bgxyrnf

bgxyrnf MSN, RN

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  1. Yep. Nurses do "eat their young"

    bgxyrnf replied to Dianna11's topic in General Nursing

    OP, by your definition, I suppose that nurses do eat their young... as do firefighters and police officers and engineers and pilots and physicians (to mention the professions that I'm quite familiar...

  2. IO + Lab work

    bgxyrnf replied to applesxoranges's topic in Emergency

    To whatever degree you can aspirate blood from an IO line, it can be used for basic labs. I have a big issue with sending a patient to the ICU with no venous access, though. By local policy, IOs are...

  3. Move from Medsurg to ICU?

    bgxyrnf replied to CafeduMonde4Breakfast's topic in Critical Care

    Perhaps in hospitals with excess capacity. How do these well-run hospitals cope with incoming patients if they're already at capacity in the specialty

  4. What do other hospitals do regard to scheduling staff for weekends?

    bgxyrnf replied to Metalchild's topic in General Nursing

    With one employer, we do self-scheduling but must work at least 1/2 of the weekend shifts. At the other employer, we have set schedules... which generally include every other

  5. Needlestick OCD

    bgxyrnf replied to Zico91's topic in General Nursing

    Such behavior *does* put you at some elevated risk, as well as your patients.I can't comment about the OCD stuff but invasive procedures and sharps-out should *never* be done on

  6. African American Male Nursing Student Questions

    bgxyrnf replied to MalabuTannis's topic in Male Nursing Students

    The general caution makes the post worthwhile and, honestly, it's not worth my time to check the original post dates on bumped threads nor last-active dates for users. To your post, though, I share...

  7. African American Male Nursing Student Questions

    bgxyrnf replied to MalabuTannis's topic in Male Nursing Students

    So you've gone on the internet and identified yourself via your demographics before issuing a criticism of your program. Unwise. I'd urge you to change your username immediately and request that this...

  8. is this a reason why I shouldn't be a nurse?

    bgxyrnf replied to guest981747's topic in General Students

    I would despise working in a nursing home. I enjoy working in the

  9. Disturbing Conversation on Overweight Healthcare Workers

    bgxyrnf replied to FutureDNP2021's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like that *is* a lifestyle change.Get with the times, though. Coke is so 1980's... today, it's all about the meth. Just plan to include meticulous dental

  10. Missed a fracture

    bgxyrnf replied to Buggus's topic in School

    Shareholders always come first...

  11. How do I peel pill packets without meds flying everywhere!

    bgxyrnf replied to hs4zu's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    As a former engineer with experience in production processes (read 'how to empower the workers to go as fast as possible while eliminating defects'), I've noticed that there are many system...

  12. How do I peel pill packets without meds flying everywhere!

    bgxyrnf replied to hs4zu's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I do both of the above. I'm also super careful as I'm peeling back and get near the pill. Sometimes, once I've got the pill partially exposed I will flip it over so the flat side is facing away from...

  13. Reason for IV fluids

    bgxyrnf replied to Matt8700's topic in Emergency

    Our trauma service has gone to PlasmaLyte exclusively and pulmonary/critical care services are moving in that

  14. Resigning before 6 month probation period - ineligible for rehire?

    bgxyrnf replied to DesertSky's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely, although I was thinking of Martha Stewart going to prison not for insider trading but for lying to investigators.Trustworthiness and honesty are perhaps the paramount characteristics of a...

  15. question for Nursing

    bgxyrnf replied to tolojede1's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    a. complete set of vital signsb. Lab work: BMP, CBC, HFP, lactate, blood cultures, straight cath UA and cultures c. IV access d. NS bolus 30mL/kg e. portable chest x-ray f. antibiotics g....

  16. What looks good on a nursing school application?

    bgxyrnf replied to SapphireKitten's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My experience has been that employers couldn't care less from where you earned your degree. Likewise, I doubt that schools really care where you did your prereqs, only that you did and what kinds of...

  17. Missed a fracture

    bgxyrnf replied to Buggus's topic in School

    Only one way to determine if there's a fracture and that's by radiological studies. Whether irradiation is warranted is determined by the clinical examination. It sounds like it was initially...

  18. I Think I Messed Up =(

    bgxyrnf replied to Subvers658's topic in General Students

    Speaking as one holder of a DD-214 to another: After 5 years in the military, you know how to adapt and overcome. Stop with the defeatest statements like, "this is too much" and do what needs doing....

  19. Need help with a dosage problem?

    bgxyrnf replied to gislb's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I did it in my head thusly... 50g in 1000mL = 5g in 100mL = 1g in 20mL = 2g in 40mL 40mL over 1hr =

  20. Need help with a dosage problem?

    bgxyrnf replied to gislb's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    40mL is not correct. 40 mL is a volume, not a rate. 40mL/hr is correct.It's not

  21. College HELP

    bgxyrnf replied to jesslopez16a's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Generally speaking, the most cost-effective route is to attend a community college to earn an ADN and a nursing license. After a year or so of employment, once you've settled in a bit, do an online or...

  22. I&D...sterile procedure?

    bgxyrnf replied to deefizzle's topic in General Nursing

    Well first of all, BostonFNP has not personally attacked you, s/he has simply made a mildly snarky, dismissive comment. The opinion of a new grad nurse who's seen a procedure done a few times in fast...

  23. I&D...sterile procedure?

    bgxyrnf replied to deefizzle's topic in General Nursing

    Probably because it's ridiculous to have a nursing student telling an experienced provider that their technique is

  24. I&D...sterile procedure?

    bgxyrnf replied to deefizzle's topic in General Nursing

    Snicker,

  25. Move from Medsurg to ICU?

    bgxyrnf replied to CafeduMonde4Breakfast's topic in Critical Care

    What makes somebody ready is primarily attitude. Don't think for a second that trauma patients don't end up in cardiothoracic nor that cardiac patients don't end up in trauma. When they're in the ED...