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1. Common Medications

   sfsn replied to abcdefghijKIRA's topic in Emergency

   Also Norco/Vicodin and

2. My First Subpoena

   sfsn replied to sfsn's topic in Emergency

   Well, the defendant pled guilty -- on the first day of the trial. So I'm home free this time. Thanks again for all your

3. My First Subpoena

   sfsn replied to sfsn's topic in Emergency

   BillEDRN, Thank you so much for such a helpful response. I'm sure I'm not the only one who will benefit from it. I have reviewed the chart, and I think I will call the prosecuting attorney's office...

4. My First Subpoena

   sfsn replied to sfsn's topic in Emergency

   Thanks to everyone that has given me advice so far. I am disappointed that an argument has developed in this thread. That is certainly not what I expected. I just wanted a little support and advice......

5. Drug rant: Legalized Dope Dealer, RN

   sfsn replied to alkaleidi's topic in Emergency

   The main issue for me is not that they are addicts or that they just want drugs or that they don't really look like they are in pain. What gets to me is how they behave and how they treat us. Someone...

6. My First Subpoena

   sfsn replied to sfsn's topic in Emergency

   Wow. That is really good advice, thanks. I would never have thought of that. Like even my regular purse items, wallet, etc? Thank you, that is very good advice too. You're right about it being...

7. My First Subpoena

   sfsn replied to sfsn's topic in Emergency

   That's what one of my coworkers told me. Have you ever ended up actually having to

8. My First Subpoena

   sfsn replied to sfsn's topic in Emergency

   Actually, since I am a witness in a case of The People vs the patient, the hospital is not involved and I don't have representation. So when my risk manager found out she didn't really have anything...

9. My First Subpoena

   sfsn posted a topic in Emergency

   I just got my first subpoena! It's for a patient who was brought in by law enforcement for a blood draw. I'm kind of nervous. Any

10. phone calls no outsider would believe

    sfsn replied to JBudd's topic in Emergency

    The worst and most uncomfortable call I've gotten was a man that asked if there was a way that he could find out if his daughter is still a virgin. I guess the answer I gave him wasn't acceptable,...

11. Care Plans-Any good books/websites for them

    sfsn replied to featherzwolfcloud's topic in International Nursing

    The only book that stands out in my mind is Carpenito. I don't know if that would be good for the UK

12. Why do I feel like an idiot?

    sfsn replied to 2togo4rn's topic in General Nursing

    Don't worry -- I remember saying that I learned more during my first few months on the job, than I did during all of nursing school! Once you start working, that's when things start to "click." We've...

13. People who ask for medical information

    sfsn replied to sfsn's topic in Emergency

    Actually our staff are supposed to refer the "advice" calls to a nurse, which is a waste of time but occasionally we have gotten calls in which the person did need actual basic emergency advice --...

14. People who ask for medical information

    sfsn replied to sfsn's topic in Emergency

    I just realized something based on your helpful replies - something small and obvious but might make a difference: We are told to tell callers that we can't give medical advice over the phone. But if...

15. People who ask for medical information

    sfsn replied to sfsn's topic in Emergency

    Thanks so much for your replies. They are helpful. Those are the ones I'm asking about. I have no trouble telling people that we can't give advice, I just lately have gotten stuck in some...