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June55Baby

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  1. New series Lifeline:The Nursing Diaries on Discovery Health channel starts Nov 7th,04

    June55Baby replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    I only saw the last 30 minutes of the show. Saw the ICU patient "Doug" and the NICU segment. Before that were any just regular Med/Surg nurses featured? It seems all new nursing grads want to go to...

  2. First Dose/Medication Mgmnt in the ED

    June55Baby replied to TlhRNED's topic in Emergency

    You may be referring to the standard that says "All prescriptions or medication orders are reviewed for appropriateness" (MM.4.10). The element of performance # 1 notes that "a pharmacist reviews...

  3. Record for most babies

    June55Baby replied to alphafe's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Cared for a mother once who delivered 37 week triplets. Yep, big babies at over 6# each and they went straight from delivery to well nursery. Along with newborn triplets, this mama had 18 month old...

  4. Why on earth does no one make eye contact?

    June55Baby replied to z's playa's topic in General Nursing

    I tend to agree with the posters who mention the North / South issue. I work in a small hospital in the deep South (God's Country), but have worked in a very large teaching hospital in the same...

  5. Gave pt the WRONG blood!

    June55Baby replied to codebluechic's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I know there are alot of complaints from hospital staff about JCAHO and CMS and all their requirements, but this is a prime example of why the National Patient Safety Goals were developed. The first...

  6. Recent JCAHO survey? How'd it go?

    June55Baby replied to plumrn's topic in General Nursing

    We have not had a survey this year, not expecting one until 2006 and then it will be unannounced, but we have had several Mock Tracers. The surveyors will expect to talk to staff NOT DIRECTORS or...

  7. Nursing Identity: is it to Dress in White?

    June55Baby replied to Daqueengene's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    no, not boobs.... lol...how about baby foot prints? or other "nursery"

  8. How far am I?

    June55Baby replied to oceanblue's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Congratulations.... From the first day of your last period, count back 3 months and add 7 days and that will give you an estimate of your due date.. Best wishes ! !

  9. Nursing Identity: is it to Dress in White?

    June55Baby replied to Daqueengene's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    bonemarrowrn - maternity units who have baby firendly designation may have a problem with scrubs with bottles. bottles may be "offensive" to breastfeeding mothers... may even be construed as...

  10. Hurricanes-What do you do with your pets?

    June55Baby replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    Here in Central Mississippi we have many shelters for evacuees and for animals. Some Hotels/Motels are allowing pets and the state Equine Center is housing horses. Also, some of the vets and stables...

  11. abbreviations

    June55Baby replied to Dirk's topic in General Nursing

    Just remember, JCAHO is requiring accredited hospitals to have a list of "Prohibited Abbreviations." Some of the prohibited abbreviations are included on this site. (e.g. QD,

  12. my favorite resident

    June55Baby replied to merricat's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Working in LTC isn't for everyone, so I am glad there are nurses like you to care for our aged and infirmed patients. Thank you for sharing about your "favorite

  13. ARE THERE ANY NURSES OUT THERE THAT ACTUALLY "ENJOY" or HAPPY WITH THEIR JOB.

    June55Baby replied to dream8's topic in General Nursing

    Yes! I love my job. Of course, after 20+ years of clinical nursing (Med/Surg, OB/Nursery), I have been in Quality Management / Performance Improvement for the past 7 years. That's the beauty of...

  14. Return to clinical nursing?????

    June55Baby replied to veteranRN's topic in General Nursing

    Why are you returning to clinical

  15. What can be done??

    June55Baby replied to TexasPoodleMix's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Texas, Is there a Gerio Psysh Unit near you (also called Senior Care Unit)? We have one in our hospital for short term admissions (2-3 weeks max) and they do a wonderful job getting these patients...

  16. Have you guys received your flu shots yet?

    June55Baby replied to SoldierMedic's topic in General Nursing

    Same here Cyberkat.... NEVER want that again! I was even vaccinated against the "Swine Flu" in 1976 while I was in Nursing School. Oops! Guess I'm telling my age now! Ha Flu imunization starts...

  17. JACHO survey

    June55Baby replied to Jemma's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Haven't been through JCAHO Survey this year, but from other hospitals who have JCAHO is honing in on: National Patient Safety Goals (Pt Identification, Prohibited Abbreviations, Read Back of Critical...

  18. Sentinel Events

    June55Baby replied to RN92's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    hey erslave, have you checked the jcaho website (jcaho.org)? they are the ones who are asking for organizations to report

  19. Patient Identifier

    June55Baby replied to Celia M's topic in General Nursing

    It is our policy to use 2 identifiers: ALWAYS the patients name AND Medical Record Number OR Date of Birth OR Social Security Number NEVER the Room Number All 4 identifiers are on the patient's...

  20. Anxiety Attack

    June55Baby replied to HannasMom's topic in General Nursing

    Hang in there girl! There is ALWAYS hope... never give up hope. It sounds to me as if you have a lot going on in your life right now. Still a newlywed, concerns about kids (and when they grow up...

  21. Seven Lines

    June55Baby replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    And that is what being a nurse is all about. As you said, Marla, what a

  22. White uniform dress common nowadays?

    June55Baby replied to FutureIsBlue's topic in General Nursing

    No requirements at our facility regarding color of scrubs and my required dress code is business casual. In the past, I've worn everything from white dresses (with white hose and cap) to hospital...

  23. Why were they sent to boil water?

    June55Baby replied to RNinCanada's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Why not all the above? If plenty of water was boiled, they would have enough to sterilize equipment, have water for perineal massage, and make tea... All the while keeping daddy

  24. How prepared is your hospital for bariatric pts?

    June55Baby replied to Lenap's topic in Medical-Surgical

    This is one reason why our hospital has decided to wait awhile before offering bariatrics, the special needs of these patients were so great. Not only equipment needs, but special medical/psychaitric...

  25. When One Child Is Enough

    June55Baby replied to Spidey's mom's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree, DZ... can you imagine the chances of conceiving triplets without fertility drugs... much less that the triplets include a set of identical twins... What a