loricatus

loricatus

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  1. responding outside of hospital

    loricatus replied to pinky22786's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with

  2. In what department do you not wipe the backside?

    loricatus replied to mirgadia05's topic in General Nursing

    The OP may not be able to cut it there, either. May not require wiping asses; but, to be successful there, you certainbly have to kiss

  3. In what department do you not wipe the backside?

    loricatus replied to mirgadia05's topic in General Nursing

    Hate to be the one to give you the bad news; but, in nursing school clinicals YOU will be the designated poop wiper for the

  4. Dosage Calculation Question

    loricatus replied to NewBeee's topic in General Students

    Take a look at 1D. You would be giving the maximum recommended amount and would risk damage more with a higher mL. It is better to compromise between the minimum and maximum allowable amounts to...

  5. Labs for pneumonia and hypoxia?

    loricatus replied to NewBeee's topic in General Students

    Don't forget about an ABG & possibly blood cultures if antibiotics haven't been

  6. Need info on Dallas area Internships for GN

    loricatus replied to CRIMSON's topic in Texas Nursing

    You can go to the hospital's websites and look under jobs or careers for job postings. I know the Baylor system and Presby system (now under THR, I think) will post for GN openings. I do remember a...

  7. My Father Died Today

    loricatus replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    My sincerest and deepest condolences

  8. I got a clincal RN job!

    loricatus replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    :clpty::hpygrp::ancong!:

  9. Baylor Medical Center Dallas

    loricatus replied to gerry79's topic in Texas Nursing

    The DFW area has an agency called Group One, which is owned and operated by the DFW Hospital Association. Under the guise of a consumer credit reporting agency, all heathcare workers can legally be...

  10. math help

    loricatus replied to gonzo1's topic in General Nursing

    Gonz, easiest way to calculate would be to reduce the concentration of heparin into units/ml So, if you have 25,000 U in 500mL, knock off the common zeros (2 of them) to make 250 U in 5mL & then...

  11. What's the best way to resign?

    loricatus replied to southlandrn's topic in General Nursing

    Your employee handbook should state the required time for giving proper notice. It could be anywhere from 2 weeks to a month. Once you find out the required time, it is best to give out multiple...

  12. Sure signs your pt. is sick

    loricatus replied to danger's topic in Emergency

    I totally agree with this. It isn't the panic attack anxious that makes the hair stand up on the back of the neck, it's something about that anxious look, 'anxious eyes,' that pierces through you and...

  13. DFW area, Is this a fair pay for a RN with 4.5 yrs experience?

    loricatus replied to RNRebecca83's topic in Texas Nursing

    There are actually some decent areas in Arlington and you could rent a nice home for the $1100.00 per month. You would have to stay away from the ballpark and new stadium & 6 flags-all off I-30....

  14. DFW area, Is this a fair pay for a RN with 4.5 yrs experience?

    loricatus replied to RNRebecca83's topic in Texas Nursing

    That is still an excellent pay rate for here. They must really need your specialty. BTW, I did some clinicals there when I went to school at UTA (very close to Med Ctr of Arlington). Without the...

  15. DFW area, Is this a fair pay for a RN with 4.5 yrs experience?

    loricatus replied to RNRebecca83's topic in Texas Nursing

    Is that with differentials such as nights/weekends,

  16. Question about giving O2

    loricatus replied to xiongmao's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Technically, O2 is considerd a drug and would need a Dr. order to administer. Remember, I said technically. Although it was ordered, the physician needs to be updated on the pt's condition to verify...

  17. Which should be seen first?

    loricatus replied to g61j's topic in Emergency

    You will never be wrong if you follow the ABCs and give the rationale for it. Even ACLS will follow the ABCs for a CP

  18. ER vs. PACU

    loricatus replied to groettger's topic in Emergency

    I have to qualify your statement to say to choose a large hospital based PACU if you don't wish to deal with families and drug seekers. Smaller hospitals and day surgery center PACUs have to deal...

  19. Considering Traveling--- any advice??

    loricatus replied to ER24's topic in Travel

    Now is a terrible time for new travelers and many seasoned travelers have resorted to taking staff jobs to ride the recession out. For every one travel job, there are now numerous candidates...

  20. Why we learn to calculate drip rates

    loricatus replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    It is rare to see a pump in the Emergency Room for average drips. They are usually reserved for drips that MUST be regulated, like potassium. Good news is that you learn to eyeball the rate very...

  21. Nursing Nightmare - Whats's the most number of patients you cared for by yourself?

    loricatus replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    ER, travel assignment, 12 patients (beds), 4 of them ICU/ vent or

  22. "If you sit down and chart for more than 15 minutes, that's considered a break"

    loricatus replied to JomoNurse's topic in General Nursing

    After 14 minutes on a timer, get up stretch walk around and go right back to charting. I would be putting those kitchen ones that dings right by the computer. You technically followed orders and...

  23. Im back .....and have conquered the NCLEX Beast

    loricatus replied to txspadequeenRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    congratulations so happy for

  24. Things You'd Like To Tell Visitors . . . . and get away with it

    loricatus replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I'll have to repeat what I said on the other thread about patients for this thread: Go

  25. URGENT: I need help about caffeine

    loricatus replied to tito1312's topic in General Nursing

    Since oral caffeine has been used for asthmatic patients ( http://www.cochrane.org/reviews/en/ab001112.html ) I wouldn't think that the IV version would be considered off-label