Loo17

Loo17

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  1. condom catheters

    Loo17 replied to 84RN's topic in General Nursing

    I actually have found that a slightly larger condom cath stays on better than one that is too small. Skin prep to the member, do not pull back the foreskin if applicable, make sure the skin prep is...

  2. Highest possible pay for ADN/RN

    Loo17 replied to pcgizzmo's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Depends where you live. I have an ADN, work in the ER and make that much. Been a nurse for about 5 years. I live in CT. I often work 12 hours of OT a week though. I also suck at math. My first year...

  3. Nurse Manager Head Explosion

    Loo17 replied to garciadiego's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    MS is not an approved abbreviation for morphine sulfate, I believe it is on the do not use list. You would have to check with your companies policy and procedure's. It sounds like the order needs to...

  4. No more 12 hour shifts?

    Loo17 replied to UpennRN's topic in General Nursing

    Many hospitals in my area will not allow you to work 3-12's in a row to prevent

  5. Orientation Length and Type

    Loo17 replied to applesxoranges's topic in Emergency

    -What length of orientation did you have? 12 weeks -Were there specific ER classroom time or general nursing classes? How many hours would you estimate? 1 week (36 hrs) general nursing/hospital...

  6. How much personal info do you share with parents?

    Loo17 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Private Duty

    I tell patients lots of stuff depending on the individual. Patients in the ED are often nervous, chatter helps pass the

  7. Probably getting fired from ICU...how can I move into full-time LTAC from prn status?

    Loo17 replied to allthesmallthings's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    Why not just inquire about a. F t position at the LTACH? People leave jobs all the time. Its easy enough to say you aren't happy and considering

  8. Diluting medication by pushing through a distal IV port

    Loo17 replied to M_RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Is the normal saline running wide open or at a set rate via an IV pump? I give my push meds through a port this way but only when the fluids are running wide

  9. Slamming in IVP meds and Running Incompatible Meds Together: Is it as bad as they say

    Loo17 replied to RNdynamic's topic in Patient Medications

    You would need to inject it directly into the vein, which is not done anywhere as far as I know. Just had this discussion at work the other day. Diazepam burns, if you dilute it in a flush patients...

  10. When to ask for rectal tube?

    Loo17 replied to mandypants08's topic in General Nursing

    Our facility states that rectal tubes are to be used as a last resort reserved for those with skin breakdown and only for a short period of time s/t increased risk of a pressure wound developing from...

  11. Holiday Pay-- Anyone else heard of this??

    Loo17 replied to NurseQT's topic in General Nursing

    Sp technically a night shifter that works every other holiday could hypothetically be scheduled to work every christmas morning because their "holiday" starts at 11pm, if December 24 is their...

  12. MR and MOI?

    Loo17 replied to RunnerRN2015's topic in Emergency

    All I can think of is medical responder. Please post when you figure it

  13. Vanco: give or wait for vanco trough?

    Loo17 replied to rn.5245's topic in Patient Medications

    Just wondering, if the Vanco is due at midnight, why is the trough being drawn at 4pm? That seems very early for a trough. Is your goal trough 15-20? I wonder if the dosing is accurate with the...

  14. Case Study #2

    Loo17 replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Had a woman in the ED where I work with similar symptoms. She had lyme disease. On arrival, we activated stroke alert, determined onset of symptoms, put her on the monitor, obtained vitals, drew...

  15. I felt belittled by a Dr.

    Loo17 replied to telealli's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would have told him that I was aware of the dangers of giving ativan to the elderly but unfortunately I am not the one who gave it or the one who wrote the order. If he doesn't want the patient to...

  16. For-Profit Schools That Offer Online Nursing Programs

    Loo17 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Websites need advertisements to stay in business. Even facebook has them. If you don't want the ads I am pretty sure you can upgrade your account. I personally do not even notice the

  17. Does your hospital require color coded scrubs?

    Loo17 replied to Loo17's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Yes we are required to have them embroidered with the company name and

  18. Does your hospital require color coded scrubs?

    Loo17 replied to Loo17's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have made at least 70k a year since becoming a nurse too. I also have a mortgage, bills, a family. I have vacations planned this summer and the extra money I have, I planned on spending on...

  19. Does your hospital require color coded scrubs?

    Loo17 replied to Loo17's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    They are only offering 6 styles of tops and bottoms for us to choose from too, all are itchy. I also ordered a black jacket with dept logo FROM THE HOSPITAL 2 months ago that cost me $65. Everyone...

  20. Does your hospital require color coded scrubs?

    Loo17 replied to Loo17's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    If the hospital was buying these scrubs for me I would not complain. Its the fact that we are being told with little notice to buy something in order to keep our jobs that we do not like. Plus the...

  21. Does your hospital require color coded scrubs?

    Loo17 replied to Loo17's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    The people who complain they don't know who their nurse is ( after their nurse introduced themselves) are still going to complain they don't know who their nurse is (after their nurse introduced...

  22. Does your hospital require color coded scrubs?

    Loo17 replied to Loo17's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Thank you for clarifying. I try not to sweat the small stuff I just wanted to vent/complain a little. I am sure I will get over it soon enough. It could be worse I know

  23. Does your hospital require color coded scrubs?

    Loo17 replied to Loo17's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Not sure urban dictionary would be the site I would have used to reference but ok. I knew the definition and understood the reference. Wouldn't the third worlders roll their eyes at the thought of...

  24. Does your hospital require color coded scrubs?

    Loo17 replied to Loo17's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Just to be clear I am fine with wearing a uniform just upset that in order to comply with the uniform I will need to spend money that I set aside toward something else. I already own very nice royal...

  25. Does your hospital require color coded scrubs?

    Loo17 replied to Loo17's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I didn't actually think there was a law, just venting my frustrations. They are not actually providing an allowance. Only employees greater than 6 months get the money and it is only a one time