jmgrn65 RN

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    You guys see what's up over at the RN corner?

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

    I know in my area hospitals aren't hiring LPN's and strongly encouraging existing LPN to obtain their
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    dumb scrubs question

    jmgrn65 replied to ladybugsea's topic in Ob/Gyn

    no not silly questions. IF they provide them on the floor which must OB units do. Then you will wear street clothes in to work and change in a locker room. No you won't be able to take them home (you...
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    How much did you start as a nurse and when.

    jmgrn65 replied to ZASHAGALKA's topic in General Nursing

    $14.?? an hour RN 1992 in dayton,
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    What are the huge "DO NOT EVER DO" things that new nurses need to know about? calling

    jmgrn65 replied to katiebugg's topic in General Nursing

    Don't be afraid to ask questions and seek second opinions. The most exp. nurses do
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    Moved to Where?

    jmgrn65 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Where are threads moved to when it just says moved and if you click on it you get a weird screen that says you don't have permission? It is like the thread just
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    Moved to Where?

    jmgrn65 replied to jmgrn65's topic in General Nursing

    oopppsss sorry you and i posted at the same
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    Moved to Where?

    jmgrn65 replied to jmgrn65's topic in General Nursing

    ok then the mods must be reviewing it but doesn't it usually say closed while review. This no longer accessible (sp?) it goes to a screen that says you don't have permission. the thread its self has...
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    Good/Not-So-Good Hospitals - Dayton Area

    jmgrn65 replied to Susgu's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I take it you don't already live in Dayton, then look around first. You don't have to or probably want to live near GSH. But there are plenty of places that wouldn't be too far away that would be nice...
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    Staffing question & your cardiac floor

    jmgrn65 replied to laurenjarrod's topic in Cardiac

    OH MY GOSH!!! that is ridiuclus and should never happen. Cardiac floor should not have a ratio higher than 5-1 and that is pushing it! I would be looking for another job. I would also do what the op...
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    Mrsa

    jmgrn65 replied to marjoriemac's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    well is it a draining wound? and where is it? Abd binder might work it would be harder for him to get to
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    Good/Not-So-Good Hospitals - Dayton Area

    jmgrn65 replied to Susgu's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I have worked at Kettering Medical Center for over 16 years and wouldn't work any where else. I am a nurse. Grandview is part of the network, in a kind a bad area of town but the people are really...
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    -Gloves-

    jmgrn65 replied to Pneumothorax's topic in General Nursing

    aaaahhhhhh:uhoh3:
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    -Gloves-

    jmgrn65 replied to Pneumothorax's topic in General Nursing

    well I am kind of shocked that there are hospitals that still use latex gloves. I know one of the reasons that we aren't using powdered is because of
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    Rn's & Overtime: Required or Voluntary

    jmgrn65 replied to ShowMeRN2B's topic in General Nursing

    we don't have mandatory
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    "Nurse" on Ellen Gegneres today?!!

    jmgrn65 replied to tridil2000's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses are not the only ones that get made fun of, Lawyers, politicians, president of USA, just to name a few. get over
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    Delerium Tremens

    jmgrn65 replied to nutribeat's topic in Psychiatric

    our psych unit doesn't take any medicals so a full blown DT's would go to ICU. because it is a medical problem. Now if your psych takes medical's then it is probably ok as long as you are giving...
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    putting urine on burns? has anyone ever heard of this?

    jmgrn65 replied to KEVIN88GT's topic in General Nursing

    ok all i can say is
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    How do you stay impartial?

    jmgrn65 replied to GrnHonu99's topic in General Nursing

    We are human beings, and we can't just hit the off button. There will always be that one patient that you just can't help it. It is ok, yes emotionally (sp) it can be hard. But as long as you can...
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    central line flushing

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

    larger syringe less pressure. for PICCs and Central Lines we are to use at least 10cc syringe. It isn't the pressure that is excerted it is the pressure that is created in the
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    Need some tips on cardiovascular nursing

    jmgrn65 replied to coles2's topic in Cardiac

    It will be a very busy floor, fast paced and anything can and will happen. Good criticial thinking skills will be needed. Good Luck it is my favorite type of
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    Vit K

    jmgrn65 replied to CraigB-RN's topic in Emergency

    we have stopped giving iv vit k unless it is put in a pb, and that is seldom done
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    Banning Crocs due to Static Electricity

    jmgrn65 replied to nurse-to-be1000's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    i don't wear crocs but, quarks and I have noticed that while I am at work that I am always shocking everything that I
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    What does a Pulseless Electrical Activity(PEA) Strip look like?

    jmgrn65 replied to msteresa97's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    no it doesn't look like asystole. it can be any rythm, the difference is they have no pulse. Can't be identified by the strip, because it can be NSR Atrial Fib. That is why PEA is dangerous, it looks...
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    What is the standard course of treatment for a stroke patient?

    jmgrn65 replied to mommy2boys's topic in Emergency

    If the stroke occured within a certain time frame, and it isn't contraindicated they get TNK or ooooh I cant think but it is the same stuff for MI's but dosage is different. Otherwise it is just to...
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    DVT prophylaxis orders

    jmgrn65 replied to Nellie Nurse's topic in Patient Medications

    we started something similar, we call it a dvt risk assessment. if the pt has a score of 3 or greater and the doc didn't place them on any dvt prophylaxis then we need to contact him. Almost everyone...