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    Smelling Cancer?

    fultzymom replied to MikeyJ's topic in General Nursing

    I do know that there is a "smell" that people get right before they die. I can not describe it really well. But I always know when someone is getting close to death. It is almost like an amonia smell...
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    When did it become ok to put someone down because they are NOT an RN?

    fultzymom replied to Gingerbell's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Sorry that you had your moment ruined. He was probably jealous. There is ALWAYS one in every family. Congrats on your accomplishment et good luck finding the job of your
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    "nurses eat their young"

    fultzymom replied to yuyu75's topic in General Nursing

    Many refer to it when older nurses are mean to their new nurses, run them off, don't help them learn the ropes,
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    Legislating Assistive Personnel to Administer Medication

    fultzymom replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Ohio currently uses Medication Aides et when we found this out at our facility, not many nurse's were happy about it. I do not want to be responsible for someone who took a couple weeks training on...
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    Frequency in changing trach inner cannulas..

    fultzymom replied to Pheebz777's topic in General Nursing

    Our facility policy is Q24 hours et then we clean Q
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    What are the huge "DO NOT EVER DO" things that new nurses need to know about? calling

    fultzymom replied to katiebugg's topic in General Nursing

    IVP Potassium will stop the heart instantly. It is what they give for the death penality lethal
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    Oops:(

    fultzymom replied to joey323's topic in General Nursing

    I do not think this is such great advise. No matter what the recommended dose is, your patients dose is based on what they need. So yes, you need to worry about giving the correct dose at the correct...
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    Oops:(

    fultzymom replied to joey323's topic in General Nursing

    I know it does not make all better by saying that we all have done this.....but we are human. We, too, make mistakes. You did the right thing by notifying the DOC et watching your patient closely. The...
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    What is your work day like?

    fultzymom replied to FocusRN's topic in General Nursing

    Degree type: ADN Facility type: LTC/Rehab Position: MDS Nurse Time held: 7 Months-Total here 5 years Do I like it: YES! Thoughts of starting own business: No I do assessments every day for...
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    What are the huge "DO NOT EVER DO" things that new nurses need to know about? calling

    fultzymom replied to katiebugg's topic in General Nursing

    Don't ever be afraid to ask for someone else's opinion. Even if they think you are dumb for doing it. Always question an order you are not sure is right. Never treat other staff as if they are beneath...
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    Need tips when charting after the death of a patient

    fultzymom replied to skittlebear's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I always chart something like, "Pt without resp, HR, or BP. Assisted STNA with cleaning body. Phone call placed to PCP for order to release body to funeral home. Family notified (or at bedside,...
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    Careplna... Question from a current Student

    fultzymom replied to FocusRN's topic in General Nursing

    We have six basic plans that eveyone gets when they come in. Then when we do the MDS assessment, we initiate care plans based on their specific diagnosis. Ours are on the computer et we can make any...
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    The most embarrasing thing you've done at work!

    fultzymom replied to ClaireMacl's topic in Nursing Humor

    I completely understand the whole dumping symdrome. Why don't they tell you about
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    Nursing "General" Orientation

    fultzymom replied to Bwick's topic in General Nursing

    LTC here: We have a two week orientation to the floor for all new nurses. Then if they feel they need more orientation they are told to let someone know. For brand-new grads it depends on how they do....
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    Tonight I get my pin!

    fultzymom replied to onesunniegal's topic in General Nursing

    :balloons: :monkeydance: :kiss :smiley_aa :yelclap: :flowersfo :balloons:
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    PM Shift?????????

    fultzymom replied to KES's topic in General Nursing

    I liked PM shift because I never was one to get up early in the morning. But now that I have kids it is hard to work that shift. I am on days. But I loved sleeping in until about 11 am et getting up...
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    HIPAA Law

    fultzymom replied to jacesmom2's topic in General Nursing

    Our facility has them sign a consent form upon admission saying that we can/can not do things like this. Also we can celebrate birthdays, ect. so there will not be a
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    -Gloves-

    fultzymom replied to Pneumothorax's topic in General Nursing

    I used to have the same problem with getting my gloves on but it was because my hands were larger. I carried a small thing of powder with me et would put a tad-bit on when I had to glove up. Worked...
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    Rn's & Overtime: Required or Voluntary

    fultzymom replied to ShowMeRN2B's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat:
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    Would love some advice!

    fultzymom replied to CaitRN2be's topic in General Nursing

    I would say start with the basic classes required for the majority of the colleges. Your A&P, Pathiophysiology, biologies, ect that way you have them out of the way et you know they are required...
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    I'm being involuntarily moved to the rehab unit!

    fultzymom replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have worked in LTC for five years now. I see this happen all the time. They want to change, make the changes without asking for opinions, volunteers, ect. Then they deal with the reprocussions...
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    Has anyone gone to school with a new baby?

    fultzymom replied to alliestar's topic in General Nursing

    When I went to school I had a 4 year old et a new born. That was when I started my RN generals et then did clinicals. It was hard but I had a good support system at home so things worked out well. It...
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    Could this be a hippa violation???

    fultzymom replied to krsrn2005's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Good idea to shred the labels. I have never really thought about it. What did the Dr say about it? Are they looking into who it could be or just assuming that it is really you? That is pretty weird....
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    Could this be a hippa violation???

    fultzymom replied to krsrn2005's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    So do you think it is someone in the office doing it? Are they calling the pharmacy for a script or is someone requesting refills from your Dr's office? I was not sure what you meant. Is there any way...
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    Have an Interview - What is a PRN?

    fultzymom replied to peachesncream0768's topic in General Nursing

    Also, people who work PRN usually make more on the hour because they do not get the benefits that full-time employees get. For example, when I first started my LPN they were making $13 per hour where...