Noryn

Noryn

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  1. Graduation Plans anyone?

    Noryn replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    Bah I went right to work at a nursing home when I graduated. I consistently hear good things in the Huntington area, Charleston area--not so

  2. Vancomycin infusion after allergic reaction

    Noryn replied to phoebebrat's topic in General Nursing

    I think you did the right thing especially with the facial edema starting. I cannot understand the logic either of waiting until there was resp compromise. Why did the doctor also not order Solu...

  3. Vancomycin infusion after allergic reaction

    Noryn replied to phoebebrat's topic in General Nursing

    Did you give it

  4. Price of medications

    Noryn replied to MichaelFloridaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, before I was a nurse I remember 85 dollar biaxin causing me a hardship. I dont know what is going to happen but many simply cannot afford these prices. I actually almost went through the...

  5. letter to manager appropriate, regarding transfer?

    Noryn replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

    I would do that hard thing and tell her face to

  6. heart rate of 46

    Noryn replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on things such as age and conditioning. Often elderly will have a low heart rate and not realize until they fall or have a syncopal episode. Once they get a pacemaker they cannot believe how...

  7. Is this a HIPAA violation?

    Noryn replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

    HIPAA violations are more or less a breach of confidentiality in which case someone can definitely

  8. Mountain State University Nursing program?

    Noryn replied to tronix304's topic in General Nursing

    It is very expensive. I think the passing rate on the NCLEX is also below average (nationwide). I would honestly look into Southern or St. Marys. They are only ADN programs but a BSN will do you...

  9. Health food store giving medical advice

    Noryn replied to mom4jesus's topic in General Nursing

    I can see both sides. I think it can be relatively frustrating when they adhere to this advice but when something goes wrong they go back to the healthcare providers. On the other hand can I...

  10. Mandatory Overtime

    Noryn replied to ittybittybabynurse's topic in General Nursing

    I would point out that some states have already passed laws prohibiting or limiting this because it is unfair to the employee and the patient. Tired employees are much more at risk of creating...

  11. Disrespectful Employees

    Noryn replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    My point is, regardless of who are you in long term care--aide, lpn or rn your work is hard. But at least as a RN you get paid halfway decent. In my state though the median pay for RN I think is...

  12. Disrespectful Employees

    Noryn replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Your post confuses me . I dont think I ever posted I was able to do it all and get out on time. But to answer your question, I think, like I said it was just too much. I couldnt give the care I wanted...

  13. Did anyone read the People story about Christina Aguilera?

    Noryn replied to rph3664's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We dont know her history, there may be a reason for having to have a C-section. She also is a very small woman, not sure if that had anything to do with it or not but she appears much larger in...

  14. Diversion- what are we missing?

    Noryn replied to happynursy74's topic in General Nursing

    The one for the pharmacist though is peer ran. It does not involve the pharmacy board unless the pharmacist is a danger to others and refuses help. But the board has no initial knowledge of...

  15. Universal Health Care... what would this mean...

    Noryn replied to nurseyNJNYC's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Daggonit. Tweety took away my edit button! So here is my personal experience. I had an ingrown toenail. Had to get antibiotics 2 times. Finally I decided just to get it removed but my insurance...

  16. Universal Health Care... what would this mean...

    Noryn replied to nurseyNJNYC's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Why then do we on average pay more per citizen for healthcare than other countries yet have worse outcomes? Prevention and maintenance are much cheaper in the long run. If it was only one amputation...

  17. Diversion- what are we missing?

    Noryn replied to happynursy74's topic in General Nursing

    I have thought of this very issue quite a bit. In my state for pharmacists there is a peer program that works with the pharmacist and they are not turned into the board for diversion (as long as it...

  18. high temps/ flu protocol

    Noryn replied to lil-hosp.usa's topic in Telephone Triage

    When I worked telephone triage we were instructed to not treat a fever unless it was 102. They did not need ER eval unless the temp was 105 and a fever was not harmful until it was 107-108. We did...

  19. question about lithium tox

    Noryn replied to studentgrl's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I have been looking into several NCLEX review questions lately and they really concern me as they have been blatantly wrong. But you also have to consider what answer the NCLEX wants--even though it...

  20. Neuro ICU - Withdrawl of life support...is this so wrong?

    Noryn replied to Nacki's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Yeah I agree that Diprivan at low doses wont necessarily cause resp depression--I have seen it used in elective cardioversion. But I may be getting senile but when I gave it years ago for the purpose...

  21. Neuro ICU - Withdrawl of life support...is this so wrong?

    Noryn replied to Nacki's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    The same argument can be made with Diprivan, it will cause respiratory arrest as well. What is similar to me is that each were given a drug that typically is not within the standard of care for a...

  22. Neuro ICU - Withdrawl of life support...is this so wrong?

    Noryn replied to Nacki's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Interestingly enough I read an article of an almost similar situation today. While Diprivan is not a neuro muscular blocker like Norcuron I think the situation is very similar....

  23. Lowest Passage Rate in all 50 States for Nurses

    Noryn replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    I am going back and forth as to whether I should post my opinion or not. If you read the article Barefootlady posted (not my link I posted) there are a few things that are extremely concerning to

  24. Mucomyst iv

    Noryn replied to msn2008's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    It depends on what you are using. PO Mucomyst is not FDA approved for IV use (I dont think) so the insert will not tell you this. The filter will catch impurities. When giving PO Mucomyst via IV...

  25. Pay without benefits in WV?

    Noryn replied to gospel Rn, BSN's topic in General Nursing

    Generally you will make up to a few more dollars on the hour, maybe a bit less. Those 32-36 an hour jobs likely wont be an option for you guys at this point. First they are generally available to...