JHUBRAIN

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  1. RN to pt ratio @ your hospital?

    JHUBRAIN replied to plumrn's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    It does kill me to hear about this 1:9 ratios - ours is usally 1:5 on all shifts (nights included) it is very nice, but $$$$$ to keep that ratio we have had to use more agency.

  2. NH res with criminal history, sex offender

    JHUBRAIN replied to Betty_SPN_KS's topic in General Nursing

    But this guy did not pass a couple of bad checks or get DUIs - He is a REG SEX OFFENDER - This means his crime was so bad he has to be REG. by the government - Now he does deserve care, however look...

  3. NH res with criminal history, sex offender

    JHUBRAIN replied to Betty_SPN_KS's topic in General Nursing

    I do think staff should know and yes he should be watched - You can say what you want but this mans crimes has made him a "Reg. Sex Offender" - They are Reg. to protect the public at large. Yes he...

  4. Where do your Miscarrages admit into

    JHUBRAIN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all - We are having a very heated debate at our hospital. Our OB dept will not admit any Pt who has had a miscarrage unless they are over 22 weeks They say (OB dept) that they are a...

  5. Where do your Miscarrages admit into

    JHUBRAIN replied to JHUBRAIN's topic in General Nursing

    If you are going to keep getting these patients, why not see if some staff can float for a few shifts in OB to get skilled at fundal checks, etc? If you have a few dedicated nurses willing to be the...

  6. opinions on in-services

    JHUBRAIN replied to zuchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I do a lot of my inservices at 0630 - 0700 because i can catch night and days (we do 12 hours) also FOOD always helps - Good

  7. Georgetown Class of 2007

    JHUBRAIN replied to tumpler44's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I Love and Miss GU -Did my BSN there (Grad 96) - My Masters at Johns Hopkins - God I Miss the East Coast - Now in Oklahoma - But hey, home is where you are - God luck & God Bless -

  8. What would you do?

    JHUBRAIN replied to sharann's topic in General Nursing

    We would add the ritalin on and it would wake them up quite a bit - it only would work for 2 weeks or so, and then it is not quite as

  9. What would you do?

    JHUBRAIN replied to sharann's topic in General Nursing

    I agree - If a patient is suffering (in pain) I am not doing my job very well. Back to the original question. While working in Onco I came across this a lot (family wants mom awake to talk with -...

  10. Low Down on Nursing Education

    JHUBRAIN replied to ADNRN's topic in General Nursing

    Without your classes you have in Nursing school (Patho, Micro, anat,etc) you would have no foundation. I am a Nurse Educator at the Hospital I work in (MS BSN)and I see many Nurses coming out of...

  11. PCA BY proxy

    JHUBRAIN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all - I was wondering if any of you have heard of a policy covering PCA by proxy (meaning someone else, Nurse or family pushes button) - It seems to be a problem when well meaning staff or...

  12. PCA BY proxy

    JHUBRAIN replied to JHUBRAIN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi - Thanks for the reaponses - You are right. We assess all of that, however, it is usually someone well meaning. We are looking at maybe doing a policy that would protect the nurse if she pushed...

  13. Wound Vac

    JHUBRAIN replied to Choircat's topic in General Nursing

    Either one if they have had the class - We have a 2 hour class from KCI - They get a cerft at the end - God

  14. Annapolis to J. Hopkins-commuting possible?

    JHUBRAIN replied to pinkiepie's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Hey no problem. I would look at living in many of the surrounding areas. Bethesda is very nice (but $$$). Gaithersberg is nice and not real bad on the $$$. There is a town that begins with a C and...

  15. Annapolis to J. Hopkins-commuting possible?

    JHUBRAIN replied to pinkiepie's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Hi - I did the drive from Bethesda (about 45 mins) 3 times a week while going to grad school there (I miss it so much!!). I also worked there in the Onco research dept. However, look around as JHU...

  16. suspended for signing an 8pm med on MAR at 5pm in error

    JHUBRAIN replied to VirginiaLPN97's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi - what was the med - was it a Narc? The whole thing sounds so fishy. Good Luck & God

  17. suspended for signing an 8pm med on MAR at 5pm in error

    JHUBRAIN replied to VirginiaLPN97's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi - what was the med - was it a Narc? The whole thing sounds so fishy. Good Luck & God

  18. Define innapropriate?

    JHUBRAIN replied to Antikigirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think the Psych eval is a good start. But, it seems this guy can do a lot of things and is not as "helpless' as it seems. i would always go in the patient's room in pairs and document. i do feel...

  19. Essential Skills~Input from ALL Nurses!!!

    JHUBRAIN replied to msnursealot's topic in General Nursing

    I think it shows you are going in the right direction to be asking - keep asking. Be a sponge and absorb all you can during this time. Watch others during your clinical and learn from them. Time...

  20. Overuse of opiates?? Opinions?

    JHUBRAIN replied to NiteShiftNut's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    if he was saying he would leave ama over a cheeseburger and higher dose - i think i would get the paperwork ready and remind him he will get the bill for it since he is leaving ama - and let him sign...

  21. Would you let your kid ride a MOTORCYCLE ???

    JHUBRAIN replied to Oregon Runner's topic in General Nursing

    My Kids like to ride minibikes (I have one myself) but they know they must have helmets and pads. We all ride together on dirt trials and it is a family activity. Would I let my kids ride one of the...

  22. New LPN and no jobs available.

    JHUBRAIN replied to ladybay's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Our Hospital in OKC also stopped hiring LPNs due to fact that the LPNs can not perfrom Phyiscal Assessments on their own (must have an RN check over their assessments) It turned out to be double work...

  23. What is your ages for Peds

    JHUBRAIN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all - I have a question - What is your age range for the Peds in your hospital. Ours is 4 weeks to 18 years old. Re working policy and wanted to see what you folks have - Thanks -

  24. what is your policy on assessments

    JHUBRAIN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all - I am re - working our hospital policy on physical assessment on our unit (was every 12 - changing to every 8). What is everyone elses - Thanks and God