lamazeteacher

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    Oh oh, the patient is a nurse

    lamazeteacher replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I was retired, and had been an Infection Control Nurse when I was admitted for gastric bleeding; and noticed that my caregiver, an RN didn't change her gloves or wash her hands when she came into my...
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    Fired for refusing??

    lamazeteacher replied to Indyrn00's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I would prefer a more positive way of dealing with those who refuse to be vaccinated. A reading list of reasons for being vaccinated, directed at most educational levels, might deal with those with...
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    Free Standing Emergency Rooms

    lamazeteacher replied to Elle23's topic in Emergency

    My experiences going to "Urgent Care" places, have almost all been positive. The staff was welcoming, I got seen quickly and had appropriate care and explanations. One of them actually followed up...
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    If you like your health insurance, you can keep it your insurance. Period

    lamazeteacher replied to tulip5's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    That was not an optimistic or a credible post! First of all, I don't know where you have come up with the opinion that "Obamacare" has failed. It isn't even in place yet! It looks like you've gone to...
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    If you like your health insurance, you can keep it your insurance. Period

    lamazeteacher replied to tulip5's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Medicare only kicks in for young people once all their money has been spent, and they are in dire financial corcumstances. I'd like to know how you came up with that high premium for Obamacare, if...
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    If you like your health insurance, you can keep it your insurance. Period

    lamazeteacher replied to tulip5's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I'm here, still jubilant about Obamacare - which had some computer glitches for enrollment, but otherwise is on schedule! Only stupid maysayers use those adjectives about it for their own gain!...
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    Boundaries in pediatric PDN/home health

    lamazeteacher replied to JustBeachyNurse's topic in Private Duty

    It was great that all the nurses (except D) were "on the same page". It seems that no interface in regard to the party and agency guidelines occurred prior to the occasion. It would have been wiser...
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    Is it covered under Obamacare? - Cartoon Contest Winner

    lamazeteacher replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    The north-south divide has no geographical recognized line on any map and is known historically as the "Mason-Dixon" line. However I think it's mostly in the heads of those who were brought up in...
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    How to be confident without appearing arrogant

    lamazeteacher replied to heartsgal's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It could be that you're quite intense and appear to be holding back something, when a subject in an interview isn't welcomed. Tune in to your interviewer(s), who could see this task as interfering...
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    Any one know anything regarding Chaldean Birth practices?

    lamazeteacher replied to Anbo3882's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It could be that some disease(s) occur more in this small group of people. It could be that your instructor ran across a patient who had that in her DNA, and she wants the class to be aware of that...
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    Why do you visit allnurses.com?

    lamazeteacher replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    Since my career brought me further than I ever thought that I'd go, and I'd learned so much from it, this site was an opportunity to give back, share and "come in from the cold". It's lonely at the...
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    Could Obamacare cause a shortage in nursing again

    lamazeteacher replied to RescueNinja123's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    There's certainly a lot of naysaying going on here! Well, in "The Simpsons" that happens a lot, too.... With more preventive work being done, initially more patients will arrive at hospitals, as...
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    40 years of Nursing, and still learning---until my own death

    lamazeteacher replied to jegworld's topic in Nursing Career

    You are very fortunate to still be working! I started to lose jobs after I was 55 years old. It never occurred to me to be silent about that, as I've had breast cancer (2 different primaries) twice...
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    Visitors that are drinking in patient rooms......What do I do?

    lamazeteacher replied to Innocent2021's topic in Critical Care

    I was tempted at first, to go the "call security" route. That would have gotten them out of my hair. However that could lead then, to a "driving under the influence" citation (best case scenario); or...
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    Reflection: Healthcare Quality and Safety

    lamazeteacher replied to gypsyd8's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    FOLLOW THE MONEY! We nurses take the blame when medication errors occur, yet we accept and continue to work understaffed! Our employers prefer to think "bad nurse needs to be fired and another one...
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    Unusual Names for Medical Diagnoses

    lamazeteacher replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    I got to the third page of this thread without seeing PROSTRATE for prostate. Most men & women of my generation pronounced the organ that way, possibly because any damage to a sexually necessary...
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    NP vs PA vs CNS

    lamazeteacher replied to OriolesMagic's topic in Advanced Practice

    Icy Sage Nurse's comment regarding superiority of PA v NP is erroneous. Having to recertify every 6 years doesn't come near to the requirement RNs have, for 30 hours of approved continuing education,...
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    How do I get involved in Neonatal Research or Conferences

    lamazeteacher replied to salaw's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Before making any change occupationally and educationally, I'd suggest that you go to websites regarding neonatal research in progress. Find out how the funding of research projects is achieved, as...
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    Any direction on areas of nursing I should consider?

    lamazeteacher replied to schade1's topic in General Students

    Like many people with OCD, you have been many places and done many things; and know yourself well. When you see a challenge, even though it could be more than you can handle alone (such as having...
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    Case Study: Solve A Neurologic Mystery

    lamazeteacher replied to Corey Narry's topic in Critical Care

    It's good to know that there's now "turn teams" doing that very necessary aspect of patient care, in acute care settings, especially for COPD PATIENTS; and some discharge planning occurred when the...
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    Case Study: Solve A Neurologic Mystery

    lamazeteacher replied to Corey Narry's topic in Critical Care

    Again, I am appaled by the focus of this thread! While it was of greater interest of participants in this discussion, it seems that ICU Nurses are, as usual, trying to "one up" the doctors. They have...
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    Case Study: Solve A Neurologic Mystery

    lamazeteacher replied to Corey Narry's topic in Critical Care

    Tell us the rest of the story, please. My vote was for CVA induced seizures, electrolyte imbalance due to dehydration, HTN due to lack of meds. This lady needs to be in an assisted living facility...
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    Should I be upset?

    lamazeteacher replied to Rags2Riches RN's topic in General Nursing

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    If you are an advocate for natural birth/homebirth with CNM

    lamazeteacher replied to hardworkinmama's topic in Ob/Gyn

    When you're working in L&D, it would be quite inappropriate to introduce the subject of home birth, as the patient is already in the hospital! The choice, if it came up at all during pregnancy,...
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    Refusing Orders.

    lamazeteacher replied to StudentOfHealing's topic in General Nursing

    I had a situation that resulted in my termination. It was not a doctor's order, but an order from administration which I refused. As the Employee Health Nurse, I sent newly hired employees to an...