aura_of_laura

aura_of_laura

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  1. Organ Donation Opt Out

    aura_of_laura replied to XB9S's topic in General Nursing

    We're all assuming that organ donor = organs for transplant. This is not always the case - bodies and organs are also greatly needed for students, and for research (i.e. crash test dummies) . I highly...

  2. Rights of Psych Patients?

    aura_of_laura replied to sewingkelli's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sure your hospital's ethics board would be able to help you out - most facilities have a "mental health patient's Bill of Rights," or something like one. Without knowing too many details, it...

  3. Rights of Psych Patients?

    aura_of_laura replied to sewingkelli's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely she can refuse. A UDS is in no way necessary for her safety or the safety of others. She can also refuse any medication she likes unless her behaviour warrants a physical or chemical...

  4. Rights of Psych Patients?

    aura_of_laura replied to sewingkelli's topic in General Nursing

    They can refuse a urine screen. You just document "refused." To restrain a patient for a urine sample would be a ridiculous (and unjustifiable) use of force. While a UDS can be helpful, it isn't...

  5. RN working in as a Data Specialist??

    aura_of_laura replied to aubreysmommy's topic in General Nursing

    I think that "the best of both worlds" is a great reason, especially if you can explain what, specifically, you'd like about it. A lot of nurses don't enjoy direct patient care, and our knowledge base...

  6. How can nurses go green?

    aura_of_laura replied to cord88's topic in General Nursing

    That's a tough question, since nurses have little control over products used by the hospital, etc. The one thing I've tried to do is limit the amount of paper I use (I do a lot of training and...

  7. Medical Students vs. Nursing Students

    aura_of_laura replied to psustudent5's topic in General Students

    how is this attitude acceptable among nurses? mds have a job to do - and if they stopped to pitch in with every patient, they'd never get it done. we don't do our jobs only when people ingratiate...

  8. Immunizations longevity or effectiveness

    aura_of_laura replied to SmilesNoir's topic in General Nursing

    Some people are non-converters, meaning they just don't respond much, or at all, to certain vaccines. I've given several employees the Hep B series two and three times in two years, with no response...

  9. Medical Students vs. Nursing Students

    aura_of_laura replied to psustudent5's topic in General Students

    In my experience, med students do a lot of learning how to interview and assess patients, and learn how to develop a "clinical picture." They have to learn to think like docs, and then present their...

  10. Tired of being talked to like I am stupid

    aura_of_laura replied to Student2Registered's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Congratulations, OP, you are fulfilling your job description. It's nice to be encouraged, especially when one is new, but you can't expect everyone to leap for joy when you are doing exactly what...

  11. Unemployed Associates and Bachelors RNs

    aura_of_laura replied to Info(RN)matics's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with smartnurse - a lot of this unemployment is self-imposed. To be "unemployed," you have to be unable to find a job in line with your training, i.e. working as a CNA or a waitress with an RN...

  12. UPMC Mercy

    aura_of_laura replied to elb252's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I'm speaking second hand, but my husband is a nurse at Mercy. Like any place, it has its ups and downs... Pros: Decent pay, PTO incentives (he gets PTO for donating blood regularly), lots of...

  13. Tell Me What You Think....

    aura_of_laura replied to jorla9903's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure the question makes a lot of sense. Why does Robert have to stay with Mr. B, who is incontinent and has poor vitals? Sounds like Mr. B could be delegated to an LPN if needed, while you...

  14. Sink or swim

    aura_of_laura replied to sasha2lady's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This is one of the many flaws with self-scheduling. You should be able to make requests, but not have a guaranteed schedule. Ignore it if you can, and if the behavior is truly inappropriate (such as...

  15. ADN to BSN w/o work experience

    aura_of_laura replied to gotquestions's topic in General Nursing

    Tuition reimbursement comes with a lot of strings attached. Usually, employers require two years following the last semester they pay for, and they often don't pay the whole cost. Unless you really...

  16. ADN to BSN w/o work experience

    aura_of_laura replied to gotquestions's topic in General Nursing

    There are a few differences if you're working vs. no experience. I know with my program, we don't have to do any extra clinicals, because our projects can be completed through our current workplaces....

  17. How many of you have sought additional education?

    aura_of_laura replied to DirtyBlackSocks's topic in General Nursing

    RN 2007, BSN May 2010, and I hope to start on my Masters in Nursing Education this fall. Paid for the whole thing myself, minus a few state grants the first time around. Unfortunately, I've never had...

  18. Pre employment physical while pregnant?

    aura_of_laura replied to xaymi's topic in General Nursing

    Every place I've worked has some type of light duty - there may be restrictions, but light duty can encompass anything from working as a sitter, to assisting with everything but heavy lifting. Almost...

  19. FMLA

    aura_of_laura replied to vivicaq's topic in General Nursing

    Isn't that the truth! Phone customer service for an electric company was the most emotionally draining, nerve-wracking job I've ever had. Daily death threats and an impossibly high turnover rate -...

  20. Pre employment physical while pregnant?

    aura_of_laura replied to xaymi's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, maternity leave (paid or not) is a luxury most working women in the States can't afford. OP, I think you're right to keep this hush hush until your employment is final - while they're...

  21. Scared

    aura_of_laura replied to katy81's topic in General Nursing

    If you're a volunteer, you should approach the facility's nurses or doctor with any questions about what you should and should not do. Besides the other risks brought up by PPs, certain conditions,...

  22. I feel stupid

    aura_of_laura replied to bandmja's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes it's hard to know where to draw the line - if you find that you are making a lot of clinical errors, maybe you should reconsider your job role. Why did you leave your last job? Something...

  23. Interviewing for manager position but have issues...

    aura_of_laura replied to jlcole45's topic in General Nursing

    I ended up the nursing supervisor (kind of an assistant to the DON) for a 35-bed acute ped psych unit about two years ago. The supervisor whom I replaced was relocated to another facility, and...

  24. Robot transition?

    aura_of_laura replied to Shadai's topic in General Nursing

    There are so many ways to help people without having to form emotional bonds with them. Have you thought about going in to research? Or maybe a hospital role that doesn't lend itself to personal...

  25. Has anyone done or considered PA school?

    aura_of_laura replied to Quienes's topic in General Nursing

    A community college RN program is going to be every bit as labor intensive (and usually a whole lot less flexible) than an accelerated program or Masters program. The main reasons for doing an RN...