ChryssyD

ChryssyD

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  1. When To Call The On Call Doctor

    Well, I won't mince words. Yes, you should have called the MD. You clearly had concerns (rightfully), and yet you chose not to inform the doctor. Never be afraid to kick a problem upstairs--there...
  2. What kind of lawyer can answer my questions?

    The answer to your question is in the phrasing of the Board's query: "...which may impair or interfere with your ability to practice safely and in a competent and professional manner." If you...
  3. Telephone Triage Nurse topic is dead

    Well, I have to admit that phone triage is something I've never done. But it seems a pretty sweet deal. These businesses generally have protocols, procedures for nurses to follow. You just tell...
  4. Let them inside to sleep along with you. Dogs are pack animals who want to be with the pack leader (hopefully you!). Letting them inside will greatly reduce their anxiety, and then they will stop...
  5. Suspended Licence

    PRN4U: Relax and try not to panic. Tell us why your license was suspended, so we can help you understand what might happen in future. But, first, just breathe. As stated by Oogie, any Board...
  6. CARE PLAN HELP

    Sour Lemon: Amen! Mmathieson: Shame on you, sugar--you need to learn and figure this out for yourself. That's why we go to school, to learn! Open those books and edify yourself! Best of luck.
  7. CNA and Falls

    Rini1995: You are right to be uncomfortable with a boss who blames you for patient falls. They just happen. There are lots of things we can do to lessen the risk, but falls will still happen. The...
  8. Surgical gowns/scrub caps outside the OR?

    Rose Queen: Yes. When I worked PICU, we were scrupulous about covering our scrubs when we left the unit for lunch or a smoke break (breathing treatment). The idea was to minimize contamination of...
  9. bedrails

    Sorry, but I have to disagree. Bed alarms may be your only indication that patients are trying to get out of bed. They may be upsetting and disorienting, but if they help prevent falls, that's OK....
  10. Group Interview--coming prepared

    Know the article well, and also be aware of any possible discussion points, any controversial or questionable points in the article. You need to show your knowledge, but you also need to show your...
  11. Drug testing...

    No worries, you can still have ice cream. :) You can't have anything cooked with wine or liquor, though, and you can't have a casual beer or glass of wine with dinner. And you definitely can't have...
  12. Nursing student with recent DUI. Need advice

    I'm going with those advising a good lawyer who might be able to mitigate the DUI. A DUI conviction will almost certainly get you hooked into a monitoring program, which will be humiliating,...
  13. Is Faith Enough?

    I'm sorry you feel so uncomfortable with Christians. They should not be making you feel uncomfortable. Christ taught that all who are not against us are with us. This is significant for atheists...
  14. When do you say no.

    Well, last evening I worked as a med nurse (LPN, in my facility), but when necessary during any shift I toilet or dress patients, feed them, supervise baths, do dressing changes or other treatments...
  15. Net Neutrality

    Yes. Speech has been commoditized. According to the Supreme Court, money is speech, so the right to speech may soon cost money. So many people around the world can make their views known for little...
  16. Smoking outside

    As a former smoker I can tell you that there is no such thing as too cold to smoke. The addiction to nicotine will enable you to endure almost anything--freezing temperatures are not a deterrent. So...
  17. How things change

    I don't know about satisfaction surveys. There are so many variables in what "clients" rate as good service. Is it a nurse popping up 2 seconds after you press your call bell? Is it how hot your...
  18. Is Faith Enough?

    I don't discuss my faith with my patients unless they specifically ask, and even then in only general terms. Boundaries! Personal faith is another matter. There is a range of interpretations...
  19. Ethics in Nursing

    How about something I have encountered in psych? Medication administration without patient knowledge or consent--putting medication in food/drink. We don't do it often, and we always obtain family...
  20. Longwood or Lynchburg??

    Do some more research. I know that Longwood's pass rate for Boards was 100% for the past 2 years, which is pretty darn good. I know next to nothing about Lynchburg College, so I can't help you...
  21. Sixth Sense

    Mmm. It sounds like you're just having "intuitions" about your patients, which is totally normal, especially in hospice. Almost every nurse or CNA with more than a year's experience starts to...
  22. How small is rural?

    Rural areas are wonderful, I think, but healthcare-wise, there are real problems. In an area with no major trauma center, no university medical center within an hour or more's drive, few--if...
  23. Christmas Bonuses

    No. Buy the staff some popcorn or pizza--they will definitely appreciate it. No one should expect you, as an facility employee, to contribute to monetary staff bonuses. That is the facility's job,...
  24. Rounding rules

    Use a TB syringe if you're concerned about exact dosing. As far as rounding up or down, consult the MD or pharmacist on the exact, appropriate dose if you have questions . There are many drugs that...
  25. Mandatory Fun??

    Well, there's socializing with people you like, and there's attending events full of people you don't really know and couldn't care less about. I will be the first to admit that appearances can be...