Closed Account 12345

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  1. Religion & Ectopic Abortion

    Closed Account 12345 replied to Happy.Nurselet's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I would strongly encourage you to learn more about ectopic pregnancies if you are practicing as a nurse in OB triage. Underestimating the dangers of this condition can mean life or death for your...

  2. Should I be asked to get consent without the doctor?

    Closed Account 12345 replied to guest940422's topic in General Nursing

    Hi there, No, you are not able to obtain informed consent for medical procedures as an RN in Texas. The medical provider who is trained in and will perform the procedure is responsible for explaining...

  3. Mandatory Vaccination

    Closed Account 12345 replied to degfnp's topic in General Nursing

    Yes - According to the CDC, 80% of the 185 pediatric flu deaths last year occurred in unvaccinated children. Summary of the

  4. How much orientation?

    Closed Account 12345 replied to loriangel14's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'd personally request 2 non-clinical days where you can orient yourself to facility policies, equipment, resident charts, look up the common medications you aren't familiar with (since that's just...

  5. Accused of not giving dilaudid

    Closed Account 12345 replied to KMULL002's topic in General Nursing

    From a legal standpoint, it is inappropriate to deliver partial doses of medication without obtaining a new order. (I realize that doesn't apply in this situation because OP ended up administering the...

  6. Away from Bedside 4 1/2 years

    Closed Account 12345 replied to dizzyray822's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think you're crazy. In fact, I think your capstone course gives you a great in with the manager. I'd use your school opportunity express that being in the ER setting really gave you a desire...

  7. Nursing interviews, how to tell how it went?

    Closed Account 12345 replied to Nick92's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, following up at a provided contact number is completely acceptable. This is often done by requesting a status from HR, but it sounds like the hiring manager and director from your interviews...

  8. Should you talk to brain-dead patients?

    Closed Account 12345 replied to Rainey18's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    I'm sorry to hear about your father. I don't think anyone should be discouraged from speaking to a brain dead patient. I think nurses recognize it's more for their own comfort than patient comfort...

  9. Hiring an RN into private practice

    Closed Account 12345 replied to curiousMD's topic in General Nursing

    When I was a new graduate nurse with no experience, in the early 2000s, I made $25/hour with great benefits. I earned raises at 6 months and 1 year. There were also secretaries to return phone calls...