Here.I.Stand BSN, RN

SICU, trauma, neuro

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    Was I wrong?

    Here.I.Stand replied to Munch's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, forgot my anecdote. Early in my career I cared for a SS pt who in the hospital received 20mg IV Dilaudid q 2 hrs. Yes, you read that right. Twenty. AND 50mg IV Benadryl q 4hrs. It's a...
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    Was I wrong?

    Here.I.Stand replied to Munch's topic in General Nursing

    If I had my capillaries occluded, I imagine I would be seeking drugs too. BECAUSE THAT HURTS!!!!! That other nurse needs some serious remedial education. Excellent work,
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    Waking Up Patients?

    Here.I.Stand replied to WanderingLeaf's topic in General Students

    On a *palliative* unit, I would never wake a pt up -- unless it is for a comfort care intervention, e.g. scheduled pain meds. Consult the bedside nurse about the care plan, and enlist her help if...
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    CPS

    Here.I.Stand replied to featheredavenger's topic in General Nursing

    By the way, I'm sorry you had to go through that. It is
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    CPS

    Here.I.Stand replied to featheredavenger's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know if it varies by state, but I'll tell you I was investigated a year ago. My 13 yr old son sometimes has extreme non-verbal reactions to stress -- he has squeezed a pencil in his fist so...
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    Hypothetical situation, thoughts?

    Here.I.Stand replied to ladysyrah's topic in General Students

    EVD, IV... same
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    Hypothetical situation, thoughts?

    Here.I.Stand replied to ladysyrah's topic in General Students

    @HermioneG -- thank you for posting supporting literature! I'm admittedly not one to spend lots of time reading lit, but this was very informative and cemented how I feel about
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    Hypothetical situation, thoughts?

    Here.I.Stand replied to ladysyrah's topic in General Students

    The extent of a nurse's "field training" is BLS, holding pressure, holding c-spines. There is absolutely no way in hades I would do an invasive procedure without training. Besides, I don't exactly...
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    Lack of "customer service" as beneficial factor for chronic disease process?

    Here.I.Stand replied to KatieMI's topic in General Nursing

    Susie, I don't think anyone here disputes the need to be conscientious on our jobs, or the need to treat everyone with dignity. The problem which I see being argued is that the hotel mentality is...
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    Torn on whether to apply for this job

    Here.I.Stand replied to NurseKay13's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I would go ahead -- by the time you'd actually be starting the new job you may be closer to the 2 year mark
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    Revived when there was a DNR/AND code status

    Here.I.Stand replied to ambersky004's topic in General Nursing

    (((Hugs)))
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    Mutt-ernity Ward

    Here.I.Stand replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    Early in my career I had a patient who had a small service dog who licked her face when she was pre-ictal. The pt and her husband did 100% of the care. I personally don't have issue with dogs that...
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    Healthy Fit Nurse navigating potlucks.

    Here.I.Stand replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe not an apples-to-apples comparison, but my only regular job prior to healthcare was a church organist. A small-town, rural farming, Norwegian Lutheran church. Every Sunday in between the two...
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    Revived when there was a DNR/AND code status

    Here.I.Stand replied to ambersky004's topic in General Nursing

    I have knowingly left holes in my charting on days like those... But on something like this, if nothing else but to CYA? Should at least made a note that code was in progress and that she reminded...
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    Seeking Advice about ADN. Please Help!!

    Here.I.Stand replied to brynryn17's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Arrogant? Maybe, maybe not... but definitely shows that you don't know what you don't know. Do the dialysis RNs and/or nephrologists concur that your knowledge as a dialysis tech is equivalent to...
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    Nursing conditions

    Here.I.Stand replied to Mary3010's topic in Nursing Career

    Most areas of nursing with low physical requirements have high experience requirements. I work part time, 3p-11p shift in a SICU which at my hospital includes neuro. So critical trauma patients,...
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    Seeking Advice about ADN. Please Help!!

    Here.I.Stand replied to brynryn17's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You really don't belong in a nursing management position without nursing experience anyway... I mean, how can one realistically expect to be an effective leader in a discipline that one has no...
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    Potential neglect?

    Here.I.Stand replied to Mayday83's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    She sleeps on the job, goes AWOL, is verbally abusive/neglectful (yelling at the incontinent res and refusing to help her)....... Your residents are vulnerable adults, and you are a mandated...
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    ICU, PACU or MedSurg for new 56 yr old nurse?

    Here.I.Stand replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    This is my personal observation, but many of the nurses working in PACU are former (read: experienced) ICU
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    What do you eat for breakfast?

    Here.I.Stand replied to Ioreth's topic in General Students

    I love fruit&veggie smoothies -- great for picky children too! They are refreshing and light, BUT they afford satiety at the same time. My basic 3: "Green" -- kale and/or spinach, shelled...
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    If I graduate from nursing school in Ohio can I be licensed in Georgia?

    Here.I.Stand replied to grey374's topic in General Nursing

    Sure. After graduation I moved to another state and took the NCLEX there. My school's state is a compact state, and my now-home state is not, but it wasn't difficult at all. The NCLEX is a national...
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    NP being used as an RN

    Here.I.Stand replied to Adam18's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

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    OCNRN63

    Here.I.Stand replied to Kyrshamarks's topic in General Nursing

    I was just thinking about her yesterday... if you or anyone is in contact, please pass on my love and prayers. Our community is losing a true
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    What do you do when a patient threatens harm?

    Here.I.Stand replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    Gotcha. When I hear the lone word "code," I think code *blue* I'm picturing a typical code blue and figured you meant it as a way to get help
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    The state of nursing now

    Here.I.Stand replied to missmollie's topic in General Nursing

    I would at the very least refuse any and all