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  1. sanakruz

    Fainting blood donor ?

    sanakruz replied to S.N. Visit's topic in General Nursing

    I'll bet $10 you are holding your
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    UAPs administering meds

    sanakruz replied to Myra Gail's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    But why WOOF? Like tickets to hear coyotes howl or what? I still am not there
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    What does you hospital give you for Thanksgiving ?

    sanakruz replied to passing thru's topic in General Nursing

    Nada ,Tambien stldmbfan- Most employers are "for profit", but thats a good excuse, it's too pricey
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    I need advice

    sanakruz replied to Scotty's topic in General Nursing

    Whoa ! best wishes and keep us posted.
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    UAPs administering meds

    sanakruz replied to Myra Gail's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Sekar- I must ask you WHAT ARE WOOF TICKETS? I have never in my life heard this phrase! Is it a Southern
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    I Quit My Job Today! I'm so relieved!

    sanakruz replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    Right
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    Young Nurses in Love

    sanakruz replied to hbscott's topic in General Nursing

    How do they manage to keep their caps on when they
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    UAPs administering meds

    sanakruz replied to Myra Gail's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    All about money-How
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    Patient Protection LAW!

    sanakruz replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I meant to post DHS (Dept of Health Services) Not DMH (Dept of Mental Health) Nor DSS (Dept of Social Services) ... fodder for another thread There is a feud going on between SEIU and CNA. Nuff said....
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    Med overrides

    sanakruz replied to lmd32's topic in Psychiatric

    Please keep us posted
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    Patient Protection LAW!

    sanakruz replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    No that is not what's happening. The Hospital "unions" wants the board to do this by appealing to DMH, which opposed the ratios that are now law I will go back under my chair
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    Female physician killed by female psych pt.

    sanakruz replied to sanakruz's topic in Psychiatric

    This woman was found wandering the grounds I suspect she took the MDs keys. If they had the security in place she would not have been able to do this. It happened at 3 in the afternoon for god
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    OSHA investigating killing of MD by patient at psych hospital

    sanakruz replied to obeyacts2's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I posted a link to an article from the mercury news in San Jose regarding this murder in the psych forum. This is the Alameda County hospital. Alameda is densely populated and contains the city of...
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    Patient Protection LAW!

    sanakruz replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    But SEIU is not the enemy here. SEIU has plenty of Rns in its ranks. It wants to see its members stay employed. (I must defend my union on the
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    Female physician killed by female psych pt.

    sanakruz replied to sanakruz's topic in Psychiatric

    Did you like the part about "...assaults are part of life on in-pt psych...." So buck up or what
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    Med overrides

    sanakruz replied to lmd32's topic in Psychiatric

    Imd 32 I'm going to guess this is Washington where this is happening- From what I've read the state mental health system has completely broken down- They place DD, Heroin addicts, suicidal folks and...
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    Med overrides

    sanakruz replied to lmd32's topic in Psychiatric

    IM meds from which to choose: Short-acting Haldol Risperdal Navane Thorazine Prolixin Stelazine (more I'm probably forgetting....) Long-acting Haldol Dec Prolixin Dec .....and next month Risperdal I...
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    Seeking advice - dealing with 17-year old sister

    sanakruz replied to Altra's topic in Psychiatric

    Rule out substance
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    Do you see the pendulum swinging the other way?

    sanakruz replied to MsBruiser's topic in General Nursing

    ditto
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    large and growing hepatitis outbreak linked to Chi Chi's

    sanakruz replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    This is horrible-I dont mean to poke fun. Am I right in thinking there is no requirement to wear gloves? They do that at burgerking here for
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    Need Advice!! NO LAUGHING :p

    sanakruz replied to kwagner_51's topic in General Nursing

    Ok I wont laugh but I bet you will this time next
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    A Heartfelt Thanks from a Parent

    sanakruz replied to isakswings's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Wow, Angie! I have an Ian, too. You brought tears to my
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    Pain Assessment (acute)

    sanakruz replied to caz's topic in General Nursing

    Batmik is right about CA- Even in Psych we ask about pain, it can cause serious depression if chronic. Angelbears point is valid. Not everyone will be properly assessed by the 1-10 scale. Different...
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    If ONE more person tells me......

    sanakruz replied to SnowymtnRN's topic in Emergency

    What a bunch of crap! We'd love to have you in psych. Plenty of adrenaline junkies find this to be their
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    religion prereqs

    sanakruz replied to iliel's topic in General Students

    I think its to help students realize that the spiritual side of individuals do affect the outcome of illnesses, not to mention that religious beliefs of many affect the way they approach the...