BklynHeightsRN

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1. Resources for Pre-procedure Scope Testing

   BklynHeightsRN replied to BklynHeightsRN's topic in Gastroenterology

   Thank you so much for the feedback, all! Now I know I'm not crazy :-P I will discuss with Olympus if they could provide documentation on why this is best practice. At this point I have given her a...

2. Resources for Pre-procedure Scope Testing

   BklynHeightsRN replied to BklynHeightsRN's topic in Gastroenterology

   Maybe you misunderstood. This isn't something you find in an owners manual and it has nothing to do with scope care, it is not even remotely a mandatory step. It is more of a common sense thing - to...

3. Resources for Pre-procedure Scope Testing

   BklynHeightsRN posted a topic in Gastroenterology

   Hi all: I've looked everywhere and cannot find anything on recommendations for testing the function of the scopes before the procedure. We use compliance kits and I insist my technician put sterile...

4. Moderate Sedation and GI

   BklynHeightsRN replied to sameasalways's topic in Gastroenterology

   Closed eyes doesn't mean unconscious necessarily. I get what you're saying though because when I worked in the ED consciously sedated patients were still in pain and much more responsive. I would...

5. Moderate Sedation and GI

   BklynHeightsRN replied to sameasalways's topic in Gastroenterology

   I'm curious who accredits your facility? AAAASF prohibits RNs (except CRNAs of course) from administering propofol. It is used in the ICU for intubated patients, but for outpatient procedural...

6. Being Managed By Someone Younger

   BklynHeightsRN replied to Apple-Core's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I applaud your seeking further understanding of your reaction! You seem to be considering every possible connection both on your own and your manager's end. You're right - she could very well be...

7. Being Managed By Someone Younger

   BklynHeightsRN replied to Apple-Core's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I have some insight on the other side of things - I am a younger nurse manager than the people I manage! This was the case in my last job as well. I am 35 but have only been a nurse 4 years actually...

8. What was the REAL reason you called off

   BklynHeightsRN replied to Orion81RN's topic in General Nursing

   haha! Rock on with yo bad

9. What was the REAL reason you called off

   BklynHeightsRN replied to Orion81RN's topic in General Nursing

   hahahaha!!

10. I can't do chest compressions (CPR) will I be terminated?

    BklynHeightsRN replied to 42pines's topic in General Nursing

    that's exactly what I was thinking as well! my job requires me to reposition unconscious patients and move stretchers with patients on them. I'm not saying she should give up on nursing but it seems...

11. Suspended for a Medication Error

    BklynHeightsRN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

12. Suspended for a Medication Error

    BklynHeightsRN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    We effectively learn from failures, not successes. Yes, a medication error, but it's not like it was IV potassium chloride. Some people may say there's no difference but I disagree. For high alert...

13. I can't do chest compressions (CPR) will I be terminated?

    BklynHeightsRN replied to 42pines's topic in General Nursing

    totally agree - I am also short (5'2") and every clinical area should have a stool for instances such as these... and that's only if the patient is in the bed. It sounds like in the OP's case the...

14. Unsure what to do

    BklynHeightsRN replied to Medschoolnsu's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Oh my! It sounds like your colleagues were looking out for you but not thinking ahead, and neither were you. The IV fluid thing is something you should probably own up to. You technically stole...

15. From OR nursing to GI Lab

    BklynHeightsRN replied to schmoodle's topic in Gastroenterology

    I never worked in the OR but it seems like the same type of set up only not sterile, and no scrubbing or counting so that sounds like it's a plus for you. TONS of specimens, depending on the patient...