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   Brian Short News

   rn/writer replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

   To those who didn't know Brian, this is just a story. To those of us who knew and loved him and his family, it's a deep heartache and a nearly unfathomable mystery. "Sources" can be wrong or incomplete, but regardless of the the outcome of the invest...
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   Brian Short News

   rn/writer replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

   This is unspeakably sad. I was a moderator and guide here for a number of years and helped with the AN booth and the ATI conventions several times. My husband participated, as well, and would periodically trade pictures of fishing and turtles with Br...
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   Crying babies

   rn/writer replied to HyperSaurus, RN's topic in NICU

   Not sure how old this kiddo is, but if mom smokes, she might have been going through nicotine withdrawal. I've noticed that breastfeeding seems to help with that, as they get a little nicotine in the milk. Definitely a mixed message--breastfeeding ...
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   Presentation on Pain Management in Postpartum Woman with a Vaginal Delivery

   rn/writer replied to kriistaa16's topic in Ob/Gyn

   We use all of the above, depending on the situation. I would also encourage you to consider the source of the pain. Is the patient sore from pushing? Did she pull a groin muscle? Did she have episiotomy or a tear? I have seen some 4th degree tea...
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   How Not to Get Taken Advantage Of

   rn/writer replied to DisneyNurseGal's topic in General Students

   It's fine to share possessions, food, clothing, etc. freely and without reservation, because no one is going to be graded on eating the casserole or wearing the donated jeans. Patient safety won't be riding on the box of dishes you gave a friend. T...
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   How Not to Get Taken Advantage Of

   rn/writer replied to DisneyNurseGal's topic in General Students

   Generosity does not require you to enable poor study habits. Sharing your notes, calendars, concept maps and other materials without a darn good reason could mean that, far from being a better person, you could be helping someone else to become a le...
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   Possible termination for HIPAA violations

   rn/writer replied to Magnolia619's topic in HIPAA

   If you were asked to assist or cover for another nurse and you looked up information for that purpose you should sign the chart and also note what you did. This covers you by showing that you had a legitimate reason for accessing the patient's infor...
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   HIPAA Violation?

   rn/writer replied to kankuro's topic in HIPAA

   I was thinking more along the lines of giving a new med or doing discharge teaching. I agree with you that it isn't necessary to go through the whole shebang each time. Sorry that wasn't expressed better.
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   HIPAA Violation?

   rn/writer replied to kankuro's topic in HIPAA

   If the bracelet can be used to verify name and date of birth, that part of the review does not need to be stated out loud. But the rest of the med review--name, action, dosage, times, and other pertinent info--should still be done verbally (unless t...
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    HIPAA Violation?

    rn/writer replied to kankuro's topic in HIPAA

    Wow. I was not expecting such common sense in a government directive. Good information to have. Thanks, EricJRN and GrnTea.
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    Losing respect for nursing students

    rn/writer replied to kjnsweets's topic in General Nursing

    It isn't about age so much as maturity level. Some folks are level-headed and responsible at twenty. Some are still self-centered and undisciplined at forty. Maybe it's time for clinical sites to dust off (or come up with) their expectations fo...
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    Let RN license lapse to get out of "Old" new grad rut?

    rn/writer replied to BA_anthropology's topic in General Nursing

    I would check with your state BON. Letting your license lapse is a pretty extreme measure. Some states do not allow an easy reinstatement. They may require more education or have other hoops for your to jump through.i And, think about it--if you a...
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    Can a pt hyperventilate themselves into resp failure?

    rn/writer replied to LakeEmerald's topic in Emergency

    Five seconds of not breathing does not constitute apnea. Think about it. A low-normal respiratory rate of 12 breaths per minute would mean five seconds between one breath and the next, and that certainly isn't apnea. If the patient had been hyperv...
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    Sexual Orientation Question

    rn/writer replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Relations

    NOT asking about sexual orientation makes it seem like "that which shall not be discussed." It's the elephant in the room. Young people especially might be hesitant to initiate conversation but would respond if someone else brought it up. If a heal...
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    County Psych Closing :(

    rn/writer replied to chevyv's topic in Psychiatric

    This seems short-sighted at best. Some patients are not "community-based" material and will endanger themselves or others without close supervision. Where in WI are you?