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  1. Recusal from a case

    SouthpawRN replied to ender_wiggin1988's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I think if you knew the patient/family and felt that it would be difficult to maintain HIPAA compliance etc, that might be a reason to ask to be reassigned to another

  2. Tips for positive written communicate between shifts-communication book

    SouthpawRN replied to CNA2016:)'s topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    how about attaboys? Ask the patient how was their care from the previous shift. if it was positive, ask if the previous nurse did anything that the patient really appreciated. If you can do that...

  3. Is this a matter for the State Board?

    SouthpawRN replied to WondeRNurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    If her comments are specifically related to pain or other controlled substances, I might wonder if she is diverting. look at all the S/S listed to detect a person who is diverting and see how many...

  4. Metabolic acidosis

    SouthpawRN replied to Narendra hemu's topic in General Nursing

    I will assume you are a layperson asking as this is a very basic question so my answer is focused toward the same. Metabolism is all those chemical reactions that happen in your body to make energy,...

  5. Litman Classic III vs Digital Stethascopes

    SouthpawRN replied to Vnm1998's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Every person with normal hearing that tries my Thinklabs one is amazed by the sound. Thinklabs ONE - Digital Stethoscope but you are talking $500, I also have the Eko core, which will fit nicely...

  6. Did I harm the patient??

    SouthpawRN replied to RN3468's topic in General Nursing

    Aspiration of IM injections is no longer needed or considered the standard of practice by the CDC. Just

  7. Percussion question

    SouthpawRN replied to Eltk1219's topic in General Nursing

    From what my instructors have told me and from RN's I have asked, Almost never... What you can get by percussion (or tactile fremitus) you can also get other ways, primarily auscultation. My...

  8. Another 'is it worth it' question for RNs

    SouthpawRN replied to solDanz's topic in General Nursing

    If you take the number of people complaining and divide it by the number of working nurses, I am sure the actual %age is really small. Like any profession, the I hate my job sentiment is more often...

  9. cheap laptop for MSN

    SouthpawRN replied to rj2011's topic in General Nursing

    Yes you can, plenty of used deals out there, see if you can find a tech savvy person to help you find something. Check with the program you are attending as many universities give you free access...

  10. They were in bed together.

    SouthpawRN replied to Yaadie's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe they are exhibitionists and wanted to be

  11. They were in bed together.

    SouthpawRN replied to Yaadie's topic in General Nursing

    your nursing diagnosis could have be: Readiness for enhanced knowledge RT safe sex practices AEB observed pt having sex with a female visitor in his room during shift. One of our professors told us...

  12. Zosyn

    SouthpawRN replied to IvyRN2017's topic in Patient Medications

    maybe one of those handheld massager things with a couple rubber bands to attach it to the

  13. July 4th: why women live longer than men

    SouthpawRN posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    I read this Medscape article on fireworks injuries and thought this statistic was pretty funny. 74% of fireworks injuries happen to males 26% females. Medscape: Medscape Access A shout out to social...

  14. Low inr; normal ptt with pregnant woman

    SouthpawRN replied to Hala feky's topic in Patient Medications

    Hypercoagulable state is normal physiological change during

  15. E-books in Nursing Programs

    SouthpawRN replied to Find's topic in General Students

    It depends on the specific e books. I know that McGraw Hill and Pearson were time limited and not available once that expired, the nursing program I am in now uses Elsevier. The Elsevier rep said...

  16. Would You do This Commute?

    SouthpawRN replied to westieluv's topic in General Nursing

    Try living in SF bay area or LA, where a 10 mile commute can be an hour. It comes down to what you are personally comfortable with . the benefits of 12 hours is you are probably arriving earlier...

  17. Patient Handoff between ED and Inpatient units

    SouthpawRN replied to ejmRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I actually just asked at how this process worked at the hospital I am doing my clinicals at. With EMR everything is available in EPIC, The nurse would make a progress note of who she talked to...

  18. Community college or technical college??

    SouthpawRN replied to Jeannabug94's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    With a national goal of 80% BSN nurses by 2020 (not going to happen), I would expect the LVN, ADN positions to decrease steadily. just sometihng to think about. make sure whatever you decide to do is...

  19. Male catherization

    SouthpawRN replied to Toadsmom's topic in General Nursing

    Guessing she means tamsulosin which is branded as Flowmax. It's used for

  20. Self scheduling and sick calls!

    SouthpawRN replied to MRSKMS's topic in General Nursing

    Being able to schedule a couple months out seems like a nice

  21. Self scheduling and sick calls!

    SouthpawRN replied to MRSKMS's topic in General Nursing

    Do you have access to professional journals/databases via your school or workplace. My guess is that if RN's scheduled themselves, the patients would be taking care of themselves on the

  22. Tell interviewer you worked in club

    SouthpawRN replied to Open mind's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    In Nevada, that is a pretty common job with all the casinos and clubs. Being flexible to working nights and graveyards (say you like it even if you don't) is a plus. Most nursing interviews for new...

  23. How to get into nursing school when the school picks people based on who knows who?

    SouthpawRN replied to alexisbord2's topic in General Nursing

    I think you hit the nail on the head. generally 3.5 or 3.75 and up (at least on core requisite classes) is required to get into most nursing programs. Some use an entrance exam and or an interview...

  24. Following up with a patient who is transferred to another facility -- Kosher or not?

    SouthpawRN replied to guest998179's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    definitely not Kosher with HIPAA. you got the location they were transferred to as part of your job in the medical profession. That is protected info and you cannot use it outside your professional...

  25. Emergency Nursing Care Outside of the Hospital

    SouthpawRN replied to sarasrr2's topic in General Nursing

    Make sure you understand the applicable good Samaritan laws in your state. You are under no obligation to stop or render aid, but you do open yourself up for liability if you do. Thank you American...