GSDlvrRN

GSDlvrRN MSN

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  1. New Onset Afib

    GSDlvrRN replied to donotenter's topic in General Nursing

    Totally agree. If the AF continues, consider an anticoagulant to further prevent clots. I also do not think he should be on your floor. Tele units can do metoprolol IVP, cardizem IVP, also drips like...

  2. I have trouble pulling up clear liquid into a syringe

    GSDlvrRN replied to Futurenurse7321's topic in General Nursing

    Ever tried pulling lorazepam with a subq needle? I did that once when supplies were ridiculously low!!

  3. Can I lose my license over this?

    GSDlvrRN replied to Mortaaaay's topic in General Nursing

    I just want to point out, you were on the phone in public.... not at work. I think you’re over reacting and this patient’s daughter has way too much power over you. Who gives a flying hoot what...

  4. Useless Shift Report Information

    GSDlvrRN replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    What type of jello/juice/pudding they prefer to take meds with, what side they sleep on, what ICU bed they came from, how rude the ICU nurse was giving report, they’re marriage status or sexual...

  5. Next Day Off

    GSDlvrRN replied to Imustbedreaming's topic in General Nursing

    I am so glad that you are honest and transparent. We need to talk about how our jobs can take over our mind, body, and well

  6. I start my first job soon!

    GSDlvrRN replied to not_kayley's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I have worked in a CT surgery unit for a year and a half. We get patients post op day 2 most of the time. (Not a CVICU). Are you talking about an ICU setting with fresh open heart patients? Or more of...

  7. How hard is the PCCN Exam

    GSDlvrRN replied to FLnurse1127's topic in General Specialties

    I rate it 5/10. I studied for 5 months using the online study videos I bought on the AACN website, a book with a full practice test, and I used an app with PCCN practice questions. It is by pocket...

  8. Next Day Off

    GSDlvrRN replied to Imustbedreaming's topic in General Nursing

    I second that death by a thousand cuts. Sometimes I stay strong and stay strong at work, trying to shake off every insult or outburst by patients/ supervisors/ resident doctors. Every little...

  9. Error in judgement?

    GSDlvrRN replied to jane_34's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    How is everything going

  10. Had a horrible weekend...

    GSDlvrRN replied to carberrylane's topic in Medical-Surgical

    My facility uses Alaris pumps and the pump will alarm you that the concentration of potassium needs to be administered via central line. This is a nice safety feature that helps, especially if you...

  11. And The Reason Nurses Don't Get Fired

    GSDlvrRN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Nurse not fired for disconnecting dobutamine drip and allowed patient to shower by himself. He passed out in the shower and suffered a SDH. He was 26. Nurse not fired for repeatedly answering desk...

  12. Error in judgement?

    GSDlvrRN replied to jane_34's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    No problem. You seem to receive input very well... a very good indicator that you can get past this! Best of

  13. Feeling embarrassed, ask the md a stupid question

    GSDlvrRN replied to RobertJo's topic in General Nursing

    I don’t think it was stupid. I also don’t think that doctors realize that sometimes nurses make such phone calls just to be able to say they called the doctor. Sometimes I do it to humor the...

  14. What causes you to almost scream (internally of course) during your day?

    GSDlvrRN replied to KonichiwaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Patients with cardiomegaly that tell people they have a “big strong

  15. Error in judgement?

    GSDlvrRN replied to jane_34's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Drowsiness could be an “expected” reaction. But what you describe is not. It is very important to know the difference. If you are unsure, ask the charge nurse/ supervisor to help assess the...

  16. Poll: do you have professional liability insurance?

    GSDlvrRN replied to SDANG's topic in General Nursing

    Same

  17. CPR song

    GSDlvrRN replied to GSDlvrRN's topic in General Specialties

    I mean I’ve never heard it as a CPR song

  18. CPR song

    GSDlvrRN replied to GSDlvrRN's topic in General Specialties

    Nice! I’ve never heard that

  19. Managment is TERRIBLE

    GSDlvrRN replied to Wish4goodstaffing's topic in Health, Stress Management

    ...........but why? What did that accomplish? Btw, I do not believe in using fear as a motivator!! Let us know what

  20. What is One of the Most Memorable Moments in Your Nursing Career?

    GSDlvrRN replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    This is pretty stinkin awesome!

  21. IV Lasix.

    GSDlvrRN replied to Nursing Au's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Yes, this actually happened. I told her the pads are the same, just multi functional. She went on to ask 2 more

  22. Dispute termination

    GSDlvrRN replied to FloridaLpn2015's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I think you take your job seriously. I think you recognize your error. I think you own up to it and identify the events that led up to it. You did what you could to identify factors that effected your...

  23. Mg and K

    GSDlvrRN posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I have a question burning in my mind. And I understand it depends on the patient. But when do you call the doctor about a magnesium or potassium level? Generally, we are covering magnesium levels less...

  24. Mg and K

    GSDlvrRN replied to GSDlvrRN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Some patients who come from CVICU have PRN orders like that. For example, if potassium is below 3.5 give blah blah blah. If potassium if between 3.5 to 3.9 give blah blah blah. There are PRN orders...

  25. IV Lasix.

    GSDlvrRN replied to Nursing Au's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Ugh...please don't over think and over complicate. This has already been explained and the explanations are apparently not satisfactory and you are obviously looking for an answer that cannot be...