SFCardiacRN

SFCardiacRN

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  1. Scrub clothes vending machines

    SFCardiacRN replied to R.T.'s topic in Operating Room

    We use the PIXIS scrub dispensing system. It works great. Our scrub losses were 100k yearly before this system (mostly due to surgical residents and other departments "borrowing"). It has a camera...

  2. to the dark side

    SFCardiacRN replied to CAmedic's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Before I found Allnurses.com, I would have told you it is crazy to do the LVN to RN route. Several threads have addressed this issue (do a search) and there are some pretty good arguments for this...

  3. Staying Overnight In Pacu With Icu Pt

    SFCardiacRN replied to jabdab's topic in PACU

    Our charge RN and E1 anesthesiologist will not allow an ICU case to start until a bed (read RN!) is available. Usually, the surgeon/resident will just transfer an ICU pt. to TCU. There are enough...

  4. Question about story (pt refuse treatment)

    SFCardiacRN replied to capribry's topic in General Nursing

    Anyone can sue. Winning is another matter. Based on the facts of this probably fictitious ethical dilemma, the hospital did no

  5. Lookin for viewpoints: large vs med

    SFCardiacRN replied to Works2xs's topic in General Nursing

    It is rare to be able to contrast management styles/personalities when looking for employment. It is your direct manager that will have a lot to do with how satisfactory your job will be. If you have...

  6. Professional Misconduct

    SFCardiacRN replied to bertita's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like one thing less for you to worry about if someone else has the roster. And you can always keep a copy. I would apologize.

  7. How long before NPs will be able to do surgery solo?

    SFCardiacRN replied to platon20's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    These kinds of things happen slowly and in baby steps, but they do happen. We now have the technology, through the Da Vinci robotic arm, for surgeons to operate remotely. It is not unconceivable that...

  8. Seeking advice on rotating shifts

    SFCardiacRN replied to MrRN2006's topic in General Nursing

    I too would look for a more stable environment. Permanent rotating shifts tell me this employer is having a lot of

  9. How long before NPs will be able to do surgery solo?

    SFCardiacRN replied to platon20's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    There was a time when only MD's could take blood pressures. It was not that long ago when only MD's ran perfusion machines. As medical technology advances and nursing education advances, the skill...

  10. Area/speciality with most "knowledge"

    SFCardiacRN replied to moonischasingme1's topic in General Nursing

    I like the constantly changing technology of the OR but I must say I am greatly impressed with the knowledge base of cardiac ICU nurses. Oh, and don't forget the variety of ER and the Independence of...

  11. Need Help with Case Study Plz.

    SFCardiacRN replied to amynahmed's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It is hard to diagnose abdominal pain. Concentrate on the other symptoms and let us know where you are heading. Then I'll help. Nursing is about learning critical thinking and case studies are how you...

  12. families with clipboards/notebooks

    SFCardiacRN replied to shock-me-sane's topic in General Nursing

    I consider "taking care of the family" as part of patient care. Sometimes limits have to be set and sometimes the families can be unruly. Usually these families have had a bad experience with another...

  13. Most easy job in Nursing?

    SFCardiacRN replied to moliuchick's topic in General Nursing

    Try

  14. Most easy job in Nursing?

    SFCardiacRN replied to moliuchick's topic in General Nursing

    Pacu.

  15. Is a Surgeon accountable for slander??

    SFCardiacRN replied to lorster's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    If you take the advice from above you should dust off your resume at the same time.

  16. How often are you called in during on call?

    SFCardiacRN replied to Kate0140's topic in Operating Room

    I quit taking call because of elective procedures being performed at the surgeons convenience. Fortunately, we have a few "call hogs" willing to take it

  17. Can Med-Surg be holistic?

    SFCardiacRN replied to narnar's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Not only can but should be. Holistic nursing is treating the whole patient not just the disease. A good med/surg nurse is part psych nurse

  18. Any expereince with patient controlled oral analgesic

    SFCardiacRN replied to roey's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    The only patient controlled ORAL analgesic I'm aware of is the call

  19. Psych Nurse ="not a REAL nurse"?

    SFCardiacRN replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    As a student I was very impressed with the skills of the psych nurses. They exhibited highly specialized qualities that are the essence of nursing. The most cohesive teamwork I have ever seen was the...

  20. Malpractice?

    SFCardiacRN replied to newflgrad's topic in Home Health

    What is

  21. Tools for Evaluating Critical Thinking

    SFCardiacRN replied to Roro's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Critical thinking is SOOOO difficult. In the beginning, it is like trying to see the picture when the puzzle is only half finished. Open discussion of case studies helped me the

  22. Right Brain Learners

    SFCardiacRN replied to vickynurse's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    No one system is going to work for all students. A varied approach is best. Some teachers will clap their hands or speak louder about information likely to be on a test. And don't forget that these...

  23. Cranky feet....better shoes?

    SFCardiacRN replied to BethyC123's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I buy my shoes a 1/2 size larger, use water filled insoles and two pair of socks. My feet never hurt. But then I'm a guy so "big feet" aren't a

  24. Labeling preps???

    SFCardiacRN replied to scrubnurse's topic in Operating Room

    At first glance, it seems silly to label preps. We have special prep kits and all that. Though my hospital doesn't require it and I am not doing it, Marie may be right on this! As Eric mentioned, a...

  25. Blood Transfusion Reaction...Doctor order to go ahead with transfusion anyway...!

    SFCardiacRN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    BAD Doctor...no bagel! My hospital has just put together an emergency response team for non-code situations. I think it is a great idea. It should keep situations from getting worse and can be a great...