When I worked SDS - we always had our Drs write some basic PRN meds before they left the unit. That would include antiemetic, opiates, and normally some type of benzo PRN seizures. IME, coming out of...
Oh, and I've seen and assisted with the removal of renal stents within the ER. I believe all of them were confused geriatric patients who would keep pulling on the strings left just outside the...
One can live perfectly fine with one working kidney. The body generally compensates by making the working or remaining kidney larger. Renal stents are not meant to be permanent. There are many...
I've never worked the floor. Why wasn't he able to sleep? Was he coughing nonstop? You said he was in no acute distress and no pain. Vitals were are stable. If he couldn't sleep d/t coughing. I'd...
EmergencyRN22 replied to tuxedopenguino's topic in General Nursing
We have voceras. We are required to provide our extensions on our room walls for patients or family to call us directly. They can even call from home and use the ext to get us personally after being...
I had a dream last night that I was literally being chased down the hall by the portable X-ray machine. It was trying to kill me!! Anyone else have "odd" nursing dreams besides relentless call...
You'll have a period of orientation where you will learn a lot. You'll receive report from off-going CNAs on things like who had baths and other things. Also, many CNAs will also listen in during...
EmergencyRN22 replied to Vickymay's topic in Emergency
Looking into the Op's past posts, I wonder if perhaps English isn't his/hers primary language. We may have some comprehension road blocks. Id hate to jump to conclusion the OP may not be completely...