RheumaticRN

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1. Quality Care and Patient Safety: Medication Errors in Long-Term Care

   RheumaticRN replied to LindaGracie's topic in General Nursing

   I haven't worked LTC as a nurse, only as an aid about 20 years ago. I'm wondering how you guys deal with medications that are time sensitive? Anticonvulsants, thyroid replacement, etc. There are both...

2. Did I make a bad new job choice?

   RheumaticRN replied to Leogemini's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I personally wouldn't give much weight to advice or opinions of someone who can't even take enough responsibility to call and turn down a job offer. I'm guessing you are fairly young? It seems you...

3. Stomach pain-not hunger

   RheumaticRN replied to stephrooth's topic in School

   Just a reminder that stomach aches can be part of a stress response, and you can't know by looking at kids what they are going through at home. Maybe consider having a policy of notifying the school...

4. Renewed Passion and Dedication to Nursing Profession

   RheumaticRN replied to jeastridge's topic in General Nursing

   Beautiful article, Joy! I remember when I started nursing at 18. There were certain floors that the float nurses hated going to. Not because of the patients- because of the viral problem of...