Knighthawker1

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1. about male recruitment

   Knighthawker1 replied to Agnus's topic in General Nursing

   I feel that a Nurse is a Nurse and sometimes do get offended when refered to as a "male nurse" and do understand that more men in nursing will not "fix" the profession. I know what I have done. I have stood up to some of the condescending doctors o...

2. East Tennessee

   Knighthawker1 replied to sassyr's topic in Tennessee

   I'm moving to Maryville soon. Seems as though the job market there is pretty good. Close to the Smokies. Got to love that area.

3. patient leaving with iv lock in place

   Knighthawker1 replied to ellencrn's topic in Safety

   The IV access has to come out before they leave. If they don't allow it, then call security. There must be a way to screen patients that are known IV drug users ad then don't place one. PO or IM meds for them. Documenting everything is imperative...

4. Did I do anything wrong?

   Knighthawker1 replied to night owl's topic in General Nursing

   Great work and you are consciencious. Never sign for a wasted med you didn't witness. Rebound hypoglycemia is a potential for treating low bloodsugars. We never use packets of sugar for this reason.

5. Sorry!

   Knighthawker1 replied to moni rn's topic in Tennessee

   I have "escaped"school as well. Of course we know we are never done learning. graduated in 96 from an adn program here in Missouri. I'm moving to Tennessee soon. I work as a charge nurse on a genera medical floor and it's tough some times. A...