santhony44 MSN, RN, NP

FNP, Peds, Epilepsy, Mgt., Occ. Ed

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    Unfair orientation discipline?

    santhony44 replied to RosieD's topic in General Nursing

    I agree completely. Well, I probably wouldn't actually say that last line, but as for the rest of it, yes! Do not write and sign anything that is not true!! Like pagandeva says, that's like...
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    Do you care if they want you to remove your shoes?

    santhony44 replied to nurseby07's topic in Home Health

    Someone mentioned the Maytag man- my husband has done service-type work and has had customers, on a few rare occasions, want him to take his shoes off. It was usually done in the context of...
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    Inmate Pts

    santhony44 replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    I've seen jail inmates in jail, prison inmates in prison, and both in the hospital setting. I have no desire to know why they are where they are. I assume it's not for jaywalking. I don't know that I...
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    Quit my job? Give me your opinion...(longish)

    santhony44 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    To offer another perspective: you could try staying there as per diem. If you're only working there once in four months, the atmosphere isn't going to be affecting you that much. You might also wait...
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    yeahhh sure

    santhony44 replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    The lab running the drug test should be able to determine the source of the positive- they can do some pretty amazing things. I agree that it would take an extraordinary dose of sudafed to make...
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    Ending horizontal hostility/lateral violence

    santhony44 replied to htrn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think I just read something yesterday about Joint Commission starting to pay attention to this
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    Difficult family members and friends, what do yo do?

    santhony44 replied to mom4jesus's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with document, document, document. Also, be sure that the physician is well aware of what's going on, so that he or she can do education and documentation as well. This is a situation where a...
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    thrift shop scrubs?

    santhony44 replied to ciounoi's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    There is not a thing wrong with thrift shop scrubs, or other stuff for that matter. Take them home, wash them, they'll be fine. You may luck up on some really great deals. Sometimes you find things...
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    New Rn Fired For Bgl Issues

    santhony44 replied to shouldhavebeenanunRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'd suggest getting a lawyer. You need one who knows how to deal with the state board of nursing and those issues. In one post, you stated that you have been notified that you are going to be...
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    Stalling on Accepting Position...

    santhony44 replied to jenrob's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Call him first thing tomorrow and tell him that you are interested but really need the weekend to think it over. If you do that, of course, you will have to absolutely without fail give him an answer...
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    Dementia pts refusing to eat.

    santhony44 replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    Don't forget that sometimes in the elderly, things taste blander than they do to younger folks. More seasonings might help. I've seen the sugar thing work well, too. If it takes sugar on the...
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    On the other side

    santhony44 replied to SunnyAndrsn's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry to hear that. I have a son the same age so it really hits me. Please do keep us updated and know that there are lots of prayers for him. If you wouldn't mind, IM me his first name only...
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    nurses ethical standards...away from the job

    santhony44 replied to trmr's topic in General Nursing

    If you're honest with yourself, you'll admit that there are two issues going on here. One, you're concerned for the children. Two, you're angry at her. I suspect that there's a lot going on in this...
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    Is it wrong to date your instructor after semester?

    santhony44 replied to FNPdude74's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Please don't embarrass her by asking her out, or by indicating in any way that you are interested in her, not until you have graduated, taken and passed NCLEX, and have a job. It would be considered...
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    odor

    santhony44 replied to pmw2007's topic in General Nursing

    Well, if I'd seen you lifting covers and looking I'd have guessed you were doing a skin assessment,
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    Float RN...are you crazy???

    santhony44 replied to rehabhereIcome's topic in General Nursing

    I worked float, and it was one of my favorite positions. As others have said, sometimes float nurses do get tougher assignments. because you may be taking the patient that the regular staff needs a...
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    Oh, well - Not for me.

    santhony44 replied to dragonflycafe's topic in General Nursing

    I'll add that I've seen several cases of CA-MRSA in the last couple of years. Not a single case was involving anyone who had anything to do with health care. It's out there, and it does pay to be...
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    For Retention

    santhony44 replied to roesseba's topic in General Nursing

    I'd say it sounds pretty good to me. There might be other reasons, though, that a facility would not want to get into "ownership" of facilities, even temporarily. I don't see why a facility couldn't...
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    Oh, well - Not for me.

    santhony44 replied to dragonflycafe's topic in General Nursing

    Well, in 25 years, the worst thing I've caught so far was head lice. I've had a few bouts of gastroenteritis, and the odd upper respiratory infection (including one that led to an adult ear...
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    Constipation - Need ideas...

    santhony44 replied to Meraki's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I knew of a nursing home which used something very similar to this. I think it was bran, applesauce, and prune juice. The residents got I think 1-2 tsp. twice a day. Most took it very willingly and...
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    RN, I hope it's someone to be proud of.

    santhony44 replied to mama2_3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Is nursing not respected in Russia? I think you've done well to get in all your prerequisites in 2 years and to maintain a 4.0. If English is not your first language, then you've done extraordinarily...
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    nurse doesn't believe in life-sustaining measures for herself

    santhony44 replied to shelly304's topic in General Nursing

    While I really do believe that I have an appointed time to die, I sure don't want to leave early by doing something stupid. If I choke on a chunk of meat at lunch and someone nearby uses the Heimlich...
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    what NOT to do when job hunting.

    santhony44 replied to deelpn85's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Even if you're just dropping by to pick up an application, dress well enough to be interviewed. Maybe a suit isn't necessary, but at least a nice pair of slacks and a blouse. Don't run by on your way...
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    Horrible Visitor Behavior!! Help!!

    santhony44 replied to LauraRN4U's topic in General Nursing

    I wonder why hospitals haven't started doing like some airlines do and offer paid beverage/snack services for non-patients. "You'd like a Coke? Certainly, sir, I'll send the waitress right down....
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    Frustrated with Drs ordering unneeded test

    santhony44 replied to racing-mom4's topic in General Nursing

    As a provider, I can see both sides, too. Sometimes it's a real balancing act. I try to explain things in such a way that the patient and/or family can make a realistic decision. What the findings...