Neveranurseagain

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  1. Protocol for Going on trip with Patient

    Neveranurseagain replied to Gingilly's topic in General Nursing

    You absolutely need a separate room. And the parents can go down to the DMV, one at a time, and renew their driver's license while you are there taking care of their child. One parent and you stay at...

  2. Question regarding a HIPAA violation...

    Neveranurseagain replied to samegirl's topic in General Nursing

    Here is a link on How to File a Patient Safety Confidentiality Complaint or HIPAA violation thru the Dept. of Health and Human

  3. certifications

    Neveranurseagain replied to seriouslyserious's topic in General Nursing

    If you have the time, consider taking an EMT class. You will be amazed at how much you will learn there, as well as get some great hands on skills and field

  4. I am lucky...but I'm still very disappointed ::sighs::

    Neveranurseagain replied to Serrano2886's topic in General Nursing

    You might be surprised at how much you learn working in an MD's office, especially if the MD is willing to teach you things. I did EKG's, and read the strips before I gave them to the MD. and really...

  5. Embarassing but true, please advise

    Neveranurseagain replied to marathongirl102's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Contact the nursing board of the state you will be licensed in and talk to them about the guidelines they use when determining whether or not to license an RN with a history of a DUI. Then approach...

  6. Inhumane Treatments

    Neveranurseagain replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses are patient advocates. If you don't take a stand on your patient, no one else will. Go up the chain of command. Involve the charge nurse (which was done). Call the DON. Let the MD know you will...

  7. Diabetes Issue

    Neveranurseagain replied to JaClasse's topic in Camp

    We have a form at our camp that allows a parent to "override" an order from an MD that the parent signs. It states that the parent is aware of what the MD requests, but the parent does not agree to...

  8. Nursing Diagnoses: Useless Statements secondary to Professional Insecurity

    Neveranurseagain replied to Fribblet's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    The doc I used to work for would laugh his head off when he discussed how nurses invented nursing diagnoses. He felt they were condescending, and an attempt to make nurses sound more important. Forget...

  9. Possible Solutions to Nursing School Wait lists?

    Neveranurseagain replied to jm0203's topic in General Nursing

    Sun surf, I agree. Let's close DOWN schools to create a real nursing shortage. By shortening the waiting list, more and more nurses would be cranked out every semester. This would result in lower...

  10. Career help?? (Nursing vs Education)

    Neveranurseagain replied to LisaMay127's topic in General Nursing

    One good thing about education is the time off. With education, you will be off work every day that your child is off, and not have to juggle nights/weekends/12hr shifts and will be there Christmas...

  11. Overtime?

    Neveranurseagain replied to Reminisce's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Are you attracted to the money, or you doing it because you enjoy working in the medical field? Nursing, even CRNA, is impossible if you don't enjoy nursing and are doing it only for the

  12. Can't get it out of my head

    Neveranurseagain replied to MissJessica,RN's topic in General Nursing

    I used to work as a paramedic and went on many calls like this that would occasionally roll around in my head. When I noticed this happening, I would allow myself to think about it only at designated...

  13. Rules in the Health Center and Around Camp

    Neveranurseagain replied to campmonkey's topic in Camp

    I also briefly go over the infirmary rules during camper orientation to ensue the counselor would also remember

  14. abrasions due to Ga Ga ball

    Neveranurseagain replied to JaClasse's topic in Camp

    We have a sand pit that GaGa is played in. It is octagon shaped, and enclosed with a 2 1/2 foot wooden wall. The scrapes are pretty minor (I used to be the nursing director of an extreme sports camp...

  15. Policy for Quarantined Campers/Staff

    Neveranurseagain replied to nikki_nurse's topic in Camp

    I keep campers in the infirmary for only 12hrs after they are symptom free. I do have them stop by the infirmary a few times during the next 12 hrs to ensure hydration etc. Many of my campers are...

  16. EPI PEN

    Neveranurseagain replied to seyd's topic in General Nursing

    I would only use it for asthma if the RX on the label indicated that it be used for that particular patient in that

  17. Would this be looked less favorably upon by CRNA admissions?

    Neveranurseagain replied to mednoob's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You also need to check with the state nursing board too, to see if a BSN is required or if a ADN with a Bach in Bio is

  18. rn/emt-p to rt bridge program? calling all RT's!!

    Neveranurseagain replied to timhall's topic in General Nursing

    You will do fine as a flight nurse if you are an RN and an EMT-P (I was both, too) but there is NO SUBSTITUTE for real, hands on experience. As a flight nurse you have to learn to work independently...

  19. Would you travel overseas for a medical procedure?!

    Neveranurseagain replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    If I needed surgery, I would HAVE to go overseas. I don't have health insurance, and couldn't afford surgery here in the

  20. 18 weeks of "residency" to give 18months experience?

    Neveranurseagain replied to nohika's topic in General Nursing

    So I assume they would also increase pay to equal what a 18 mth nurse

  21. Medical assistant using the title of nurse.

    Neveranurseagain replied to Elleveein's topic in General Nursing

    What gripes me are caregivers that are not licensed or certified advertising as "Baby Nurses" and offering newborn

  22. Should she be suspended?

    Neveranurseagain replied to desro1986's topic in General Nursing

    You should ALWAYS document that was given as soon as you pull the narcotic. I found this out the hard way. Many years ago, on my FIRST day of being an LVN, I was on the med cart for 50 med surg pts...

  23. US jobs for foreign nurses living in the US

    Neveranurseagain replied to bettyboop22's topic in International Nursing

    You might want to post this in the International Forum or PM Silverdragon102. She is the expert in regards to visa status, and working in the

  24. how to work in Arizona

    Neveranurseagain replied to EviS123's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Here is a article about new grads struggling to find employment:

  25. A Day In Your Health Center

    Neveranurseagain replied to campmonkey's topic in Camp

    I usually try and hand out meds before breakfast, and let staff/campers know that sick call is AFTER breakfast, unless they REALLY are sick. It takes time to assess a camper, and the infirmary can get...