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    Ethical Issues

    Turtle in scrubs replied to supertrooper8900's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with you about restraints. We are almost set up to fail on this. Another thing that comes to mind is witnessing the wasting of pain meds. Not sure how everyone does it, but most people I've...
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    Is OB/GYN an eye opening for young MALE student?

    Turtle in scrubs replied to hnt1987's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. Patients often take cues from their healthcare providers. Good luck to you. Hope it all goes
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    How are you going to Vote - US

    Turtle in scrubs replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    But there is more than one candidate! Voting for a 3rd party candidate is a great way to voice that you don't care for what the 2 major parties have on offer - while still exercising your right to...
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    Ethical Issues

    Turtle in scrubs replied to supertrooper8900's topic in General Nursing

    maybe if you could tell us what this is
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    How are you going to Vote - US

    Turtle in scrubs replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    For those who chose not voting, is this because you can't (not a US citizen, or not of age)? I can't think of any other reason why someone would not exercise their right.
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    New grads on the Floor.

    Turtle in scrubs replied to LVN2010M's topic in General Nursing

    Precepting is hard work when done right. Often times there is no additional compensation. Answering questions or stepping back and letting a student do something takes a lot longer than just doing it...
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    Ethical Issues

    Turtle in scrubs replied to supertrooper8900's topic in General Nursing

    Going to work, or staying home, when sick. I know ... it sounds so simple and mundane. When sick we must decide whether to work and risk infecting patients, family and staff, or stay home. If we stay...
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    New Nurse Resume

    Turtle in scrubs replied to jade381's topic in General Nursing

    I was told that there is no need to include all your clinical experiences, b/c everyone who goes to nursing school has the same basic clinicals; peds, OB, med/surg.... On the other hand, anything...
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    Severe Hypoglycemia before Death?

    Turtle in scrubs replied to sundowners2's topic in General Nursing

    We often have pt's that we treat aggressively who are DNR. Usually it is not for very long - either they respond & get better, or more often we change their status to comfort care. I recently had...
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    can anyone help

    Turtle in scrubs replied to misty177's topic in General Nursing

    Hey Misty177 - It's a crap question. I hated those. Hopefully you will have answered your last one and can move on to your career soon! The waiting was enough to drive me mad. Hang in there. I'll...
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    The role of the nurse preceptor?

    Turtle in scrubs replied to BerthaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry to hear this is your experience. Not at all the way it should be. I too was hired into a unit that had not yet opened, and oriented on another unit. Most of my preceptors made it pretty clear...
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    Any tips on being a preceptor?

    Turtle in scrubs replied to SJW's topic in General Nursing

    A lot of great info so far! I agree with most all of it, especially the communication part. I also start & end with a very quick chat: goals, areas for improvement, concerns, pep talk, wrap up,...
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    Do Newbies "Eat" Their Elders?

    Turtle in scrubs replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't worry about being sterotyped. While I agree that this is my general impression of Gen Y, I certainly evalute each person individually, and have met some great little whippersnappers in...
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    how can I be a good clinical student?

    Turtle in scrubs replied to picurn10's topic in General Nursing

    I'm guessing the pt has a nurse assigned, but that this nurse is not really working with you. My first clinical was like this. My instructor assigned us to pt's and then said "ok, go take care of...
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    Precepting

    Turtle in scrubs replied to LovePurple's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Sounds like you are interested in a lot of areas. You may find the place you want to work or you may just determine what you don't want to do. I too tried to find the ideal fit and you just can't know...
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    Can Anyone Tell Me WHY.......

    Turtle in scrubs replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    oh... i used to have the very same questions! but now i understand. it is because she has another pt w/ a systolic bp in the 80's, another requesting pain meds and another whose family is demanding we...
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    I bet you don't see this every day.

    Turtle in scrubs replied to vashtee's topic in General Nursing

    i was in a similar situation during a semester in ns. by not taking sides it seemed to both sides like i took the other side - meaning the students were upset i didn't take side with them and the...
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    orientation troubles

    Turtle in scrubs replied to 2008BSNGRAD's topic in General Nursing

    I ditto those who recommend you talk with your preceptor soon. Let her know what you need and see if she feels like she is willing/able to provide that. If not, then move to your nurse manager or...
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    Need handwashing help !!

    Turtle in scrubs replied to sumas8's topic in Emergency

    Quite true. I didn't mean to give the impression that the gel is all I use. I still probably wash my hands about 70 times a day, but that is much less than I previously did, yet my compliance is much...
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    Need handwashing help !!

    Turtle in scrubs replied to sumas8's topic in Emergency

    Personally.... I had to make friends with the hand gel. I fought it for a long time b/c I hate the way it makes my hands feel. Despite good intentions I really was only about 50% compliant with...
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    Made med error last night

    Turtle in scrubs replied to OgopogoLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm sorry you experienced this. Thank you for sharing as it is a good reminder how easy a mistake can happen with any of us. It is so hard to be "10 times more careful" when there are so many...
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    questions about IM injections

    Turtle in scrubs replied to IngyRN's topic in General Nursing

    hmmm.... I haven't heard anyone out there mention the z-track technique. The concept is by moving the skin to one side prior to inserting the needle, injecting (attempting to aspirate first), then...
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    No hot water or electric for 1 1/2 weeks now

    Turtle in scrubs replied to nurse_in_ohio's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Good Lord! Are you sure you are in Ohio and not Galveston??? This sounds pretty crazy and I feel quite sure something must be done as hot water and electricity are considered basic needs in this...
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    What would you do?

    Turtle in scrubs replied to mom4josh's topic in General Nursing

    It is a difficult situation. On the units I've been on there is generally no place to give a report w/o others overhearing. This, although not ideal, is not what bothers me the most. The idea that a...
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    Another "What would you do post" but I really need some opinions....

    Turtle in scrubs replied to Nursey2b3's topic in General Nursing

    Why would you be terminated? If you are not committing slander, and you did not breach confidentiality (looking up family member in computer, etc.), what is the problem? I would have done the same...