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    New book regarding addiction in nurses

    Magsulfate replied to jackstem's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Yeahhh.. okay. I want to opt out of the mandatory education on the endocrine system. Can you write my name so that I will get credit and so the company will have documentation that I know all about...
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    New book regarding addiction in nurses

    Magsulfate replied to jackstem's topic in Nurses Recovery

    yayy!! concentrate! shhh! be quiet and listen to your
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    Mistakes we have made

    Magsulfate replied to LilpoRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    The one that I will always remember is when I was just off of my 6 month ICU preceptor program and I had a ventilated patient who was getting Diprivan. I went in to change the bottles out and instead...
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    should i stay on this case?

    Magsulfate replied to sdlpn's topic in Private Duty

    You could lose your license if you don't report this to child protective services. Probably have criminal charges filed against you if you continue to let these children be abused. Like someone...
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    Have you ever felt unsafe while in HH?

    Magsulfate replied to Poi Dog's topic in Home Health

    Not too long ago I was on a case in an apartment complex in an inner city(large city) and I was working night shift. Well, at about 3 am I looked out the window and seen four people sitting on the...
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    Peds HH LVN... Super stressed out... HELP!

    Magsulfate replied to raebabelvn's topic in Home Health

    I just typed a long reply and then hit the wrong button and it disappeared into cyberspace! grr!! Okay, when you get stressed out or shaken,,, take a step back. Take some long slow deep breaths to...
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    Criticized by the media...(long)

    Magsulfate replied to RN in pink's topic in Emergency

    Before I read any of the replies, I just want to say something. I see all of this works you up, and the reason why you get this worked up? Because you're A GOOD NURSE. Point blank. You care. It...
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    consent agreement

    Magsulfate replied to sissykim's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You might want to give a little more details. Your question is vague and it is hard for me to come up with anything that might help answer this. What state do you live in? How long have you been in...
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    New book regarding addiction in nurses

    Magsulfate replied to jackstem's topic in Nurses Recovery

    The question remains. Jack, when will you be writing your
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    ? about FirstLab or drug testing...

    Magsulfate replied to sl33y's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Quite sure I've already answered this question, and it will be interesting to go back and see how I answered it in the past. Here's my answer today :) The bottom line is, they are only going to test...
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    Tested positive for dilaudid

    Magsulfate replied to bobertsmith's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Now Jack, why are you bringing Judas Priest into this?
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    Tested positive for dilaudid

    Magsulfate replied to bobertsmith's topic in Nurses Recovery

    RNRUT!! Nice to see you again! haha :) I've been away from the boards lately, but those comments were on a night I was very very bored. I got a little excited when I saw myself in that first post. So,...
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    Home Health on TPAPN

    Magsulfate replied to texasgirl77's topic in Nurses Recovery

    To answer your questions about home health, yes tpapn will allow it. However, you must be doing very well in your recovery. If they have any reason to suspect that you may not be able to handle home...
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    Home Health on TPAPN

    Magsulfate replied to texasgirl77's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Call TPAPN and , tell them your concerns about your advocate, I don't know if they will get you a new one, but maybe they can try to figure out what the issues are and resolve them. They may just need...
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    New to HH, pediatric private duty advice

    Magsulfate posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello my fellow nurses at Allnurses! I just recently got a new job and am on my first night shift *alone* off of orientation. I have started working 3 nights a week for a company that does pediatric...
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    Tested positive for dilaudid

    Magsulfate replied to bobertsmith's topic in Nurses Recovery

    If they told him it was Dilaudid, then it wasn't a 'dipstick'. The first sample is tested and when it comes back positive for opiods, they retest with a different, more detailed test that shows the...
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    Tested positive for dilaudid

    Magsulfate replied to bobertsmith's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Oh, and one more thing, I crown myself forum expert on Texas and recovering nurses.... :bowingpur:bowingpur:bowingpur Thank you! Thank you! You may stand... please please... stop
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    Tested positive for dilaudid

    Magsulfate replied to bobertsmith's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Much good advice as always Jack. However, if he doesn't have money to get a hair test, then he really really REALLY wont have the money for an attorney. Yeah, good advice for someone that maybe didn't...
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    Tested positive for dilaudid

    Magsulfate replied to bobertsmith's topic in Nurses Recovery

    No, in Texas you must prove you are innocent after a report such as this... for example: laboratory evidence and collaborating witnesses. Texas BON and most other states are looking out for the...
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    Tested positive for dilaudid

    Magsulfate replied to bobertsmith's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Before I read ANY of the replies, I want to put in a reply of my very own that is not influenced by what anyone else has suggested. You see, I read your title and here's my brain thinking "yeahh, let...
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    SIMV mode and initiating a breath

    Magsulfate replied to Magsulfate's topic in Pulmonary

    Thank you everyone, I am still learning. I've talked to a friend and have a better understanding. Even after all those years of critical care nursing, we ALWAYS had a respiratory therapist or two to...
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    SIMV mode and initiating a breath

    Magsulfate posted a topic in Pulmonary

    I have been reading up on this trying to find an answer. Maybe someone here can help. I have a question. If the vent is set on SIMV with no pressure support, would it be initiating too many breaths?...
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    Social Worker Wants Me In an Impaired Nurse Program--I am NOT Impaired

    Magsulfate replied to Mezcalero's topic in Nurses Recovery

    AAAhhh So I read the remainder of the replies... Well, good, I'm glad your union stepped up for you. The Hard truth is, it doesn't matter what the union does, if the board of nursing ever gets a hold...
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    Social Worker Wants Me In an Impaired Nurse Program--I am NOT Impaired

    Magsulfate replied to Mezcalero's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Let's see the facts that the board of nursing will look at..... 1. You were acting strange at work, while taking care of patients you were impaired enough that your manager felt the need to take you...
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    New to HH, pediatric private duty advice

    Magsulfate replied to Magsulfate's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks :) I guess I am just nervous because it is so different for me. I downloaded the manual for the vent from the manufacturer's website last night and skimmed through it, now I have that if I...