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  1. I want to be a virginian!

    2ndCareerRN replied to pvtsmom's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Well, you know, once it is gone it does not spontanousley regenerate. Although, I do understand some plastic surgeons can repair it for you..........what?...what?............ OH,...

  2. question for you... this is really bugging me .

    2ndCareerRN replied to jnette's topic in General Nursing

    At least it wasn't the voices of many people whispering in your head!!

  3. ED holding charges

    2ndCareerRN replied to RNJane's topic in General Nursing

    At the facility I just worked at, when we did a hold the patient became admitted to that particular floor (ICU/TCU/Med). I assume they were charged as though they are actually on the floor. You do...

  4. Firearm-Related Hospital Admissions Drop 25% in PA

    2ndCareerRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I was unable to go to your link. Any particular reasons behind the drop in admissions? I know that we send a lot more GSW home now rather than admit them. Many of the superficial wounds we used to...

  5. Out of my scope - NEED HELP!!!!!!

    2ndCareerRN replied to militaryRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Only a couple of words of advice here.... Call your BON and ask if in the scope of practice for an RN, and get a lawyer. If you carry your own malpractice insurance (which everyone should IMO) then...

  6. More Vegas questions

    2ndCareerRN replied to Nocnursern's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Here is a handy little tool, show the comparative cost of living for different states and cities. You can also do a crime rate comparison....

  7. More Vegas questions

    2ndCareerRN replied to Nocnursern's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I can't tell you anything first hand about working in Vegas....although the fine folks over here can help you out http://forums.delphiforums.com/travelnurses I lived in Summerlin from 1992 to 1997....

  8. Help! Medical Record

    2ndCareerRN replied to Beablessing's topic in Parish

    If I had these types of questions, I would talk to the practitioner that ordered the studies, or talk to my current doc. Often the answer to one question will provoke another question, so sitting...

  9. Very Scary

    2ndCareerRN replied to NurseJacqui's topic in Emergency

    You know, you had me with until you made this post: If "Little Miss Charge Nurse" is interfering with getting the docs to the bedside of your patient, it is up to you to drag one of them to your...

  10. Can a short person be a nurse?

    2ndCareerRN replied to MryRose's topic in General Nursing

    Your height should not be a problem. You will adapt, overcome, and perform the job to the best of your ability. The flight nurse I turned a patient over to last night had to under 5' tall, and she was...

  11. Is there any evidence that modern cell phones REALLY cause problems...

    2ndCareerRN replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    All of the research (limited) in this area has been been done on equipment while it was not attached to a patient (subject). Most of these tests show that there is some interference, if the phone is...

  12. Methatraxate question

    2ndCareerRN replied to Whisper's topic in International Nursing

    Not so much silent. It is an accepted and approved practice to use it for ectopic pregnancy. With the side effects, I am not sure anyone would want to use it for routine termination of pregnancy. It...

  13. So, Boeing is going to build a new plane

    2ndCareerRN posted a topic in Washington Nursing

    Looks like Boeing is going to offer a new plane to competewith the Airbus line. Word is it will be built in Everett. It will create or secure many jobs in the area. Assembled in Everett is the correct...

  14. dating saline in the warmers

    2ndCareerRN replied to calienicole112's topic in Operating Room

    I have never dated saline in the warmers, but I have known a few nurses that would date anything that was warm......but enough of that. In all the hospitals I have worked we have never dated the...

  15. Pacemaker

    2ndCareerRN replied to Lovenursinganyx's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Yes, the pacemaker should br checked out. But also try to talk someone into doing a urine cult, and possibly a blood cult. The sx you describe can also happen to LOL's with a UTI. Sometimes I am...

  16. Question on MAZE procedure

    2ndCareerRN replied to Whisper's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I am not sure who or what it is named for. But, I can give some experience with it. My wife is a congential heart that had her first surg when she was 9 y/o (early 60's). She had an ASD that involved...

  17. URGENT Request for All NC Nurses

    2ndCareerRN replied to VickyRN's topic in General Nursing

    http://216.239.39.104/custom?q=cache:6kX9CNNr59sJ:www.cffc.navy.mil/olf/Release.pdf+north+carolina+olf&hl=en&ie=UTF-8 Within the body of the link you will find another link to the...

  18. What are Ca salaries really like?

    2ndCareerRN replied to creeves's topic in California Nursing

    I just finished an assignment in San Jose. I am not sure what the regular staff was making. But, I do know the per-diem is 50 dollars and hour (with weekend/night diffs). With the time and a half over...

  19. Hell has no fury like an RN scorned.(ER)

    2ndCareerRN replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    AAA (triple A) Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm http://www.medicinenet.com/Abdominal_Aortic_Aneurysm/article.htm Hopefully it is not leaking, or leaking very little. We had a 52 y/o that blew in the ER right...

  20. Male's in Nursing

    2ndCareerRN replied to Osskar's topic in International Nursing

    Please do search on this forum using male nurse, male RN, or just plain male and see the many different topics and replies that have been posted. A lot of the posters from the past are no longer here,...

  21. Do redheads have more pain during labor in your opinion?

    2ndCareerRN replied to becca.utns's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Getting pregnant is not supposed to cause pain. If I remember right, it should be reasonably pleasurable. But, more seriously, I have read the same thing over the last few years in a few different...

  22. whats your nurse pt ratio for ED?

    2ndCareerRN replied to E.D.ucated's topic in Emergency

    In CA where I work we take 1:4 for gen ED. 1:1 for trauma. 1:1 for icu holds, unless you can get 2 in the same room, then they are 1:2. 1:4 for Telemetry holds, and then whatever medsurg holds we have...

  23. Ss #

    2ndCareerRN replied to peaches99lol's topic in International Nursing

    If your visa has expired, does that mean you are now in the country illegally? If so, in this day and age of heightened awareness it could be a problem for you. I would find a lawyer familiar with...

  24. Where's a pretty place to live?

    2ndCareerRN replied to Dixen81's topic in General Nursing

    Come on up to the Inland northwest. Eastern Washington or Northern Idaho. Cheap cost of living. All four seasons, lakes, rivers, trails, mountains....

  25. Limey nurse would like advice

    2ndCareerRN replied to CupidStuntUK's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I did a 6 month stint in Colorado Springs. A very nice town.Lots to do in the area. Easy drive to ski in the winter, and lots of four wheeling in the rest of the year. Lots of mountain areas for...