Jolie

Jolie BSN

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  1. Signing R.N., B.S.N. to name after retirement?

    Jolie replied to Dangerous's topic in Retired Nurses

    Legally, this boils down to whether or not you still hold an active nursing license. In some states (that don't require continuing practice) it is possible to be retired, even for many years, yet...

  2. Oh Brother!!

    Jolie replied to Vtachy1's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Administering Flumist to infants, the elderly and other high-risk individuals (those with immune system disorders, chronic diseases, etc.) is contraindicated. However, the list individuals who must...

  3. Question about home - birth infant assessment

    Jolie replied to bookwormom's topic in Ob/Gyn

    A resting RR of 60 with audible whezing is certainly not normal for a newborn. Good color and good feeding tolerance are reassuring, but I would encourage mom to have the baby examined. Certified...

  4. Starting Clinicals, Hepatitis B Vaccine question

    Jolie replied to nursegc's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm not going to try and persuade you one way or the other. I encourage you to do thorough research from reputable sources and then speak to your own healthcare provider. Some schools/clinical...

  5. Yeah....our new healthcare reform has some real intelligent people running it

    Jolie replied to NicuGal's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    It depends in large part upon what the employer has offered. Only recently were HSAs made available to families with high-deductible plans, and in many respects, they are superior and more flexible....

  6. Yeah....our new healthcare reform has some real intelligent people running it

    Jolie replied to NicuGal's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The purchase or rental of durable medical equipment is currently allowed under FSA regulations, so I'm puzzled as to why your relatives haven't been able to use their funds for payment of a breast...

  7. computerized charting

    Jolie replied to Flare's topic in School

    I'd be very careful about a program designed to "share" health-related information, espcially if it's done automatically. We've had parents expressly forbid the sharing of information regarding...

  8. BP in pregnancy... semi-fowler or left lateral??

    Jolie replied to JoC,RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Common sense seems to indicate that taking a patient's B/P in the position in which they are actually resting provides the most accurate results. On a well patient during a pre-natal visit, take it in...

  9. computerized charting

    Jolie replied to Flare's topic in School

    That sounds typical. Our district uses Powerschool, which may be fantastic for educational applications, but next to useless for school health. Of course it was sold that way....Look! We'll throw...

  10. OSHA VIOLATION?

    Jolie replied to DrnpChar's topic in General Nursing

    The employer should approach the patient and ask for permission to run an HIV test. The patient has the right to refuse, but few do. Does your friend know whether the patient was asked? FWIW, a neg...

  11. Help understanding legal implications fundamentals question

    Jolie replied to swansonplace's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The hospital interpreter is the best answer. The husband may have to be utilized in a pinch, such as the patient is in urgent need of a procedure and no formal interpreter is available within a...

  12. Release of Liability forms

    Jolie replied to laurasc's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting question. I've never had a patient refuse to wait the 15 minutes. Perhaps you could modify a "leaving against medical advice"

  13. GTPAL question

    Jolie replied to rngrad2011's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You've answered your own question. A woman with twin boys has 2 living children. G = Gravida = Number of pregnancies (delivered and undelivered) T = Term deliveries (37 or more weeks) P = Pre-term...

  14. Vaccines Required for Nursing School

    Jolie replied to Dahlia1694's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The answer depends upon your school and may vary depending on your clinical sites. In general, DPT, MMR, Polio, Hepatitis B, possibly varicella and

  15. Lock on Refrigerator at High School?

    Jolie replied to guest83140's topic in School

    No locks on any refrigerators in our district. Each health office has a refrig. Each office must either be occupied by the nurse, health assistant or secretary, or the door is locked, so the meds in...

  16. Flu shot issue

    Jolie replied to coolpeach's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Have you notified your employer of your reaction (even though it hasn't cost you time from work yet)? In some states, the employer has the right to choose the provider you see initially for a Worker's...

  17. Drug screenings

    Jolie replied to Flare's topic in School

    Not in our district. If deemed necessary, the principal would refer them to an outside lab after the parents were notified. Along with the policy and procedure of collecting and ensuring the security...

  18. Missed diagnosis - just a vent

    Jolie replied to Nascar nurse's topic in General Nursing

    So true. I had a tubal pregnancy that went mis-diagnosed for well over a week after symptoms began. 2 different doctors relied on high-tech testing and were wrongly reassured by false...

  19. IV pump help---all help appreciated

    Jolie replied to ACNP 2B S1S2RRR's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I would encourage you to share your concerns with your clinical instructor or the director of your campus practice lab. This is an important skill, but not one that is easily described or understood...

  20. Stuck in a nightmare, Nursing student/Employee

    Jolie replied to Jvilla's topic in General Students

    Rather than laywering up, which will provoke a defensive reaction from the hospital, I would suggest that you make an appointment with Human Resources and esentially beg for mercy. Dress...

  21. Staff educator problem

    Jolie replied to opensesame's topic in General Nursing

    I can't imagine that this is escaping the notice of the experienced nursing staff, charge nurses, unit manager, physicians, utilization review nurse, etc. Please make notes of some specific examples...

  22. Should i call the nurse manager?

    Jolie replied to noski's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Part of the problem with new grads finding jobs is the economy. The idea that nursing is a "recession-proof" profession is a load of huey. So, given a choice between an experienced nurse and a new...

  23. Should i call the nurse manager?

    Jolie replied to noski's topic in Ob/Gyn

    As a nurse manager, I never minded being contacted by "hopefuls." But, in my opinion, phone contact is just downright inconvenient. The manager may be busy, and to be interrupted with an...

  24. The inverted T incision

    Jolie replied to RNmilwife's topic in Ob/Gyn

    That is something that only you and your provider can determine. Best

  25. Sitting in a lonely office...

    Jolie replied to safarirn's topic in School

    This reminded me of the group field day that my elementary schools held this spring. They each usually hold their own activities, but this year, they combined for a competition among the schools....