Kenmore1009

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1. Charge Capture at Discharge

   Kenmore1009 posted a topic in General Nursing

   As part of our electronic medical record (Epic), at time of discharge RN's are required to check off supplies that were used during a patient's stay in the ED. This is so patients can be charged accurately for what supplies were used. I understand...

2. Flu Shot Reaction--Need Advice

   Kenmore1009 replied to Kenmore1009's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks Meriwhen. I imagine it is very annoying wearing a mask half the year, but like you said with your coworkers, it's better than being unemployed. And I guess for me it's better than having vertigo for several weeks every year.

3. Flu Shot Reaction--Need Advice

   Kenmore1009 replied to Kenmore1009's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks, not looking for medical advice. Wondering how other RN's or health care workers have navigated refusing the flu shot. Wondering if others have refused and worn the mask and how it affected their practice. Wearing a mask for 6 months of the...

4. Flu Shot Reaction--Need Advice

   Kenmore1009 replied to Kenmore1009's topic in General Nursing

   I haven't done that yet. But am planning to this afternoon.

5. Flu Shot Reaction--Need Advice

   Kenmore1009 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I'm an ED nurse. Never had problem with getting flu shot through nursing school and first year of career. Got flu shot in 2014 and about 2 weeks later noticed very mild lightheadedness and vertigo. Didn't think much of it, only lasted a day or two...