dthfytr

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

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  1. The chest pain vent.

    dthfytr replied to enigmaticorange's topic in General Nursing

    LOL. Dilaudid straight up for

  2. RN Question

    dthfytr replied to rsol4u's topic in General Nursing

    There just seems to be no end to ways facilities will ask us to do risky, unethical, illegal, and potentially career ending things for them. Probably could start a thread on that

  3. what is the best state for a new RN grad to find employment

    dthfytr replied to im_melba's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Seems like the jobs disappear fastest in the places everybody dreams of living in. Just thought I'd throw that out there. If you can live without icicles, have snow maybe once a year, El Paso TX is...

  4. The chest pain vent.

    dthfytr replied to enigmaticorange's topic in General Nursing

    Good rant! Rants are probably the most underused mental health helper for

  5. Prison nursing.

    dthfytr replied to carolmaccas66's topic in Correctional

    I worked in the NM prison system for almost a year. >500 male prisoners, and I'm 6"3", so naturally there were male male clashes, no matter what I did. The women did fine. Guess I can best sum up...

  6. Extensive burn question

    dthfytr replied to esunada's topic in General Nursing

    The burn process continues to damage deeper tissue after the initial insult. As long as you know you're using the correct agent, always cool the burn profusely to stop the injury process. Hypothermia,...

  7. Help! EBP on not inflating foley balloon prior to insertion

    dthfytr replied to highlandlass1592's topic in General Nursing

    If you can't get the foley out for any reason, it's no onger your problem. Let the doc deal with

  8. Help! EBP on not inflating foley balloon prior to insertion

    dthfytr replied to highlandlass1592's topic in General Nursing

    Check the balloon on a catheter. They're ALL lopsided, very non

  9. Help! EBP on not inflating foley balloon prior to insertion

    dthfytr replied to highlandlass1592's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the link. I've never had to instill more than 2 or 3 cc's of water before getting squirted by a leak in the balloon. The change formed by testing a balloon is so small compared to even an...

  10. Help! EBP on not inflating foley balloon prior to insertion

    dthfytr replied to highlandlass1592's topic in General Nursing

    Look at the balloon after you deflate it. Never heard of a patient getting hurt by a deflated balloon! Never seen any documentation on one either. No matter what fairy tales they tell, I check every...

  11. Log book for phone calls...

    dthfytr replied to shortstuff31117's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I've never seen a hospital that allowed any kind of medical information to be given by phone. As nurses, we're set up because we want to help people and answer their call for help. The problem is that...

  12. triage question

    dthfytr replied to RNkalima's topic in Emergency

    S.O.P. at every hospital I've ever worked at, something goes wrong? Burn a

  13. triage question

    dthfytr replied to RNkalima's topic in Emergency

    Amen,

  14. triage question

    dthfytr replied to RNkalima's topic in Emergency

    Agree with all the above. 4 was appropriate. Triage is a quick look to make sure the sickest get seen first. From the quick look, you did right. Nobody can predict the future accurately, nor the...

  15. Compact States: 1 is enough?

    dthfytr replied to fireline's topic in General Nursing

    Even the compact site says to think of it like a drivers license. You get licensed in the state in which you live. If that state is a compact state, you can work in any of the 19 states (last time I...

  16. Advice

    dthfytr replied to QTNurseBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Have you considered using vacation time to do hospital orientation? Take a per diem or part time weekend position in a hospital. I'm sure where are nurses who want weekend days off. You could work a...

  17. Sex offenders/ residents screening?

    dthfytr replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think all the sex offenders are going to work for the

  18. CA or TX nurse

    dthfytr replied to anaJ's topic in California Nursing

    If you're a CA resident, it might be a lot cheaper to get your license there. Move to a new state and tuition is very high till you meet residency requirements. All 50 states use the same license...

  19. what to put in "desired salary" box when selection is required?

    dthfytr replied to janice_c67's topic in General Nursing

    If think you're stuck with certain choices. Really sucks that they'd do that when you have no idea what the scale is in that area. I'd pick something mid point, maybe a notch lower or higher. I doubt...

  20. Residents who are constantly on the call bell... help!

    dthfytr replied to rainbowsandsunshine's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'd press her primary for a psych consult before the staff all need one. She's screaming for some kind of help she's not getting. Her quality of life might improve dramatically with something as...

  21. ppd question

    dthfytr replied to missladyrn's topic in General Nursing

    Usually the local or state public health office picks up the tab from

  22. PA speaks poorly of RN's

    dthfytr replied to heavenbound's topic in General Nursing

    I'd bet the uniform he was wearing was brand new! Bedpan money or not, RN's aren't tied to an MD's apron strings like a PA is. I've saved enough PA's bacon that they really don't bother me any more....

  23. To get the flu shot, or not to get the flu shot...

    dthfytr replied to jordansnapp's topic in General Nursing

    Should you get the flu, you're contagious for about 2 weeks before you become symptomatic. You'll be working with patients who are already compromised, and coworkers who don't care to share your...

  24. Anxiety and depression after surgery?

    dthfytr replied to sarahmizzou's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely tell your doctor. I'm guessing you have lots of time on your hands, and surgery makes people feel vulnerable and losing control. I sympathize greatly, but your question borders on asking...

  25. help! nurse or not! i need opinions

    dthfytr replied to heatherd65's topic in General Nursing

    You are going to learn how to be a nurse. They will prepare you for the responsibilities. The correct career choice must be your, and only your decision. I know several people who became nurses,...