EmmaG RN

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    The soap, the gloves or BOTH.

    EmmaG replied to Bonny619's topic in General Nursing

    Careful about using your own lotions too; some can degrade the latex making it less effective as a barrier and more prone to cause
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    The soap, the gloves or BOTH.

    EmmaG replied to Bonny619's topic in General Nursing

    Yep. And about that melon allergy... Curiously, certain fruits such as bananas, chestnuts, kiwi fruit, avocado and tomato1314 show cross-reactivity, perhaps because of resemblance...
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    The soap, the gloves or BOTH.

    EmmaG replied to Bonny619's topic in General Nursing

    I see you're from Canada, but... wow. I haven't seen powdered gloves in years. That's pretty
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    Are CEU's Important?

    EmmaG replied to 4fill's topic in General Nursing

    There are plenty of resources that give free CEUs, including (I'm betting) your facility. http://www.medscape.com/nurses/ce Just check to see if your state accepts the
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    The soap, the gloves or BOTH.

    EmmaG replied to Bonny619's topic in General Nursing

    I'm betting it's the gloves, too. Keep in mind that sometimes nitrile gloves can be cross-allergic. In addition to using non-latex items, file an injury report with your employee health. Ours would...
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    T-shirt slogan for Intensive Care

    EmmaG replied to javajunkie's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.cafepress.com/buy/icu/-/pv_design_details/pg_3/id_23411789/opt_/fpt_/c_666/
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    T-shirt slogan for Intensive Care

    EmmaG replied to javajunkie's topic in General Nursing

    My favorite...
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    Calgon!!!!! Take me away

    EmmaG replied to norcalidiot's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely. Waiting 6 years is beyond ridiculous. My daughter wrangled with them for over a year, but once I got my Congressman involved, the situation was resolved within a week....
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    Breaking Company Policy/Conflict of Interest

    EmmaG replied to Gingbro's topic in General Nursing

    Remarks? As in??? How do you know what 'upper management' was aware of or not? My opinion is this is a case of MYOB, but if it bothers you so much, do like Leslie suggests and take it to
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    Breaking Company Policy/Conflict of Interest

    EmmaG replied to Gingbro's topic in General Nursing

    I am a bit confused. While I understand it is your facility's policy, I fail to see why it is really any of your business. If the administration is aware and has given its approval, then unless there...
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    Did Hillary really say nurses are glorified sitters ?..... No fact to support

    EmmaG replied to time4meRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Not to worry. The Cap'n on the
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    Is this all there is?

    EmmaG replied to nurseby07's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've never known a nurse who has switched to home health or home hospice who didn't feel the same way. I'm sure there must be some out there who don't like it and regret their choice, but I've never...
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    Up to $12,000 pay back if leaving the job after orientation?

    EmmaG replied to seneyka's topic in General Nursing

    Don't sign a thing without having an attorney look over the papers.
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    Getting Percocet thru a Port-a-cath!!!!

    EmmaG replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    Anyone can sue anyone for anything. That said, it would be quite the desperate attorney who'd take on a case for an idiot like this. Just keep documenting. Especially her eating while asking for...
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    Aide/Tech calls herself nurse

    EmmaG replied to MrsMommaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Document objectively all instances where you have heard or been told by patients/families what this person has said, and take it to your NM. If it were *just* her claiming to be a nurse, I'd suggest...
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    Difference In Clinicals?? Is There Any??

    EmmaG replied to mammaoftwo's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure how it's done these days, but back when I was in LPN school, our instructors held us to a level that even the BSN programs in town didn't attain. We had full-shift clinicals and were expected...
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    EKG made fun!!!

    EmmaG replied to MissERN's topic in Nursing Humor

    ROFL!!! That was great!!! PVC thru defib...
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    Preceptor Issues-Long!

    EmmaG replied to New ICU Nurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Be calm and objective. Clearly state what you want (a new preceptor) and why... and give her specific examples. Good
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    Getting Percocet thru a Port-a-cath!!!!

    EmmaG replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    Ew. That's one mental image I could have lived
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    Getting Percocet thru a Port-a-cath!!!!

    EmmaG replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. Someone who is no doubt as desperate as this patient can certainly manage to hide a med while appearing to swallow it. Does anyone do a thorough oral search on every patient after...
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    Getting Percocet thru a Port-a-cath!!!!

    EmmaG replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    No doubt. I have a problem with attempting to shift the blame onto the nurse rather than where it
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    Preceptor Issues-Long!

    EmmaG replied to New ICU Nurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You need to have a sit-down discussion with your manager ASAP. This nurse isn't simply disregarding your questions and being generally unhelpful, she is teaching you (by her words and own actions)...
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    Getting Percocet thru a Port-a-cath!!!!

    EmmaG replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    What an idiot. I hope the port is permanently damaged and no doc agrees to replace
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    Hippa

    EmmaG replied to onlymerox's topic in General Nursing

    Your hospital should have a compliance officer and a risk management department. They could answer your questions. If you're concerned about reprisals or remaining anonymous, contact the toll-free...
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    exposure!

    EmmaG replied to skinc1's topic in General Nursing

    Back in the early 90's I was sprayed directly in the eyes with blood from an AIDS patient. I went through the serial testing (no prophylactic meds offered at that time) and everything turned out...