BlueRidgeHomeRN

BlueRidgeHomeRN

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  1. Oasis B 1 2008

    BlueRidgeHomeRN replied to amesly15's topic in Home Health

    are you saying nurses cannot evaluate for and order hha??? that's a real kick in the teeth, imho, to nursing.:angryfire our nurses get to make the call, with input from therapies, but it is always...

  2. Moral Distress

    BlueRidgeHomeRN replied to LadyJRN1's topic in General Nursing

    my experience is from the other end of the life spectrum. i was caring for a postpartum mom who had just given birth to 30 week twins (several years ago when this was considered very premature). the...

  3. what should i do

    BlueRidgeHomeRN replied to dragonfly59's topic in General Nursing

    :typing:angryfire ditto!!!!!! if i hadn't seen this happen once before i'd think this was a "crank" post.... can any nurse be that

  4. Is it a HIPPA violation?

    BlueRidgeHomeRN replied to DixieNurse2244's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    :yeahthat::yeahthat::yeahthat::yeahthat::yeahthat: i would be suing-you are not "exempt" from hipaa protection just because you work there. imagine if the ed called xyz corporation about one of their...

  5. Thesis Survey!

    BlueRidgeHomeRN replied to amb123456's topic in General Nursing

    done-hope i didn't skew results as i am in home care in a very autonomous nurse-run agency!! i kept waiting for the demographic

  6. Harrassment by Unit manager--what to do?

    BlueRidgeHomeRN replied to berniemcr's topic in General Nursing

    i am so sorry that this idiot has it in for you. it is sadly true that sometimes you are targeted by a "superior" who, for whatever reason, basically hates your guts. after my job (in occupational...

  7. Is It Wrong to Look at Your Own Medical Info?

    BlueRidgeHomeRN replied to jamonit's topic in General Nursing

    i guess "wrong" is as your hospital says it is.. four years ago, i looked up not only results but followed my bill for surgery once a week! handy, but i guess not worth being fired

  8. Nurse Phobias?

    BlueRidgeHomeRN replied to pattycakeRN's topic in General Nursing

    :barf01: me too--was tough when i was an ob nurse--post-op c/s moms with the pukies at 2 am. i guess mommy brain trumps lizard brain, as the only time i didn't retch right along was with my own kids...

  9. Universal Health Care... what would this mean...

    BlueRidgeHomeRN replied to nurseyNJNYC's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    here's the link: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,300939,00,html was going to make this point as well--are americans ready to let 24 week twins and 93 year olds on dialysis, tpn, and a vent die...

  10. Universal Health Care... what would this mean...

    BlueRidgeHomeRN replied to nurseyNJNYC's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    why--what's wrong with eight to twelve bed wards, waiting 4 hours for general appointments, waiting 4 months for a lap choley, and being treated as an annoyance rather than a customer (although the...

  11. Universal Health Care... what would this mean...

    BlueRidgeHomeRN replied to nurseyNJNYC's topic in Activism, Healthcare

  12. Universal Health Care... what would this mean...

    BlueRidgeHomeRN replied to nurseyNJNYC's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    has anyone else also lived in europe? in france, germany, and great britain, the populations are largely homogenous (despite the recent influx of immigrants, who are largely considered second class...

  13. Anyone take the NCLEX without a classroom review?

    BlueRidgeHomeRN replied to guineachick's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    my experience is 16 years old with the pen and paper test, but i did not take a classroom review (but did flashcards and very well in school) passed with a top 5% score for my state that year. you...

  14. Newbie Mom2be asks for non-medical advice

    BlueRidgeHomeRN replied to lupin's topic in Ob/Gyn

    congratulations!:bby: i am a mom of 2, gm of 1, and started my nursing life as an ob nurse--but that was over ten years ago, so i'll defer medical stuff to my esteemed colleages still in ob. first,...

  15. The Doctor said WHAT?

    BlueRidgeHomeRN replied to nurz2be's topic in General Nursing

    over my dead body! i am a professional with over seven years of college, two degrees, and was a combat army officer. i am always respectful and polite, but it will be a cold day in hades when i go...

  16. Choosing a workplace...

    BlueRidgeHomeRN replied to BiologyNerd's topic in General Nursing

    just keep in mind that ga has a state income tax and fl does not, along with all other considerations! also--it's great to think and plan, and as you are obviously anal-retentive (not an insult..many...

  17. Anyone here at Ft Bliss?

    BlueRidgeHomeRN replied to lela186's topic in Government, Military

    well, i have some old info, was stationed there '79-'83, delivered both sons at william beaumont army medical center. it was a regional military hospital then, not sure if it still is. el paso is hot,...

  18. Tips for Survival

    BlueRidgeHomeRN replied to MurseHopeful's topic in General Nursing

    get your reading done on time, and recopy your notes every night to make studying easier and to force them into your brain. simplify your life-extra undies and a stocked freezer come in handy, and now...

  19. Nursing student starts tomorrow

    BlueRidgeHomeRN replied to lau928's topic in General Nursing

    i try to explain the rationale behind everything i do, and encourage questions.[don't always answer them-sometimes they need to review and/or learn how to look up things using resources (ie, pdr)]...

  20. Bad shift, need a pick me up.

    BlueRidgeHomeRN replied to RNcDreams's topic in General Nursing

    as others have said, they were all alive when you left! you have a great eye for detail and triage, and i would let you be my nurse any day. i've got 15 yrs in (not er!!) and a shift like that...

  21. Ever dealt with a hospital merger?

    BlueRidgeHomeRN replied to grace90's topic in General Nursing

    Don't be surprized when mgmt plays musical chairs, and everyone is confusded. Layoffs do not usually hit staff nurses, but expect changes and getting used to "but the XYZ System does it THIS...

  22. Back to basics

    BlueRidgeHomeRN replied to marjoriemac's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    i still trust my ears, eyes, and hands over most

  23. Ethics homework help

    BlueRidgeHomeRN replied to Delirium, RN's topic in General Nursing

  24. If there were no CNAs...would that be a bad thing?

    BlueRidgeHomeRN replied to Kunzieo's topic in General Nursing

    on postpartum (several years ago) we had an all rn staff-no aides,, no lpn's. this harkens back to a nursing theory of "primary care nursing" from a while back. the rn does all care. it's great for...

  25. Next time I will tell her to shut up

    BlueRidgeHomeRN replied to jessiern's topic in General Nursing

    :pumpiron:stay strong--you were totally 110% correct. don't back down from bullies (but no to being anything less than polite and professional to them) as it simple empowers them!! sounds like she was...