jmgrn65 RN

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    75- does this mean you got them all right??

    jmgrn65 replied to jodyangel's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    it doesn't mean anything people have passed and failed at
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    What do you say when pts ask your opinion of docs??

    jmgrn65 replied to LizzyL&DRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    If it is good I will sing praises. But negative, I just say I really dont know. I know of a nurse that was fired for saying something negative about a doc, it was true, but didn't matter. It is called...
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    Hep C positive result

    jmgrn65 replied to Almabella's topic in General Nursing

    Ok in the hospital we arent' supposed to give the patient results unless the doc has spoken to them, it is diagnosing. I think the doc needs to be talking to them, they will have questions that as...
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    text messaging med orders

    jmgrn65 replied to rustysflygirl's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    how are they text messaging? is it through a service. We use MatchMD and it is authenticated, and can be used for orders. It is actually our paging system, we page the doc and then they send the...
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    Hep B Vaccine - Help!!!

    jmgrn65 replied to Metry_RN's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    most hospitals give it to there employees. also the county helth
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    Lose dose dopamine

    jmgrn65 replied to zacarias's topic in Patient Medications

    yes we start dopamine, in fact on our unit we hand about anything. pressors are about the only one we don't hang. but if the low dose dop isn't working then we would ship em to
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    Metoprolol IVP rate

    jmgrn65 replied to kmoonshine's topic in Emergency

    If you push it too fast you will not have hr and or bp for long. I would not push less than 2min and I think that is pushing it a little. (pardon the pun). I am curious what literature says to push...
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    Help with the life of a surgical consent!

    jmgrn65 replied to lostpinesornurse's topic in Operating Room

    yep what she
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    Smile if you DON't HATE Nursing!

    jmgrn65 replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    yes I love nursing :) I have been in nursing for over 15 years. Yes there are good working environments out
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    SO MAD Right Now!!!!!!

    jmgrn65 replied to gt4everpn's topic in General Nursing

    that is how HR works very
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    court ruling affects all RN'S

    jmgrn65 replied to rnpatrick's topic in Agency Nurses

    I read the judgement and it applies to travel/agency nursing. SO if the decrease wages too much then nurses will simply not work through the agencies. When they don't have nurses to fill the needs...
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    Pct

    jmgrn65 replied to KBoo's topic in Ohio Nursing

    ok I know Kettering Hospital has position open I know of a floor that is very short of Nursing Assistance, days and nights. feel free to pm
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    Calling all obnoxious nurses

    jmgrn65 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I would want more information that what is given here. I don't like info given out of context. that is how things get out of control. The links above only show how to protest, but honestly don't know...
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    I Would Like Your Opinion.... am I right?

    jmgrn65 replied to walk6miles's topic in MICU, SICU

    there should always be 2 nurses on floor regardless how many patients. If something happens you need someone to get help. If there is only one patient then there should be 2 nurses. That is unsafe!...
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    is salary.com accurate?

    jmgrn65 replied to hushpupgrl's topic in General Nursing

    It fairly close for my area
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    I'm NEW and have all kinds of issues!!

    jmgrn65 replied to lvlytxn's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe you can find a refresher course on line. And yes I think it is doable, anything is doable if you really want it. So Good
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    On call PICC nurse? Does such a thing exist?

    jmgrn65 replied to KEVIN88GT's topic in General Nursing

    not in our area? at least not that I am aware of, well maybe Home
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    I think I have a job!

    jmgrn65 replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    Good
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    Pct

    jmgrn65 replied to KBoo's topic in Ohio Nursing

    you will just have to look for something that will fit, as far as one unit being the better it is hard to say. As a Pct any one will be good. Jobs are a plenty I know at my hospital there is a need...
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    Chest X-Ray for TB

    jmgrn65 replied to ghaleon128's topic in General Nursing

    no insurance wont cover for that reason, but sometimes your doctor might put a reason in your chart that will require a cxr, like you have a cough or idk. (I know this could be fraud) maybe i should...
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    Question about basic stuff that I should already know~!

    jmgrn65 replied to Michelle123's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    an o2 sat of 94 needs no treatment it is within normal range. wont need treatment until it drops to 90 or
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    MRSA & IVAB - Vancomycin

    jmgrn65 replied to AussieKylie's topic in General Nursing

    we only put active MRSA in isolation, not hx of, as it can be cured. VRE hx gets isolation because that is much harder to cure. I agree with op that tx mrsa that is not active infection is bad...
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    What do you think

    jmgrn65 replied to purple1953reading's topic in General Nursing

    contact the state medical board, something sounds fishy! I would also contact the hospital's corparate intgrity
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    What is BLS Certification?

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

    it is CPR, you take a course through either american heart association or American red
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    Heparin SQ shots

    jmgrn65 replied to Akula52's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    also it is a Sub Q, (in the fat) so there arent' arteries/veins to hit. Aspiration is need for intramuscular d/t being deeper and closer to