HarleyvQuinn MSN, RN, NP

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    Joint Commission and Ligature Points

    HarleyvQuinn replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    They determined our acoustic tiles were ligature risks because they're "too easy" to push up into the dropped ceiling. So we had to replace them with tiles that are "clipped" in (still just as easy to...
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    Nurse Accused of Taking Naked Photos of Nursing Home Patients

    HarleyvQuinn replied to Melissa Mills's topic in Nursing News

    My take on the situation is pure and absolute disgust. Taking advantage of vulnerable adults and, apparently, a young child. I hope charges are filed for the apparent child Mediaography and the abuse...
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    On this week's episode of 'People Offending the Entire Profession of Nursing'...

    HarleyvQuinn replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    Not all, but some, especially when they're voluntold into the position. Which, of course, does absolutely nothing to help the new employee or the person training. Understaffing gets even worse when we...
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    On this week's episode of 'People Offending the Entire Profession of Nursing'...

    HarleyvQuinn replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    You got me there. To be fair, the diploma programs were run by the hospitals themselves and third-party schools are running the BSN programs now and just have contracts with the hospitals for clinical...
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    On this week's episode of 'People Offending the Entire Profession of Nursing'...

    HarleyvQuinn replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    Part of the problem we're running into is that we're finding, especially as our society is getting heavier, there is no way for the human body to safely move and reposition human beings that are...
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    RNs and up - Do you really use all of the "gen-ed" course material on the job?

    HarleyvQuinn replied to RomaniGypsy's topic in General Nursing

    Not only will you need a strong understanding of A&P as an RN, if you plan on progressing to NP, you'll be taking advanced courses to deepen your understanding on pathophysiology so you can...
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    Blood transfusion and Normal saline bag.

    HarleyvQuinn replied to Nursing Au's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Do we have to submit through SafeAssign? How many words? APA format? How many references? How old can they be?
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    Why don't we talk much about these scenarios?

    HarleyvQuinn replied to Persephone Paige's topic in General Nursing

    That would be awesome. This is also where our staff is struggling the most - being scrutinized for "not using CPI technique" when the situation requires hands-on techniques getting the patient from...
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    Why don't we talk much about these scenarios?

    HarleyvQuinn replied to Persephone Paige's topic in General Nursing

    I'm jealous. The push now is to be restraint free and to not lay hands on the patient at all. At our facility the push is to be at capacity at all times, regardless of staffing levels. We're not...
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    Why don't we talk much about these scenarios?

    HarleyvQuinn replied to Persephone Paige's topic in General Nursing

    Be aware, CPI techniques will are helpful for verbal de-escalation and becoming more aware of situations with potential to escalate and how to handle them, but the basic class will not teach you how...
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    IV Lasix.

    HarleyvQuinn replied to Nursing Au's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Not just yours. This has been the policy in the facilities I've worked in, too. Makes these situations extra simple. Also helps in the event of a reaction when you do need to DC the entire line and...
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    IV Lasix.

    HarleyvQuinn replied to Nursing Au's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Wasn't aware this had turned into blackboard overnight. We being graded, too? ? Where can I submit the instructor
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    I have made a complaint against an NP

    HarleyvQuinn replied to Oldmahubbard's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You, Sir, have not seen the skill level of some ladies in heels. I swear they could win medals in track. ? I don't generally recommend them at work either, of course. Nor do I enjoy it when those who...
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    5 Ways Managers Can Make Nurses Feel Valued

    HarleyvQuinn replied to J.Adderton's topic in General Nursing

    1. Actually respond to your employees if they reach out to you with an issue. Don't completely ignore their calls, texts, and emails. 2. Feedback of some kind should be offered throughout the...
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    Pyxis Problems

    HarleyvQuinn replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    We had an entire pocket that would pop out every time we did the big count on Sunday nights. . . It contained Fentanyl patches. Drove me nuts. I'd immediately smack that sucker right back into place....
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    House Supervisor Test Question

    HarleyvQuinn replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    You're killing me! The suspense! Now I want to try this at work. .
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    What is your procedure for passing ice water?

    HarleyvQuinn replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

    Ice? We have a hard enough time with the small water bottles in the fridge after a smackdown-like incident involving them, a pillow case, and a nurse being thwacked in the head. Ice cubes would easily...
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    Most Burned Out Nursing Specialties?

    HarleyvQuinn replied to Mursthetics's topic in General Nursing

    Hahahahaha. If only. "We will never decline a patient due to lack of staffing." If there's closet space, there is a way!
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    Over using sympathy card

    HarleyvQuinn replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have a real answer for you. I agree with others that we know that grief is a process that is very individualized and we all know that traumatic losses can lead to post-traumatic stress...
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    Storybook Character Day Nurse ideas?

    HarleyvQuinn replied to Keeperofthebandaids's topic in School

    Madame Pomphrey! I was coming just to suggest her! She is so awesome. I also loved the Nurse Ratchet recommendation above, but that's my twisted side coming out.
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    Patient Keeps Asking for Another Nurse

    HarleyvQuinn replied to purplegal's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    No problem, Ruby Vee. This type of behavior wreaks havoc even in psychiatric facilities, especially amongst those who aren't yet adept at identifying it. As someone else mentioned - you're in trouble...
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    Patient Keeps Asking for Another Nurse

    HarleyvQuinn replied to purplegal's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I work inpatient psych. This is not problem solved. This type of manipulative staff splitting is problematic behavior. Contrary to the opinion of a few, the favored nurse is not always "asking for it"...
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    What You Don't Know About Nursing Boards

    HarleyvQuinn replied to Lorie Brown RN, MN, JD's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm confused as to how attendance write ups could even remotely be considered patient abandonment? For one, corporate hospitals are handing out write ups if you dare to miss more than 2-3 days in an...
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    Would you call in sick?

    HarleyvQuinn replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    OH MY GOD THIS. Thank you! This needs to be repeated so much. So often. "Nursing schools worldwide love to tout a (naive) doe-eyed, unrealistic/ unsustainable, abusive, self-neglecting, sunshine...
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    Would you call in sick?

    HarleyvQuinn replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    What wonderful dedication to patient safety and quality of care! Not to mention employee safety. I'll bet you're also a delight when a state of emergency related to weather is called, family death, or...