jmgrn65 RN

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    Need Help! HM or IT?!

    jmgrn65 replied to Mr SN's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Nursing Informatics, usually wants a nurse with med-surg expierence. Also there is no patient care involved in
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    Please read and tell me if this is wrong

    jmgrn65 replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    I just can't help but wonder if there is more to this story. What are the doctors saying. I can't believe that a physician would order hospice for a vialble patient. That part doesn't make sense, and...
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    A little squeamish? Or just normal?

    jmgrn65 replied to achieve08's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I wouldn't worry about being grossed out. There are a lot of things I have trouble watching on tv but would not bother me if I was there having to perform or assist in a procedure. So don't worry....
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    Taking patient's blood pressure

    jmgrn65 replied to Linj's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Are you making sure to palpate the pulse before you inflate the cuff? Then place the stethoscope there, then when deflating do so very slowly and try to make sure no one is
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    chest tube removal

    jmgrn65 replied to corkyrn's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    we pull all chest tubes except what radiology places. We pull pacer wires and central lines. We have competencies for chest tubes and pacing wires. Have been doing this for over 17 years, not any...
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    Drawing Blood

    jmgrn65 replied to fat cat's topic in General Nursing

    How in the world can you access an artery without a Doctors order, that is way more dangerous than the
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    Why do people abuse nurses?

    jmgrn65 replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    I really believe it is #3 and that is one of the reasons that I got out of
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    What did you think Nursing was About?

    jmgrn65 replied to Justhere's topic in General Nursing

    we do get blamed for everything whether it is in our scope or not. families are out of control and expect some outrageous things. but there are areas of nurses that you don't get blamed for what...
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    Did I make a mistake?

    jmgrn65 replied to mooneyes65's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would just talk to the director and let them know how you feel. At least it is in the same facility so you won't really be wasting their time. But I wonder have you given the OR enough time, because...
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    so, what do you do if you are not doing bedside nursing??

    jmgrn65 replied to rxrn's topic in General Nursing

    I am in Informatics and LOVE IT. My main part of the job is teach the doctors and their PA's etc new charting systems, implement the system, trouble shooting, building web site for physicians and much...
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    May I speak to Dr. so&so?

    jmgrn65 replied to Alibaba's topic in General Nursing

    I love it that is so
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    do you use this site everyday?

    jmgrn65 replied to proud2b1's topic in General Nursing

    I am on at least once a day, but usually in the eve I am for longer periods. No it doesn't stop not
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    Smoking

    jmgrn65 replied to dutch_girl14's topic in General Nursing

    Our hospital has recently gone smoke free but even before that, employees were not allowed to smoke on campus. But now Ohio is smoke free
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    Smoking

    jmgrn65 replied to dutch_girl14's topic in General Nursing

    You don't, people have gotten fired for being fat. One lady was fired from applebees for being fat. Airlines charge for 2 seats. Second hand fat doesn't kill, second hand smoke
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    Smoking

    jmgrn65 replied to dutch_girl14's topic in General Nursing

    Is this a recent law? when we were in IL for my husbands grandmaothers funeral they were smoking in
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    What did you think Nursing was About?

    jmgrn65 replied to Justhere's topic in General Nursing

    thanks for starting this thread. I think it will be very interesting and a good learning. I don't really have anything to add I had always been in and around the medical field, so I think I had a...
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    who the heck are you...

    jmgrn65 replied to loaparker's topic in General Nursing

    We have the same thing except our RN is on a Red background. And if our badge is flipped they still can see the
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    Hagar cartoon 3/9/08

    jmgrn65 replied to hcmanp's topic in Nursing Humor

    maybe i am slow but i don't get
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    How To Determine ET Tube Placement

    jmgrn65 replied to Kwest70's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I recommend doing both, having said that. co2 is the most accurate method of the
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    Troubles in CVICU

    jmgrn65 replied to RoyalNurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    No I don't think you should stick it out, ICU is not for everyone, if you are physically and emotionally sick get out asap. I don't think med-surg is necessary go ahead and find your psych job. Good...
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    Skills

    jmgrn65 replied to almstdn45's topic in General Nursing

    Man or woman? Man if they are difficult need a coude which has a slight curve at the tip. sometimes just slightly turning the cath as it goes in, also holding the member as straight out as possible....
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    Narrative Notes and Soap Notes HELP!!!

    jmgrn65 replied to Serenitylove's topic in General Students

    S=subjective data what the patient says "chest hurts" O=objective data what you observe -patient grimacing holding chest A= Assessment data bp 176/65 hr 122 rr24 etc P=Plan what will you do with data...
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    Change of Shift?

    jmgrn65 replied to RNBelle's topic in General Nursing

    I am a bit confused (it doesn't take much:uhoh3:) anyway why do you need to wait on them if you have already recorded on voice care? Any updates you can give on there. We use voice care, and we don't...
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    Some managers just don't get it

    jmgrn65 replied to bethin's topic in General Nursing

    This a suggestion for the facility your work for, ours started putting little wet naps on the trays. Some NM just don't get it, they have forgotten what floor work is
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    Signs of Hypoxia?

    jmgrn65 replied to xiongmao's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Is this homework? Critical thinking is in important aspect of nursing and this question you are asking will help increase critical thinking skills. To better help you, I am not answering this...