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    Opiates Are Not for All Pain

    mtmkjr replied to soliantony's topic in Advanced Practice

    If there is adequate support and resources it is is a good thing to keep elderly at home, is it not? In fact, I would state the opposite, that we put our elderly in skilled care far too
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    Incorrect waste amount of medication documented in pyxis

    mtmkjr replied to ddrn97's topic in General Nursing

    If you were to waste the incorrect amount the Pyxis would alert you of the error, would it not? At the very least you would still have an undocumented waste alert. If you did not see that then...
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    When you thought it was patients you needed to watch...

    mtmkjr replied to smf0903's topic in General Nursing

    Wait... I need to be better informed. How does someone fake a facebook profile? I know there's hacking and all, but if someone is posting on a legitimate facebook page and you click on their profile...
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    When you thought it was patients you needed to watch...

    mtmkjr replied to smf0903's topic in General Nursing

    I went to the FB post and looked at the comments... She is indeed an RN - Operating Room (different hospital)
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    Roll Call - Who's Been Around the Longest and Your Accomplishments

    mtmkjr replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    You win! (although that may not be fair to others since I haven't had a chance to read every single post in this
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    When you thought it was patients you needed to watch...

    mtmkjr replied to smf0903's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, what a strange thing to say. I don't think anyone knows the dangers of alarm fatigue as well as nurses do! I'm also a little surprised at some of the passes given to him on this thread. Only the...
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    Dr Death

    mtmkjr posted a topic in General Nursing

    Has anyone listened to this new podcast? First 3 available, 3 more yet to be released: Dr. Death – Wondery – Feel The Story I never heard this on the news, probably would have if I lived in Texas....
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    Roll Call - Who's Been Around the Longest and Your Accomplishments

    mtmkjr replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    Who has been around the longest... as in, here on AN? If so, I shouldn't even be posting, because I'm only a member for a year! But I do have a unique accomplishment I think. I left to raise my kids...
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    Designer looking for ways to better assist Nurses

    mtmkjr replied to Hyotoko's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    We use Voalte phones. Hospital only uses personal phones for text messages related to emergency alerts, staffing needs etc. (if that is how you choose to get
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    Ginger Ale

    mtmkjr replied to stephrooth's topic in School

    I'm not a school nurse, so I have no idea of the policies or standing orders you deal with. I would suggest that ginger lozenges - there are many brands, such as Gin Gins or Tummydrops. Or...
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    Least "demanding" nursing Jobs?

    mtmkjr replied to carti's topic in General Students

    Home health is not entry
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    New graduate desperate for a job

    mtmkjr replied to name0808's topic in Nursing Career

    Are you willing to
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    friendly advise

    mtmkjr replied to mdavis2018's topic in General Students

    People do change, and they mature. Some people will surprise you. If she wants to pursue nursing, I would leave her to figure it out. If she is truly not cut out for nursing, it will hopefully be...
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    Shift Report: Listening, no writing...

    mtmkjr posted a topic in General Nursing

    The other evening I gave report to a float pool nurse, first time on our unit. She just stood there, so I asked if she needed a paper to write down, and she said, "No, I never write anything." I...
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    RN tells my mom that I don't need to take pre-requisites to become a nurse

    mtmkjr replied to Wannabenurseneko's topic in General Students

    It might be helpful to know what is the definition of a pre-requisite. It basically means, "required beforehand". Different colleges have different requirements ("pre-requisites") for entrance. Call...
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    Opposite Sex Coworker Social Boundaries

    mtmkjr replied to cyc0sys's topic in General Nursing

    True. I was simply drawing a contrast between assuming the worst and best of someone (while being aware that there is limited info given to make these
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    Gave medications too early is this an error?

    mtmkjr replied to daniela095's topic in Patient Medications

    In our system, "the computer" does not schedule medications. That is, not independently of what the pharmacist inputs. The initial dose is entered to be given at the time ordered, and then the...
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    Opposite Sex Coworker Social Boundaries

    mtmkjr replied to cyc0sys's topic in General Nursing

    I read the OP's post and just saw self-deprecating humor being used to lay the scene, tell the story and gain a greater perspective and obviously some feedback on how to handle a situation, with the...
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    Worst Nursing Scrub Color Worn?

    mtmkjr replied to RNliveoak's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    We wear black and I quite like it :) Of course, it's used in combination with red and gray so no one actually has to wear all black. But I mostly do. My husband on the other hand can't get used to...
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    Is it wrong to start infusion that will not finish till next shift?

    mtmkjr replied to Capp's topic in Patient Medications

    Take it to a logical conclusion and you don't have to go far to see how ridiculous that is. That said...I do think each shift should have a goal of completing their tasks if it is reasonable to do so....
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    Allegation of Neglect

    mtmkjr replied to jaortiz20's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    These appear to be the facts you've given: You are accused of neglect related to giving too much liquid narcotic You admitted to not measuring the liquid in order to get just a slap on the wrist In...
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    Heparin bolus administration

    mtmkjr replied to RDH-RN's topic in Patient Medications

    I know this is old and the OP has moved on from this topic most likely! But I just wanted to add that I'd be concerned that the preceptor isn't abiding by the rights of med. administration, one of...
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    New Nurse, morality question.

    mtmkjr replied to car48's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I would take this into consideration when choosing whether it was the kind of place I would feel comfortable working. But unless something was taking place that was directly harming a patient, I would...
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    Nursing school and cadavers?

    mtmkjr replied to Etak's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    We did have some exposure to cadavers in nursing school. I remember being shocked at how old the cadavers were. I think I was able to have a more clinical view because of that. They were very dry for...
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    Shift Report: Listening, no writing...

    mtmkjr replied to mtmkjr's topic in General Nursing

    ?????