PediLove2147 BSN, RN

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    would you work this rotating schedule?

    PediLove2147 replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in General Nursing

    At my old job I did Sunday and Monday night then worked Wednesday day, I only did this every other week though. I had a hard time falling asleep Tuesday night and was usually very tired on Wednesday....
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    What helps you sleep after night shift?

    PediLove2147 replied to Emma_H's topic in General Nursing

    Same. I have no issues falling asleep after a night shift. I slept today until 3pm, usually I can sleep later. I have a fan on, my usual even at night and the blinds closed. It is still pretty light...
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    Sodium Phos with a filter?

    PediLove2147 replied to msjack's topic in Patient Medications

    We don't use a filter with sodium phos at my facility so not necessarily
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    Heparin with high INR

    PediLove2147 posted a topic in Patient Medications

    This might be a stupid question (because I feel like I should know the answer) but I am going to ask it anyways.. My patient came in with a high INR so her Coumadin was stopped. She was started on...
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    Cost effective patients

    PediLove2147 replied to SNB1014's topic in Nursing Humor

    I had a patient ask if she could take her own meds to save money, we apparently have a policy that they are only allowed to do this if we didn't stock a particular med. Pharmacy needs to verify and...
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    So who do nurses marry or have as civil partners???

    PediLove2147 replied to snoopy29's topic in General Nursing

    I am married to an architect. Going along with your post though, we have two people in my department married to police officers and my friend (also RN) is dating a
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    Heparin with high INR

    PediLove2147 replied to PediLove2147's topic in Patient Medications

    Yup, checked with my educator and subq Heparin was not necessary. I will know for next time. I hate that the MD doesn't know
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    Heparin with high INR

    PediLove2147 replied to PediLove2147's topic in Patient Medications

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    Doubles

    PediLove2147 replied to nursedanny614's topic in General Nursing

    Don't feel bad. I will only offer to do a double if I am not working the day after. Sometimes if it's an unexpected double they will allow you to come in at 9AM. I haven't actually had to do one in my...
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    Rhabdomyolysis

    PediLove2147 replied to julz68's topic in General Nursing

    200 ml/hr is normal for that diagnosis. I had a patient getting 250 ml/hr so comparable. Like the PP stated, you need to keep the kidneys flushed so the high fluid rate is necessary. You did the right...
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    Heparin with high INR

    PediLove2147 replied to PediLove2147's topic in Patient Medications

    Thanks everyone! I was on the right track with my reasoning which makes me
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    Who reads your mantoux (PPD) test?

    PediLove2147 replied to psu_213's topic in General Nursing

    Someone at work (on my unit) read and signed for mine. I've done the same for others. Your facility's policy doesn't really make sense, especially since it's not even a nurse reading
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    I need advice I am so confused

    PediLove2147 replied to Ticklelicious's topic in General Nursing

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    Stethoscope and Superbugs

    PediLove2147 replied to rumwynnieRN's topic in General Nursing

    Our BP cuffs are used over and over again.. And yeah, I've heard those wipes cause cancer. You would think I would start wearing gloves when using them but I still don't. Oops, I wonder what kind of...
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    Heparin and platelets

    PediLove2147 replied to Creamsoda's topic in General Nursing

    I always check my patient's CBC prior to giving SC Heparin but it has to be really low for our docs to hold it. I agree with a PP, you are thinking critically and if it is held even once because you...
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    What to do if you disagree with the care of another nurse's pt?

    PediLove2147 replied to Erythropoietin's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This sounds like it could have been handled by the MD but only if there was a response within minutes. You waited 30, so yeah I would have been with you on a RR. I agree with the others though and it...
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    No long distance for patients?

    PediLove2147 replied to MunoRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    At my facility you can pay to get long distance. If people have a cell phone I always advise against it because it is so
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    Fairly Unique Situation

    PediLove2147 replied to Drstrangelove88's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I agree, I would look into this option. If you do decide to get your ADN I wouldn't worry especially if the hospital you work at hires
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    Is it okay to tell a patient to not disrespect you

    PediLove2147 replied to lolakbolak's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You could have said it differently but I do think it was important to say. There is no reason a nurse should take verbal abuse, in that case the patient/customer is NOT always right. I had a patient...
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    Nurses: How often do you...

    PediLove2147 replied to doxielover304's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    1-How often do you actually see people die? And share your experiences with that if you will please. Very rarely. Since I started 2 years ago we have had probably 3 people die. They were CMO...
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    Dobhoff Tube Insertion

    PediLove2147 replied to infirmiere77's topic in General Nursing

    Only MDs place Dobhoff's and NGTs in my facility. ICU RNs may be able to I am not sure. We always confirm with a KUB. I work in
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    Do you tell people where you work?

    PediLove2147 replied to psu_213's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, usually if they ask. I've never gotten a negative response (except from someone who had worked there previously) so maybe that's why. His reaction was a bit
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    Question about heparin

    PediLove2147 replied to SGroRN87's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know the exact count but it has to be pretty low to hold on my floor. I work post-op. Usually the only time we don't give it is prior to surgery. You are making your students think about labs...
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    honoring your kiddos

    PediLove2147 replied to smurfynursey's topic in Private Duty

    I was with a patient for a year when she passed (suddenly) and it was very hard because I wasn't sure what was appropriate. I ended up sending a card. All the nurses were invited to her funeral,...
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    RN total patient care...

    PediLove2147 replied to julz68's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We don't have LPNs but we do have CNAs and I would be lost without them. I couldn't imagine doing everything I do now PLUS bathing, toileting, VS, feeding.. and so on. I could do it with 3 patients...