Nurse Ratched RN

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    "I never saw a nurse do all that!"

    Nurse Ratched posted a topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Young lady in my office end of day with acute onset of new sx, worriesome family hx, requiring a procedure; we hoped to schedule versus going via ER (appointment being better than waiting for hours)...
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    Geriatric Nail Care

    Nurse Ratched replied to tinkle's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You might want to check out the entrepreneurship forum here for nurses starting their own businesses
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    Dating Patients

    Nurse Ratched replied to bobnurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Since this is a resurrected thread with a new twist on the question, let's stick to that question. Specifically, the poster wishes to know if it's OK to date a now-former pt. I suspect that...
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    Advice for new clinic job

    Nurse Ratched replied to jen42's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Sticking your post as the start to this thread :). First advice, especially for the lower income folks: know your patient assistance programs :). http://www.ashp.org/pap/ Outpatient nursing is all...
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    How are your patients scheduled?

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

    I do also agree that one runs into risks having receptionists essentially triaging. Physical symptoms are very squishy to define at times, and it seems like a nurse should be the one asking the...
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    PLEASE HELP!!! so embarassed about sweating!

    Nurse Ratched replied to Bumashes's topic in General Nursing

    Talk to your health care provider. There is a medical condition called hyperhidrosis (excess sweating) and there are treatments, including a prescription strength antiperspirant, if that's what...
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    I feel like such an idiot

    Nurse Ratched replied to fifi2323's topic in General Nursing

    In a few years you'll be running through your CPR steps in your sleep. :) (I cried in trach care
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    Excelsior RN accepted in Tennessee?

    Nurse Ratched replied to nursienurse_81's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    http://www2.state.tn.us/health/Boards/Nursing/index.htm Here's a link - you may just want to to call them :). I'm certain that this is a common question for that office, and they can also fill you in...
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    Excelsior RN accepted in Tennessee?

    Nurse Ratched replied to nursienurse_81's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I've moved this post to its own new thread so it does't get lost in the unrelated thread. The SBON of Tennessee should specify exactly what type of education is required to meet their standards for...
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    Elopement policy

    Nurse Ratched replied to L&DRNJenn's topic in General Nursing

    My experience has been that this is more of a reimbursement issue. Insurers paying for expensive inpatient stays take a similar view: that if you can be unattended off the unit, you're not sick...
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    Hipaa

    Nurse Ratched replied to acceptancekey's topic in General Nursing

    HIPAA was not meant to interfere with continuity of care. Since the patient will likely be returning to same nursing home, and will probably require a pre-discharge visit from a staff person to...
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    Day Planner

    Nurse Ratched replied to suni's topic in General Nursing

    Any old calendar works for me as long as I use it consistently and refer to it daily (or more often) to make sure I'm not missing anything. Call me old-fashioned - I like my Far Side Desk Calendar....
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    NP Psych opportunies

    Nurse Ratched replied to healer_energy's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It might also be helpful to be able express what drew you to psych as your NP specialty. I'm certain you must have had more unofficial experience with psych patients than you're giving yourself...
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    problems with my CGFNS application.. help me, im new here

    Nurse Ratched replied to velvet.drops's topic in International Nursing

    Merged duplicate threads here into the international
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    Hi everyone! In need very much of your help!

    Nurse Ratched replied to Ltabby85's topic in International Nursing

    Moving this thread to International and suggesting a peek at the top of the forums for threads that can answer your questions
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    June 2006 Philippine nursing board exam

    Nurse Ratched replied to Dervid Jungco's topic in Philippines

    This thread is all over the place. There are a number of accusations being made without substantiation, as well as personal attacks, and this thread is being closed for a cooling off and moderator...
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    alternate ways of treating borderline personality disorder

    Nurse Ratched replied to hsieh's topic in Psychiatric

    Let's try and keep the thread on track. :) Thank
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    High Diastolic?? Help!

    Nurse Ratched replied to RedHeadRN2b's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.health24.com/medical/Condition_centres/777-792-815-1535.asp Here is a general link re: hypertension (HTN.) Lots more readily available. I've found that the best way to encourage a male to...
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    Pleasing the "customer"

    Nurse Ratched replied to magz53's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Suggest to mgt that the infant is also your customer . Kudos to all the OB nurses who struggle with a combination of dorky mgt and pts who may have no business being mothers yet, but unfortunately do...
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    Hysterectomy

    Nurse Ratched replied to FutNurseStudent2008's topic in Medical-Surgical

    http://www.gynecare.com/bgdisplay.jhtml?itemname=hysterectomy_types Here's some info. :) Good luck to your
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    University of Indianapolis

    Nurse Ratched replied to new_mom26's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Friend's hubby went there for business degree. Third on the overpriced opinion. I otherwise have no specific knowledge of the
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    COPD & hospice

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

    While we can't provide you medical advice, have you brainstorned with the hospice nurse? It sounds that anxiety is the larger problem. Is your mother actually experiencing pain? If not, is there a...
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    COPD & hospice

    Nurse Ratched replied to lalagasse's topic in Pulmonary

    While we can't provide you medical advice, have you brainstorned with the hospice nurse? It sounds that anxiety is the larger problem. Is your mother actually experiencing pain? If not, is there a...
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    Help me!!!!! please!!!!!!!!

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

    Why don't you post your questions here and you have the possibility of getting LOTS of opinions
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    Should I reschedule my NCLEX exam date?

    Nurse Ratched replied to Animaniacs's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Think of it this way - every hour you put off taking the test because you can't study enough because of work, is an hour you're not making the $ you could working as a nurse. Take it, get the monkey...