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  1. Late Entries

    jemb replied to Dixiecup's topic in General Nursing

    If you can't use 'late entry', what do you do? How do they expect you to document something you did but forgot to chart at the time? An alternative that I have used is to chart the current time,...

  2. Wanting to Work in California, I need to know everything.

    jemb replied to Nurseboi's topic in California Nursing

    California is very 'spread out". With very few exceptions, you will be unlikely to find a place to work that is 'safe' walking distance from your workplace. Most of California has very poor public...

  3. Help

    jemb replied to Mizzyfrufru's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe your group should handle the hors d'oeuvres. Think crackers, chips, pickles, olives, small pieces of lunchmeats served on a toothpick, etc. For drinks, you could have seltzer or tonic water...

  4. Does anyone work for Tenet Healthcare? Thinking about job there..

    jemb replied to LPN-n-2005's topic in General Nursing

    Would not recommend working for any Tenet facility. I previously worked for a very decent hospital that was bought by Tenet. Within a few months, working conditions were intolerable. If you need...

  5. FDA links drugs to being suicidal

    jemb replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    I wonder how they can tell whether the same kids may have been suicidal anyway. After all, they were depressed enough to be put on antidepressant drugs. Maybe the drugs just didn't help and the...

  6. need an oncology nrs to help me c my husband

    jemb replied to thatldo's topic in Oncology

    Sherri, sorry that you and hubby are having such a rough go of it. Hopefully, the doc is just going to see what can be done to prevent a recurrence. He may discontinue the chemo if your husband is...

  7. Need Advice on HIPPA

    jemb replied to C'wing's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I would think all you would need would be a signed letter from her stating that she allows records to be released to you. The facility should have a form that she can sign to release the records....

  8. study on erythromycin

    jemb replied to RN92's topic in General Nursing

    The increased risk occurs when erythro is given concurrently with certain other drugs. From the New England Journal of Medicine: Oral Erythromycin and the Risk of Sudden Death from Cardiac Causes...

  9. Hourly vs Exempt Salaries

    jemb replied to pumpkin's topic in General Nursing

    They are not doing it for your benefit! They can get out of paying overtime if you are on salary, but not if you are hourly. You might want to do a search and read some of the threads/comments...

  10. Please tell me about the Mediport

    jemb replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    Glad it went well for you. Had to chuckle at your post, though. I'm sure you meant 25 gauge needles, but I had this image of a terrified patient seeing you walk into the room with a syringe and a...

  11. Please tell me about the Mediport

    jemb replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    Blackcat, I, too see that you are getting a lot of different answers here. If the port is already accessed with a Huber (noncoring) needle, it should be just a matter of your own preference which...

  12. help with conversion !!!!

    jemb replied to minnielynn's topic in General Nursing

    I'm with Sharann. I've been a nurse for 21 years and have never seen them used

  13. "A monkey can be trained to do what you nurses do"

    jemb replied to angel337's topic in General Nursing

    i took his comment as you say you did. it just reminded me of this thread because of his use of the phrase about "a monkey can be trained...", which i had never heard before this thread was started....

  14. "A monkey can be trained to do what you nurses do"

    jemb replied to angel337's topic in General Nursing

    Inexcusable behavior! I've heard many health 'professionals' berate each other, but I hadn't heard that particular phrase used... until today. I had asked one of our ID docs if he saw an unusually...

  15. What do you think of this surgical flub-up?

    jemb replied to begalli's topic in General Nursing

    OMG! Just the thought of a July surgery in a teaching hospital gives me shivers! I'm so sorry all this is happening to your family. I really don't have any advice, but I certainly agree that there...

  16. Nurses Fired for not Working during Frances

    jemb replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    The story is a bit confusing to me. Just critical care nurses? Or was that maybe a reporter error/typo and was intended to mean acute care nurses? Also, how do you fire people for not calling in...

  17. Slandered at work by another nurse...need advice asap

    jemb replied to rosieseattle's topic in General Nursing

    My only modification to Begalli's suggestion would be that instead of asking her privately about the allegations, bring the subject up casually in the presence of other nurses. That way, you will...

  18. alcoholism, would you help?

    jemb replied to lee1's topic in General Nursing

    Agree 100%! If you feel the need to help someone, help her! It's got to be hard on her realizing that her bf chose booze over her! Thank goodness she had the wisdom not to back down and stay with...

  19. Daughters headaches--have questions

    jemb replied to gilliganracing's topic in General Nursing

    A 'pop' to me sounds like it could be sinus pressure, inner ear pressure. Curious if it has happened at times that the weather is changing (barometric changes). Glad you are taking her to the doc...

  20. Ground-breaking Lift Team Bill. Urge Governor to sign the bill!

    jemb replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in California Nursing

    Thaks for the info, Spacenurse. I sent my email. Our facility just recently got a lift team -- long

  21. The relationship between doctors and nurses...

    jemb replied to lisamc1RN's topic in General Nursing

    The only civilian situation that I can think of where a doctor is a nurse's 'boss' would be a private practice in which the nurse is the direct employee of the doctor. (Don't know about military as I...

  22. Medscape article re: Competence, Caring, Cleanliness,

    jemb replied to P_RN's topic in General Nursing

    My first thought when I read the description of the nurse's appearance and demeanor was 'sounds like she's working a

  23. need an oncology nrs to help me c my husband

    jemb replied to thatldo's topic in Oncology

    So sorry about your husband, Sherri. 5FU- Leucovorin-Irinotecan combo can cause diarrhea, n/v, and very painful mouth sores. If your husband is not able to get up and do self care, I'd be very...

  24. Robotic Doctors?

    jemb replied to hock1's topic in General Nursing

    A few months ago, I saw some info on this robot and its functions. I thought it would be a good thing for the patients who need to talk to the doctor, but whose doctor makes rounds at midnight when...

  25. Infection from Hell/Pain Scale Epilogue

    jemb replied to FZ1Tom's topic in General Nursing

    Glad you're finally on the road to