jmgrn65 RN

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    Sinus tachycardia question

    jmgrn65 replied to everthesame's topic in General Nursing

    My heart at rest was also 120s, I was put on a beta blocker. It is too much work on the heart and will eventually catch up. If they don't treat it in the hospital recommend that she folluw up with her...
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    Beta Blockers

    jmgrn65 replied to Virgo_RN's topic in Cardiac

    also they may need it for rythm control as
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    Just entering Nsg Informatics

    jmgrn65 replied to LFultz's topic in Nursing Informatics

    You may need a BSN but I don't any higher degree is required right now. I saw the position posted and applied. I didn't have any advanced trianing in informatics, however I am a quick learner. This is...
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    MORPHINE and Dying Patients

    jmgrn65 replied to constantlylearning's topic in General Nursing

    Let me just say this MORPHINE IS NOT KILLING THE PATIENT THE CANCER OR WHAT EVER TERMINAL DISEASE IS DOING THE KILLING. Morphine is making them comfortable. I don't understand why that is soooo hard...
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    first name last name issue and drama

    jmgrn65 replied to The Bell Jar's topic in General Nursing

    ok I agree with OP that said she needs a brain transplant, when the situation is urgent that is not the time to argue about what to call a pt. Besides if the guy says call him simon than it is...
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    ? about coding the post Open Heart pt???

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

    you still use acls
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    Fleet enema = NO results!!

    jmgrn65 replied to kwagner_51's topic in General Nursing

    I think you should talk to your boss maybe social services need to be involved if her sister is her caregiver and bipolar it may not be the best care for
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    MORPHINE and Dying Patients

    jmgrn65 replied to constantlylearning's topic in General Nursing

    Ok it is VERY unlikely the dose of ms you give is going to kill the pt. UNless you give it when their resp. is 4. If paitients are getting ms around the clock they build a tolerance to it. Besides if...
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    Should I go straight to the OR as a new grad?

    jmgrn65 replied to BridgetJones's topic in Nursing Career

    Many OR 's have an internship or residency program, find one that has it and go for it. OR is very specialized and requires a lot of training. But go for and good
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    DNR bracelet with DNR written on it. HIPAA???

    jmgrn65 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    as far as a hippa violation I am not so sure that it is, heck they have a bracelet on them with their name, acct number, doctor and dob. I do think it is important to know easily if a patient is dnr...
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    holiday pay

    jmgrn65 replied to Peppermintmocha's topic in General Nursing

    we get Six paid holidays a year and if you work get paid time and a half used to time and a
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    Having a problem with the rudeness

    jmgrn65 replied to SoundofMusic's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes there are plenty of units with nice people on them. But I would have to say if the majority of a unit is grumpy than it is a unit management problem that needs to be dealt with, and that is easier...
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    Are there any nice drs?

    jmgrn65 replied to pgray1229's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes I think the majority are nice, and some are mean/jerky just like some people are nice and some are jerky. Handwriting is not always readable but usually someone can read handwriting sometimes it...
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    I have a stupid question. IV drip rates.

    jmgrn65 replied to SoulShine75's topic in General Students

    you set it at a rate of 100 and total amt of 100ml. that will run in a hour. If you wanted the zosyn to run in an half hour than it should have been run in at 200. However in my facility I believe...
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    Picc Lines

    jmgrn65 replied to Anicita's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I would say no, it is a central line and usually above the antecub. It would be treated as a central
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    Disposable Items

    jmgrn65 replied to nyapa's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with you but what else should they use, it's safer for the patient as well. Our hospital using a lot of disposable items as well. I think it would be good if hospital were more...
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    Question on blood disorder!!!

    jmgrn65 replied to datamini's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    ps your on the right track, good critical
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    Question on blood disorder!!!

    jmgrn65 replied to datamini's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Most likely a long term bleed peptic ulcer or such. iron levels will drop with a long term bleed. ( I had heavy periods for years my iron was only 4) I don't seriously the laceration on his forehead...
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    Why continue schooling?

    jmgrn65 replied to Learningstill's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    It all depends on what you want to do with your nursing career. If you think you will stay at the bedside, then no need for bsn. Also there is no need to do any of it right away. I didn't go back for...
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    Do I have a right to be upset?

    jmgrn65 replied to bethin's topic in General Nursing

    What to stand up for yourself!! Good
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    Nursing Uniforms that don't need ironing.

    jmgrn65 replied to moomoo111's topic in General Nursing

    ok it is micro silk, it is Great, I don't wear anything
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    Nursing Uniforms that don't need ironing.

    jmgrn65 replied to moomoo111's topic in General Nursing

    cherokee has a silky kind of fabric, that never needs iron. I have left them in dryer overnight and worn them no wrinkles. Very comfortable. I will look them up and post, stay
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    Step-Down woes need info please

    jmgrn65 replied to TikiRN's topic in General Nursing

    our step down unit that I still work on prn is just like you described. our ratio is 3-4 to 1 on days, and 4-5 on nights and we have aides. we don't do blood draws lab does that, trays are passed by...
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    Will per diem count?

    jmgrn65 replied to not now's topic in General Nursing

    Yes it will count towards experience, and there is no real rule that says a new grad has to have a year experience in med-surg. so good luck in whatever you
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    Password Change

    jmgrn65 replied to suni's topic in General Nursing

    go to My account it towards the left top, then to edit profile down along the left you will see edit password and ?email. Hope this