bgrana23

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1. Forcing a Saline Flush

   bgrana23 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I'm curious if anyone can shed some light on my recent ER visit three days ago...I realize this forum isn't used for medical concerns of patients but as a nursing student I thought who better to ask than experienced nurses. I went to the ER because I...

2. Bullies

   bgrana23 replied to bgrana23's topic in General Nursing

   We have a suggestion box in our break room so I will definitely add the idea of implementing a policy to guide our actions for off hours. I got caught up in my emotions and didn't even consider this idea so thank you for your insight and for being ho...

3. Bullies

   bgrana23 replied to bgrana23's topic in General Nursing

   I work in a diagnostic center where I register patients and draw their lab work. On this particular Saturday, a patient came in and handed me an order without a dx code. In order for me to print out specimen labels, I have to register a patient first...

4. Bullies

   bgrana23 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Recently, I was treated very poorly by a physician. I had to take a minute to myself and fight back tears. Then, anger set in. How do I handle this? One employee said,"Do not let that one unfortunate scenario jade you." This isn't the first time I've...