FireStarterRN BSN, RN

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    I'm guilty!

    FireStarterRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I had the sweetest little old lady today as a patient. She was a Spanish speaking woman with a daughter and granddaughter in attendence. As usual I spoke my limited Spanish and learned some new...
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    I'm guilty!

    FireStarterRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    It was the draw
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    Pharmacist said "I don't care" regarding Vancomycin dose time.

    FireStarterRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've been working a nursing contract for almost 3 months at a hospital over an hour from my home. This weekend I had a MRSA pt restarted on Vanco q 24, he didn't get the first dose until 1700. The...
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    nursing shortage? how about equipment shortage?

    FireStarterRN replied to MagnesiuM's topic in General Nursing

    I find this an ongoing frustration. Between that and filling out the pain assessment form, fall assessment form, medication reconcilation form, SBAR communication tool form, anti-coagulation...
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    Pharmacist said "I don't care" regarding Vancomycin dose time.

    FireStarterRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Since I was the one who actually spoke to her, I can say that her attitude was more one of 'I'm busy, I don't really care, I was told to just time everything at 1000, but if you insist I'll change the...
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    Pharmacist said "I don't care" regarding Vancomycin dose time.

    FireStarterRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Just an update on this... I called the nurse manager of the unit where I'm working and explained the issue, seeking clarification on the hospital policy on this. I explained what my original concern...
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    Pharmacist said "I don't care" regarding Vancomycin dose time.

    FireStarterRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    That's very interesting David,
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    Pharmacist said "I don't care" regarding Vancomycin dose time.

    FireStarterRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    A 'good nurse' has to depend on others to also do their jobs correctly in order to deliver safe, efficient patient care in a timely manner. Unfortunately, there is not time to thoroughly research all...
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    Pharmacist said "I don't care" regarding Vancomycin dose time.

    FireStarterRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    As I mentioned above, this hospital has an electronic medication administration system. Also, I want to point out that it was merely a stroke of good luck for the patient that I was the nurse both...
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    Pharmacist said "I don't care" regarding Vancomycin dose time.

    FireStarterRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    For the uninitiated here, let me explain. When the MD decides to order a med, such as Vancomycin, he/she writes an order. This order is then processed by the unit secretary. The pharmacy then receives...
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    Pharmacist said "I don't care" regarding Vancomycin dose time.

    FireStarterRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    At this hospital there is an electronic medical administration system that is highly pharmacy dependant, with a hand held scanning device that prompts you to give meds when scheduled. It's a...
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    Pharmacist said "I don't care" regarding Vancomycin dose time.

    FireStarterRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    My point is that this pharmacist did not care whether we left the time at 1000 or changed it to 1700. She said either way was okay with her. Sorry, but that is unacceptable. Pharmacy has a...
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    The Med Room: An inner sanctum where Angels of Mercy bare their souls...

    FireStarterRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a feeling that if patients heard what is said in the inner sanctuary of the med room, that our rankings in the Gallup polls might slip a few notches... Does anyone else use the med room as an...
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    Should there be a 'White Nurses Association'?

    FireStarterRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was reading an article in a nursing journal about racism in nursing. Apparently, there are nurses associations specifically for different racial and ethnic groups. So, would it be a good idea for...
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    Should there be a 'White Nurses Association'?

    FireStarterRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    here are the bylaws of the hispanic nurses association. it says that, in order to be a voting member, one must be of hispanic ancestry. how do you feel about that?...
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    Should there be a 'White Nurses Association'?

    FireStarterRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I googled the 'Black Nurses Association'. It looks like an interesting site, full of good info.
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    Should there be a 'White Nurses Association'?

    FireStarterRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Why bother to post if it's just a dismissive put
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    Should there be a 'White Nurses Association'?

    FireStarterRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I really like the color-blind aspect of the internet. We don't know if the person we're talking to is fat, thin, in a wheelchair, or anything about how they look, or what family they came from,...
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    Should there be a 'White Nurses Association'?

    FireStarterRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would never join anything either, miko. I was just bringing up the subject for discussion since is interesting. Reading that article spurred this
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    Should there be a 'White Nurses Association'?

    FireStarterRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    CardiacRN- What if a group of White people DID feel as if they had a need to form an association to discuss issues that they felt they, as a group, shared? Would that be acceptable for them to do
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    Foreign patient with greencard only staying in U.S. for 'free' medical care

    FireStarterRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Basically, I really love my Spanish speaking patients in every way. I'm talking about people born and raised outside of the United States. They have Old World manners, respect for elders, I love their...
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    Foreign patient with greencard only staying in U.S. for 'free' medical care

    FireStarterRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    That's true, we all pitch in ultimately, you make a valid point. There is no perfect system. But the American system is decidedly disjointed and convoluted. Then there's the fact that healthcare is...
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    The Hospital Spa

    FireStarterRN replied to Medic2RN's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, sometimes there IS time for a short backrub. I give them sometimes. People get uncomfortable lying in bed for so long. I think a backrub is a good part of holistic
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    The Hospital Spa

    FireStarterRN replied to Medic2RN's topic in General Nursing

    I always thought it might be relaxing to have a few days with a remote control and a morphine PCA! Just a little vacation from reality would be nice now and
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    Foreign patient with greencard only staying in U.S. for 'free' medical care

    FireStarterRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, but this nation has spent billions on anti-poverty programs. Unfortunately, there is no government answer to the spiritual poverty that accounts for 80% rates of out-of-wedlock births in some...