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    The Circumcision Discussion

    sanakruz replied to jmspeach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Well i'm not an ob nurse, but when I was a student no anesthesia was used on these poor infants. i do not believe that is the case but maybe a nursery nurse can answer this. It has been "discovered "...
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    nursing and s e x

    sanakruz replied to lgreen's topic in General Nursing

    Depression can ruin your sex life. Maybe you should take a look at how much pleasure you take in anything that FORMERLY gave you
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    Previous DUI and Nursing school admission

    sanakruz replied to RN2007's topic in General Nursing

    Yes.My collegue who had her license yanked was also charged with resisting arrest because she slipped out of the handcuffs and crawled onto the squad car floor to hide! Her punishment was...
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    Previous DUI and Nursing school admission

    sanakruz replied to RN2007's topic in General Nursing

    In CA they will yank your (nursing) license for a DUI. Its quite serious, always a felony and BAL .08 is considered intoxicated/impaired. That said, check with the BON in your home state about any...
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    LVN/LPN scope in your unit?

    sanakruz replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Well, I think the testimonials here speak volumes;LPNs are clearly capable. This is more political emnity between CNA, a union that only represents RNs and the SEIU, a union that represents other...
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    Overdoses...

    sanakruz replied to rnnurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    Aint it ,tho, petite!!!! Can you
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    Overdoses...

    sanakruz replied to rnnurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    Zee- I think talking about the potential consequences of such behavior to an S/P OD patient is an appropriate nursing intervention. I have always been a fan of reality
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    Overdoses...

    sanakruz replied to rnnurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    Heres the site to which I refer http://www.erowid.org Its FULL of misinformation.I recommend ER and Psych nurses alike get familiar with what it is people will do for a
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    Overdoses...

    sanakruz replied to rnnurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    Datura is called Jimson weed in the US; also called loco weed I believe. Quite common,have some in my yard.Very pretty white flowers. An ancient medicinal plant known to witchcrafters for centuries....
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    nurses as battered women

    sanakruz replied to O'Rose's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    We have an organization here in California called Victim /Witness. They have attorneys and/or paralegals available to talk with most hours and will help any victim of violence.They have paid for...
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    nurses as battered women

    sanakruz replied to O'Rose's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Catrn- Please tell me that the state of Georgia DOES consider RAPE an act of violence. Lets call it what it is. I have heard too many women say"it was JUST a shove""He didnt HURT ME that bad" "I MADE...
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    nurses as battered women

    sanakruz replied to O'Rose's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I can't imagine any jury that would side with that individual. Stick with the process. good lawyers are costly for a reason; they tend to win! Keep us posted because we really do care. We care...
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    "Thats not my patient"

    sanakruz replied to nurse2002's topic in General Nursing

    Tiresome, isnt
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    Abilify

    sanakruz replied to Orca's topic in Psychiatric

    3 clients on abilify. Man in his mid 30's schizoprenic, lots of insight supportive family living somewhat independantly in the community on Abilify for 3 weeks with return of symptoms:(taunting voices...
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    "Duties of the Floor Nurse-1887"

    sanakruz replied to Love-A-Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    HOLY
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    Is there a such thing as a psychiatric nurse assistant or technician?

    sanakruz replied to ericjames85's topic in Psychiatric

    In CA they have psych techs- takes as long in school as an LVN/LPN, but the scpoe of practice is more limited- Joe's right... go for an
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    wellbutrin side effects

    sanakruz replied to NurseJessica's topic in General Nursing

    Whoa!
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    wellbutrin side effects

    sanakruz replied to NurseJessica's topic in General Nursing

    DO NOT mix this med with ETOH. I have seen 3 clients over the last several years have a SEIZURE from doing so. This med is also abused on the street in high doses,because of it's "speedy"
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    pct debate

    sanakruz replied to lpnga's topic in General Nursing

    You nailed it
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    pct debate

    sanakruz replied to lpnga's topic in General Nursing

    And I believe the regs come to pass because MANAGERS and CONSULTANTS look at hospitals and nursing homes as businesses and apply profit making business tactics to the problem of nursing shortages. I...
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    pct debate

    sanakruz replied to lpnga's topic in General Nursing

    Well I doubt you would hang for a med error- unless gross negligence caused great bodily harm- and then it would certainly be a jury that decided your fate;the BON would go after the actual perp and i...
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    Roaches are going to drive me out of home care!!!

    sanakruz replied to hoolahan's topic in Home Health

    DROWN 'EM
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    pct debate

    sanakruz replied to lpnga's topic in General Nursing

    Theres some crazy crap out here in CA. I have seen DD homes with warm bodies passing meds to pts without the ability to speak or move or otherwise stick up for themselves! (THE PTS,not the staff)! And...
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    Roaches are going to drive me out of home care!!!

    sanakruz replied to hoolahan's topic in Home Health

    Sunny- Emperor scorpions glow a lovely teal blue under black light They make a great halloween prop! Joe's apartment STARS cockroaches- Very funny but I suggest you do avoid it
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    Roaches are going to drive me out of home care!!!

    sanakruz replied to hoolahan's topic in Home Health

    OY! Roaches chickens snakes. now" mammals and fur bearers?" (Thats what they're called in my hubby's hunting guide anyway) PREGNANT ROACHES????!!! Ever see that movie "JOE"S