Have Nurse

Have Nurse ADN, RN

Med/Surg/Infection Control/Geriatrics

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  1. Gave medications too early is this an error?

    Have Nurse replied to daniela095's topic in Patient Medications

    Exactly.

  2. Gave medications too early is this an error?

    Have Nurse replied to daniela095's topic in Patient Medications

    I respectfully disagree. This was a med error plain and simple. Time to own

  3. Gave medications too early is this an error?

    Have Nurse replied to daniela095's topic in Patient Medications

    The doctor should have been notified. You know that. And yes, it is an error because you gave it other than how it was ordered, mistake or not. Hang the computer. Use your critical thinking skills and...

  4. Nurses aggravating my patients.

    Have Nurse replied to WittySarcasm's topic in General Nursing

    Time to consult the Patient Representative or the

  5. I would really love....

    Have Nurse replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    Make it your business. Your job as a nurse is to educate as well as administer. Some well meaning parents have been given bad information based on studies that were flawed. While it may be "their...

  6. Discharging patients on the board

    Have Nurse replied to Silverinkpot's topic in Emergency

    Wow. It makes we wonder if it's a financial move. If they are discharged on paper, but suddenly have to be readmitted (because they really weren't ready to leave,) does a new admission generate more...

  7. Needing some advice

    Have Nurse replied to Cora_Ann's topic in Emergency

    True, not to mention that they sometimes go into places that would "curl your hair!" (bad areas)

  8. Essential Oils

    Have Nurse replied to janetpa's topic in School

    We only use them in Restorative Therapy but only with a Doctor's o.k. and it's not a high concentration so we don't get it wafting down the halls. But peppermint really does help with pain for some...

  9. Should I work tomorrow?

    Have Nurse replied to amyn87's topic in General Nursing

    You are a nurse. You were taught not to come to work sick. Why would you want to risk exposure to patients who may be immunosuppressed and co-workers? You've been sick for at least 3 days. Get...

  10. Med cart malady

    Have Nurse replied to RoDee's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Well, first I'd see a physician and file a Workman's Comp Claim for a work related back injury. You need to protect both your job and yourself. Make sure you also fill out an Incident Report for...

  11. Allegation of Neglect

    Have Nurse replied to jaortiz20's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes, I did wonder about that

  12. Tattoos in the workplace

    Have Nurse replied to KB4848's topic in General Nursing

    I can understand. And what I am about to say may offend some, but please take it in the spirit of which it is intended? My anscestors were very tough, no nonsense Scottish warriors who defeated to...

  13. 'My Patient died' Facebook post

    Have Nurse replied to miladaniels's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I agree. Get it

  14. Mood today...

    Have Nurse replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    Awwww! Way too cute.

  15. Mood today...

    Have Nurse replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    Works for me!! This is Esther. She's the only cat I know that actually watches

  16. Discouraged in Clinical

    Have Nurse replied to AlmostThere19's topic in General Students

    If that instructor has that much trouble discerning the needs and requirements of her students she shouldn't be teaching Clinical. But of course, you aren't in a position to tell her that. You might...

  17. Discouraged in Clinical

    Have Nurse replied to AlmostThere19's topic in General Students

    Good heavens, what school are you

  18. Please help!

    Have Nurse replied to KrisCris's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Maybe you should ask

  19. Please help!

    Have Nurse replied to KrisCris's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This is where you polish off your brain and get to work. YOU are the only one who can answer this one. Go for

  20. documenting a chart check?

    Have Nurse replied to ddrn97's topic in General Nursing

    Never heard of that before. I don't know anyone who does that the way that you describe. Sounds like some personal preference by someone else up the

  21. The last straw

    Have Nurse replied to Dontstressdoyourbest's topic in General Nursing

    Best to you moving

  22. I want to be a nurse but im not good at math

    Have Nurse replied to wizardwendy's topic in General Nursing

    Don't despair, Sweetheart! I wasn't the best in Math either. But there are general math courses you can take, and also, some colleges offer courses like Elementary Algebra and Math anxiety courses...

  23. Flu shot advice

    Have Nurse replied to bcm9579's topic in General Nursing

    No need to Z-track unless someone is getting multiple injections, such as Decadron for MS. But yes, it is in the wrist

  24. Can a US Civilian work at naval base in Italy?

    Have Nurse replied to CamieLouise's topic in Government, Military

    True. When we served overseas, there were many civilian employees and some were

  25. The Story of Nathan - 42 Years Later...

    Have Nurse replied to annwats's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Me too!! Thanks for