Nurse Ratched RN

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    Another one bites the dust...

    Nurse Ratched posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Another of our adult psych units is presumably closing permanently today (meeting called for staff later this day.) This despite memo last week from mgt assuring everyone rampant rumors of same were...
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    Advice needed - Should he be fired?

    Nurse Ratched replied to melissa_rn's topic in Nurse Management

    Can him. You'll never get/keep good people if they see what employees like this get away with. The good ones leave, and the ones who are happy to take advantage of such a situation
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    CNA renewal???

    Nurse Ratched replied to howdy's topic in General Nursing

    What department in your state is responsible for certification renewals? Since rules vary somewhat by state, they would be the best folks to ask. Usually it's a subset of the Department of Health...
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    female looking to share lodging @ DDNA conference in Columbus

    Nurse Ratched replied to kimdd&psychRN's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    I feel silly asking, but Columbus in which state? (Every state has one, it seems! :) I could copy your post to the state forum that's applicable to increase your chances of hearing from
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    Ethical Debate - HIV+ Nurses

    Nurse Ratched replied to SC RN's topic in General Nursing

    I think you've made the best argument for a difficult-to-argue point of view. Nice
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    the heart

    Nurse Ratched replied to kathynursing's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    http://health.howstuffworks.com/adam-200083.htm I'm a big fan of this
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    nurses who self injure

    Nurse Ratched replied to sax_journey's topic in Psychiatric

    It would be a very bad idea if you're trying to make a case *for* your mental stability. And I don't say that to be flip. Plus, you don't really know who said what - only rumors unless the manager...
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    Moving/lifting patients when short staffed

    Nurse Ratched replied to Plagueis's topic in General Nursing

    There are tricks that you will learn to make moving your residents easier. There is also equipment, including SLIPP mats and Hoyer lifts, among others, that will enable you to move even the largest...
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    Poll: Nurse for life or do you have an "after nursing plan"?

    Nurse Ratched replied to laurasc's topic in General Nursing

    I love nursing. I would be making a desperate "plan B" if I hadn't gotten out of the full-time hospital gig (actually, nursing itself was my life "plan B"
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    What is it like working the overnight shift? Nursing homes? Juggling?

    Nurse Ratched replied to jennanlpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The main issue with working in a nursing home on nights means you'll likely get little or no support, training, or orientation. Chances are very good you'll get put on charge duty immediately. These...
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    Ear Troubles- Question

    Nurse Ratched replied to perfectbluebuildings's topic in General Nursing

    There isn't generally a good reason for ear pain. It could be either fluid congestion or wax buildup, or infection. Since you can't see in your own ear, it's important for you to get into the clinic...
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    Desperate For Help, Mom On Hospice

    Nurse Ratched replied to BHVHTX's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Is Zofran or Compazine an option? I'm sorry you and your mother are going through this
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    Me, Myself, and HIPPA

    Nurse Ratched replied to goodknight's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    The problem with telling family members or friends stories, even without identifying information, is that the interesting ones (generally the unusual cases) you most want to discuss then may be passed...
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    Unfair treatment

    Nurse Ratched replied to BS Nursing Student's topic in General Nursing

    Ultimately, your fellow students will need to pass the same NCLEX as you, without the generous curve being afforded by this
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    Filing HIPPA Complaint

    Nurse Ratched replied to nursex20's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I agree with Jbudd that you don't have the right to originals - only copies. I would advise my health care provider of these infractions and consider taking my care needs elsewhere if he/she does not...
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    Making up itals 2

    Nurse Ratched replied to Talk2much555's topic in General Nursing

    Locking this one - previous thread on this subject
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    Medical Assistant Certificate Question

    Nurse Ratched replied to Talk2much555's topic in General Nursing

    I am (1) moving this to the general discussion forum (consider using that instead of the "introductions and greetings" forum for other subjects.) (2) I am asking everyone *not* to rehash a previous...
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    undocumented immigrant wants to be a nurse

    Nurse Ratched replied to huladancer's topic in General Nursing

    Your profile states that you are 25 - 7 years past the age of majority (you stated your parents brought you here as a minor.) All I can do is as others did - advise you to speak to an immigration...
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    Need advice on reporting incident with relative

    Nurse Ratched replied to kbclary4's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    PLEASE, everyone! Refrain from personal attacks. Kindly address the situation, not other
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    Why Do We Tolerate This?

    Nurse Ratched replied to kmchugh's topic in Men in Nursing

    Kevin - I understand your frustration, particularly at the thread that wondered how in the world you wolves controlled your hormones . I responded initially that thread very briefly - it seemed to me...
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    Chelation therapy to rid the body of heavy metals, e.g. lead and copper and aluminu

    Nurse Ratched replied to passing thru's topic in General Nursing

    My only knowledge of it is that a family at the adult day care I worked at would drag their elderly loved one off to "chelation therapy" (for her Alzheimer's dementia) and say they were getting the...
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    allnurses mentioned in AJN and it ain't flattering

    Nurse Ratched replied to actioncat's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat: (Even tho I'm the one who closed the thread in question
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    Psychiatric Documentation

    Nurse Ratched replied to MBB's topic in Psychiatric

    No problem - I edited out your address for your privacy but have noted it. Will get it out to you Monday
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    Psychiatric Documentation

    Nurse Ratched replied to MBB's topic in Psychiatric

    I would be happy to snail mail you some screen shots (I work next this weekend, so they wouldn't go out until Monday.) If that's soon enough, PM me with an address and I'll send them on the way
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    Men's sexualality in Nursing

    Nurse Ratched replied to greensleeves's topic in Men in Nursing

    The OP has gotten numerous replies, but it appears that these are not the replies she was looking for. I would like to close out this discussion for now and return this forum to its regularly...