SteffaDee

SteffaDee BSN, RN

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  1. Tips for New EMR

    SteffaDee posted a topic in Emergency

    Hi there, I just finished training for a new EMR/documentation system for the hospital I work at that is going live in about 10 days. It's called "Meditech Expanse" and I was wondering if anyone had...

  2. Paper Charting venting

    SteffaDee replied to raindrops1234's topic in General Nursing

    In the past I have been provided with and/or made copies of forms and documents that are frequently used. That way you can become familiar with them on breaks or when you go home etc. I consider it...

  3. Orders from hell...

    SteffaDee replied to Leonardo Del Toro's topic in General Nursing

    An ER doc I've worked with will sometimes write orders like "Gown" when the patient is complaining of an ankle or elbow injury, etc. Or "Move to Minor Procedure Room", when the room is already...

  4. Orders from hell...

    SteffaDee replied to Leonardo Del Toro's topic in General Nursing

    I believe its supposed to be "tapered" dose, which is when the dose gradually decreases until they are no longer taking the medication (ie. Prednisone 50mg PO Daily x3 days, then 40mg x3 days, then...

  5. What would you do in this situation? (If you know it all ;) )

    SteffaDee replied to Emergent's topic in Emergency

    I would do 2,3, and 4 all at the same time! Bring the BSC, give the Lasix while counseling on better medication adherence, and monitor while waiting on labs. Once the BSC has been used, I'd then...

  6. Verbal Hand-off Reports - Are they no longer necessary?

    SteffaDee replied to yr.pedsnurse's topic in General Nursing

    In the hospital where I work, whenever a patient is being transferred internally, any sending floor is required to pneumatically tube a written Transfer Report form (organized in SBAR format) to the...

  7. Several questions about piggybacks, Y siting, rates, and IV med admin

    SteffaDee replied to Dangaard's topic in Patient Medications

    Of course, the following can be facility specific. So make sure to look up your policy. Your primary should be NS or the ordered fluid and your secondary is the medication. The secondary should be...

  8. Feeling down and very discouraged :(

    SteffaDee replied to RNinCali15's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    LinkedIn sometimes has job postings for nursing positions, or try looking at online job posting sites like Monster.com or Jobs.com, and such. Your state or province may also have a database where...