Jolie

Jolie BSN

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  1. got stuck with a needle at work

    Jolie replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't make my point very clearly. When a patient is checking his/her own BS or self-injecting in the home, they may use whatever they like as a disposal container. When a nurse is sent into a...

  2. got stuck with a needle at work

    Jolie replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    What a patient uses for sharps disposal in his/her own home is one thing. Patients are not required to abide by OSHA standards. When a health care employer sends an employee into the field to care...

  3. How does your school handle serious allergies?

    Jolie replied to adhrn711's topic in School

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  4. what do you think of this policy?

    Jolie replied to Ms.RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In a court of law, your DON's preferences won't matter a whit. You will be held to the standard of practice of a reasonably prudent nurse in a similar situation. Would a reasonably prudent nurse delay...

  5. Screening PK kids

    Jolie replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

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  6. Help with Elopement

    Jolie replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Clearly, this gentleman's best interests conflict with the financial interests of the facility. Sounds like it's time to call the State Ombudsman before this man becomes permanently disabled from a...

  7. Was I wrong? Needle question

    Jolie replied to mel j rn's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with 2ndwind. The normal bacterial flora of the skin is likely to be very different than the normal bacterial flora of the mouth. I would imagine that the bacteria from the skin that...

  8. Is This a HIPPA Violation?

    Jolie replied to TeleNurse30's topic in General Nursing

    Was she caring for the patient on the day she looked up the information? If so, it seems reasonable for her to review the events that led up to the code, including medications administered to the...

  9. Health-care historian: GOP opposing ideas it long espoused

    Jolie replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Does that make him the historic leader of the modern day Democrat

  10. Does anybody ever fail clinical because of time management? ethical question

    Jolie replied to greenbeanio's topic in General Students

    How did you comunicate with your instructor, cooperating nurse and classmates during the clinical day? Did you let these colleagues know that you were falling behind and in need of help? Did you...

  11. Is Anyone Else Having Trouble Getting Back Into Nursing After Taking Time Off?

    Jolie replied to iluvdetroit's topic in General Nursing

    I was out of practice for 11 years when Hubby lot his job. We decided to open a business, but needed an income in the meantime, so I began to apply for nursing positions in a wide variety of settings...

  12. Health-care historian: GOP opposing ideas it long espoused

    Jolie replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Oh, Please! Richard Nixon as the historical leader of the modern day GOP? That made me spit coffee thru my

  13. Big Pharma's Newest Fake Disease

    Jolie replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Along the same vein, how about Big Government's Newest Fake Crisis or Big Liberalism's Newest Way to Redistribute Wealth or Big Former Vice-President's Latest Environmental Scam or even Little Man's...

  14. Big Pharma's Newest Fake Disease

    Jolie replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Funny Viking, that you chose to slam a treatment intended to improve womens' sexual function and enjoyment. I don't ever recall you criticizing

  15. Where do most of the uninsured live?

    Jolie replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Aww, that made my day! P.S. You're a guy,

  16. Where do most of the uninsured live?

    Jolie replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    It is incredibly presumptious of one to assume he knows the "best interests" of another. Many would look at my family's present situation and assume that it is in our best interests for a government...

  17. Where do most of the uninsured live?

    Jolie replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Perhaps not, but you could certainly post a statement of disagreement with quoted offensive

  18. Where do most of the uninsured live?

    Jolie replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    You believe that anyone without 100% coverage is at risk for bankruptcy? Do you not expect anyone to have any responsibility for their own health care expenses? Do you really believe our nation can...

  19. Where do most of the uninsured live?

    Jolie replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

  20. RN duties in the NICU

    Jolie replied to BrayaRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Yep, that sounds like the units where I've worked. Especially in large teaching hospitals, NICU nurses have the opportunity to learn and perform a wide range of clinical skills, following standing...

  21. Question about scope of practice for CNA

    Jolie replied to CNA_amanda's topic in California Nursing

    Please contact the CA BON to clarify your question. There are too many variations from state to state and even situation to situation to rely on answers from a message board to this important...

  22. I stink so bad Mcallen, TX doesn't even want me.

    Jolie replied to TreehuggerRN's topic in General Nursing

    Please don't be so hard on yourself. As you know, McAllen and the surrounding communties are winter destinations for senior citizens. They do not experience a surge in demand for maternal-child...

  23. Omaha, anyone?

    Jolie posted a topic in General Nursing

    There is a good chance that Hubby will be transferred to Omaha in the coming year. I've never been there, but have heard good things about the city. Any input on housing, schools, etc.? I'm a...

  24. All nursing floor - with no nursing assistants???

    Jolie replied to JSBoston's topic in General Nursing

    My first job out of school was in a primary nursing setting. I didn't know how good it was until we moved and I took a job that involved team nursing on a post-partum unit. Granted, this was an...

  25. Are you only allowed to practice in the state where you took the NCLEX?

    Jolie replied to starmickey03's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The previous posters are correct that you can endorse your license to a new state without repeating NCLEX. However, doing so takes time and costs money. You can take NCLEX in any testing center...