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    Should I renew my LPN license despite recently getting my RN license?

    NurseBlaq replied to Lurkndmurk's topic in General Nursing

    Some states automatically inactivate the other license. However, I would put it on inactive status because now that you're an RN, you'll be held responsible as an RN even if you were working in an LPN...
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    Schools That Provide Preceptors

    NurseBlaq replied to beeker's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Yes. B&M schools in my state do if you can't find one on your own. That was one of my top necessities when choosing a program. Don't pay tuition where you're not getting your money's worth. If you...
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    Coworkers Reporting Powerful Bowel Movements

    NurseBlaq replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    *Walks in thread after reading curious title* *sees pics of toilets and a dog drinking from a toilet* *backs out thread slowly* That's what I get for being
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    Scope of Practice and medications?

    NurseBlaq replied to Catedi's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I would push for an emergency stash to protect myself in the future but that's just my $0.02. Either way, OP now has answers and understands, as do others as they have stated. We all know what should...
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    Providing Education and Training on Topics and Skills Outside of Your Comfort Zone

    NurseBlaq replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Every unit/facility has nurses who have a niche in different things. That's why I used to always make a mental note of people's strengths and weaknesses. If there's an educational need on certain...
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    Scope of Practice and medications?

    NurseBlaq replied to Catedi's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Yes, that's what I'm saying. If a prescription is for XYZ patient, you can't give patient ABC the meds. Those aren't my rules, but they are THE rules. As for the second paragraph, I'm not getting...
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    What do you think about with current News and Opinions?

    NurseBlaq replied to guest1163268's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    I had to read this a few times. Please tell me this is sarcasm. I really hope so because I'm over here screaming.
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    Did I say too much?

    NurseBlaq replied to latebloomer74's topic in Home Health

    In the future, simply say "I have never worked in XYZ environment but I'm eager to learn." It relays you don't have that experience but you're open to being taught and learning to master that unit or...
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    What do you think about with current News and Opinions?

    NurseBlaq replied to guest1163268's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Voting in each state is different. Non-resident students have to request absentee ballots from their home states and if they're in a GOP state, they may not receive them in time to be counted, many...
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    Scope of Practice and medications?

    NurseBlaq replied to Catedi's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    No, it's not excessive. As I said, it's been an ongoing thing all over threads on AN for months on end. That poster has a superior-than-thou attitude and I'm tired of it. The thread can be about the...
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    Administrators are not our Parents

    NurseBlaq replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    IMO it's your parents job to teach you right from wrong. Once you hit a certain age and degree of independence, it becomes solely your responsibility to continue to do right. You don't forget right...
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    Seeking Advice! Failed 2-Year Program. Now What?

    NurseBlaq replied to AliceBack2It's topic in General Students

    Was the education subpar, or were you just not focused? If you withdrew the first time, maybe it would have been best to apply elsewhere then. In hindsight, you made bad mistakes all around. Also, if...
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    Administrators are not our Parents

    NurseBlaq replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    You know why I'm here.
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    What do you think about with current News and Opinions?

    NurseBlaq replied to guest1163268's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Take the time to get an ID. They're trying to make life harder for people without ID and it's killing democracy. ALWAYS have
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    Scope of Practice and medications?

    NurseBlaq replied to Catedi's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    No, it is not stock. OP clearly said it was to be returned from another patient and there are no stock meds. The whole damn thread, including replies, are talking about borrowing meds from other...
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    Scope of Practice and medications?

    NurseBlaq replied to Catedi's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I didn't make the rules I'm just reporting them since people seem to act like they don't exist. They do. There are cases where nurses were told to do this and were fired because the facility didn't...
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    Scope of Practice and medications?

    NurseBlaq replied to Catedi's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    What are the legal ramifications in borrowing patient medications for another patient's use? This practice is not an acceptable standard of care in any setting, and bypasses the checks and...
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    Scope of Practice and medications?

    NurseBlaq replied to Catedi's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    When a resident’s medication is permanently discontinued, per the 2014 Drug Enforcement Agency’s (DEA) Disposal of Controlled Substances Final Rule, it must be properly disposed of within three...
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    Things are sprouting. A walk through the garden

    NurseBlaq replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Gardening and Preserving Food's Let's Talk

    What's the best way to grow a potted lemon tree? I've really been thinking about this lately and I'm serious about growing one. I know it will take a year to produce lemons but you have to start...
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    Scope of Practice and medications?

    NurseBlaq replied to Catedi's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Does not matter which setting it is, that is the law. There are standards starting with 'right patient'. That medication is not prescribed for that patient and therefore you're already in violation of...
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    PMHNP or FNP?

    NurseBlaq replied to Pearl2014's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Everyone's day is different. What exactly are you looking to understand? Do what interests you more, not which is easier in terms of day-to-day, if that's what you're seeking. Every position has good...
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    Scope of Practice and medications?

    NurseBlaq replied to Catedi's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    No, it is not alright as the medication was not prescribed to that patient. They will have to wait until their prescription arrives. Any medications awaiting return to the pharmacy, be it because the...
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    What do you think about with current News and Opinions?

    NurseBlaq replied to guest1163268's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    There's a whole pandemic going on worldwide. I'm surprised she didn't use hand sanitizer and offer him some too right after the handshake. I would
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    Burnout - How long do I have?

    NurseBlaq replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in General Nursing

    That's what I got from it too. Being an empath can be
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    Mucormycosis: The Black Fungus Affecting COVID-19 Patients

    NurseBlaq posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    So here's the latest development in the COVID battle. Black Fungus is now affecting people who have/had COVID. The increasing number of mucormycosis cases- a fungal infection, colloquially "black...