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  1. 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...

  2. 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...

  3. 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...

  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. Pathology Question

    BklynHeightsRN posted a topic in Gastroenterology

    Hello all, I have worked in two difference endoscopy environments where materials were used to aid in getting pesky pieces of tissue off forceps. These have ranged from tiny cut pieces of Gelfoam (in...

  7. 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...

  8. 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...

  9. What was the REAL reason you called off

    BklynHeightsRN replied to Orion81RN's topic in General Nursing

    haha! Rock on with yo bad

  10. What was the REAL reason you called off

    BklynHeightsRN replied to Orion81RN's topic in General Nursing

    hahahaha!!

  11. 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...

  12. Suspended for a Medication Error

    BklynHeightsRN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

  13. 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...

  14. 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...

  15. 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...

  16. 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...

  17. Pathology Question

    BklynHeightsRN replied to BklynHeightsRN's topic in Gastroenterology

    This is EXACTLY what I think too! I've never seen a doc take so many bites at one site! He will take 3 or 4 bites with each of maybe 3 passes of the same site before he is ready to close the jar and...

  18. I quit the PA rat race.

    BklynHeightsRN replied to Non Sequitir's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You and I both had odds stacked against us - I can really appreciate and respect your situation and think it's great you are actively committed to making sure your sons grow up in different conditions...

  19. I quit the PA rat race.

    BklynHeightsRN replied to Non Sequitir's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wow. pretty sure it was a joke, and I chuckled at it, so there. You might want to adjust your humor radar. The OP later commented that he welcomes

  20. What was the REAL reason you called off

    BklynHeightsRN replied to Orion81RN's topic in General Nursing

    LOLOL

  21. What was the REAL reason you called off

    BklynHeightsRN replied to Orion81RN's topic in General Nursing

    GOOD LORD! You have the craziest stories! Sorry to hear it, btw, a cheating partner is the

  22. What was the REAL reason you called off

    BklynHeightsRN replied to Orion81RN's topic in General Nursing

    AWESOME! One the one hand, she was honest... on the other, you've got to question her having a

  23. What was the REAL reason you called off

    BklynHeightsRN replied to Orion81RN's topic in General Nursing

    OMG that sounds so frustrating! I have experienced poor behavior and useless management as well and couldn't agree more that it contributes so much to high turnover. I have a friend who literally...

  24. What was the REAL reason you called off

    BklynHeightsRN replied to Orion81RN's topic in General Nursing

    I have some chronic health issues and am really NOT fond of faking it, personally, but I have done it a handful of times for interviews and mental health days. Other than that I'm seriously no...

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

    BklynHeightsRN replied to 42pines's topic in General Nursing

    If I can offer a personal anecdote, I had an instance a couple of years ago where I had to be hospitalized for a week and out of work for an additional week. After the total of two weeks, I was given...