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  1. OCN Certification

    jemb replied to nursemary9's topic in Oncology

    Yes, recertified that way two years ago. (Much easier than my having to be 90 miles away at a test site by 8 am!) Pay attention to how many of the CEU's need to be oncology related, etc. And at the...

  2. What is with these martyrs?

    jemb replied to oramar's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Poor Todd! You've answered your own misconception, but can't see it! The Nurses Practice Act, determined in each state by the state's Board of Nursing sets the parameters for nurses' practice....

  3. Keep your fingers crossed

    jemb replied to nowplayingEDRN's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations!

  4. What on earth have I got???

    jemb replied to jnette's topic in General Nursing

    Egads, Jnette, hope you're starting to feel better ! Hopefully, it's 'just' the flu. The flu can be very nasty! Have to throw in my two cents worth, too, while I'm here. I had something some...

  5. What is with these martyrs?

    jemb replied to oramar's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    What?!!!!

  6. Colon therapy and enemas.

    jemb replied to skybirdrising's topic in General Nursing

    Golytely was the actual name of the product that was given before GI procedures in the hospital where I used to work. Not sure which brand was actually first to hit the market, but I had heard of...

  7. Talking to the Press???

    jemb replied to rmprn's topic in General Nursing

    If you would like to correct the information, write a letter to the editor and request that your letter be published to correct the misstatements. Anytime we speak with someone (reporter, family...

  8. Please give me advice and tricks to overcome gagging from smell

    jemb replied to sunnyone's topic in General Nursing

    Peppermint oil dabbed on the nares is also

  9. Advice and/or suggestions NEEDED

    jemb replied to LilRedRN1973's topic in General Nursing

    Why don't you work this out with your husband? Aren't they his kids? He may need to make some sacrifices on his time as well to get the family through this period of time. If he is going to be...

  10. never did like surprises.....

    jemb replied to sanakruz's topic in General Nursing

    Glad the bx was

  11. I Don't Think So!

    jemb replied to Town & Country's topic in General Nursing

    My passive-aggressive side would have taken over. I would have told the supervisor that I would work alone only if I was allowed to clock in one hour early , and do no hands-on nursing care until my...

  12. Do Nurses Need Chemistry Education?

    jemb replied to Dr. O's topic in General Nursing

    Four hours of college level basic chemistry followed by six hours of organic/inorganic chemistry were a pre-reqs to get into the ADN program when I had it (many years ago). High school chemistry...

  13. What do you think of chiropractors?

    jemb replied to itsme's topic in General Nursing

    There are good chiropractors and there are those that are not good at all. (Same with any profession.) Chiropractic, unfortulately, has the stereotype of a "back cracker" and nothing else, but in...

  14. delemma in the ER..what would you do?

    jemb replied to 2muchfun's topic in General Nursing

    1) Complete an incident/unusual occurance report, complete with quotes, names of witnesses, etc. 2) Submit a cordial letter (not in complaint mode) to your ethics committee. Outline your concerns...

  15. Gastric bypass & leukemia

    jemb replied to iliel's topic in General Nursing

    Sounded to me that your question was in reference to gastric bypass while he is in early stage leukemia. I would definitely suggest that he talk with his hematologist/oncologist before making a...

  16. "But I'm pregnant . . ."

    jemb replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Bet it didn't make them pregnant,

  17. "But I'm pregnant . . ."

    jemb replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    You've hit one of my hot buttons! I don't mind at all trading patients so a pregnant coworker won't be exposed to chickenpox or some other legitimate hazard to a fetus. However, I've worked with...

  18. Unlicensed personnel calling in prescriptions?!

    jemb replied to bassbird's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I would put the responsibility on the physician/ facility rather than the pharmacy. (Ideally, it should be a cooperative effort, but in the chain of communication, the safeguards need to start...

  19. just wondering

    jemb replied to ozzierock's topic in General Nursing

    I don't see the idea as outrageous at all -- makes sense to me. Lots of nurses meet on this BB (or others) and become online friends, later to visit in person. Why would it be any different because...

  20. frequency of PICC line drsg change

    jemb replied to rileygrl11's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Within 24 hrs after insertion, then every 7 days and

  21. Goodbye My Friend....

    jemb replied to mother/babyRN's topic in General Nursing

    What a lovely tribute to your

  22. Abandonment?

    jemb replied to msnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Unless the nurse that left was you , why would you care? Has your employer threatened to report you to the BON for abandonment, or is this another rumor started by a

  23. Bruises?

    jemb replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in General Nursing

    Mentholatum will make bruises disappear overnight! I've used it many times. For those who are not familiar with it, it can be found at most pharmacies OTC. It has a vaseline-like consistency,a...

  24. Can nurses report MD;s and to who

    jemb replied to angelbear's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed! I've actually done this before. One time the rude doc brought the chart to me the next day, stuck it under my nose, and said, "What if this went to court?!" Having anticipated that he...

  25. Query re Palliative Medication

    jemb replied to niamh's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    So sorry to hear about your father's illness. How wonderful that he has such a caring offspring. But without seeing him and having access to his history, current labs etc., it would be inappropriate...