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1. Math Quiz For Er Nurses!

   9309 replied to ACRN06's topic in Emergency

   1. 250 2. 15 seconds 3. All of them 4. All of it 5. None. You are already late. 6. It will only be opened once- by the entire varsity soccer team , looking their buddy with the sprained ankle. 7. She won't. she will end up registered as a patient. 8...

2. How to cope with a drug error - destroyed confidence

   9309 replied to cloverfield's topic in Emergency

   The fact that you are as concerned as you are is an indication of your commitment to provide good care. You are probably much less likely to make a consequential error now. 9309

3. I cringed on the inside

   9309 replied to beachbum3's topic in General Nursing

   Having a child with weight issues is one thing. Having a child who is morbidly obese from eating family size packages of snacks, drinking half liters of mountain dew, and being sedentary is another thing. Parent is both a noun, and a verb. 9309

4. Smoking on Campus

   9309 replied to ScrubMan0416's topic in General Nursing

   compulsive need for and use of a habit-forming substance (as heroin, nicotine, or alcohol) characterized by tolerance and by well-defined physiological symptoms upon withdrawal; broadly : persistent compulsive use of a substance known by the user to ...

5. Smoking on Campus

   9309 replied to ScrubMan0416's topic in General Nursing

   Fwiw- I think this brings up an interesting topic. At what point does somebody's personal choices affect their professional performance? Some people would say the two are completely seperate, but I am not sure I agree. Take, for example, a driver's...

6. Smoking on Campus

   9309 replied to ScrubMan0416's topic in General Nursing

   Fwiw- I

7. Hippa Gone Wild

   9309 replied to 9309's topic in General Nursing

   There is some logic to the above, but- I wanted it sent to me. While it's possible that somebody else could open my mail, that's a federal crime, and my signing a release has nothing to do with it. As far as being fired for looking at your own char...

8. Hippa Gone Wild

   9309 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Ok, just a short rant. I need a copy of my own health records from our occupational health. (Immunizations, etc.) I called, and asked if they could send a copy to me. The secretary was more than happy to help, as long as I fax a release. I did not ...

9. Another charting question

   9309 replied to stepaukob's topic in Travel

   Regarding a written note- In some sysems there is a place for "comments" which could be used to cover anything not covered elsewhere. As far as CYA with a written note, it may or may not. If the information is documented elswhere,a note won't help i...

10. suboxone and sublingual narcan

    9309 posted a topic in Emergency

    Suboxone is taken sl. The idea is that the narcan will not be effective if taken sl, alowing the bupenorhine into the system.. If crushed and injected, the narcan will bind with the receptors instead, limiting abuse potential. The naloxone component...

11. Small ER Management

    9309 replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    The problem is that The way most of us waste drugs is a bit of a farce. When I come on in the morning, how do I know what is being wasted? all I know is that about 1cc of some clear liquid is going into the garbage. Could be tap water. The only le...

12. CCRN discouragement?

    9309 replied to nursecass's topic in CCU

    Studying for the test is a great learning experience. It will make you a better nurse. FWIW, I found the test hard, and passing it was very rewarding. 9309

13. Need advice and insight

    9309 replied to youknowhowwedoit77's topic in Men

    Do you feel that you (a nurse) are treated as a professional or do you feel like you are?? I am a professional, and am treated like one. People appreciate competent care. Do you feel that you frequently have to look busy to keep the powers that be h...

14. Advice for New RN looking for first job, experienced EMT

    9309 replied to Redsox07's topic in Men

    If you are heading for ED or ICU- Make sure they have a good training program. There are many that say you should stay out of these areas untill you have at least two years med surg. I disagree. If the unit is set up for new grads, and has a good ...

15. Need advice and insight

    9309 replied to youknowhowwedoit77's topic in Men

    Hey- thought I might chime in. A long time before I went to nsg school, I considered law school. Did well enough on my LSAT's to get in, but changed my mind. It was not an either/or choice for me, I decided on nsg school several years later. I am v...