PeachyOrthoRN

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  1. Tickle me Elmo

    PeachyOrthoRN replied to Farkinott's topic in Nursing Humor

    That is tooo funny, I'm at work and just busted out laughing and almost got in trouble for being to loud!! :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

  2. Passed the boards try #3 - try this new book!!!

    PeachyOrthoRN replied to Carolanne's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!! :balloons: :Melody: :yelclap: :smiley_aa

  3. I took my NCLEX-RN on friday at 9am--still don't know!!!!

    PeachyOrthoRN replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations that is awesome!!!! :balloons: :balloons: :w00t: :smiley_aa

  4. Do our steths spread infection

    PeachyOrthoRN replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in General Nursing

    I tend to clean mine with alcohol several times per day at least the bell of the stethoscope. It doesn't seem to harm it and I've had it for four years, but totally could understand that they would...

  5. Doubtful and then Reassured!!

    PeachyOrthoRN replied to scoley's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Best of luck to you!

  6. Advice on hip surgery

    PeachyOrthoRN replied to GrnHonu99's topic in General Nursing

    Most surgeons will put pt's on some sort of prophylaxis, coumadin, lovenox. Make sure to do your foot, ankle, toe movements. Pump those ankles. The nurses will be getting you out of bed the first...

  7. What is your least favorite kind of med-surg patient?

    PeachyOrthoRN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Must agree with the family thing, also don't like those pt's who seem to think that they know everything. The pt who screams that they are a 10/10 pain rating but you try to talk to them and they...

  8. Thank you...all of you

    PeachyOrthoRN replied to nia_king's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    CONGRATULATIONS :balloons: :balloons: :Melody: :cheers: :yelclap: :smiley_aa

  9. I Passed!!!! I Am An Rn!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    PeachyOrthoRN replied to christvs's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!!!!! :balloons: :balloons: :yelclap:

  10. best children's hospital in Chicago?

    PeachyOrthoRN replied to czeller's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Couple that I know in the Chicago area are Children's Memorial Hospital and St. Jude's Childrens Hospital. Those are the two big children's hospital in chicago that I know of. Hope that helps.

  11. ortho post op pain control

    PeachyOrthoRN replied to nurse96's topic in Orthopedic

    For our total knees and hips we use mainly pca's and intrathecals, most are not out of control pain. We do get a lot of people who are on a lot of narcs at home that need a lot of pain meds when in...

  12. Why did you take up nursing? What's your story?

    PeachyOrthoRN replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I have wanted to be a nurse as far back as I can remember. My mom is a nurse and I always loved to hear stories from her about the patients she took care of. I've worked as a CNA in both...

  13. Vanco peak & trough times

    PeachyOrthoRN replied to alarla's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    In our hospital we go ahead and hang the dose. On may occasions the trough has come back critically high, and we have called the infectious disease doc's they just tell us that a trough is useless...

  14. Night shift nurses

    PeachyOrthoRN replied to healinghand's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I love who I work with on nights that is what makes nights tolerable. I've worked night continously for 4 yrs now. I wouldn't trade it now at all. I like the steadiness of the shift and I like the...

  15. Vanco peak & trough times

    PeachyOrthoRN replied to alarla's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Our hospital's policy is 5-30 minutes before infusion for the trough and one hour after it's been infused for the peak. Hope this helps.

  16. Anyone heard of serotonin syndrome? Anyone experienced it??

    PeachyOrthoRN replied to passing thru's topic in Psychiatric

    You also have to be very careful taking migraine meds (speaking about the tryptans) with certain psychotropic meds can also induce serotonin syndrome. Heard that from a doc that I work with just...

  17. Best Hospitals in Chicoland Area to Work At

    PeachyOrthoRN replied to Soozen's topic in Illinois Nursing

    What kind of hospitals are you looking for??? I've worked at Palos Community and Central Dupage Hospitals both of which are very good. I haven't seen mentioned Delnor or Hinsdale, Good Sam's all of...

  18. How many hours do nurses work in a week?

    PeachyOrthoRN replied to Princess74's topic in General Nursing

    I work 4 night/wk, and right now I have such a flexible schedule that I my weekends probably work out to every other. In the fall though I come off weekends except every other Friday night. :) :)...

  19. Tips for nurses in their first year of nursing

    PeachyOrthoRN replied to Brian's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Learn to admit when you have made a mistake, it can get ugly down the road. Always, Always ask

  20. ortho patient load

    PeachyOrthoRN replied to caringRN's topic in Orthopedic

    I've been on ortho for 4 years now when we started we were at a 1:6 ratio then we were able to talk our way into a 1:4/1:5 ratio. The hospital I work at just changed all of our staffing models and...

  21. Narcan and PCA's

    PeachyOrthoRN replied to dosamigos76's topic in General Nursing

    I was told that some time ago they used to tape the Narcan to the PCA's and epidural's ( I've only been a nurse a few years). We don't do that now. We are not allowed to leave any medication in a...

  22. What type of Automobiles do you drive as a nurse.

    PeachyOrthoRN replied to malenursetobe@21's topic in Men in Nursing

    RN, 2004 Ford Focus. Husband calls it the midget mobile :chuckle , but I love it anyway

  23. Our baby was stillborn... Please help me understand

    PeachyOrthoRN replied to nurse_wannabe's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am so sorry for your loss, my heart goes out to you and your family at this time. I'll be praying for all of

  24. Confused about hip fracture question

    PeachyOrthoRN replied to Woman_in_love's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    the leg will be externally rotated and shortened and you don't want to abduct the leg until after the surgery and that is only based on what specifically the procedure that is done. Sometimes after...

  25. When do you officially start working as an RN?

    PeachyOrthoRN replied to celle507's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I couldn't start working officially as an RN until I had license in hand and could give a copy to my HR department. My advise would be to check with your employer to see what they specifically want....