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  1. False positive peth

    JillRN replied to Jtc4583's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Argue it. It detects for up to 28 days after last use. Also ask the chain of command and why did you get results at 11p. Also talk to your OCP about what could have caused it. Hand sanitizer, alcohol...

  2. ADN or BSN: What's the Big Deal?

    JillRN replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a 50 year old diploma RN. I received an excellent hands on education at the school of nursing ran by the hospital. We all secured jobs at the hospital in the specialty we desired. I've worked...

  3. Should nurses return to wearing uniforms?

    JillRN replied to hellerd2003's topic in General Nursing

    Obviously, nursing is always in a state of change in one way or another. Our hospital is one of the largest in the area. Different areas wear different color scrubs/uniforms. On our floor, it...

  4. How many male nurses work on your floor/unit?

    JillRN replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    We have one male nurse who is a blessing. They just don't seem to want to stay on med surg or specialty floors (Ours is a 27 bed Ortho unit). They prefer the units and then go on to CRNA or PA...

  5. Please help with Time management techniques

    JillRN replied to cornelia's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I find that you must take each assignment individually. On my floor, I encourage everyone to make their safety checks first and get those into the computer. THEN begin with vitals, meds, etc.,...

  6. Promethazine IV Question

    JillRN replied to PMercier's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Hello, I am responding to your request for anectdotal information on phenergan IV. Although I do not have current literature to refer you to, I can attest that as a patient last year with a GI...

  7. Please help with Time management techniques

    JillRN replied to cornelia's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Hi Cornelia, Although I do not work in a LTC facility, I can assure you that time management is something all nurses struggle with. I think like anything, it is one of those things that comes with...