esrun00

esrun00

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  1. If only!

    esrun00 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Good for this nurse, she probably earned it:

  2. Most common meds in LTC??

    esrun00 replied to Tinker Bell RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I don't work LTC, but let me take a guess: Lasix, Dig, Diltiliziem, Metoprolol, Amolodipine, glucophage, glyburide, insulin, MOM, Vicodin, Colace, Miralax, Synthroid, just to name a

  3. New Interns are coming

    esrun00 posted a topic in General Nursing

    The new interns are coming July 1st and our unit along with another unit is going to have an ice cream bar to welcome them. We are also going to give goody bags. I thought about a card with helpful...

  4. Anybody here from the old AOL nursing communities?

    esrun00 replied to nurseprnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I used to follow the AOL boards for several years. Never really participated, but at times it was fun just to read, cause there was drama most of the

  5. people seem uninformed....

    esrun00 replied to meghan91's topic in General Nursing

    I have also had patients, esp elderly women, who think I can't assist them to the bathroom, they will tell me "it's not your job dear, get your nursing

  6. Officially starting WGU tomorrow!

    esrun00 replied to Lisa1980's topic in Western Governors University

    I've considered WGU. But it through me for a loop when they said I had to take an assessment test. Do to high test anxiety, especially when I have no idea what is on the test, has stopped me from...

  7. help with iv starts

    esrun00 replied to PCU_RN9's topic in General Nursing

    If you are having trouble finding veins, I found a little warmth helps. I wrap the arms in warm blankets about 10-15min before attempting to start. Most of the time this

  8. "passed nclex but..."

    esrun00 replied to burst's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I don't know what state you live in, but some speeding tickets are considered "felonies". Like excessive speed (more that 80mph) is considered reckless driving and is a felony in most states. It all...

  9. "passed nclex but..."

    esrun00 replied to burst's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Have you ever been convicted of a crime, including drunk driving? If you have they investigate each case. Depending on the crime, you might be ok. It could take several weeks for a

  10. Pink Glove Dance : The Sequel

    esrun00 replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for posting the link, I remembered the first one. This one made me cry, but it was a happy

  11. Which one would you do first?

    esrun00 replied to obfuscate's topic in General Nursing

    But why would they share their ideas, when so many are willing to answer for them

  12. Question to ER Nurses

    esrun00 replied to Willow Moonsidhe's topic in Emergency

    I'm not an ER nurse, but I found this: Log In Problems You might have to register (it is free and a very good site). This is a very good

  13. RN faces serious challenges at work, seeking answers

    esrun00 replied to Monkeytoes's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry you are having such a time. Go to your nurse manage now and ask for help and guidance. They have spent time and money and would prefer to keep you. Do you have any friends that work with you? Or...

  14. Propofol shortage, anyone?

    esrun00 replied to CNL2B's topic in General Nursing

    Just yesterday got a work email stating a national shortage of epi and that the code carts would only be stocked with 3-4 syringes and that the docs are being instructed to use vasopressin

  15. WGU

    esrun00 posted a topic in Western Governors University

    Anyone here attending WGU or thinking of attending? Just like opionions. Thank you,

  16. Quirky Habits?

    esrun00 replied to dorisc1981's topic in General Nursing

    My bad habit, smoking, I quit 200 days ago today!! Now I just eat, but it is better than smoking for

  17. The strangest thing you've ever seen on an x-ray?

    esrun00 replied to Spirit of Humor's topic in Nursing Humor

    Not really anything strange on xray: had pt go for both abd/pelvic ct and head ct. when the results came back the abd ct said "ventricles good" (or something along that line, it was years ago and the...

  18. I need some Advice please

    esrun00 replied to babypoo's topic in General Nursing

    Ok the OB said restrictions, no lifting or pulling, but I'm guessing that these are listed in your job description and if you can't perform your job description, you can's do the job. I don't see why...

  19. Report or not?

    esrun00 replied to dscott76's topic in General Nursing

    IMHO you should have called in even at one hour. Now you have left them with no time to get coverage. A temp elevation of 99.7 is not a fever (no matter what you average temperature is). I know this...

  20. Resident with End-Stage COPD

    esrun00 replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Try a small dose ativan for the anxiety or maybe morphine nebulizers? Also be sure she is on Miralax daily to help with her bowels, esp now on Vicoden. These patients are sure hard to take care of due...

  21. Vent Session

    esrun00 replied to Lorien_LPN's topic in Cardiac

    I am sorry this has happened to you. I always listen to my monitor techs. If they call I go look at the monitor screens and verify and then take action. Do you have any back up plan if you feel the...

  22. Safety of heparin IV vs SQ

    esrun00 replied to sunnyskiesRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    SQ heparin is usually given to help prevent blood clots and iv heparin is given when clots are already there (one reason). 5000 unit iv bolus is high, but our protocol is weight based and that is not...

  23. Gift ideas for staff nurses/instructor

    esrun00 replied to beatrice1's topic in General Nursing

    Bake some cookies! We all like sugar to help get us through the

  24. Anybody got cheese? (I'm ready to whine)

    esrun00 replied to nebrgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I used to work at a hospital that used this meal plan. But is a patient did not call for a meal by 9am, 1pm or 6pm, the kitchen called the patient or nurse. I really liked how it worked, patients were...

  25. Please! I need advice from all the nurses or anyone

    esrun00 replied to lovnur36's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry to hear this. What have you been doing to prepare before each test? There are several review courses and there are even Nclex study guides. How about the school you attended, maybe they have a...