nurse2033 MSN, RN

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    friend/nurse where I go for tx, did she violate hippa?

    nurse2033 replied to HeyHeyitsMaay's topic in General Nursing

    This sounds like libel and slander. From what you say it sounds like it is not true that you gave him anything. She both told people and put it in writing. Contact a lawyer and you might be able to...
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    Board of Nursing Actions

    nurse2033 replied to GoNightingale's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have any experience here, but maybe you should pursue a nursing job away from the bedside, such as public health. Here whatever "liability" you might represent to an employer related to your...
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    HIPPA Violation?

    nurse2033 replied to RNAchot83's topic in General Nursing

    I work at a hospital. We use the last four digits of their hospital record number as a password. This is given to family at admission and we don't give ANY information over the phone without it. If...
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    HIPPA Violation?

    nurse2033 replied to RNAchot83's topic in General Nursing

    I work at a hospital. We use the last four digits of their hospital record number as a password. This is given to family at admission and we don't give ANY information over the phone without it. If...
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    HIPPA Violation?

    nurse2033 replied to RNAchot83's topic in General Nursing

    Actually I think this is the classic HIPAA violation. Medical information was given out to someone not the patient, and worse someone pretending to be the patient. You should have said that...
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    Families and Healthcare: What Do You Think?

    nurse2033 replied to DREAMSDOCOMETRUE0610's topic in General Nursing

    I think it is wrong for the preceptor to tell you you are giving too much information. She could have framed that statement differently. What she probably meant is just to be more general. She is...
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    Lateral Violence

    nurse2033 replied to SnowShoeRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would document, in quotes, and file a complaint with
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    IV help

    nurse2033 replied to Nursebabe2009's topic in General Nursing

    The bevel is part of the needle, the catheter is what you advance. Take a good look at an IV needle sometime. Imagine as the tip pierces the vein you get a backflash but the entire bevel is still not...
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    would you work for free

    nurse2033 replied to mozella's topic in General Nursing

    Never work off the clock. It is probably illegal and definitely
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    Old Women Hit by Car...What Would You Do?

    nurse2033 replied to sameyjaney's topic in General Nursing

    If a physician is directing care they are responsible for that care. If they are doing the wrong thing, and you feel like it, you can make suggestions like "I'm a trauma nurse and I think we should...
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    Sprained Ankle/ Interview!!!

    nurse2033 replied to chingy1206's topic in General Nursing

    Just explain to them that you sprained your ankle. It shows you're tough and will get to work
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    documenting

    nurse2033 replied to DDdove's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Just like you said, I think you got
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    How to avoid daycare fees working 12hr shifts.

    nurse2033 replied to Shondacat517's topic in General Nursing

    Work nights and swap kid shifts with hubby. You'll be tired all the time of course, but save a fortune, and your kids will be with their parents. Good
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    Job Offer - but in Psych

    nurse2033 replied to us2uk4u's topic in General Nursing

    If you like it, take it. A job in hand is worth a thousand want
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    No gloves ever?!?

    nurse2033 replied to dizzyray822's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    If you haven't you should tell your clinical contact at school. This guy is not only endangering himself but his patients. Maybe he believes disease is caused by "bad vapours" or angering the
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    Ambu bag with COPD patient question..

    nurse2033 replied to lvnnars1's topic in General Nursing

    Any patient in arrest needs as much oxygen as
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    Question Guys: Do you enjoy nursing?

    nurse2033 replied to guyRN2009's topic in Men in Nursing

    A lot of what you describe is common but related to where you work, not necessarily nursing. I don't have many of those issues at my job. It is a tough job but it sounds like you can handle tough....
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    PICC line Q

    nurse2033 replied to JemJ's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds OK to me, just watch IV compatibility of
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    Does anyone know of Nursing MSN programs for people with BA/BS in other fields?

    nurse2033 replied to skyheaven477's topic in New York Nursing

    I always thought you needed to be an RN first, as a BSN, ASN, or diploma, but I guess I was
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    Which Job would YOU rather have??

    nurse2033 replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    Monday to Friday? I'd kill
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    Please help me with Forensic Nursing career interview

    nurse2033 replied to MelNY29's topic in Forensic

    I don't have forensic experience yet but I just got my CFN through ACFEI. From what I have learned so far, the vast majority of nurses who work in forensics are in SANE programs. There seem to be very...
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    Need advice..LPN to RN transition

    nurse2033 replied to kkluczynski's topic in General Nursing

    We all started from nothing, you can learn it. I also went through Excelsior and by far the best deal. But check with your state BON to make sure they will accept it
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    I need to Interview a Nurse

    nurse2033 replied to nicoleray's topic in General Nursing

    I would meet you via Skpe or Second Life if you like. I work in ICU and ER, 6 years nursing experience, and I graduated from
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    Is there a point in handing in your application to HR personally?

    nurse2033 replied to us2uk4u's topic in General Nursing

    Be sure to take the time to complete the application completely and thoroughly, as painful as they can be. I recently spent hours getting one as best I could with evert detail I could think of, and...
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    Care plans are stupid.

    nurse2033 replied to maestrotee's topic in General Nursing

    I think the thought concepts behind care plans are benefitial, but have never used them on the