dthfytr

dthfytr ADN, LPN, RN, EMT-B, EMT-I

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  1. Recording output from a CTT drainage

    dthfytr replied to jlsr's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, I don't recognize your flag. What country are you in? Don't see glass bottles used much in the U.S, but I could use a little refresher just in

  2. ATS & TT administration

    dthfytr replied to jlsr's topic in General Nursing

    Unusual questions. Have you asked your facility why they do it that way? I'd like to know the

  3. Career change suggestions needed

    dthfytr posted a topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Sudden chink in my armor! Polymiositis. In case there's anybody who doesn't know the subject by heart (he said tongue in cheek) for unknown reasons the immune sytem decides it must attack skeletal...

  4. Never enough-vent

    dthfytr replied to anotherone's topic in General Nursing

    Seen on a co-workers coffee mug, "I'm here to save your ass, not kiss

  5. Never enough-vent

    dthfytr replied to anotherone's topic in General Nursing

    (Wait while I get on my soapbox) And it never occurs to these people that when they get the hospitals' bill, there's no charge for what the nurses do! I'll defend to the death that the delivery of...

  6. Nurses receiving poor care....

    dthfytr replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in General Nursing

    Having been a nurse so long I don't know how to talk "non-nurse" anymore, so rather than even try, I'm up front with it. I warn the staff I'm a long time nurse and give them permission to remind me...

  7. Trying to avoid being disabled, career advice.

    dthfytr posted a topic in General Nursing

    Always enjoyed being active, happy in the chaos of the ER. Then low back pain and fatigue got worse and worse. Am I the only nurse who never heard of "Polymyositis?" In short, the immmune system...

  8. Trying to avoid being disabled, career advice.

    dthfytr replied to dthfytr's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, you guys are amazing me! I may yet live independently again. If I could only find the words to thank you

  9. Trying to avoid being disabled, career advice.

    dthfytr replied to dthfytr's topic in General Nursing

    Appreciate all. Living off SS Disability right now which amounts to roughly 1/3 what I used to take home. I pay rent, health insurance, meds, car loan in that order. What's left is for auto gas, food,...

  10. Trying to avoid being disabled, career advice.

    dthfytr replied to dthfytr's topic in General Nursing

    If I had my way, hospital nursing educator is high on the list. The hospitals I've talked to all have the same attitude, "we don't need no sick people." Blanket policies like "we don't have lite duty...

  11. Was told I don't make a difference in the lives of Alz pts....

    dthfytr replied to NurseBunny13's topic in General Nursing

    Watched my mom get taken by Alz. Not only did the staff make a huge difference for her, they helped me and my sibblings knowing that she was recieving good compassionate care 24/7 which we couldn't...

  12. Why no air bubbles in IV lines for cardiac patients?

    dthfytr replied to socalRN3's topic in General Nursing

    When measuring art line pressures, air is compressable, fluid isn't. Air bubbles can throw off pressure readings, but I suspect the difference is too slight to be

  13. Accept a tech position?

    dthfytr replied to daliguana's topic in General Nursing

    Tough call. They might not want to hire you knowing that you'll be looking for an RN position soon, on the other hand the right manager might accept the opportunity to let you prove yourself as a...

  14. back injury

    dthfytr replied to odinrn's topic in General Nursing

    You really need to talk to a doc about this. Bulging discs are not all created equal, and depending on what and where it's bulging against, and what problems it's causing you would decide the...

  15. would you even attempt this?

    dthfytr replied to SrnD's topic in General Nursing

    Classic! Hospitals make rules, then make exceptions so in the end they can do whatever they please. Gotta love em. I say go for the position. The only negative I can see is that it tips your hand to...

  16. Healthcare Compact. What do you know?

    dthfytr replied to amberalert's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Are you referring to the compact for nursing licenses? If so, it's been in place for years, at least 19 states participate, and it makes moving state to state, or working across state lines much...

  17. Malpractice Insurance?

    dthfytr replied to Jmiami's topic in General Nursing

    As noted, the hospital's insurance takes care of the hospitals interest first. Be assured that anybody can sue anybody at any time for anything. Also, whenever there's the slightest hint of a lawsuit,...

  18. ACLS online or hands on? need advice

    dthfytr replied to magdi's topic in General Nursing

    I recertified both ACLS and PALS online, then my employer wouldn't accept them. I was out over $700! Seems like having us take online courses is only good when it's convenient for the

  19. Supervisors FB Friends with Staff?

    dthfytr replied to MsBruiser's topic in General Nursing

    Oh heck no. FB is where you let your hair down. No matter how good a friend you are with your supervisor, your just asking for trouble. As the saying goes "Don't s#!t where you

  20. background check

    dthfytr replied to birdie22's topic in General Nursing

    They often farm these out. It's the last step to rule out potential hirees. Credit report, criminal background check, driving record, military records are collected by an independant agency. Unless...

  21. Not sure I can handle the suffering and emotional drain...

    dthfytr replied to R!XTER's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the post. Many times I've come home, cried, held my kids too tight, and wished I could tell somebody what the ER is like. Anybody who isn't bummed out from all that needs to have their...

  22. Giving Nitro Spray

    dthfytr replied to naddie01's topic in Emergency

    Flawless thinking on your part, and I wont second gues what you should or shouldn't have done. You were the nurse, and in my opinion you were right. One bit of information I wish you'd included; did...

  23. (Just for grins) Pet Peeve of the Week: chart hoarding

    dthfytr replied to ByTheLake's topic in Emergency

    I feel your pain having dealt with it for 5 years myself. Teaching hospitals are great. Especially enjoyed your skill in describing the catch 22 type frustration of dealing with residents sometimes....

  24. Doing a favor vs. being an RN

    dthfytr replied to anon456's topic in General Nursing

    Longish answer for a frequent questtion, but I'll include the rationales If your neighbor has written discharge instructions for the dressing change, at least you know what the doctor expected. In any...

  25. What makes someone a nurse?

    dthfytr replied to Catch22Personified's topic in General Nursing

    This comes up over and over. I believe the answer is contextual. Complete nursing school and you have as much right to call yourself a nurse as a doctor who's completed medical school. To establish a...