jmgrn65 RN

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    Dr's office nurses

    jmgrn65 replied to huami4264's topic in General Nursing

    here in the dayton area it is generally $10 on up, less than the hospital nurse. Around $20 then it also depends on the doctors offices, some may pay
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    Pushing drugs for the Man bother anyone?

    jmgrn65 replied to somebody's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes I don't think many times problems can be solved with diet changes. Many patients do not comply with diet changes. I have never felt like I was pushing drugs for any company. HTN is not...
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    What nurse role/skill did you once fear, but now enjoy?

    jmgrn65 replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    working with Chest Tubes and Vents love
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    Question regarding Dr. orders....(sorry, long)

    jmgrn65 replied to TinkRN8's topic in General Nursing

    A new order for PO needed to be written. As the others have said we administer what is
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    Where do you work?

    jmgrn65 replied to MommyandRN's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Work in hospital. I specifically work with the
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    MRSA colonization and staff

    jmgrn65 replied to oramar's topic in Infectious Disease

    well then there probably wouldn't have anyone left to take care of the patients. TB tests are just as much for out protection as it is for the
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    Mrsa

    jmgrn65 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    it is probably colonized, if no s/s of infection then no need for isolation. that is per our ID docs. Most people have it in their
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    Got called to HR...what fun!

    jmgrn65 replied to 2shihtzus's topic in General Nursing

    Here say is Bull S*** and doesn't hold up in court. But unfortunatley is used alot in
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    Ever notice this about allnurses?

    jmgrn65 replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    but there are some questions that can be answered in all of the old threads. For example What kind of stethoscope should I get. How many times has that been asked? or One of my fav Am I too old to go...
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    Abdominal distention?

    jmgrn65 replied to 08gradihope's topic in General Students

    I have had to actually ask the patient if this is how thier abd feels normally. Especially some men that have a "beer belly". Otherwise what the ops have
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    When did you join a Nursing Organization?

    jmgrn65 replied to RNinfamily's topic in Nursing Career

    I have not joined any nursing organizations. I have been a nurse for over 15 years. I have not seen any benefit for paying the expense.
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    What is wrong with me??

    jmgrn65 replied to fancee free's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry to say this was my thought as well, I think the CNM should have known this and told you that. I also agree with the op that suggested discussing this with the
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    Got called to HR...what fun!

    jmgrn65 replied to 2shihtzus's topic in General Nursing

    What is sad that this happens to a lot of us. It has happened to me, I was forced off the unit. I was told find another place in the network or you will be fired. Luckily I do have some connections,...
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    Someone else makes a mistake, I get in trouble

    jmgrn65 replied to Anesthetize's topic in General Nursing

    This is difficult in all areas we use something called "voice care" it is like leaving a voicemail. You listen to it via the phone 2 people can't listen at once. I agree with what one of op said,...
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    Beginning of the shift.............

    jmgrn65 replied to InmyblooD's topic in Emergency

    I think clarification is needed this is posted in Emergency. AX are done very differently in ER vs the
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    Painful IV starts and your hospital policy

    jmgrn65 replied to daisey_may's topic in General Nursing

    yes I have heard of that before, have you had novacaine before (you know like at the dentist) just curious. lidocaine does
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    Painful IV starts and your hospital policy

    jmgrn65 replied to daisey_may's topic in General Nursing

    our policy is that a lidocaine weal can be used, I personally don't use it. IMHO it is just another stick. I have had it used on me and I would just as soon get the iv without the lido. we can use...
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    MRSA scare !

    jmgrn65 replied to Keepstanding's topic in General Nursing

    DITTO
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    MRSA scare !

    jmgrn65 replied to Keepstanding's topic in General Nursing

    There are increasing case of kids with Mrsa usually a skin infection and ear infections. The kids aren't necessarily
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    CCU vs. CVICU Drips

    jmgrn65 replied to longhorn3333's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    probably the
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    Opinions needed ...

    jmgrn65 replied to Sassybottom's topic in General Nursing

    it is what the other poster said, it is experience. You are a new grad, you will get there, and yes you should go for
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    Had a rough shift...need some input please!

    jmgrn65 replied to al7139's topic in Cardiac

    I am concerned that your MRT kept saying it was a panic attack and what were they going to do. Well lets see treat the symptoms, hr over 180 a rapid response team should have protocols that have meds...
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    Is this favoritism?

    jmgrn65 replied to mom4josh's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The difference may be simple, did nurse b get permission? If not then she is just coming in late. As far as legal issues it just depends on laws of the
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    Some of our residents scare me. . . . .

    jmgrn65 replied to kcalohagirl's topic in General Nursing

    I don't take that from residents, they so haven't earned any right to treat nurses that way. ( I am not really saying that any doc should treat someone that way). I would have simply told him that is...
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    Can we be 'Nuked' by our patient?

    jmgrn65 replied to loricatus's topic in General Nursing

    yea you might be overreacting just a tad. they have such a small amt that it isn't a problem. It isn't like every patient you take care of has had a bleeding scan. There really isn't that many that...