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  1. central line procedure, discontinuing

    evans_c1 replied to opelo's topic in General Nursing

    I was actually taught in school to put them in slight trendelenburg when dc'ing a central line. I was also taught to use petroleum drsg. however, our hospital policy says a

  2. Gloves Necessary For SQ Injections?

    evans_c1 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Patient Medications

    Interesting that I ran across this forum today....I gave lovenox sq the other day and we were switching the pt from heparin to the lov. sq injections....must have hit a capillary bc she bled when I...

  3. V-tach question

    evans_c1 replied to evans_c1's topic in General Nursing

    stable..sorry

  4. Halothane induced malignant hyperthermia

    evans_c1 posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I am needing some help with a class for my bachelor degree in nursing and seeking some expertise from CRNA's out there. We have a case study about halothane and Malignant Hyperthermia and are having a...

  5. Title of "BSN" on badge?

    evans_c1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Does the hospital where you are employed print "BSN" on your name badge if you have a bachelors in nursing? The hospital I am employed at will only print RN and not BSN...I know it sounds...

  6. Title of "BSN" on badge?

    evans_c1 replied to evans_c1's topic in General Nursing

    How dare a nurse say that education and credentials "isn't important." I think it is a disgrace that nurses are putting down others either bc they dont find it important or are just flat out envious...

  7. STNA salaries???

    evans_c1 replied to BePatient's topic in Ohio Nursing

    When I was a CNA I first worked at a nursing home for $8.60/hr (Midnights)...I now work as an intern just down the street and I make 8.10/hr..yea I made more at the NH, but I couldn't deal with...

  8. Title of "BSN" on badge?

    evans_c1 replied to evans_c1's topic in General Nursing

    Yea I hear you loud and clear! A few extra classes my butt! At my school it is a horrible amount of extra classes past ADN..just BSN courses alone account for an extra 10-12 classes..plus a lot more...

  9. Title of "BSN" on badge?

    evans_c1 replied to evans_c1's topic in General Nursing

    I forgot something....you said it was about "recognition"....as far as i am concerned (in my area anyways) BSN grads. are NOT recognized. Big problem haha. What kind of message is administration and...

  10. Title of "BSN" on badge?

    evans_c1 replied to evans_c1's topic in General Nursing

    No, it isn't about the money, but hey it is a darn good incentive. I will just be honest...In my opinion BSN is a waste of time and yes money if you do not intend to go beyond this degree. (So let...

  11. Title of "BSN" on badge?

    evans_c1 replied to evans_c1's topic in General Nursing

    FINALLY...Someone gives me an answer!!! Linda, Bravo! You are my

  12. Title of "BSN" on badge?

    evans_c1 replied to evans_c1's topic in General Nursing

    You are absolutely correct..it is the care they receive that is most important..not the degree held by the care provider. I see what you guys are saying. Well while we are on the subject...do your...

  13. Title of "BSN" on badge?

    evans_c1 replied to evans_c1's topic in General Nursing

    I just want to make something clear..I do not mean to say that a BSN nurse is in any way bettter than another RN or LPN for that matter. All I am saying is if they can pay it..they can print it! I do...

  14. recent school test question

    evans_c1 posted a topic in School

    Just thought id run a recent test question that I had by you pros. It boiled down to the following: a child comes in to the school nurse with a suspected sprained ankle. What is the primary...

  15. Anyone read "The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down"?

    evans_c1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    In this book, do you think that the practice or the people of Western Medicine let down the Lee family? What are your thoughts on this

  16. Anyone read "The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down"?

    evans_c1 replied to evans_c1's topic in General Nursing

    Why do you feel that the author is manipulative? Any certain ideas that she had to make you feel this way? It did seem that she praised the Hmong cultures over western med., that is what ticked me...

  17. Anyone read "The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down"?

    evans_c1 replied to evans_c1's topic in General Nursing

    I am seeking infinite wisdom from nursing educators here...Do you think in this book that the people or the practice of western medicine let down the Lee family? What are your perceptions of the book...

  18. Man-hater in my clinical

    evans_c1 replied to tiezto's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Speaking of man haters...I had a clinical instructor who was going thru a divorce this qtr. and she was out to get all the men in the group, which was like 5 of us. Man, just get used to it and brush...

  19. Read about my night!

    evans_c1 posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    Just got home from my evening shift and had a couple things happen that were just too funny to keep quiet. First, as soon as I arrived I learned that my middle aged patient down the hall just urinated...

  20. Baby Powder at your hospital...

    evans_c1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am getting ready to start my second year of the RN program and was wondering if other hospitals had any policies against the use of baby powder on patients. One of my nursing instructors is totally...

  21. Infection control issue with pts. in precautions

    evans_c1 posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I recently had a patient in prec. for MRSA and VRE. I was passing ice and the family member met me at the door. I gave her two disposable cups with ice in them and re-inforced the idea that we arent...

  22. baths?

    evans_c1 replied to roxburin's topic in Men in Nursing

    Rox- if you think bathing is bad ywill feel even more uncomfortable when you have to "man handle" some guys pecker while insering a foley catheter. Nursing is not pretty but that is why it is in such...

  23. Any Good Nursing Book Suggestions?

    evans_c1 replied to JacqueOCS's topic in General Nursing

    I read "The woman who swallowed a toothbrush". It is an awesome book for anyone interested in those unbelievable but true medical

  24. Orientation to reality?

    evans_c1 posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    We tend to get the good 'ole confused and combative patient from time to time. I find myself at a loss for words when communicating with these pts. I just try to tell myself that "they cannot think...

  25. Patients knowing medical lingo

    evans_c1 replied to lpnstudentin2010's topic in General Nursing

    I like it to a certain extent. When they aare not even in the medical field tho, and THINK they know more than you when you are trying to convey something it is irritating. Sometimes I have to bite my...