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1. Common Medications

   sfsn replied to abcdefghijKIRA's topic in Emergency

   Also Norco/Vicodin and Lortab

2. My First Subpoena

   sfsn replied to sfsn's topic in Emergency

   Well, the defendant pled guilty -- on the first day of the trial. So I'm home free this time. Thanks again for all your help!

3. My First Subpoena

   sfsn replied to sfsn's topic in Emergency

   BillEDRN, Thank you so much for such a helpful response. I'm sure I'm not the only one who will benefit from it. I have reviewed the chart, and I think I will call the prosecuting attorney's office to get a bit more information. I appreciate you ta...

4. My First Subpoena

   sfsn replied to sfsn's topic in Emergency

   Thanks to everyone that has given me advice so far. I am disappointed that an argument has developed in this thread. That is certainly not what I expected. I just wanted a little support and advice... I hope people will continue to respond and share ...

5. Drug rant: Legalized Dope Dealer, RN

   sfsn replied to alkaleidi's topic in Emergency

   The main issue for me is not that they are addicts or that they just want drugs or that they don't really look like they are in pain. What gets to me is how they behave and how they treat us. Someone who is behaving inappropriately (coming up to the...

6. My First Subpoena

   sfsn replied to sfsn's topic in Emergency

   Wow. That is really good advice, thanks. I would never have thought of that. Like even my regular purse items, wallet, etc? Thank you, that is very good advice too. You're right about it being their job. I just hope it doesn't really make me feel ...

7. My First Subpoena

   sfsn replied to sfsn's topic in Emergency

   That's what one of my coworkers told me. Have you ever ended up actually having to testify?

8. My First Subpoena

   sfsn replied to sfsn's topic in Emergency

   Actually, since I am a witness in a case of The People vs the patient, the hospital is not involved and I don't have representation. So when my risk manager found out she didn't really have anything to say about it. Yes, I think that is the situat...

9. My First Subpoena

   sfsn posted a topic in Emergency

   I just got my first subpoena! It's for a patient who was brought in by law enforcement for a blood draw. I'm kind of nervous. Any advice?

10. phone calls no outsider would believe

    sfsn replied to JBudd's topic in Emergency

    The worst and most uncomfortable call I've gotten was a man that asked if there was a way that he could find out if his daughter is still a virgin. I guess the answer I gave him wasn't acceptable, because he then clarified that what he meant was cou...

11. Care Plans-Any good books/websites for them

    sfsn replied to featherzwolfcloud's topic in International

    The only book that stands out in my mind is Carpenito. I don't know if that would be good for the UK though.

12. Why do I feel like an idiot?

    sfsn replied to 2togo4rn's topic in General Nursing

    Don't worry -- I remember saying that I learned more during my first few months on the job, than I did during all of nursing school! Once you start working, that's when things start to "click." We've all been there -- stick with it and you will do gr...

13. People who ask for medical information

    sfsn replied to sfsn's topic in Emergency

    Actually our staff are supposed to refer the "advice" calls to a nurse, which is a waste of time but occasionally we have gotten calls in which the person did need actual basic emergency advice -- such as "my friend swallowed a whole bunch of pills ...

14. People who ask for medical information

    sfsn replied to sfsn's topic in Emergency

    I just realized something based on your helpful replies - something small and obvious but might make a difference: We are told to tell callers that we can't give medical advice over the phone. But if I change it and say that we can't give medical inf...

15. People who ask for medical information

    sfsn replied to sfsn's topic in Emergency

    Thanks so much for your replies. They are helpful. Those are the ones I'm asking about. I have no trouble telling people that we can't give advice, I just lately have gotten stuck in some conversations that last way too long w/ people badgering me ...