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1. Restraints

   PugRN replied to emm1256's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   Restraints, contrary to popular opinion, don't do much in the way of preventing self-extubation. Interestingly enough, you are 3.5 to 5 times more likely to self-extubate in restraints than out of...

2. Are mittens a restraint at your facility?

   PugRN replied to in2ICU's topic in General Nursing

   That's not entirely correct. There are four criteria for establishing whether or not a mitt is a restraint, and if the mitt meets any of them then it is a restraint: 1) If they are attached or pinned...

3. Going out with your co-workers (Mixing Business with pleasure)

   PugRN replied to Plumrose15153's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I'm curious about what originally made you concerned about socializing with your coworkers? I'm ultimately quite concerned with the pervasive idea that nurses must give up all notion of autonomy...