macleod340 BSN

macleod340 has 9 years experience as a BSN and specializes in Progressive Care - Respiratory.

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1. Continuous pulse oximetry monitoring and COVID

   macleod340 replied to macleod340's topic in Disaster Preparation

   Thanks for all the replies, so many good points and a good all-around discussion. We are also having issues similar to that TurtlesRcool explains and there is nothing quite like trying to log into...

2. Continuous pulse oximetry monitoring and COVID

   macleod340 replied to macleod340's topic in Disaster Preparation

   Thank you everyone for your comments and suggestions, that really helps a lot!! I have a meeting with our equipment reps and I am so lucky to work at a hospital that has leadership that is supportive...

3. Continuous pulse oximetry monitoring and COVID

   macleod340 replied to macleod340's topic in Disaster Preparation

   Thank you MunoRN, Being a respiratory RN I am pretty aware of the issues with getting a good pleth that is consistent, reliable and the best thing is to have eyes on your patient. We used to...

4. Continuous pulse oximetry monitoring and COVID

   macleod340 replied to macleod340's topic in Disaster Preparation

   We have a centralized monitoring system with at least two dedicated monitor techs present at all times and they are completely overwhelmed. Our new system has 4 connections that nurses are trying to...

5. Continuous pulse oximetry monitoring and COVID

   macleod340 replied to macleod340's topic in Disaster Preparation

   Yup alarms are set. It's more that we get so many sensor malfunctions, poor pleth waves and false alarms due to poor signal quality. I have had setups where I've had to put over six new pulse ox...

6. If I Don't Laugh, I'll Cry: Nursing Things that are so Frustrating They're Funny

   macleod340 replied to missnursingstudent19's topic in General Nursing

   I think it's so funny when I see meds blasted up on our ceilings from clogged NG tubes. Gotta love the liquid tylenol in it's bright red

7. Continuous pulse oximetry monitoring and COVID

   macleod340 posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

   Hello Allnurses, I am attempting to troubleshoot some issues we have been having at our hospital that have resulted in patient harm while monitoring patients on continuous pulse oximetry. I work...

8. Pearson Vue Trick Feb 2016

   macleod340 replied to blongo's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Just wanted to say thanks to CiaMia and JustBeachyNurse. My hold resolved about an hour ago and I unofficially PASSED. Thanks for your support and for sharing your knowledge. I've been pulling my hair...

9. Pearson Vue Trick Feb 2016

   macleod340 replied to blongo's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Thanks for the advice CiaMia, I called them and again was not given any reason for the hold, just told to wait. To be honest I am getting quite tired of waiting. Thanks JustBeachyNurse, My credit...

10. Pearson Vue Trick Feb 2016

    macleod340 replied to blongo's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Bonjourno everyone, I took my NCLEX on February 11th and still have my results on hold. I've done the PVT trick so many times that if it actually charged my credit card, it would probably be maxed...