jmgrn65 RN

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    RN intubating in the ED

    jmgrn65 replied to matt033174's topic in Emergency

    You would have to develop a policy and procedure, i think the best way for nurse to become competent with intubation is for them to go to the OR and learn with crna's or anesthesiologists. That is...
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    Too freakish for words!!

    jmgrn65 replied to tramalady45's topic in Emergency

    UUUmmmmm? WOW what can you say to that. What was he thinking? Obviously not with the head on his
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    Question about PEA

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

    I agree with everyone else A, But my question for you is why are you studying an old book, 2000 i think you said, ACLS is always changing and they have changed since then. My recommendation is to find...
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    doctor with unprofessional personal life

    jmgrn65 replied to heart2nurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sorry if you get offended by what I am about to say, but it isn't any of your business how she lives when not at
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    IV Frusemide

    jmgrn65 replied to AussieKylie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I think the most at one time I have heard of is 200mg, and that was in the ICU, I think if the patient needs that much they would just place them on a lasix gtt. It would make more sense
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    Should BSNs be paid more?

    jmgrn65 replied to edcampbe's topic in General Nursing

    my 2 cents. In my hospital, most of the nurses that obtain thier BSN get away from bedside nursing, and any with a master is definetly not at the bedside. We have a clinical ladder, staff nurse 2...
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    narcotic counting question

    jmgrn65 replied to jaded32's topic in General Nursing

    You must count with him, I have never heard of only one person counting, there would be no accountabitly. 2 persons must sign off, and if you are signing and don't know if the count was accurate then...
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    Is it just colorado?

    jmgrn65 replied to USAF0625's topic in General Nursing

    Ohio at least in my part, there is up to a 4 year waiting list. Part of the problem is a shortage of nursing instructor, and that is because their pay is terrible. I have been a nurse for 13 years and...
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    insulin drip protocols

    jmgrn65 replied to brutuss7's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I am curious how this is used on the floors with the frequent checking of blood sugars, at least of every hour. How does the floor nurse with at least 4 patient take care of someone on insulin gtt? We...
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    No More Demerol IV Push???

    jmgrn65 replied to VickyRN's topic in Emergency

    I think we have stopped giving it also, using diladaud instead in most cases. I believe for the reason
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    Should BSNs be paid more?

    jmgrn65 replied to edcampbe's topic in General Nursing

    Well said. I think you have said that
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    Should BSNs be paid more?

    jmgrn65 replied to edcampbe's topic in General Nursing

    I work side by side with LPNs, i work on cardiac stepdown unit, in ohio we don't seem to be phasing out LPNs, I think it varies from state to state as with most
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    Should BSNs be paid more?

    jmgrn65 replied to edcampbe's topic in General Nursing

    I
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    what the heck is a P.A. ???

    jmgrn65 replied to chicagrl72's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Physcian Assistants vary from state to state in Ohio it is a Bachellors degree and they can't write prescriptions, they can work in lots of different areas family practice surgery etc, they sutures,...
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    Neuro ICU - Do you talk to brain-dead patients?

    jmgrn65 replied to talaxandra's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

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    Should BSNs be paid more?

    jmgrn65 replied to edcampbe's topic in General Nursing

    In my state our adn programs have up to 4years waiting list so I don't see them diminishing here, I think that it depends on what area of the country you're
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    Should BSNs be paid more?

    jmgrn65 replied to edcampbe's topic in General Nursing

    Where do you work? To say that it isn't incredibly hard work, then why on some days am I and my co-workers worn out by 12n? I have been an RN for 13 years and I would never have said that it isn't...
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    Should BSNs be paid more?

    jmgrn65 replied to edcampbe's topic in General Nursing

    ADN is a 2year program, sometimes it takes people 3 years to complete but it is 2years, bsn is 4year and sometimes it takes
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    choosing a specialty and personality type?

    jmgrn65 replied to TRousse's topic in Nursing Career

    Your Type is ESFP Extroverted Sensing Feeling Perceiving Strength of the preferences % 22 50 50 11 I work in a cardiac step down unit and surgical cardiac
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    Patient with pacer/AED is DNR

    jmgrn65 replied to oldnewnurse's topic in Cardiac

    They can and do come in turn off the icd/pacemaker especially if hospice has been called. Maybe they weren't clear on the dnr status as in OHIO there are 2 dnr cca means we still treat and do until...
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    Do you work in a "Magnet" hospital?

    jmgrn65 replied to SarasotaRN2b's topic in General Nursing

    That doesn't seem right that they are told what they can say, we were told just tell the truth and have fun talking to the surveyors (sp). We are waiting to see if we will get
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    Males and females

    jmgrn65 replied to Rivs's topic in Men in Nursing

    what bothered me the most about your comments was "Most of the female RN's are just RUDE and talk in such a disrespectful tone." Because #1 this is just the nurses you are seeing, nursing units tend...
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    Making pretend??

    jmgrn65 replied to Mandarella's topic in General Nursing

    That was rude but maybe making a joke, was thier way of coping. Unfortunately the longer i am a nurse, the ruder and nastier patients families are
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    Ordering scrubs online

    jmgrn65 replied to Butterfly3001's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I also use AllHeart.com I like them they are quick, and prices are generally very good.
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    Chest Tubes

    jmgrn65 replied to badgernurse's topic in MICU, SICU

    We change our dressing's every day, swab with