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    Letting very young children see a dying patient

    LoveMyBugs replied to Cuddleswithpuddles's topic in Critical Care

    We let them, we get child life involved to help prepare them for what they are going to see. As someone else said, let them see if they want and if they don't, do not force them. Don't lie or sugar...
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    Giving meds in J-tube instead of G-tube

    LoveMyBugs replied to Blackcat99's topic in Gastroenterology

    Depends on the med. If she is giving a PPI then not going to do much good in the j-tube. I have worked with kids with G/J tubes and the MD wrote for specific meds to be given through each tube. Some...
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    I shouldn't be a nurse

    LoveMyBugs replied to scarednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Hugs...... I was just there about a month ago, made a med error during a code. My pt is okay, but I was so sick about it afterwards....I posted about it, can't seem to get the thread to link. But what...
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    Anti-vax nurses? Are you serious?

    LoveMyBugs replied to dinah77's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Reading a few of the post here about mothers concerned about neurotoxins in vaccines causing autism. It is just sad with the obvious lack of research done. My son was diagnosed with autism 12 years...
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    Bend: Ins & Outs for a relocating Trauma ICU RN

    LoveMyBugs replied to sea2summit3's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Um Bend is on the smaller side as far as cities go and I think the best only hospital in the area is St Charles Medical Center....which I know nothing about, hopefully someone from that area will see...
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    When is D5NS IV solution given?

    LoveMyBugs replied to nursejl1's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    What does each one do? D5 has sugar in it, so if your pt is NPO for say the OR in the am would you rather get D5 or NS?
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    Nursing Pay Question?

    LoveMyBugs replied to Humaneclowninscrubs's topic in General Nursing

    Location location location Plus cost of living play into it as well And LTC vs acute care makes a difference As a new grad my 1st job was $22, but that was peds PD Where I currently work the job ads...
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    Challenge at pedi floor

    LoveMyBugs replied to kkim119's topic in Pediatric

    Do you have an IV team that you could follow for a day? Or the suggestion of going to the ED, or even the NICU to learn. I followed a 35 yr NICU veteran who now works in my ED for a couple of shifts...
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    Fishing for a baby vein?

    LoveMyBugs replied to sassynerd's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I would rather poke once do a little fishing than have to poke again. If you need a line you need a line. Usually I poke through the skin then pause wait for the baby to take a breath then slowly...
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    Area of nursing with greatest amount of vomit

    LoveMyBugs replied to PaulBaxter's topic in General Nursing

    Peds LTC where they are all tube fed and sz frequently So so so much vomit, if they sz during or after tube feeds.....plus clogged tubes. Trach with tons of secretions can make me come close to...
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    Do you get sick alot working as a nurse?

    LoveMyBugs replied to Healthcare102's topic in General Nursing

    Worked for 3 yrs as an ED tech in nursing school, have been a pediatric nurse for 4 of my 5 years as being a nurse. almost every time I have gotten sick it has been from my own little germ factories...
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    HELP !!! with assignment

    LoveMyBugs replied to RNTommy's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What do you know about bronchitis? For an infant what are the risks? There is more than admit or not admit Is the baby living in a home of smokers? Do the parents have the emotional maturity to care...
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    Ethical issues

    LoveMyBugs replied to Jlo531's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    My guess is to catch a trend. In my state too many kids fall through the cracks. We will call and report, but many times it goes univestigated. If there is a pattern with multiple calls placed for the...
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    No shift differential

    LoveMyBugs replied to KSjo88's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My 1st job was in a horrible SNF/LTC and no differentials or raises, but they hired new grads. If you are wanting/needing more money, get your experience and get thee to a hospital position, where...
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    What is your ER like.....need advice?

    LoveMyBugs replied to Theocbean's topic in Emergency

    Have a 20 bed divided into 2 10 bed pods and 2 triage rooms. We run with 4 nurses a tech and 1 doc 24hrs a day, then the mid- shift start coming in at a 11, 1, 2. We also have a mid shift md come...
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    for those who work 12 hour shifts, how long is your lunch break?

    LoveMyBugs replied to mee9mee9's topic in General Nursing

    30 min unpaid. Depends on shift, but during the day when there is a float nurse to relieve you and the unit isn't too slammed you can get away for 45min, because we are supposed to get 2 15min rest...
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    2 Patient Bathing Refusal Scenarios

    LoveMyBugs replied to valliloves's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Find out why they are refusing. Elderly tend to refuse showers or baths because they get cold, uncomfortable, it hurts, they are scared. Find out why and try to make it easier for them. The soiled pt...
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    Interview !! NEED HELP

    LoveMyBugs replied to work77's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Come up with examples of how you have been part of a team. The ER is a stressful fast paced envoirnment that needs its members to function well as a team. Examples of how you have led a team or be...
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    case study

    LoveMyBugs replied to eliscar's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Um any other info from your "case study" Sucks to be John What nursing interventions did you
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    CT Supreme Court Decision: Teen can't refuse Chemo

    LoveMyBugs replied to SC APRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    She is in state custody, hospitalized with someone outside her door preventing her from leaving, don't think the state is granting her the ability to be
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    How soon can I start looking for a camp job?

    LoveMyBugs replied to GoosbyLPN's topic in Camp

    The camp I nurse at had their schedules out last
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    CT Supreme Court Decision: Teen can't refuse Chemo

    LoveMyBugs replied to SC APRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Saw this on the news, how hard for the girl and her mother. She said she only gets twice weekly visitations, which are supervised. she wants to be there for her child. We let 14 year olds dictate who...
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    Job Suggestions for Nursing/Peds/Psychology Interests?

    LoveMyBugs replied to tookieb's topic in General Nursing

    Inpatient ped/adolescent psych Or centers that work with DHS Group homes Juvenile detention centers In my area there is a pediatric residential psych facility Places are out
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    Med error during a code

    LoveMyBugs posted a topic in General Nursing

    I made a med error tonight. I am feeling sick about it. PT came in code 3 after having a sz in route Pt was becoming combative and started to sz again respiratory acidosis. MD ordered meds. I pulled...
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    Differentials make a difference

    LoveMyBugs replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    My night shift diff is 5.75 which full time adds up to an extra 10k a year. When I transferred positions I was put on mid shifts during my orientation and man I noticed a big difference. Was very...