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  1. tridil and heparin together?

    2ndCareerRN replied to akvarmit's topic in Emergency

    If I am hanging tridil and heparin then I am probably dealing with an AMI so I start 2-3 lines. I used to run NS and tridil together and then use another access point for the heparin if we use it. Now...

  2. family presence during CPR

    2ndCareerRN replied to beth38's topic in General Nursing

    Could you clarify your question a little bit? Is this a patient that has been brought to the ER by EMS, or family. Or is it a pt who is an inpatient? And should there be a difference?

  3. I made a huge mistake.. I made up vitals and got caught..

    2ndCareerRN replied to Talk2much555's topic in General Nursing

    We may realize it. But I would bet a month's pay she tell patients in the office that she is their "nurse"!

  4. Central line connection

    2ndCareerRN replied to wmarat's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I am sure that is the case, so far. But your exprerience may not encompass all foreseeable outcomes. Infection through a central line is a very real possibility. Guidlines are there for a reason, not...

  5. I made a huge mistake.. I made up vitals and got caught..

    2ndCareerRN replied to Talk2much555's topic in General Nursing

    As far as your letter to your boss. You left out the liability you placed him in. If you are a MA then you are working under his license. This could cost HIM money, trust, and his ability to practice...

  6. Nurse's mistake with diabetes drug causes fatality

    2ndCareerRN replied to Audreyfay's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    This looks like error upon error upon error, causing an unnecessary death. I alway worry about the nursing home here in town. The staff is overworked, underpaid, and at times seem just a little...

  7. 3rd degree burn question

    2ndCareerRN replied to jennk's topic in Burn

    I am not 100% sure, but, I believe the pain comes from the 2nd and 1st degree burns that abut the 3rd degree burns. If a preson is burned bad enough to have 3rd degree burns, you can bet there is...

  8. I made a huge mistake.. I made up vitals and got caught..

    2ndCareerRN replied to Talk2much555's topic in General Nursing

    Better learn to flip burgers. You may be a good worker. Just an untrustworthy one. Honestly, if you were my employee, you would already be looking for a new job. I would also start steps to remove...

  9. Please Help Me!!!

    2ndCareerRN replied to lovingromeo02's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You need to look into grants, loans, scholarships, and local hospitals for funding. If that doesn't work, and you get lots of money, would you give some to me to help pay off my student loans?

  10. Men's sexualality in Nursing

    2ndCareerRN replied to greensleeves's topic in Men in Nursing

    To start with, your assumption that we get to do this is flat out wrong. There is such a thing as inappropriate behavior, even in the nursing field. I am sure the same rules apply to you and your...

  11. What time is it? The watch watch...

    2ndCareerRN replied to NurseFirst's topic in General Nursing

    Look at the Swiss Army (Victorinox) line of watches. I have one that I have beat the crap out of, just replaced the battery because it was time. The watch is 4 yrs old and had not had a battery...

  12. Kosher Maalox and cough syrup?

    2ndCareerRN replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    Quite a few vegaterians also eat kosher. It comes down to a lack of animal products in the medicine. There are actually quite a few Kosher meds out there. This trend of Kosher OTC meds is just to...

  13. What's it like in Canon City, Colorado?

    2ndCareerRN replied to Blackcat99's topic in Colorado Nursing

    When I traveled to Ft Carson I picked up some per diem at the hospital in Canon. A nice hospital, with a very friendly staff. If it wasn't for the drive up from Colorado Springs, I would have done a...

  14. California ER nurses?

    2ndCareerRN replied to Shaaylo's topic in Emergency

    TNCC and ENPC are always good to have. They may not be necessary but will make you a little more employable, esp in a trauma center. CATN is another one that is a nice to have, but very few people...

  15. Patients Who Are Prisoners

    2ndCareerRN replied to Cameelrn's topic in General Nursing

    I am not sure how to take this statement. First of all, I do not agree that this person did not deserve the same quality of care as other patients. If you had a problem with this patient, you should...

  16. i have just recieved a dui in california,,am i in big trouble with licensing?

    2ndCareerRN replied to terry1's topic in General Nursing

    I second the suggestion to get a lawyer. This is just another reason to carry your own malpractice insurance. even if the carrier cannot help with this particular problem, they will have a list of...

  17. Strangest question I ever received in my nsg career

    2ndCareerRN replied to Foxfour's topic in General Nursing

    I had just about the same thing happen to me. This was from a lady the police pulled out of a creek by their station. She was convinced she was a mermaid, and was doing a very good imitation of a fish...

  18. anyone get denied for visascreen?

    2ndCareerRN replied to luilui_604's topic in International Nursing

    Is this company a US company, or a Canadian company? If you have to do the work to get the visa, why do a visa screen? I am a little in the dark here. It seems as though it is something like a NCLEX...

  19. anyone get denied for visascreen?

    2ndCareerRN replied to luilui_604's topic in International Nursing

    Well, I believe that if you want to go to the US to work, you should have your ducks in a row before applying. The requirements for a visa are not secret. The requirements are available to anyone who...

  20. stumped on strength/weakness questions

    2ndCareerRN replied to Agnus's topic in General Nursing

    Another trick is to make your weaknesses sound like strengths. For example, a weakness of mine is to strive for perfection in my job myself, but by attempting to ensure others I work with try for the...

  21. Moving to Washington

    2ndCareerRN replied to tronchase's topic in Washington Nursing

    I lived and worked in Spokane for a few years. I worked at Deaconess and Valley hospitals. There are 2 level 2 hospitals. Deaconess and Sacred Heart rotate the Trauma hospital designation every week....

  22. What does $35.00 hr (blended) mean?

    2ndCareerRN replied to peaceful's topic in Nursing Career

    Only great if you think so. When I did a travel assignment to CA I got 35$ for the first eight, time and one half for the next 4 (52.50), and if I did another four hours I would get double time. I...

  23. Do you use EMT's as ancillary staff in ED, need guidelines

    2ndCareerRN posted a topic in Emergency

    I am presently working in a small, remote federal facility. We have our own EMT-B's in house as ambulace crew. We want to start using them in the ER for ancillary staff. We have had a very high...

  24. Men in Nursing...What has been your greatest challenges?

    2ndCareerRN replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    Yea, that. But I ALWAYS hold out until after a good meal. Hey, a guy has to eat!! :rotfl:

  25. wondering if Canada has flu vaccine?

    2ndCareerRN replied to darla80's topic in International Nursing

    Perhaps the Canadian government should insist that for the US to get their left over vaccine, the US also has to take an equal number of cows. I know the ranchers in Alberta waould love that.