elizabeth321

elizabeth321

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  1. What Cha Got Planned For Nurse's Week?

    elizabeth321 replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in General Nursing

    took the week off going on a

  2. Do physician attitudes online against NPs reflect real life?

    elizabeth321 replied to AcousticFoodie's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I was asked for my feedback, so I gave it....why would you quote

  3. Do physician attitudes online against NPs reflect real life?

    elizabeth321 replied to AcousticFoodie's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have never heard a doctor say a good thing about the idea of NP's...they have nothing against them

  4. What would you do?

    elizabeth321 replied to mizfradd's topic in General Nursing

    Number one it would never happen to me! I have set the tone of what I expect from my co-workers from the beginning....it would be confronted and she would be told to tell the manager or I

  5. Please Help with Formal Care Plan prioritizing ND!!

    elizabeth321 replied to iamshane's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    sorry I would have to be paid a lot of money to read all that and comment...good

  6. Gift ideas for staff nurses/instructor

    elizabeth321 replied to beatrice1's topic in General Nursing

    A fresh fruit/home made muffin tray for the unit.....gift card for coffee/dining for the instructor. I never read the

  7. Took out wrong person's IV

    elizabeth321 replied to jess17's topic in General Nursing

    Don't do any order or procedure without going to the chart and seeing the order and then checking the wristband of the patient....an error is an error is an error....don't start minimizing now or it...

  8. can an unlicensed nursing assistant empty foley's?

    elizabeth321 replied to believeallispossible's topic in General Nursing

    patients empty their own foley bags all the time...both in and out of

  9. Patient doesn't know he's terminal

    elizabeth321 replied to AmericanChai's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't take the time to read everyone elses responses....all I know is that it is not my place to give a patient their diagnosis and prognosis...I have found in my 28 years of health care experience...

  10. Thryoid storm question..........

    elizabeth321 replied to jorla9903's topic in General Students

    There are a number of things I would question....based on experience and and research I have done since reading the question.... 1. stat ecg and up at lib? If thyroid storm is suspected they should...

  11. What is the difference between rpn and lpn?

    elizabeth321 replied to rinks2010's topic in International Nursing

    what am I chopped

  12. What is the difference between rpn and lpn?

    elizabeth321 replied to rinks2010's topic in International Nursing

    registered psychiatric nurse licensed practical

  13. Oh MY GOD!!! I WANT TO WORK HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    elizabeth321 replied to cicatrixx15's topic in General Nursing

    Now I want to try and do something like this at our

  14. Want to cry

    elizabeth321 replied to aerorunner80's topic in MICU, SICU

    You need to find balance between your career and emotional health....work within your scope....ask for help and mentoring at work....have healthy interests outside of work-exercise, nutrition and...

  15. Personality Type and Nursing

    elizabeth321 replied to Mesomorph's topic in General Nursing

    ESFP though i didn't take the time to really see what it means! probably common for my type!

  16. A Common Problem

    elizabeth321 replied to VtMaleNurse's topic in Men in Nursing

    sounds like crappy place to work overall....get a different

  17. Those that prefer to work with men

    elizabeth321 replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    truthfully I find most men in the nursing field are lazy....not all...but most....I do prefer how they interact in relationships for the most part but they don't kill themsleves....in my

  18. My patient caused her own code.

    elizabeth321 replied to TigerGalLE's topic in MICU, SICU

    oh my god....if I am ever tubed I pray to whoever is listening to sedate me properly....it is a skill! When someone is delerious they can't be "reasoned" with and bringing up the "your gonna die" card...

  19. My nurse partner showed up impaired

    elizabeth321 replied to newtress's topic in Pediatric

    Oh my .....these kinds of posts make nurses look

  20. Sick call policy

    elizabeth321 replied to goldgram's topic in Nurse Management

    Only in nursing would staff be treated this way.....can't believe it.....if there are people abusing sick time....deal with them.....don't punish the entire

  21. 'I love my patients!'.

    elizabeth321 replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    I do not love my patients on any level. I do on the other hand have a nurse/patient relationship that is appropriate in my mind. I am never over familiar with my patients or their caregivers, I am...

  22. Will you give out a medication without the order yet?

    elizabeth321 replied to rn4ever?'s topic in Patient Medications

    I disagree....there is no situation that allows a nurse to administer ativan, narcan or any other medication without an order/standing order....O2 does not require an order in our hospital.....we can...

  23. Will you give out a medication without the order yet?

    elizabeth321 replied to rn4ever?'s topic in Patient Medications

    If you page/call the doctor to get an order you are doing

  24. Will you give out a medication without the order yet?

    elizabeth321 replied to rn4ever?'s topic in Patient Medications

    If you don't have standing orders to give those medications you are wrong wrong wrong to do

  25. Do you identify yourself as a nurse when you or your family are a patient?

    elizabeth321 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    why don't you express your opinion instead of picking my answer