AuntieRN

AuntieRN

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  1. NG out-what to do?

    AuntieRN replied to montinurse's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I would have done the same thing. And please dont feel like you are asking too many questions. I can tell you as a charge nurse I would rather you ask me a million and one questions then to not ask,...

  2. Question regarding HIPAA

    AuntieRN replied to countrygonecity's topic in General Nursing

    We had this happen once with a family that had already attempted to sue the hospital once. They also wanted to record everything with a video recorder. Risk management and the lawyers got involved....

  3. Heparin safety

    AuntieRN replied to mgaynor's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    We also have to have 2 RNs witness and sign when using heparin. It is part of our heparin protocol and a new policy at our

  4. please answer this question about traction!

    AuntieRN replied to limonada's topic in General Students

    When we had ortho pts on our floor we were taught to remove the weights, pull the pt up and make sure they were aligned properly then reapply the

  5. Can PICC line be delegated? What's the rationale behind it?

    AuntieRN replied to DaisyChains's topic in General Nursing

    I didnt think LPNs could do IV meds at all. Will someone please enlighten my on this situation. We dont have LPNs where I work. Thank

  6. pain with SubQ butterfly use???

    AuntieRN replied to missmiamoore's topic in General Nursing

    I too am unfamiliar with this

  7. Hurricane coming: evacuate or stay and work?

    AuntieRN replied to FroggyMama's topic in General Nursing

    I told my sister take the kids and run for the hills...but thats only if they are not gonna let them stay at the hospital with me. I also signed a contract stating I would stay during a hurricane and...

  8. Charge Nurse

    AuntieRN replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    I too was "thrown to the wolves" Christmas day. I had been an RN for 14 months. I then got trained a full 2 weeks. I work day shift. We do not take pts on day shift but night shift sometimes ends up...

  9. Every other weekend- what century are we in?

    AuntieRN replied to lizva101's topic in General Nursing

    I too hate the 5 day a week work week. I like doing my 3 or even 4 12s and getting the extra days off. I even get to take a weeks vacation and never touch my PTO time. I also dont mind the weekends....

  10. How much does a RN in SC make?

    AuntieRN replied to Jalpr10441's topic in General Nursing

    Im in Myrtle Beach. I know that the new grads here are making about 21.00 an hour. Not sure about seasoned nurses. The cost of living really isnt that much cheaper in my opinion. Groceries are...

  11. How many of you were older when you went into nursing?

    AuntieRN replied to ohcomeon's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated nursing school at the age of 41:yeah:. When I graduated HS I took a year off before going to college.....well that year turned into well over 15 years. Knowing myself now...I know that had...

  12. Anyone else call 'em johnnies?

    AuntieRN replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yup Im originally from New England and we always called them johnnies.....Im in SC now and they look at me like I have 4 heads when I call them johnnies...they are called gowns here. As for the...

  13. PHOTOGRAPHS with cellphones

    AuntieRN replied to embarrasingfield's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital has a written policy regarding picture taking. And believe it or not they strictly enforce it. Noone is allowed to be photographed by anyone even family without written consent. And we...

  14. Tips to survive nursing school... I need your help!

    AuntieRN replied to AggieQT's topic in General Students

    Jump at any opportunity to do a skill even if you have done it a million times already...you can never practice enough... Dont argue with the nurse when she tells you something...Learn quickly theres...

  15. Placement Care of Dobhoff

    AuntieRN replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    I also always thought the only way to check placement with a dobhoff was a kub but my hospitals policy is to check placement with air bolus like an NGT. This makes no sense to me...we had one a few...

  16. Customer Service and 24 hour visitation

    AuntieRN replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    We have 24 hour visitation in all areas except for ICU and our acute rehab. We also have room service available from 0630-1830. We have wireless internet, dvd players in all rooms, dvds available at...

  17. Isolation with MRSA in sputum

    AuntieRN replied to queenjean's topic in General Nursing

    This is also our hospital policy. Our policy is anyone with a history of MRSA or someone who has active MRSA goes on contact precautions until their nasal swab comes back negative. Now what I dont...

  18. Help me stop obsessing over my shortcomings

    AuntieRN replied to RNcDreams's topic in General Nursing

    My first year was rough too RNcDreams. It does get easier. But dont be so hard on yourself. Noone can know or remember everything about every drug, every procedure. Theres just too much to know and...

  19. What is your take on multiple family members in room when they have roommate?

    AuntieRN replied to hollyberry678's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I remember the good old days when kids weren't allowed to visit and run the hallways....now you see them not only run the hallways yelling and carrying on but...they are barefooted...OMG who knows...

  20. Prayers Please...

    AuntieRN replied to misslo's topic in General Nursing

    My prayers are with you and good luck

  21. How much is your pay?

    AuntieRN replied to rainbowcak3's topic in General Nursing

    I am in South Carolina too. I wish my hospital offered this program or any hospital in the area I would have to jump on it. My base rate is 21.50 plus 1.00/hr to charge and 4.00 an hour on weekends....

  22. bummed out big time

    AuntieRN replied to trmr's topic in General Nursing

    lots of hugs and prayers. I'm sorry

  23. horrible weekend

    AuntieRN replied to celestial1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    WOW thats all I can say. Now I have never done LTC as a nurse but have worked plenty as a CNA. But this sure doesnt sound safe much less feasible. I think I would have to run. Say what they want about...

  24. Do your nursing supervisors do anything?

    AuntieRN replied to tirednursedude's topic in General Nursing

    Some are better then others. We have a couple who also work in ICU or the ER. They will come help move pts if they need to be moved from one area to another. you can get them to start IVs and stuff....

  25. Last Name on ID Badges

    AuntieRN replied to phillyrn10's topic in Emergency

    I think it is a law. I remember we learned about it in school and our hospital has it in orientation...the louis blackman law I think is was its called. The pt has the right to know who is taking care...