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    Failed pre-employment drug screen

    kids replied to OlderRNinGA's topic in General Nursing

    Subbing the *exact* same med, in a pinch while a valid script is being filled is one thing. Giving someone a completely different drug or one that isn't prescribed for them is completely different....
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    Failed pre-employment drug screen

    kids replied to OlderRNinGA's topic in General Nursing

    Percocet is oxycodone/APAP. It's CII, there is no auto refill and this wasn't a situation of running out of a
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    How does it make you feel?

    kids replied to prettymica's topic in General Nursing

    It shouldn't make it easier. Healthcare providers as patients are entitled to the same education (and care) that a lay person
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    Benadryl use with Dilaudid.. just curious!

    kids replied to mandaaRN's topic in Patient Medications

    IV Benedryl feels so awful I can't imagine wanting it fast. I'd think it would kill a buzz more than augment it
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    Thank you for all your comments over the years

    kids replied to ventmommy's topic in Private Duty

    My thoughts and prayers are with your family as you begin this new chapter in your lives. Rest in peace sweet
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    What do I do if the patient's family member is very fresh because I am a sitter?

    kids replied to leogirl8's topic in General Nursing

    You seem to have a lot of issues feeling unappreciated at your
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    Have you ever heard of this?

    kids replied to BriRN's topic in General Nursing

    Add me to the list of people who gets a headache if I wear my steth around my neck, removing it usually resolves it within a few minutes. I also get a headache if a lead apron shifts and exerts even a...
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    how to approach manager and give resume?

    kids replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    Be very, VERY sure you know the policy at that facility. At the hospital I recently left showing up on a unit to accost a manager would guarantee that you did NOT get a job. All managers were required...
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    Which states have medication aides?

    kids replied to rnccm's topic in Travel

    Oregon has Med Aides and Washington allows delegation of med admin in some
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    Why hire RN's when other disciplines can do the job

    kids replied to Marisette's topic in General Nursing

    Pharmacists are doctors, it wasn't all that long ago that only doctors were permitted to give injections and start IVs (among other things). Well considering their entire area of education and...
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    Reporting abuse in Ohio

    kids replied to birdie22's topic in Ohio Nursing

    It looks like Ohio is one of those states that doesn't specify that you're a mandated reporter only if you gain the information in your professional role. Here is a link to the handy searchable...
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    Anyone else regret this?

    kids replied to WindyhillBSN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    My ADN to BSN cost $12k and I did it without going into debt. From scratch a BSN can be done without going into debt. ANY degree can be obtained without going into debt. It's all about
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    Failed Pre-Employment Drug Screen

    kids replied to canursestudent's topic in General Nursing

    The active ingredient is available in a pill form (by prescription). There is no need to ingest 'raw'
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    Chronic Illness

    kids replied to verivici's topic in General Nursing

    The phrasing of your post makes it sound like home
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    Why are some nurses not grateful for my job?

    kids replied to leogirl8's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    How do you know he didn't do anything. Obviously he had been coughing all along and it was known, speech therapists don't typically wander the halls looking for someone to eval. It was known he had...
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    This "us" vs "them" mentality....

    kids replied to DL-SNUP's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That right there is the problem with nursing school "these days". Many of us who graduated from degreed programs (not diploma programs) didn't get to graduate unless we demonstrated proficiency in...
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    Pain assessment: do you believe your pt when...

    kids replied to Morainey's topic in General Nursing

    I believe them because I've experienced it, had I not I would question it. I don't do well with the demerol and dilaudid (and didn't even in the days before I had chronic pain). Both of them make me...
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    stressing- how do you pay for nursing school

    kids replied to CNA2day's topic in General Students

    Click the second link (to the fafsa website) that I posted. It
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    Do you/ did you have a Nurses Cap? Pin?

    kids replied to P_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I still have my original pin and cap from 1990, both are considered 'prized' possessions and only brought out on special occasions. My pin:...
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    stressing- how do you pay for nursing school

    kids replied to CNA2day's topic in General Students

    It's not that simple. http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/fotw1011/help/fftoc03k.htm Additionally, Healthcare students MUST provide their parent's information even if they are "independant"....
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    "Hidden" cameras on the floor--do you have them??

    kids replied to linzjane88's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, it is legal for an employer to install hidden cameras in most areas. Various Supreme Courts have ruled that employees have a limited expectation of privacy in the
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    Kicked out of nursing school for leaving a bed in the high position...

    kids replied to rocketsurgeon87's topic in General Students

    I think that is an excellent idea because to be honest, at this point, you sound a bit
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    Jeff Solheim -where can I buy his CEN CDs?

    kids replied to robinzkj's topic in Emergency

    You might also check with the organization that arranged the
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    Which came first? Chicken v. egg question.

    kids replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's more complex than a what came first (but as with anything there are going to be people who are the exception). Diabetic A: Does all the things they are supposed to do, enjoys good...
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    sneaking meds in food

    kids replied to playforever's topic in General Nursing

    *My* State is OK with it but that doesn't matter, what matters is what *YOUR* State says. There is no universal "the State". I usually agree with you but not on this. A patient has the right to...