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dec2007

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  1. Which nurse do you want for your Little Johnny?

    dec2007 replied to Pirate RN's topic in General Nursing

    Patient was diabetic, uncontrolled glucose

  2. June 2018 Caption Contest: Poll - Select $100 Winner!

    dec2007 replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    "Don't worry about cleaning this room. No one ever goes in

  3. Which nurse do you want for your Little Johnny?

    dec2007 replied to Pirate RN's topic in General Nursing

    Every word is so true. Sadly, it doesn't always work. In our ICU this weekI had a septic patient, and the Intensivist and I definitely provided "shock and awe" care. The family was wonderful and...

  4. Use of cellphones while at work

    dec2007 replied to givxnchy's topic in General Nursing

    ." my question is should I safe care this nurse? Please, what does this phrase

  5. Summer 2018 Plans?

    dec2007 replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    Yes, please update us!!!! What a great thing to

  6. Summer 2018 Plans?

    dec2007 replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    It looked quite expensive to go with Doctors Without Borders last time I checked. Is it still? I believe all cost, flight, etc were paid by the volunteer last time I looked & I just couldn't...

  7. Summer 2018 Plans?

    dec2007 replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    Not a school nurse, but I love the thread! Currently sitting on the patio with the little grandbabies playing plays on and sandbox. The five D12 shifts, and we are off to Illinois to see one of the...

  8. Doctors Say the Darnedest Things - WIN $250! Nurses Week Contest 2018

    dec2007 replied to Brian S.'s topic in General Nursing

    Oh my gosh, I would love to meet that doctor. I think we would be

  9. Doctors Say the Darnedest Things - WIN $250! Nurses Week Contest 2018

    dec2007 replied to Brian S.'s topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, not if it's a

  10. Doctors Say the Darnedest Things - WIN $250! Nurses Week Contest 2018

    dec2007 replied to Brian S.'s topic in General Nursing

    We had a particular patient who was frequently admitted due to her heart issues. She was an overly dramatic individual with many, many issues. Her heart problems were real, but some of the others were...

  11. Doctors Say the Darnedest Things - WIN $250! Nurses Week Contest 2018

    dec2007 replied to Brian S.'s topic in General Nursing

    Mine isn't funny, but rather awful, as the MD was actually in the process of lying directly to a patient's family. She (the patient) was elderly, 86 I believe, and the CV surgeon had performed a CABG...

  12. The Wrong Dose - A True Story of Medication Error

    dec2007 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Can anyone tell me why the Root Cause Analysis might be changed to exclude the nurse who made the error? It seems counterintuitive to me. What don't I

  13. "I am a nurse!"

    dec2007 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Yes!!!

  14. "I am a nurse!"

    dec2007 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    People are

  15. "I am a nurse!"

    dec2007 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Ah, yes, I forgot one from this weekend: patient has been in the ICU for nearly two months. Wife, who is always at the bedside and sleeps in his room every night showed up yesterday wearing a brand...

  16. "I am a nurse!"

    dec2007 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't read the whole thread, so please forgive me if this is repetitive. The first situation was a quad patient frequently admitted with pneumonia. He was on a vent at home. Family caregiver took...

  17. The state of nursing now

    dec2007 replied to missmollie's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! I thought maybe it was just my facility! Following anew contact with an "efficiency" expert, we have been cut to bare-bones staffing. I guess in the short run they will save money, but those...

  18. Should I be a CNA first, before RN?

    dec2007 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I say Yes! also!!!! Not only will you learn valuable skills, but you will be a step ahead of other new grads in knowledge and experience. Also l think nurses in general would benefit from spending...

  19. We fail our old people and it's heartbreaking

    dec2007 replied to JBMmom's topic in General Nursing

    Very interesting article! I guess when you think about it, the numbers make sense. If you are unemployed you don't pay tax. If you don't work, you don't pay tax. Thanks for the

  20. We fail our old people and it's heartbreaking

    dec2007 replied to JBMmom's topic in General Nursing

    We have health insurance through my husband's bomb because out is better and cheaper than the hospital. I don't have life insurance. I'm 58 and my kids are all grown and I have no debt, so I don't...

  21. We fail our old people and it's heartbreaking

    dec2007 replied to JBMmom's topic in General Nursing

    Out of curiosity, (and WITHOUT debating which segment of society pays the most taxes or who is at fault) how much would you each be willing to increase your taxes to provide free quality elder care?...

  22. We fail our old people and it's heartbreaking

    dec2007 replied to JBMmom's topic in General Nursing

    Opinion. But it is frequently stated as s fact on the daily news

  23. We fail our old people and it's heartbreaking

    dec2007 replied to JBMmom's topic in General Nursing

    My particular region has a large incidence of elder exploitation. Family members convince social services that they are providing care for the elderly family member, and thus get paid by the state for...

  24. We fail our old people and it's heartbreaking

    dec2007 replied to JBMmom's topic in General Nursing

    This IS the actual "fix" for this problem, but unfortunately we have a whole generation that has not done any of these things and now need care, but have no way to pay for it. No one (including me)...

  25. RN with medical marijuana card

    dec2007 replied to youenjoymyself's topic in General Nursing

    You might be, but unfortunately if a co-worker or a new manager decides to object to your use later on, I'm afraid you wouldn't be able to prevail. I'd hate to see that happen to you. If you DO decide...