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1. Nitroglygerin

   nursinghealth replied to neuron's topic in Patient Medications

   Not only do you not give Nitro without an order, don't give ANY med without an order. It could be a direct order from the MD or a Medical Directive, but it has to be ordered before it is given. If...

2. Help when calling the md

   nursinghealth replied to iwannabeanursee's topic in General Nursing

   Based on what you learned from the responses in this thread, what do you think you would say? Based on what you learned from the responses in this thread, do you think you would want to hold...

3. Help when calling the md

   nursinghealth replied to iwannabeanursee's topic in General Nursing

   You sound very new. That's ok, we all were at one time. A few things: 1. Get to know your insulins. You need to understand how insulin works before deciding whether or not you should hold it....

4. What order to give MONA?

   nursinghealth replied to xmilkncookiesx's topic in General Nursing

   This is how it works on our floor. Morphine is only given if pain relief is not achieved with Nitro, and Nitro is only given if not contraindicated based on the results of the

5. What order to give MONA?

   nursinghealth replied to xmilkncookiesx's topic in General Nursing

   Sorry guys, I'm new to replying on these boards and I'm not using the quote function correctly.

6. What order to give MONA?

   nursinghealth replied to xmilkncookiesx's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for clarifying. I should have quoted the post I was responding to that asked what she should do in the following scenario: "If the troponin levels are elevated, what do I do? I know its...

7. What order to give MONA?

   nursinghealth replied to xmilkncookiesx's topic in General Nursing

   Definitely call the MD. Don't initiate anything except O2 without either a Medical Directive, existing PRN order, or new order from the

8. nurse call response times in Ontario hospitals

   nursinghealth replied to fizzydrinks's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   You're correct, I am a new nurse. I have alluded to it in my previous posts. I tell people every day that I have no idea what I'm doing, and I don't know if I'll ever feel like I do... but I'm told...

9. nurse call response times in Ontario hospitals

   nursinghealth replied to fizzydrinks's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   I don't understand why you are upset with my apology. It was sincere. Did you infer a tone that wasn't

10. nurse call response times in Ontario hospitals

    nursinghealth replied to fizzydrinks's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You're right, I'm sorry. I participated in beating a dead horse.

11. nurse call response times in Ontario hospitals

    nursinghealth replied to fizzydrinks's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    While this is true, asking patients if they know who they are or where they are, when they have a history of not knowing (which was the OP's specific complaint), is not going to assist in the...

12. nurse call response times in Ontario hospitals

    nursinghealth replied to fizzydrinks's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Hallelujah. I understand, my friend. I really do. Thank you for sharing your perspective with

13. nurse call response times in Ontario hospitals

    nursinghealth replied to fizzydrinks's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I don't agree with this. I don't think the OP was being unreasonable. Yes, some patients and family members can be unreasonable (I've met them myself), but the OP was not. I am a nurse. I...

14. nurse call response times in Ontario hospitals

    nursinghealth replied to fizzydrinks's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I agree there are more than just systemic issues at play. I believe some nurses are burned out and have lost their compassion, which is unfortunate and unfair to those like yourself and your father....

15. nurse call response times in Ontario hospitals

    nursinghealth replied to fizzydrinks's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I am a nurse and I have been a patient - and the loved one of a patient - as well. I understand both sides. There are times when I hear the call bell ringing for me and I'm literally up to my elbows...