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    Not a Nursing Question, but Has to Do with Work, So...

    RNNPICU replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    I could see being nice on the weekends especially Saturday and Sunday morning. But during the weekdays, I feel for you and your co-workers. This is tough situation since you want to be nice and have...
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    Is this actually a HIPAA violation?

    RNNPICU replied to Anonymous6578's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    ooh, careful about printing out a thread on an anonymous forum when you do not know the true identities of anyone. There is no way to truly prove people are who they are. Also may not help your case...
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    Esme Needs Your Prayers

    RNNPICU replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Lots of prayers your way
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    Deep Suction for comfort with trach at end of life?

    RNNPICU replied to BryceBehrens's topic in General Nursing

    For trachs, there really should be no such thing as deep suctioning. Each trach has a specific length. When suctioning, you are just clearing past the tip of the trach. Suctioning a trach is...
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    Is this a HIPAA violation?

    RNNPICU replied to virgo7598's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    True. I might have misunderstood her point. I thought the OP was referring to being at some other facility and stating why said pt was at that facility, without being in a clinical setting. In the...
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    Unresponsive vs. unconscious

    RNNPICU replied to catnessk's topic in General Students

    B is the answer because in anticipation to perform next steps you would need an IV. Nothing in the statement speaks about respiratory distress/failure. You have to take the statement as if...
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    ***Should i go straight for my BSN for RN? what should i get first?

    RNNPICU replied to BarnesTyler's topic in General Students

    Given what you want to do, i.e ICU, ER, flight nurse, I would go the BSN
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    Is this a HIPAA violation?

    RNNPICU replied to virgo7598's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I really hope this is not a homework question. I did not think about that when I
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    Is this a HIPAA violation?

    RNNPICU replied to virgo7598's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    YES! There should be no reason to state that you know of a pt. Why would you need to state reasons for a pt you know is admitted to another
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    Transfusion associated NEC

    RNNPICU replied to essT's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I wonder if it had anything to do with volume of blood given. For example, if baby is receiving X amount of fluid (IV, formula, etc) in addition to blood, there may be concern for fluid
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    DC Nursing Programs

    RNNPICU replied to monicaveney's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    DC--Georgetown, Catholic University of America, George Washington University, Howard University MD - University of Maryland, Towson, Salisbury University, Johns Hopkins, Morgan State, Bowie
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    Grief - how can we avoid it as nurses loosing a patient?

    RNNPICU replied to lnxyourxeyez's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. Grief is not something you can avoid. Being there with the family and supporting them, crying are all okay. The key is once you leave the room and go on to the next task, pt, etc, you...
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    question about post op mastectomy

    RNNPICU replied to rosy3's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My initial response was 2 since it is the immediate post op period and for safety. I do not know about cares of a post op mastectomy, but sinage and safety are always the biggest in any post op...
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    To tell or not to tell!

    RNNPICU replied to XNavyCorpsman's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Since you are still on orientation, most programs have a change project that you would need to carry out. Pick one of those areas and use it. having nurses complete more modules will not solve any...
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    To tell or not to tell!

    RNNPICU replied to XNavyCorpsman's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    To the OP: I can understand your concern for your pts. Most nurses try and adhere to practices, but call bells, emergencies, call to help a co-worker and your mindset immediately shifts to the new...
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    Do comfort care patients get oxygen?

    RNNPICU replied to quirkystar's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Depends on the situation. Sometimes just the flow of oxygen makes there breathing a little easier and can help them pass. I would always make sure you have orders that include administration of...
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    Nursing assistant interview - clothing advice

    RNNPICU replied to Raven Sierra's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    The classy suit is always best. You might even want to consider a white shirt/blouse underneath instead of the red. Good Luck to
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    Medication safety what if...

    RNNPICU replied to SBGangelJC's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Going home with narcs or any meds is reportable. You are lucky. Keeping meds in your pocket really can lead to errors, meds can leak, cross contaminate. If you have other pts meds in your pocket...
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    Photo on your resume?

    RNNPICU replied to PapaBearRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    To help it stand out even more, try and think of something you did to help promote change and what the outcome was. An outcome of a change is what will really stand
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    Medication safety what if...

    RNNPICU replied to SBGangelJC's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Is there any other identifier beside the room number? If not, how can you be certain that those are the meds for that pt? It just sounds like having meds in the pocket sets the nurse up for...
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    Medication safety what if...

    RNNPICU replied to SBGangelJC's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Klone, I can see that scenario with an unopened vial, but where I am at, you would need to either document you gave the med or waste within one hour. We have strict narcotic rules with regards to...
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    Medication safety what if...

    RNNPICU replied to SBGangelJC's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Sorry guys, but this sounds contra to many policies regarding medication administration. Especially for narcs. Medication in your pockets can leak, get lost. For medications that need a witness,...
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    Did I fail the NCLEX 265

    RNNPICU replied to Flo4Prez's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If your state participates in quick results try that now. I saw you posted about the SATA questions, a SATA question in itself is not a higher level question, SATA can be both low level questions or...
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    No, We Can't Offer You A Job, But.....

    RNNPICU replied to caliotter3's topic in General Nursing

    It isn't about being picky, just be cautious, especially as a new grad, you need to think about your new license that you have worked so hard to obtain. You will want a place that will give you a...
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    Photo on your resume?

    RNNPICU replied to PapaBearRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I don't see how a photo on a resume would help you stand out. There are ways to write a cover letter, state skills on a resume . Most employers know that all new grads have the same skills, as you...