justpoorfect

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1. At the Bedside with Covid-19 - Stories from the Frontlines

   justpoorfect replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in COVID

   Free Ear Savers at glowforge.com Blessings to all our frontline peeps!

2. COVID-19 and extinction of human species

   justpoorfect replied to DannyBoy8's topic in COVID

   There is still so little that is known about this virus. I have been listening to a podcast by a Dr. Chris Martensen, PhD where he goes over several up to date papers submitted from Chinese physicians and others. In one or more they talk about poss...

3. Refusing Care of a COVID-19 Patient Due to Inappropriate PPE

   justpoorfect replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in COVID

   Do we not have a duty for self-care? If not, we cannot care for others.

4. Refusing Care of a COVID-19 Patient Due to Inappropriate PPE

   justpoorfect replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in COVID

   Resign and open a business training CNAs, as the next 2 years or so will require huge numbers. Or look for something in telehealth, answering phone calls is about all I could contribute. Or sit down and start recording everything you can remember re...

5. Refusing Care of a COVID-19 Patient Due to Inappropriate PPE

   justpoorfect replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in COVID

   I wondered if anyone here has had experience with the plastic bubbles that I see on the video of Italian patients being cared for due to Covid-19? Are those simply O2 personalized tents? Could a caregiver benefit from using an oxygenated bubble lik...

6. Nurses, have you been been spit on, pushed, scratched and verbally or assaulted?

   justpoorfect replied to Brian's topic in Relations

   Verbal assaults only so far.. "I want to punch you in your FAT nose!" (The one part on my body I believe is still quite pert!) and "I will cut your T*ts off!" (Not quite as pert, but precious!)

7. There seems to be no jobs for a new graduate nurse

   justpoorfect replied to expo4u's topic in Missouri

   Have you filled in the online application for employment with the State of MO? I went right to work 2 days after graduation May 2008 as a psych nurse. Also, try the VA.

8. Recycling pharmaceuticals - an environmental and humanitarian issue?

   justpoorfect replied to Vida's topic in Activism

   Social Welfare Board, 904 S 10th St., St. Joseph, MO. 816-233-5188

9. Seclusion brainstorm help

   justpoorfect replied to Jules A's topic in Psychiatric

   Wow, sounds like your problem is similar to my own! I work at an adult facility (98% forensic) and I have a tech on my shift who is chomping at the bit for me to seclude any antisocial that pushes her buttons. (She has one in mind in particular.) ...

10. What did you tell your Employee Health Nurse?

    justpoorfect replied to justpoorfect's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you ownadobe, for your perspective. Essentially, the nurse said she was the only one with access to it, mainly so she could create employee wellness programs, but said that admin. could also ask for it. None of these assurances were written o...

11. What did you tell your Employee Health Nurse?

    justpoorfect replied to justpoorfect's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, all employees (we were told) are given the same check-off sheet... Do you now or have you had problems with the following: Swollen ankles Allergies G.I. or digestion Cardiac Asthma Smoke? How much? Since? Diabetes Last menstrual period ___/___/...

12. What did you tell your Employee Health Nurse?

    justpoorfect posted a topic in General Nursing

    As part of yet another round of new employee orientation, the EHN came in with an Employee Health Questionnaire for us to fill out and sign for our official record...all confidential unless Admin. asks for it, of course. I find it irksome that my emp...

13. Self Defense Against Patients

    justpoorfect replied to Jerry99's topic in Psychiatric

    Using anything other than your facility's approved methods places you in legal jeopardy and the clients in physical danger. Be aware and leave yourself an avenue of escape, keep dangerous objects (weapons) out of reach, call and wait for help, and o...

14. New psych RN: Advocating for antisocials? Or being manipulated?

    justpoorfect replied to justpoorfect's topic in Psychiatric

    Thanks for the reply inthesky. Last night the super said the tx team did listen and decided that coffee would be available from 5:30 - 6:00, THEN be dumped. She told the staff herself, and they didn't all quit, so that's a good thing too. Looks li...

15. New psych RN: Advocating for antisocials? Or being manipulated?

    justpoorfect posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Just a couple of months in my new position, I am in a quandry! As a new grad, I am dropped in the middle of ward drama, and dealing with hostility (both open and in grievances that I have not seen) from my aides due to their perception that I am "no...