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    Safety & Practice Intimidation in Ohio

    Catedi posted a topic in General Nursing

    Not sure if this is the correct forum, but I need advice. I'm an RN who's been working in a state run prison for 11 years. I recently found myself in a situation where an inmate presented to the...
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    Safety & Practice Intimidation in Ohio

    Catedi replied to Catedi's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately for me, I'm considered 'intitutionalized', when it comes to working in a hospital setting. I'm also 61 years old. So, there's that. I have it on good authority, getting another job after...
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    13 Fastest RN to BSN Programs in 2023

    Catedi replied to Amanda Marten's topic in School, College Programs

    In terms of wages, it's not worth getting a BSN, over a ASN. The pay is the Same. A BSN is really only a stepping stone to management or acquiring a MSN in order to teach or become a NP. After much...
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    Scope of Practice and medications?

    Catedi posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    My question is: If a physician writes a valid order for a non-controlled medication in a prison setting and the medication (Hydroxyzine) has not yet arrived, is it beyond the nurse's scope of practice...
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    Scope of Practice and medications?

    Catedi replied to Catedi's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    All the medications are owned by the state, regardless of who they are given to. The inmate is never charged for the medication. We have very little in stock as our clinic med room is very small. The...
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    Scope of Practice and medications?

    Catedi replied to Catedi's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    No offence, but this rule only pertains to controlled medications. Hydroxyzine is a non-controlled medication. There is no DEA oversite of non-controlled medications. Although I get your point - it is...
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    Scope of Practice and medications?

    Catedi replied to Catedi's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I did not mean that prisoners were void of nursing standards, I just meant it is a residential type facility and where there is an off-site pharmacy and the client would have gone without his...
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    Scope of Practice and medications?

    Catedi replied to Catedi's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Is this your opinion or is your answer based on law or do you have any indication that this violates a standard that I can't find? I'm not being snarky here, I just want to know for sure. This is a...
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    Why are so many nurses against unions?

    Catedi replied to Icunicenurse's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I don't know where you get your information at, but I work for a union protected facility and we have plenty of flexibility. If we want a day off, we can trade a day with a coworker and we don't have...
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    Do I have to join the Union?

    Catedi replied to friendlylark's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I don't think I've ever met a lazy or stupid nurse. Nurses I've worked with at ALL facilities that did not have a union were treated horrific and blamed when things went south when it was truly...
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    Staffing Ratios

    Catedi replied to Tigerlily8's topic in Psychiatric

    I've worked for them. When they took over the hospital I worked for they dropped an RN and an MHT on each unit, which meant I was the only RN left on the Acute unit of 12 patients, with one MHT. I...
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    Do I have to join the Union?

    Catedi replied to friendlylark's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    First, I must congratulate you for having the opportunity to work in the most glorious of situations - that of a nurse in a state that employs safe nursing/patient ratios. To say I'm envious is an...
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    Which is better, a BA in Psychology or a BSN for the PMHNP?

    Catedi replied to HansenRN's topic in Psychiatric

    Your role as a PMHNP will be much different than the role of a psychologist. I'd stick with the nursing track. You will need advanced medical education more than psychology. Generally, you will be...
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    HR wants meeting or report me to BON

    Catedi replied to AbbeyR's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I'd go to the meeting, but email then a resignation before the meeting. Here in Ohio, we are an "At-Will" state, so just like they don't have to give you 2 weeks notice to can you, you don't have to...
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    Successful in nursing after a traumatic brain injury (TBI)?

    Catedi replied to jds87's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    20 years ago, I had a TBI and other injuries associated with falling from a vehicle on the Highway, doing 60mph. Long story short: Coming home late at night, from visiting friends, I hadn't closed the...
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    MA working beyond scope of practice

    Catedi posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I'm not sure what to do here. Someone I know told me this week that her employers allow her to work beyond her scope of practice. I always thought she was a Surgical Tech, although, she never went...
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    MA working beyond scope of practice

    Catedi replied to Catedi's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    In Ohio, there is a bit of confusion. There are two MA designations. One, like this person I am reporting about, goes to school for 6 mo. and leaves the technical school with a certificate. The other,...
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    MA working beyond scope of practice

    Catedi replied to Catedi's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Also, @ Dogwmn, LPNs can start an IV in Ohio if they've received a certificate to do so. They can be delegated to give medications through an IV, under the licensed
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    MA working beyond scope of practice

    Catedi replied to Catedi's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Just to be clear, she is not my friend. She is an acquaintance I met through my sister, who used to do her nails and is now her friend. We were visiting my sister on the same afternoon when we had our...
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    Best shoes for school

    Catedi replied to kay_bee's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have used Marrell mocs for nursing school and liked them very much. I need good shoes since i have back and knee issues. I've worn Birkenstock for everyday wear, for about 20 years. Love them. I...
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    Moral/Ethical Advice

    Catedi replied to chinacatSN's topic in General Students

    I don't think her education is any of your business, period. Focus on your own issues and don't be such an envious busybody. I've been in nursing school with people like you and it's a real drag. I've...
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    Lakeland community college wait list & prereqs insight??

    Catedi replied to yesveronica5's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I am in the RN program also. I wouldn't fret about he wait list if you have prereqs to do. I know the outline in their catalog shows how to take the prereqs with the nursing classes, doing it all in...
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    Older Nursing Students

    Catedi replied to Neats's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    kl2010, stated... hmmm, i've noticed that too. although, i can't care what their motive is for going into nursing. i've got my own stuff i need to focus on. i look at the first two semesters as the...
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    Thyroid out of whack!

    Catedi replied to Nikki69's topic in General Nursing

    JAW0172003, Wow, 4 years--I'm betting you don't even remember not feeling fatigued. Anyway, I would say, first, does your health carrier require you to have a referral to see a specialist?...
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    Older Nursing Students

    Catedi replied to Neats's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm starting my first semester for my ASN in the spring. I'll be 47 by then. I started in 2005 with pre-reqs, but the waiting list at the College was crazy. I just kept taking classes and now have...