esrun00

esrun00

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  1. Pain medicine and bone mets

    esrun00 posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I have a patient with lung cancer that has spread to spine. Pain is horrendous, any suggestions. Currently on Fentanly 100mcg, Percocet 10 (2) every 4hrs and Roxanol every hr as needed. Thanks for any...

  2. Pain medicine and bone mets

    esrun00 replied to esrun00's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    OK, I posted this in the hospice section, because I am now a hospice nurse and this is a hospice patient. She recently moved from another state to be with her daughter and was transferred to our...

  3. What is the lowest HGB you have seen?

    esrun00 replied to I<3H2O's topic in General Nursing

    She was in her mid 40's. Not much history. Had been feeling tired for awhile, went to her doctor a couple weeks ago, he scheduled cardiolyte (which she passed). That was done a week before I saw her...

  4. RN License plate

    esrun00 posted a topic in General Nursing

    In my state we can get an auto license plate that has RN with a picture of stethoscope on it. Today I learned an Lpn in my facility has one on her car. She is not in school to obtain her her and no...

  5. Nurses fired for refusing flu vaccine

    esrun00 replied to BrandybunsRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Goshen Hospital Employees Fired After Refusing Mandatory Flu Shot (VIDEO) It sounds like the religion objection were their final hope. "I believe in God and he will protect me from the flu". Each...

  6. Perfect shoes for the "flat footed" male nurse

    esrun00 replied to rnveal's topic in Men in Nursing

    Brooks Ariel for women, there's a Brook's equalivent for men, but don't know the name. It's the best Brooks style, but you could try others. I also like Merrell

  7. What do I do now?

    esrun00 replied to casperbabys's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My hospital hires student nurse techs. Same job as CNA, but you are more likely to get a job as RN if you were a tech, not always but it helps. Indiana also does not issue temp licenses anymore also....

  8. CNA appreciation gift

    esrun00 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Any suggestions? I'm thinking either bath/body or

  9. CNA appreciation gift

    esrun00 replied to esrun00's topic in General Nursing

    Thats a good idea. Thanks for

  10. Bedside Reporting starting Monday :(((

    esrun00 replied to 2bTraumaRN2008's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    We started bedside reporting a month ago and most of us now love it. It goes much quicker with less chit/chat. As nurses we don't seem to like change, but this really isn't as bad as you think. Give...

  11. What was the funniest/crazy thing you have heard another Nurse doing?

    esrun00 replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    When I was in nursing school many years ago, the student I was teamed with had a patient on a sips/chips diet. So she gave her a sprite and some potato

  12. What was wrong with my patient??

    esrun00 replied to Dazglue's topic in General Nursing

    Do you work in a hospital? What was she admitted for? Was she on

  13. Defining nursing with a single word...

    esrun00 replied to tgyles's topic in General Nursing

    Change

  14. Trouble with lung sounds

    esrun00 replied to cherryblossom88's topic in General Nursing

    The best site I have found:

  15. looking for advice, or mabey just an ear from those who understand

    esrun00 replied to sarlpn's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I am sorry for your loss. It is a personal experience only which you can decide how long. Six months is not a long time. When my mother died, it took almost a year. Then 15 years later, I took a new...

  16. Venipuncture

    esrun00 replied to melstei's topic in General Nursing

    First off relax, you have only been doing this for 3 weeks. The two most important things with venipuncture is vein selection and anchoring the vein. Take your time looking for the best vein. As...

  17. My achy breaky feet!

    esrun00 replied to darkangel83's topic in General Nursing

    So how long does it take to break them in? I have had for several months, but can only wear 4hrs at a time, then my feet just hurt and I have to change them. I really like them though and would like...

  18. Nurses entering their own eletronic MARS? ?

    esrun00 replied to Pride/hardwork17's topic in General Nursing

    This is like a step back. About 10-15 years ago we used to hand write the mars and it was never reviewed by pharmacy, but pharmacy reviewed the order. Do you work for a large facility? All I can say...

  19. Sticky poop...I need some tips!

    esrun00 replied to bwenzrn's topic in General Nursing

    Use just shaving cream, you can buy the cheap stuff and you need just a little foam, spread it, then wipe. Really works, used to use it when I worked and the nursing home and now at the hospital we...

  20. UAP d/c-ing peripheral IV's

    esrun00 replied to Lorien_LPN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Our hospital allows trained techs to remove pivs. Never had a problem. On another note, had a patient about 10 years ago remove her own iv (being helpful) and she broke off the canula, it was a...

  21. AN store

    esrun00 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was bored so went to AN store. I was really shocked to see candy covered sunflower seeds in an imitation pill bottle. There was another snack also. This so upset me to see candy items being sold...

  22. should I be concerned?

    esrun00 replied to Alikat9's topic in General Nursing

    You should have reported this to your supervisor. We cannot answer the question. Report it first thing in

  23. gyn prob. in the ER??? GUESS THE DIAGNOSIS

    esrun00 replied to yankee nurse09's topic in Emergency

    I was thinking she was uninsured or on

  24. Unsupportive 'team' members

    esrun00 replied to Chixie's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would try asking them what you and she need to do to get along. You are her superior and she is probably testing you. If that doesn't work, go to your manager. 14 patients and two techs and she...

  25. What money can get you.

    esrun00 replied to Jenni811's topic in General Nursing

    I'm thinking she will not last long as a nurse, it really is hard work (esp for someone who doesn't have to work). I can't imagine anyone with the amount of money you are suggesting, would want to do...