jmgrn65 RN

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    Preceptor Prob.

    jmgrn65 replied to barray's topic in General Nursing

    I would take her aside privately and talk to her and find out what is going on. Otherwise it isn't going to get
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    Help! Acls Class

    jmgrn65 replied to mandrews's topic in General Nursing

    You do have to recognize v. tach, v. fib, svt, heart blocks all of them, brady cardia, tachycardia, so yeah you do need to know basic
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    IV push ativan...please help this student!:)

    jmgrn65 replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    you could if it will all fit in the
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    Title of "BSN" on badge?

    jmgrn65 replied to evans_c1's topic in General Nursing

    While we were in the process of getting Magnet status, we had to get new badges that displayed our credentials, name, rn, adn or bsn if you had degrees in other area such as bsw.
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    How would you handle this and what is your opinion?

    jmgrn65 replied to Nutmeg5575's topic in General Nursing

    Just my 2 cents I am impressed that not one person agree with what the doctor did. I do think that it was bad judgement. However how many of you would have least thought about it? I think someone...
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    DVT Prophylaxis in critical care

    jmgrn65 replied to ParrotHeadRN's topic in General Nursing

    We routinely use scd's and lovenox 40mg sq we rarley use teds except on our post cabg's and they don't usually have scd
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    DNR Consent Form??

    jmgrn65 replied to bonesrn's topic in General Nursing

    Our Facility does the same thing as the above op. I have never heard of informed consent for DNR. My suggestion for you is to become proactive and do research on this, just do a google or dog pile...
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    Doctors comments about not trusting his Nurses

    jmgrn65 replied to grinnurse's topic in General Nursing

    just stick to facts mam, :) and i would also make sure your nurse manager is aware of the situation she (or he) should be talking to that phscian and find out why he is saying something like to the...
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    hmm don't really know whats going on

    jmgrn65 replied to LisaRn21's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes what you are feeling is very normal. It takes at least a year to feel comfortable. Try asking a co-worker you feel comfortable with, if she sees anything that you can change or imporve on. You are...
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    suctioning

    jmgrn65 replied to LISAMAR's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think going until you hit 'something' is a good idea, you are causing trauma and remember during suctioning there aren't breathing, it is a good idea for you to hold your breath while...
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    Question about shoes.....

    jmgrn65 replied to tollern's topic in General Nursing

    I love my quarks, have been wearing them for about 9 months the only thing i don't like is there isn't any ventalation, no hole so my feet get stinky and
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    Do most hospitals have rotating shifts?

    jmgrn65 replied to Cenla Sherry's topic in Emergency

    No rotating shifts here either, I don't think there is any hospital in this area that does
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    Is this a typo?

    jmgrn65 replied to RNin2007's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    could it be diabetic ketoacidosis it usually is
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    DAR charting

    jmgrn65 replied to jgookin's topic in General Students

    we use dart charting D- data vital signs pt c/o's A-action what you do for the pt, pain pills etc R-response pt response pain pill effective? T-teaching any teaching you did. Does this
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    sedation help please!!!

    jmgrn65 replied to RadiologyRN's topic in Radiology

    nurses do sedation and have to go thru a competency. Ramsey scale is
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    Magnet Hospitals-Worth it or NOT?

    jmgrn65 replied to MedSurgeMess's topic in General Nursing

    we just recently gained Magnet status late fall this past year so we have only had it for a few months but I haven't seen any difference in how we do any thing. They do alot of survey's I think they...
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    Student nurse, What I saw very upset....

    jmgrn65 replied to crb613's topic in Medical-Surgical

    In our facility we have a Corporate Integrity Hotline, you can report anything and anyone, there is a few different ways email, telephone, and in person. Can and usually is done anonymous. Anyway that...
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    documentation opinion question

    jmgrn65 replied to RedSoxRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    IMO i would say chart it, just the way you did in your post, so at least there is documentation of what was said. If anything else it covers your
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    excellent article about what we do

    jmgrn65 replied to JBudd's topic in General Nursing

    I just read this article it is great! I plan to share with all my
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    what are your thoughts...

    jmgrn65 replied to kk2000's topic in General Nursing

    I can't believe a nurse would tell a patient that is able to use the bsc to go in his pants. I think this is patient abuse and the nurse should be reported why couldn't he at the very least be put on...
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    Would like some experienced RN/LPN career advice

    jmgrn65 replied to Renee73's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the op, RN will open many more opportunities for you, it doesn't really take that much longer. Your age should not be an issue. Go for
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    Preceptor Problems

    jmgrn65 replied to CountryGirl1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes by all means talk with the cnm she may not have a clue on how the nurse is as a preceptor, I know mine doesn't have a clue she just knows whether the nurse is breathing or not.
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    MedicalZebra Update

    jmgrn65 replied to MedicalZebra's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry about your loss. My thought and prayers are with you and your
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    Question about Dr. refusing care

    jmgrn65 replied to kbclary4's topic in General Nursing

    i too agree with the above posters, if the patient isn't willing to follow his orders or advice then I think it is ok for them to fire
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    Should I have written an order?

    jmgrn65 replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes I would have written to d/c both, that is to cya, and that is what the doctor had said to do, if you called him about the amio then you should write what he had said. also always verify the orders...