travduck BSN, RN, CNM

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    Calif. corrections-how is staff/care structured in CA prisons?

    travduck replied to katkonk's topic in Correctional

    Its probably different in each facility as it is different in different sections of each prison. So this is an un answerable question unless you have 2-3 years to delve into all the
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    What do you do when the CO's won't take action?

    travduck replied to katkonk's topic in Correctional

    At the time of the incident documentation both in the patient chart and in a LOC (letter of concern) should have been done. A quiet query to the C.O. as to whether or not he was documenting in his log...
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    Common Correctional Nursing Interview Questions

    travduck replied to Guest371144's topic in Correctional

    The only one that I remember stuck in my mind as it was out of date - fortunately I have been around for a long time. The question - What are the 5 rights of medication? I scrambled and left out the...
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    Overtime in CA prisons..with furlough days mandated?

    travduck replied to katkonk's topic in Correctional

    "they force you to take days off, then pay overtime for others" This is it in a nutshell. Furlough days come off your time before anything else such as vacation days. But if you schedule a furlough...
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    Correctional nurse survey

    travduck replied to LargeMarge's topic in Correctional

    1) What do you perceive as major concerns for the population you work with? Access to care including out of facility care. Chronic care for chronic diseases. Testing for curable communicable diseases....
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    Correctional Nursing Questionnaire.

    travduck replied to egmiller's topic in Correctional

    1. Using the common nursing stereotypes (battle ax, angel of mercy, etc) describe your relationship with inmates. I don't think that the common nursing stereotypes apply in prison but some of the TV...
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    interview at SLO (CA) men's colony prison... need ADVICE

    travduck replied to mt_nurse's topic in Correctional

    Keep the interview on a nursing level - you are not the security there. They should have about 5 stock questions that they ask everyone applying for your catagory of nursing. Other than that the...
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    What Are We? Chopped Liver? Why Aren't We "Officers?"

    travduck replied to Opera26's topic in Correctional

    When I entered the Ca. Correctiona; Medical staff stystem almost 3 years ago I did so at a time when they were changing from having what were called MTA who were both medical personnel and officers -...
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    I'm getting written up! (Very long)

    travduck replied to rn4babies63's topic in General Nursing

    "you can also include your written defense, and get those who interviewed the girl, as well as get the girl herself to write a letter of support for you. Then the whole packet may be in your file,...
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    Scared of being an RN in a hospital but need the experience

    travduck replied to wannabmidwife's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    CNM's are able to care for women thru the entire spectrum of care from menarche through menopause and now perhaps after. You may have total care of the patient with chronic problems or you may do...
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    I need six nursing diagnosis

    travduck replied to cleo777's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Start at his head and work down just like a P.E. and I bet you will note more than enough diagnosis. Body temperature risk? Injury risk? Communication deficits?: Coping? pt and family. Neurosensory...
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    Stressing a little/a lot

    travduck replied to gma85's topic in General Nursing

    Go on line and research CEU's for those areas that you feel least "solid" in. You will need credits for licensure and it looks good on an application to show that you are 'keeping up'. Plus you will...
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    Did you work while in Nursing school?

    travduck replied to GCTMT's topic in General Nursing

    Worked thru getting my CNA, RN, and 3 advanced degrees. In order to do so though I had to have an employer who was willing to work with me on my schedule. For many years between RN and an advanced...
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    Need help on nursing diagnosis for homeless pregnant shelter

    travduck replied to stacey76's topic in General Nursing

    Try the following link:
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    I need six nursing diagnosis

    travduck replied to cleo777's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Try the following link:
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    Help with a 3 question research paper

    travduck replied to rnkimbran's topic in General Nursing

    Why not - bring it
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    Scared of being an RN in a hospital but need the experience

    travduck replied to wannabmidwife's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    As a Nurse Midwife you will care for the entire patient and her baby. The experience and knowledge that you recieve working in other venues may help you to save a life. It will certainly help you to...
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    Cultural conflicts between American born and Filipino nurses

    travduck replied to numlinium's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Nursing is not about enjoying other country foods or being in love with a person from another country it is about delivering competent, safe care to patients. I have worked with absolutely marvelous...
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    Nursing Future

    travduck replied to nurse_oneday's topic in General Nursing

    This is something that we made up for students way back when I worked in personel(to put myself through nursing school). I think it applies. Rules On How To Remain Unemployed In The Midst Of A...
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    Those nursing students that just don't seem to "get it"

    travduck replied to SolaireSolstice's topic in General Students

    Mrazfan: How awful of that other student. Not only did they reveal what kind of person that they are, not nice, but also put a stone in your path. Hope you have gotten to the point where you can climb...
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    Those nursing students that just don't seem to "get it"

    travduck replied to SolaireSolstice's topic in General Students

    I agree with tfleuter, helping out can have it's up side unless the person that you are attempting to help is ademately opposed to your assistance at which point you need to assist yourself. If you...
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    NEW GRADSCurrent student looking for Curriculum Vitae help

    travduck replied to mnhawki's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    :typinghttp://jobsearch.about.com/od/curriculumvitae/a/curriculumvitae.htm is one good site. Advise from http://careers.ucr.edu/students/cv.htm about Using a Curriculum Vitae states: A curriculum...
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    Leaving the Profession!

    travduck replied to chrispicritah's topic in General Nursing

    I yearn for the earlier days of my nursing career when nursing was truly an art. AAAAAAMEN. 5 years ago I still was an excited to go to work RN. Today, at age 61, with >40 years in the nursing...
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    Pubic hair

    travduck replied to nurseJLoo's topic in General Nursing

    Get real!!! shaving pubic hair is no different than shaving chest hair, anal hair, axillary hair, or scotal hair. Any nurse that works in OB or GYN or Surgery is called on to shave pubic and labial...
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    Anyone finish shift and not return to job?

    travduck replied to StatRNNJ97's topic in General Nursing

    Didn't do it and am forever sorry I didn't. Advised to do so due to only 2 nurses in unit to cover 24/7. Advised so by B.O.R.N. Due to horribly other circumstances didn't and 2 days later ended up on...