Nurse Ratched RN

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    Intoxicated Crisis Patients

    Nurse Ratched replied to Foolmoon's topic in Emergency

    Our psych units routinely detox folks, so someone could well be in full DT's by the time a BA dipped to that level. Does your psych service not see people who may be dealing with active withdrawal?...
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    ADIOS & GOOD LUCK!!

    Nurse Ratched replied to optimisticn29150's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Much better to acknowledge that you are travelling down the wrong path and correct it rather than wind up in a job you dislike. Best of luck to you in your future endeavors.
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    What kind of PDA?

    Nurse Ratched replied to amber1142's topic in General Nursing

    Big hugs for making this post - that is the way I read it, too. Please everyone, be mindful of no flames. If you are concerned that a post is flaming, report
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    Observation Policy

    Nurse Ratched replied to StuPer's topic in Psychiatric

    We have two levels: Everyone on psych is on 15 minute checks. If the pt is one:one, policy states the pt must be within arms length of the observing staff member at all times. We have three different...
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    Intoxicated- does it mean incompetent?

    Nurse Ratched replied to TlhRNED's topic in Emergency

    I can see calling the police and suggesting that you may have seen someone staggering toward a car in the hospital parking lot... The car has no right to privacy and may be
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    What squicks you out?

    Nurse Ratched replied to elizabells's topic in General Nursing

    Now you're talking. I flush ears all the time and it is the most satisfying task-oriented thing I do
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    What squicks you out?

    Nurse Ratched replied to elizabells's topic in General Nursing

    I've said it before: two words that should never go together... fecal emesis. Edited to add: I'll trade for the OP's wound tissue - love a good debridment
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    What is the #1 healthcare problem in the USA?

    Nurse Ratched replied to nurse_wannabe's topic in General Nursing

    Agree 1000000%. Also a general societal attitude that taking care of yourself should come last. Just look at the way hospitals expect nurses to pull down so much (often mandatory) overtime. These...
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    Your BOSS is the DOCTOR....oh boy!

    Nurse Ratched replied to Annor's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    My docs and NPs are great. All I have to do is ask them to educate me about a particular technique, rationale or school of thought. It's good to know where your provider is coming from. Example:...
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    Nurse who appeared on Dr. Phil suspended

    Nurse Ratched replied to imenid37's topic in General Nursing

    Asking everyone to chill on this
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    use of panic buttons

    Nurse Ratched replied to jdegagne's topic in Psychiatric

    Are they fearful of being choked with the necklace? There are quick release lanyards available if that's the case. ETA: they are called "break away
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    Observation Policy

    Nurse Ratched replied to StuPer's topic in Psychiatric

    We have monitored rooms with cameras on at all times in our acute unit. Anyone deemed that great of a risk would likely have a 1:1 assigned to him/her, altho it's unusual to have a pt requiring...
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    Hospital ward cleared for Kylie Minogue

    Nurse Ratched replied to kbclary4's topic in General Nursing

    Devil's advocate: I can see how the other patients would actually be served by having this happen. Non-celeb patients would be harassed by paparazzi trying to get info on her, and her privacy would...
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    re: something to consider...

    Nurse Ratched replied to Granted Fal's topic in Psychiatric

    It's technically the theory on why we age - cells replicate and replicate, and each new one is a little less perfect than the last. Alternately, when you use a xerox machine, if you make a copy, then...
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    re: something to consider...

    Nurse Ratched replied to Granted Fal's topic in Psychiatric

    Movingalong, I totally understand your post. I've seen the quality of care decline at my psych facility. It's mostly DNA copying error at our place - we've have tremendous turnover and each...
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    Sperm life span (not graphic!)

    Nurse Ratched replied to KiwiAngel_18's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I didn't read the post as a personal attack. Let's remember the constraints of the medium - we can't see posters' non-verbal cues. Back to the original question. :) I think the likelihood is...
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    Our Own Misconceptions

    Nurse Ratched replied to kmchugh's topic in General Nursing

    Dude, that sucks beyond the telling. I'm so very sorry that your mother is dealing with all this and that your very relevant experience has been discounted by your family. I know we've all been on...
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    "CRNA being told they are "just a nurse"

    Nurse Ratched replied to forane2001's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Sorry folks - this one has obviously jumped the
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    Colubus Regional

    Nurse Ratched replied to nursejennie76's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Just watch that road from Nashville to
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    What do you all think????

    Nurse Ratched replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    I truly don't mean this to come across unkindly, but I had a very difficult time getting through it. The reason I say this is to suggest that perhaps you could condense your concerns into a couple of...
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    New Nurse BULLIED/UNDERMINED/DRIVEN OUT

    Nurse Ratched replied to Bindy's topic in Nursing Career

    I'd like everyone to remember the difference between constructive criticism and just being snide. No personal attacks,
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    Non-Anesthetists Using The Title CRNA

    Nurse Ratched replied to kmchugh's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Problem resolved and thread closed so everyone can get back to discussing other CRNA topics. Thank
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    HIPPA Violations

    Nurse Ratched replied to tirednurse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm certain you have a policy on confidentiality and HIPAA, especially given the nature of the population we deal with (I work in a college setting as well - 18 year olds who are still living under...
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    Legal implications of providing care post D/C

    Nurse Ratched replied to Hannahrn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The only appropriate way is to thank them and advise them that you are unable to accept their kind offer. Even if it weren't under the table (which is illegal on its face), I am certain your facility...
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    NIGHT SHIFT - Bored out of my mind

    Nurse Ratched replied to estrogen's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto lol. The coolest and freakiest people work on nights (and they are one and the same people...) Sounds like you found a unit of Stepfords ('I'm a very lucky nurse; very lucky nurse!') I also...