EmmaG RN

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    New RN and working with a new-to-floor aide...

    EmmaG replied to hollyberry678's topic in General Nursing

    It won't be pointless because it puts her on notice that her irresponsible behaviour has been reported. Also, there is a breakdown in communication; sure, she may bear the brunt of the blame for that,...
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    Denied employment without checking excellent references!!!!

    EmmaG replied to kstec's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry I think you just need to take this as a lesson learned and move on. How can someone who noone liked at her previous job be the deciding factor in a job that I applied for? Doesn't matter...
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    New RN and working with a new-to-floor aide...

    EmmaG replied to hollyberry678's topic in General Nursing

    Ignoring it will only exacerbate the problem. And your stress
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    New RN and working with a new-to-floor aide...

    EmmaG replied to hollyberry678's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe. You are clearly too close to the issue to handle it on your own. You made the attempt, it didn't work, so you go up the ladder to get it resolved. Regardless if this person is in the wrong (and...
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    New RN and working with a new-to-floor aide...

    EmmaG replied to hollyberry678's topic in General Nursing

    To hear both sides, facilitate communication, ensure that both are hearing the same message at the same time so there is no misunderstanding. I hope it gets ironed out. Don't stew about it. These...
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    New RN and working with a new-to-floor aide...

    EmmaG replied to hollyberry678's topic in General Nursing

    Go ahead with the meeting. Be professional and calm. Don't get into an argument with this person, just state the facts. If she starts getting defensive and addressing you directly, stay calm and don't...
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    Pandemic News/Awareness - Thread 3

    EmmaG replied to indigo girl's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.carringtonlabs.com/default.asp?contentid=349 Carrington Laboratories, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CARN.OB) today announced that its wholly owned DelSite Biotechnologies, Inc....
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    Hospitals supplying latex free gloves

    EmmaG replied to bethin's topic in General Nursing

    Ugh. It is such a miserable feeling. I used to wake up scratching all over hours after getting home from work...Good for the doc! And as far as your NM? Well. Ya know what they say about karma
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    What is a protocol drug order?

    EmmaG replied to RDH-NrsgStudent's topic in General Nursing

    I always understood protocols to be hospital wide policies (like the DVT prophylaxis and heparin protocols described above), while standing orders are physician/unit specific. But go with whatever...
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    Do you carry liability insurance?

    EmmaG replied to MrsMommaRN's topic in General Nursing

    NSO is my choice. Have you checked their
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    Nurse fanny packs

    EmmaG replied to Sassybottom's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Hospital administrations are already touting their facilities as resorts. I sure as heck don't want to walk around looking like a
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    Hospitals supplying latex free gloves

    EmmaG replied to bethin's topic in General Nursing

    It's progressive and there's nothing you can do but avoidance of exposure. I can definitely tell the difference in working a non-latex facility and one that still uses latex gloves. During the time I...
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    therapy

    EmmaG replied to busy-bee's topic in General Nursing

    Was the therapy begun before the xrays were taken? If not, I don't see the problem as a positive xray would have been reported. There's always a lag-time between when the xrays are read and when the...
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    i'm a RN

    EmmaG replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    I love
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    Hospitals supplying latex free gloves

    EmmaG replied to bethin's topic in General Nursing

    There's more to it than simply switching supplies. To do it right, the hospital has to do a thorough decontamination (for lack of a better word). Latex permeates the environment; in can get into dust...
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    i'm a RN

    EmmaG replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    Unless they are interfering with the patient's care, just let it roll off your back. It's just tough talk... I have had family members tell me in a non-threatening manner that they are nurses; you can...
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    New RN and working with a new-to-floor aide...

    EmmaG replied to hollyberry678's topic in General Nursing

    Continue to be professional. Do not get into an argument with her about what she is or isn't doing. Delegate her duties as you would any other assistant, then document her response and behaviour in...
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    i'm a RN

    EmmaG replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, I've had those. The relative who claims to be a nurse, doc, friend-of-the-CEO.... my favorites are the backwood cousin-Jethro lawyers. I just smile and go about my business. Back as a...
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    Dealing with The Yellers

    EmmaG replied to Ms Kylee's topic in General Nursing

    I've used those alarms... but never like that
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    *VENT* - Do you blame me?

    EmmaG replied to anndoodle's topic in General Nursing

    Depends. Where I worked, they
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    Respiratory Tx inquiry

    EmmaG replied to OncNewbie's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Relieving air-hunger and providing oxygen is a comfort measure, and that trumps any contraindications or risks you may have to consider with other
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    Hospitals supplying latex free gloves

    EmmaG replied to bethin's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, but I worry about this. I am allergic, and I can see that it is getting worse as time goes on. As my allergist explained, just the environment contains the latex regardless if I actually use...
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    Hospitals supplying latex free gloves

    EmmaG replied to bethin's topic in General Nursing

    It's a medical condition that can be controlled by limiting exposure. That doesn't equate to losing one's
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    Hospitals supplying latex free gloves

    EmmaG replied to bethin's topic in General Nursing

    How
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    staff appreciation

    EmmaG replied to traumamomtx30's topic in General Nursing

    Why is morale