AuntieRN

AuntieRN

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  1. Management of severe EOL pulmonary edema

    AuntieRN replied to SurrealMoment's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    atropine drops sl....dries up secretions to help stop the gurgling soum nds also helps

  2. Do you keep your license(s) in your wallet?

    AuntieRN replied to phoenixrn's topic in General Nursing

    We don't get hard copies anymore either...but when we did I used to carry mine in a plastic pocket on my work badge until my boss asked me to take it out and put it in a safe place telling me a story...

  3. sterile vs. clean dressings?

    AuntieRN replied to cherilee's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Yes Mcknis...if its a closed wound you certainly do not want to do a wet to dry. And remember you need an order for wet to dry dressings. The thought process or at least what I remember being taught...

  4. Grr! "Customer Service" Nursing Gone Crazy!

    AuntieRN replied to KaseyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    I had a pt tell me the other day "You are paid to wait on me hand and foot" my response "No maam I am not. I am paid to help you get better and you can open your own straw. Thats helping you get...

  5. Can I go by a nickname as a nurse?

    AuntieRN replied to JezzysRN09's topic in General Nursing

    At my facility your badge would like like this: Elizabeth "Liza" your last name,RN. It is the lewis blackman law that requires your legal name on your badge

  6. Has your hospital changed visitors policy r/t the flu?

    AuntieRN replied to Riseupandnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Noone under 19 and if you have any s/s of the

  7. 11 Things Your Nurse Thinks (But Will Never Tell You)

    AuntieRN replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    No Im sorry I cant stop doing chest compressions on this patient to turn your mothers television down. You cant see the down arrow? (yes this seriously happened. The daughter walked right into the...

  8. If you have rec' d the H1N1 vaccine - please report

    AuntieRN replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Had mine, all I got was a sore arm for a few

  9. Can I write "RN" if only have license number online

    AuntieRN replied to LoriNJ's topic in General Nursing

    LOL so do I. Its funny....hey CONGRATS!!!! Its an awesome feeling isnt it?? Good luck to

  10. Hospitals cracking down on who can enter

    AuntieRN replied to kbm318's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital at this time is not allowing anyone under the age of 19 to enter unless to visit a very critical pt. This is due to the swine flu breakout. Otherwise normally anyone can enter at

  11. Two Patient Identifiers

    AuntieRN replied to pippy48's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    We ask name and dob which is checked against the emar then we scan their armband. If you are on the wrong emar it will tell you and wont let you go any

  12. Barocde Scanning

    AuntieRN replied to jacquessyndia's topic in General Nursing

    We use barcode scanning at my facility. I know it has saved me a med error or

  13. Mandatory Flu Shots

    AuntieRN replied to Ghostmedic's topic in Disaster Preparation

    My facility is mandating both vaccines. There are 3 reasons you dont get it 1) is medical (allergic to eggs, hx of gilliaine barre) 2) religous reasons and I forget the 3rd but if you have these...

  14. My hospital's new PPE policy!

    AuntieRN replied to Chewie_123's topic in General Nursing

    Our policy is almost the same. Except the eyewear. We have also been told that "according to manufacturer" you can reuse masks as long as they are not soiled. We were told to put them in a paper bag...

  15. use of capnography as 'vital sign'

    AuntieRN replied to deetta rn, emt-p's topic in General Nursing

    I dont mean to sound stupid but what is

  16. Mandatory Flu Shots

    AuntieRN replied to Ghostmedic's topic in Disaster Preparation

    My facility requires both the seasonal flu vaccine and the H1N1. There are only 2 ways to get away with not getting it, allergic to eggs, w/drs documentation, religious belief w/clergy documentation,...

  17. Does this happen to anyone else? (female cath)

    AuntieRN replied to studentnurse2012's topic in General Students

    Oh honey dont feel stupid. This happens to the best of us. Females are harder then males to get catheters into especially the older they are. With practice comes perfection. This was your first try....

  18. Am i too old to start aiming for a nursing career

    AuntieRN replied to rompril's topic in General Nursing

    I started my prereqs at 33 and graduated nursing school at the ripe ole age of 42 1/2 years old. I think it was the smartest thing I did to wait until I was older cuz Ill tell you what when I was...

  19. Do you cut off Name Band?

    AuntieRN replied to nkochrn's topic in General Nursing

    We are also supposed to cut the bands off as they are on the way out of the door. They say its because if something happens on the way home and they end up at our mother hospital or back here someone...

  20. Mandatory White Uniforms for RN's- your experience

    AuntieRN replied to lauramae18's topic in General Nursing

    Im in SC at my hospital all nurses wear a combo of either wine/white/wine and white. The CNAs/Techs wear carribean blue and white but not all white. All the depts are color coded and the only ones who...

  21. Do you wear your nursing pin at work

    AuntieRN replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    I wear mine on my badge and have for almost 3 years now. It has fallen off a couple times but I havent lost it yet (*knock on

  22. Failed the Nclex!!!

    AuntieRN replied to almondeyes10's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I too agree with taking Kaplan. I did and passed the first time surprisingly. I was prepared to not pass the first time and take it a second because I have awful test anxiety. Good luck to

  23. Navy or Burgundy......Help

    AuntieRN replied to 09RN's topic in General Nursing

    I have the limited edition breast cancer pink one. My name is engraved with a little message from my ex who bought it for me. I have managed to not loose it in over 3 years.

  24. Med-Surg Roll Call

    AuntieRN replied to RNPATL's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I graduated in Aug 2006 passed my boards Oct 2006 and am was 41 when I graduated. I have been working on the same Med/Surg floor since I started as a tech while in nursing school. I am now the charge...

  25. Anyone Ever Worked a Flu Clinic?

    AuntieRN replied to ChristineN's topic in General Nursing

    I have been trying to get connected with a flu clinic here in Myrtle Beach, SC if anyone knows of any. But it sounds like a lot of fun. I have done the flu clinics at the hospital I work for