    As a RRT member, I would have been okay with you having called for the team had I ben a responder to your situation. Granted, one must take in the whole picture (pt's baseline, meds given in the last...

  3. Ever been shocked during a code?

    robred replied to jaccimv's topic in General Nursing

    Five years ago while working night shift in a CCU, my post surgical pt had an R-onT and went into VF. As I started CPR, my partners grabbed the defib and decided to remove the hands-off pads and put...

  4. HIPPA Violation?

    robred replied to AnytownUSA's topic in General Nursing

    I assume your question has to do with this... https://allnurses.com/forums/f8/ethics-nurse-patient-relationships-339803.html It sounds as though your conscience is telling you something....I'd suggest...

  5. CASE STUDY??? Anyone interested in an interactice one??

    robred replied to Medic/Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    If she begins to show serious signs/symptoms from the VT, she'll need cardioversion. I would prepare for that.... Meanwhile, I would expect that we would treat her with a IV bolus dose of 150 mg...

  6. CASE STUDY??? Anyone interested in an interactice one??

    robred replied to Medic/Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Monitored bed d/t heart history, generalized discomfort, and recent electrolyte imbalance. I'd hope to see a CBC, PCM, Mg,cardiac enzymes and EKG (no cp/sob in an elderly diabetic female with a...

  7. CASE STUDY??? Anyone interested in an interactice one??

    robred replied to Medic/Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Count me

  8. LTC CPR on pt with rigor mortis and lividity

    robred replied to LakesideRN's topic in General Nursing

    Please give a copy of the American Heart Association/ECC guidelines for Withholding and Withdrawing CPR to your DON. They can be found here:...

  9. Family initiated MET/rapid response?

    robred replied to mama_d's topic in General Nursing

    My understanding is that this is intended for potenitally life/limb threatening situations...and the family needs to be educated to such. If that's the case, I would prefer that there be no middle...

  10. Family initiated MET/rapid response?

    robred replied to mama_d's topic in General Nursing

    The catalyst for this initative is at this site: http://www.josieking.org . We're developing our 'Condition H' process, or whatever we'll call it, with a plan to have it operational by Jan 1st. I...

  11. A Doctor lied to make me look bad!

    robred replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    Well, none of us are perfect....Fortunately, there wasn't patient harm involved in a simple oversight. One thing I'd like to suggest is that you never allow yourself to work more than 12 hours in a...

  12. Do you discuss lab results/x-ray or other test results with patients?

    robred replied to KyPinkRN's topic in General Nursing

    I do, but I also use comon sense in what results to reveal to a pt and/or family (if pt wants a family member to

  13. Army/plumber Soon To Be Nurse Needs Help

    robred replied to rusticsc's topic in Men in Nursing

    A couple of thoughts....First and foremost, thanks for your service to our country! Secondly, you didn't mention what has drawn you to nursing, so if you haven't had alot of up close exposure of at...

  14. Preparing for boards

    robred replied to mollymoocow's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took my boards 12 years ago. I was the second group which tested by computer. I didn't take a review course and those who did told me that it only reinforced what they already knew. The bottom...

  15. Making mistakes at work

    robred replied to ChocoholicRN's topic in General Nursing

    Noone was is perfect. That being said, if you make a mistake, ask yourself how it happened and what you personally will do to avoid it from recurring. This is especially crucial for medicines...

  16. I'm finally in!

    robred replied to Tanker's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks for your service! I, too, am in need of a career change. I seperated from the AD AF in '92 and hope to finish a BSN in the next 2-3 yrs (have 10+ yrs critical care RN experience) and apply for...

  17. Manitowoc and nursing

    robred replied to 1studentnurse's topic in General Nursing

    As a current employee of one of the two hospitals mentioned and a former employee of the other, I feel I'm in a unique position to offer an opinion to your questions. I worked for Aurora for eight...

  18. Why do patients like these go to a doctor?

    robred replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    They are focused on one thing and one thing only with very little room for flexibility for their tunnel vision EXCEPT to have the baby born in a hospital as naturally as possible.....and they sound a...

  19. Contacted AMEDD recruiter today

    robred replied to PurrRN's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks for the info, Angela! One follow-on question. You mentioned that you wud need an age waiver. Judging by your profile, it looks like you are 39ish. I was under the impression that the ANC...

  20. Contacted AMEDD recruiter today

    robred replied to PurrRN's topic in Government, Military

    Without compromising your privacy, I was just curious about what types of waivers you were told you would need to

  21. Is it a good move to straight for RN?

    robred replied to sar4tee's topic in General Nursing

    IMHO, as a adn with 10+ yrs experience, go directly for a BSN. I'm going back now for a BSN and wish I had simply gone for a BSN 10+ yrs ago. I have wasted ALOT of time. Good

  22. Is This Assault?

    robred replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, this does happen, to both inpts and otpts. Here, in WI, we have both a means of immediately determining whether a pt (in or outpt) prefers dnr status. In the 'heat of the moment',...

  23. do any of you like codes??

    robred replied to ryanfocker's topic in Men in Nursing

    I once worked with a very good nurse: technically competent and had an empathic, compassionate way about her. She also would occasionally say that she wanted a code 'for a little excitement' or to...

  24. Navy Hospital Corpsman to RN?

    robred replied to JLhn's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, you r in luck...there is an NLN accredited college called Excelsior. Go to http://www.excelsior.edu And thanks for your service!!!

  25. pts going out to smoke

    robred replied to crissrn27's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I had to laugh at the utterly stupid remark of "Who are you to stop him?" and the equally stupid solution to change pateints mid-shift to accommodate this situation. The nurse who has this type of...