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Unfortunately, my daughter is returning to methadone clinic. She tried to do without it. She was extremely fatigued and had boy aches. I don't know, if it was long term withdrawal or effects of...

Beautiful article!!! We had hospice for my brother. I would love to be a hospice nurse. However, I really don't have any med/surg experience. I did not become a nurse until I was 40. I...

jadelpn, I agree 100%! I thought of that when I was going over it in my head. I have always been so careful with my checks. Today, I was careless! That is going to be in my plan of action...

I never heard of "fit for duty". What a croc!!!! Why is that not a HIPPA? If the dr. states that it does not impair you than that should be sufficient. I am not an addict, but I have a...

I just commited a med error similar to one above. I mean similar in regards to the insulin. I am an LPN and work per diem for patient on insulin. I was horrified to discover that I gave pt. 45...

I see that you have some great replies. I agree that DBT is a good treatment choice. It works for many, and I believe was originated by Marsha Linehan. She has recovered from BPD. I have an...

I have a patient that gets lovenox injections. As ordered, I must waste 5 mg of his pre-filled syringe. So, the lovenox is on the needle prior to giving the injection. I know this is very...

Are you currently working? EAP? What about vocational psychologist? I can understand what you mean about your work environment. Many places just have their cliques and politics. You have...

ventmommy, I am so sorry for your loss. You were/are an asset to nurses. In fact, I thought that you were a nurse at one time. What a positive contribution you are making for other parents. ...

My elderly mother has lymphoma. I moved in with her to help her. I was hoping to return to work on a part time basis. I am on disability. I was attempting to return to work, then my mother became...

BTDT. Please hang in there! I worked almost two months and quit. I handed in my two week notice, but left after three days. Also, had a family crisis going on at same time. I wish that I would...

Resident definitely needs a behavior consult done. This is a behavior that needs to be dealt with. His behavior is abusive to staff. This took away time from other residents that were truly in...

Always follow your parameters. They should be listed on the mar.

Thank you for the information. I discussed it with my mother and asked what she wanted to do. She is willing to suffer the discomfort and carry on with the fight. God bless her. I really...

I have a question regarding mouth sores from chemo. My elderly mother has a severe case and is finding minimal relief from the magic mouthwash. She has had 8 doses of mouthwash already. It seems...

You heard through gossip the reason for his firing. NO confirmations on the real reason, and you may never know. I would go with your gut on this one. I know it sucks when people we like are...

It is great to hear of a nurse loving her job!

This sounds like some major communication problems. Teamwork?? What was the rush to call the sup.? Why did the pharm. say no? I would worry more about working together and find out the reason for...

It has been awhile, but I believe that we used to change needles after we drew it up. Also, I have been on the receiving end of heparin shots. They are not that painful. Uncomfortable, yes,...

I think there are many Rheumatoid diseases with symptoms of joint pain; however, it is not considered RA. I have a rheumatoid disease, but it is not RA. I have rheumatoid nodules, but, again, not...

I am so sorry for your loss. If you feel that you are emotionally ready to work as a nurse, then take the following steps: 1. Purchase a drug test that you can do at home. I ordered from...

I don't know about the urine tests. I know that I applied for a job that asked if you smoked or use any tobacco products in the last 90 days. I was using a patch under 90 days, so I know where my...

I can remember at one job, the automatic BP was way off. When I followed up with manual, it was WNL. After that incident, we were no longer allowed to use the auto BP that we had at facility. ...

I don't think they would have asked for references, if they were not considering you. Also, requesting your recent physical. I think that it sounds good:)

Let her do what she wants, and let her pay for it. Time to let her make her own decisions. If they are bad one's then she will learn from them. Once, they are adults, we need to let them go. And,...