Noryn

Noryn

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  1. RN as a pharmaceutical rep?

    Noryn replied to jesshopper12's topic in General Nursing

    Usually you just have to have a Bachelor's degree but different companies will have different requirements. Basically they will be looking for a good salesperson, someone who is knowledgeable about...

  2. suctioning

    Noryn replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    I have been told by some nurses and respiratory therapists that when you go through the mouth it can increase the chance of infection because of the microorganisms in the mouth. I personally like to...

  3. This cannot be ethical!

    Noryn replied to sweetcheekers's topic in General Nursing

    This is extremely unethical. A person who has died has the same basic rights as a person who is alive. When this comes out in the public eye you are going to have families demanding to stay with...

  4. The Magic of Touch: What's Happened to the PM Care Backrub?

    Noryn replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked in the hospital I mainly did ER and CCU. On the 3-11 shift in the ER there is just no way we could do back rubs. It was way too busy. On the floor now I dont see how it is possible...

  5. Do you need an order for this???

    Noryn replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    There shoudnt have even been a call unless it was to notify the doctor what had happened with the UA. If you have an order for a UA then if something happens to the specimen you don't need another...

  6. Need Advice ASAP-have been suspended

    Noryn replied to robinregisterednut's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    The difference with nursing homes is that they are often considered the patient's home. Therefore they have the same rights we all do in our homes to an extent that it doesnt infringe on others...

  7. Should she quit

    Noryn replied to WannaBRN4's topic in General Nursing

    Colleges are all different but from my experiences pre-reqs are usually quite a bit easier than nursing classes. A lot of people that pass the pre-reqs dont pass the first semester of nursing school....

  8. Nurse having personal relationship with patient

    Noryn replied to wheelofadeal's topic in General Nursing

    It is unethical. The nurse is crossing boundaries, companies will fire them over it and the state board of nursing will reprimand them. When establishing a nurse/patient relationship, most patients...

  9. OPINION PLEASE-er triage situation-overwhelmed!

    Noryn replied to Uptoherern's topic in Emergency

    I worked the ER for a few years and near the end I was ready to quit, take a minimum wage job and go back to college. It is bad--when you have management that doesnt understand or doesnt support you...

  10. Benadryl or epi?

    Noryn replied to beannie's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Wow from that description it almost sounds as if a code needs to be called if the doctor isnt on the floor. That blood pressure, the facial edema, and high pitched voice really really concern me. In...

  11. What if CNA won't work?

    Noryn replied to Josifek's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Unfortunately most LPNs and even RNs in nursing facilities cannot just "fire" a worker. There is usually a chain of command and a discliplinary process to follow. Usually you have to document the...

  12. Kicked out of CNA because of RX

    Noryn replied to Shannon RN 2be's topic in General Nursing

    A few of those posts really came off as negative to me. It sounded to me as if the person was saying, "I couldnt live my dreams so you cant either--sorry that is life." Everyone does have...

  13. Kicked out of CNA because of RX

    Noryn replied to Shannon RN 2be's topic in General Nursing

    You really do have a negative attitude. Everyone has limitations however success stories come from us overcoming those limitations. You wanted to be an olympic gymnast and professional pianist but...

  14. Legal Questions Employment Issue

    Noryn replied to allamericangirl's topic in Nursing Career

    I dont know if I agree with you. From the description of that job, the employees will be responsible for transportation of their patients. The health questions seem very legal to ask. If my mother...

  15. Tips for day sleepers on darkening windows.

    Noryn replied to 2003rn's topic in General Nursing

    There are coal miners around me who always use 2 garbage bags they tape over windows. I would recommend that you go to Lowes or the home depot and buy the window tint film. It is relatively easy to...

  16. Kicked out of CNA because of RX

    Noryn replied to Shannon RN 2be's topic in General Nursing

    Wow I dont even know where to begin with this. I am extremely concerned about the confidentiality of her medical conditions. In my opinion there is no reason for a CNA instructor to inquire about...

  17. starting in ccu any tips?

    Noryn replied to thatoneguy's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I take it you mean Coronary Care Unit? Some people refer to CCU as critical care unit. The first thing I would probably do is to get an ACLS book and study up on algorithms. Code and even critical...

  18. Graduate nurse never inserted foley :/

    Noryn replied to NikiChiki's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    There are always procedures you arent going to get to do in nursing school. During my last year in an associate degree program they made us precept with our instructors for one shift in different...

  19. I am getting fired:(

    Noryn replied to Danianne's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I always thought having a doctor's excuse was adequate as well however once I started working in the hospital, I always noticed you were written up for call ins (we were allowed 3 in 6 months) no...

  20. How many hours can you work in Nursing School?

    Noryn replied to IrishItalianRN's topic in General Nursing

    the answer depends entirely on your situation. there are so many factors involved such as type of job, job hours, job manager, family situation, bills, etc. there were only 3 people that worked in my...

  21. OPINION PLEASE-er triage situation-overwhelmed!

    Noryn replied to Uptoherern's topic in Emergency

    When I did triage, if they had lady partsl bleeding I always asked if they were pregnant. To me that seems like one of the biggest factors to the equation of triage classification along with...

  22. narcs at triage

    Noryn replied to krissyram14's topic in Emergency

    Dont tell anyone your idea! You can go to the hospital administration and say, "Look I guarantee I can increase our ER visits 10 times!" and this would work. In all seriousness there are so many...

  23. intentional overdose

    Noryn replied to anonymous207's topic in Emergency

    That depends entirely on the situation. If the person took 100 Lopressor then probably not. They will need to be monitored medically probably on a telemetry floor or critical care unit. Some...

  24. intentional overdose

    Noryn replied to anonymous207's topic in Emergency

    The hospital capabilities and procedures are really going to come into play as well. For instance in our hospital we didnt have a psych unit so there were no psych nurses to call. Hospitals that do...

  25. intentional overdose

    Noryn replied to anonymous207's topic in Emergency

    Are you planning on becoming a psychologist? If so then the appropriate response for nurses which most of us are is going to be different. As far as nursing measures go this will be really...