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barbyann

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  1. Mandatory daytime meetings for nightshift employees

    barbyann replied to BizzieRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Have you tried teleconferencing? That way you can be a part of the meeting but not have to get dressed and out of the

  2. Americans With Disabilities Act

    barbyann replied to Olli's topic in General Nursing

    We have a large button phone available on every unit for people with visual problems. For people with poorly functioning hearing aids, we just talk very

  3. perscription pads

    barbyann replied to hunter-belle's topic in General Nursing

    we have had them in the pyxis for a few years now. MD's got the hang of asking for them by patients last name. It works for

  4. info on apnea

    barbyann replied to catnip's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.cpaptalk.com/ great forum, lots of activity, nice

  5. Educational Med Pass Audit Deferred ...

    barbyann replied to TheDailyBuzzherd's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry Bea is having a hard time with this situation. I think the facility has a point though. They need the staff to be "auditable" at any time. The state or feds could walk in at anytime to...

  6. Mds

    barbyann posted a topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I am interested in learning more about MDS positions. How do you train/educate for this type of job? I currently work acute care, am 44yo and want to plan for the day my body is no longer able to...

  7. Mds

    barbyann replied to barbyann's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    TYVM and good

  8. what kind of watch do you wear?

    barbyann replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I swear by my Swiss Army...pricey but

  9. Bed & Chair Alarms

    barbyann replied to busy-bee's topic in General Nursing

    The issue of alarms is not as much one of restraint but of dignity. They should not be used unless the team has met and discussed the risk vs. benefit in relation to that individual client. The family...

  10. Butterflies?

    barbyann replied to LNDis4ME's topic in General Nursing

    :twocents::twocents: Cha

  11. Just When You Think You've Seen It All....

    barbyann replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hmmm.....the OP makes it sound like she had a male cohort. I would be more concerned about that breech than the

  12. Just When You Think You've Seen It All....

    barbyann replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I give the nurse credit for stepping up to the plate and taking the responsibility of preventing an error. It was such an obvious piece of tape you noticed it at the next bed. Bet no one took a BP in...

  13. Staying Up!!

    barbyann replied to Hydakins's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. I retained nothing I studied after dinner. I went to bed early and woke before the rest of the house, poured a cup of coffee and was able to breeze through reading material, then as the day...

  14. Please Read and Help w/decision. thx

    barbyann replied to *RubySlippers*'s topic in General Nursing

    Stay put. They treat you well, no strike looming, an HOUR for lunch! You sound content. Try to work PRN somewhere else and sock away the money. Don't give up a good job.....there are some really,...

  15. CEOs outa touch, nurses to blame for not letting them know

    barbyann replied to oramar's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Yes, I agree, that is my impression of hospital nursing. Makes a floor nurse want to go work in the OR where you can don a surgical mask to remind you to keep your mouth shut all day as not to ruffle...

  16. Blood Draw Yields Fatty Deposit??

    barbyann replied to stephanfloess's topic in General Nursing

    I thought those were platelets

  17. Hospital to charge employees who smoke

    barbyann replied to lpn2rnstudent's topic in General Nursing

    OK, how about this pay table: Crystal Meth. smokers $15.00 Cocaine smokers, all forms $10.00 Marijuana cigarette/pipe smokers $5.00 Non-filtered tobacco $4.00 Pipe tobacco $3.00 Menthol cigarette...

  18. Hospital to charge employees who smoke

    barbyann replied to lpn2rnstudent's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm, The Man gives it to us again. Now I don't smoke, but even I can see the craziness of this plan. What about alcohol damage, prescription drug abuse, non-compliant diabetics, people who speed and...

  19. SVT on "Greys Anatomy"

    barbyann replied to bluetack's topic in General Nursing

    I have frequent bouts of SVT and have mastered the valsalva technique. It took me two years to figure it out but I can now bring myself to NSR in seconds. I practiced at work by putting on the pulse...

  20. Is it a good move to straight for RN?

    barbyann replied to sar4tee's topic in General Nursing

    straight to RN but may I suggest ADN first then continue for BSN. If you plan it right you can get the last two years paid for by

  21. What is the deal with crazy assignments?

    barbyann replied to 1hotRN601's topic in General Nursing

    Many factors are considered when making assignments. Acuity, nurse experience and skill, pt preference and continuity of care are some of the factors that influence a charge nurse's decision when...

  22. Dad says I have to learn to tune this stuff out

    barbyann replied to AlisonBSN's topic in General Nursing

    if a pt asks to make a phone call you are obligated to help. as long as the call is reasonable, you, as a nurse advocate, are responsible for helping the patient locate the phone number, dial the...

  23. Dad says I have to learn to tune this stuff out

    barbyann replied to AlisonBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Alison, keep advocating for your patient. If she tells you she wants to go to a hospice facility, and it is an appropriate request, then you have the obligation to make this request known. When I...

  24. Will this limit my nursing opportunities? (kind of long)

    barbyann replied to Heloisea3's topic in General Nursing

    I would think that your previous WC case and back injury might work against you in employment. I have been asked on applications "have you ever filed a WC complaint" "have you ever had chronic/acute...

  25. My MI by me

    barbyann replied to teeituptom's topic in Emergency

    Thanks for reminding us how important it is to have access to quality and timely healthcare. So glad you were treated promptly and no damage was done. NOW, can we talk about this driving yourself to...