jmgrn65 RN

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    More questions than one

    jmgrn65 replied to garciadiego's topic in Medical-Surgical

    probably time management, it is important. Good
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    half-life question

    jmgrn65 replied to blee1's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    becasue in critical situations it is even more important to know how long a drug will be in the
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    need help with ABG question

    jmgrn65 replied to EDnurse2009's topic in General Nursing

    according to this if you remember this table, so it would be metabolic alkalosis. well I tried to post the table, but it didn't turn out right. Leslie i understand what you mean know....
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    need help with ABG question

    jmgrn65 replied to EDnurse2009's topic in General Nursing

    I havent' heard of the co2 being described as acidoitic or alkalosis, I have to do some research. my thought is respiratory alkalosis. now I am off to do some
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    "Maybe you shouldn't be a nurse"

    jmgrn65 replied to krazy_coconuts's topic in General Nursing

    are you given ample time to practice your skills prior to check off? If so, then if you are prepared then it should not be that hard, except for that you are a nervous wreck. Instructors get slightly...
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    new nurse confusion?????????

    jmgrn65 replied to MacunaRN's topic in Florida Nursing

    You didn't really say what the problem was... or I am confused
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    Worried because I know too much...

    jmgrn65 replied to everthesame's topic in General Nursing

    ((((((hugs))))))
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    HIPAA violation????

    jmgrn65 replied to daisey_may's topic in General Nursing

    it was a violation because it is a need to know and neither one of those persons had a need to know. but if the secretary was fired, so should the person who asked. On the ohter hand, you are allowed...
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    OPRAH "Sick in America: It can happen to you"

    jmgrn65 replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    People don't die waiting on Heart Surgery in the US, if they need it they can get it immediately. The reason there is a long wait to get into see a specialist is simple, not enough specialists. We...
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    Is this a HIPPA violation?

    jmgrn65 replied to 2shihtzus's topic in General Nursing

    Unless the Nurse had a legitimate need to know, then yes it is a Hippa violation. Did the Physician tell the unit they can discuss his care with everyone? i am thinking probably
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    Ever "talk back" an MD/ other person whose screaming at you?

    jmgrn65 replied to diapason05's topic in General Nursing

    Tweety gave some very good advice. whether or not I take getting yelled at depends on alot of factors; is it a valid reason, is it in front of or near patients, is it directed at me, and is it...
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    What do nurses really!! do

    jmgrn65 replied to Nubia's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses do a lot more than emptying bedpans and bathing patients. We assess patients and make plans according to what we find. If the patient has decreased lungs sounds and why, and whether or not to...
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    Mental capacity of a nurse in question...

    jmgrn65 replied to ZooMommyRN's topic in Florida Nursing

    DITTO And I think the op needs to be educated in
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    Do hospitals hire NEW NURSE GRADS?

    jmgrn65 replied to nursngstudent05's topic in General Nursing

    Hospitals hire new grads all the time, some even have new grad programs. There is a nursing shortage, granted not in all areas is severe, but none the less still a
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    Rn

    jmgrn65 replied to PinayRN88's topic in General Nursing

    There are many other units in the hospital that aren't med-surg, starting over anywhere is always has some difficulty. The length depends on the specialty area. Good Luck Med-surg isn't for
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    need a little support

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

    I am so sorry that this happened to you. That doesn't say much for the hospital. the hospital that i work for is no longer hiring any LPN's. But no plans to fire any, they are strongly encouraging...
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    Heplock with no IV running

    jmgrn65 replied to BillboSN's topic in General Students

    If the patient is on tele, at least in our facility, it is policy to have iv access to be able to treat arrythmias if needed. ours are saline
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    What does this pt have given these VS

    jmgrn65 replied to NursingStudent09's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I would say atelectasis/wound infection, slight raise in temp decrease breath sounds. both of those indicate
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    What does this pt have given these VS

    jmgrn65 replied to NursingStudent09's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You still have lung sounds with atelectasis, i think you are thinking of something
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    UGH dumb people

    jmgrn65 replied to Kidrn911's topic in General Nursing

    It amazing how some people passed
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    CHF question

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

    patient needs lasix, to get rid of the extra fluid. He sats will go up. giving fluids to chf pt is difficult and a very fine line it is very easy to overload and takes awhile to dry out. Depending on...
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    What does A.C.B. mean?

    jmgrn65 replied to Wave's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I don't understand most of the order. protonix isn't enteric coated and that is what ec means. ACB I don't have a clue. but it has me
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    Cardiac Cath Lab

    jmgrn65 replied to m_p_rn's topic in General Nursing

    They do alot of elective caths and PCI's. Some labs the nurse scrubs and assist the doc. GIving Meds, pulling sheaths it is very fast paced, and of course things can change in a heart beat. Being on...
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    Just a question!!

    jmgrn65 replied to gt4everpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    where does his bp usually run, if he is asymptomatic i would let the physician know so they can maybe make
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    Starting out as a charge nurse?

    jmgrn65 replied to eymilin's topic in Nursing Career

    It is a lot to be charge while just starting out, you need to learn the basics first.