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    Employee Privacy?

    TazziRN replied to strider1500's topic in General Nursing

    Even if your employer did find out, which they won't, it should not affect your employment. My pre-emp blood work was the first time I found out I had high lipids, and I was able to get it taken care...
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    Ever have a blood bag explode?

    TazziRN replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Not explode but leak: I hung a bag of blood on an ER pt, and as I was standing there with my arm up, hanging the bag on the hook from the ceiling, the spike slid out! Serious, it came right out. There...
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    Patient Abandonment? Sorry long

    TazziRN replied to Calgon-take.me.away's topic in General Nursing

    Don't be surprised if nothing happens from this, but you need to write this up. No documentation, no termination. Abandonment is a pretty serious issue.....you might even want to consider calling the...
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    Wish me luck!

    TazziRN replied to Tweety's topic in Nurses Recovery

    tweety bird, you're going to look back on it and wonder what you were so nervous about. you'll do great, i know it! we had tony h. speaking at a local round up a few years ago, but that meeting...
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    ETOH Abuse

    TazziRN replied to jessiern's topic in General Nursing

    Same in our family. My kids used to go to meetings with me. What they heard in the meetings sank into one kid's brain but not the other. My daughter just finished a stint in a treatment center. She...
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    Have you expierenced this?

    TazziRN replied to missnurse1's topic in General Nursing

    Good for her!!! It isn't even just baby talk that irks me, I hate it when people call older patients by their first names without permission, or things like "Dear" or
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    HIPAA violations

    TazziRN replied to Boolah's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    1. Yes, violation because you no longer have a need to know. If you're curious you could visit the pt and ask if he's any better. 2. Not so much a HIPAA problem than scope of practice. Non-medical...
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    Visiting pt a HIPAA violation?

    TazziRN replied to GGCC's topic in General Nursing

    No, in fact it's a nice gesture. Looking up their info is the violation, not
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    It's MY License....Made Report to Adult Protective Services

    TazziRN replied to tencat's topic in General Nursing

    In CA nurses are mandated reporters. I'm assuming it's the same in all states. Nurses do not have to confer with anyone else if abuse or neglect is suspected. If abuse/neglect is proven later on and...
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    ETOH Abuse

    TazziRN replied to jessiern's topic in General Nursing

    Ah, but this just shows the lack of understanding of the disease. All people who drink do so by choice, but the alcoholic/addict can't stop. It's not a matter of responsibility, except in picking up...
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    Would this work? If so, why hasn't it been done?

    TazziRN replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    It's being done, it's called a fast track clinic. Basically it's an urgent care attached to the ER, usually with
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    Is your medical record looked at when applying........

    TazziRN replied to 2bornot2b's topic in General Nursing

    If they look in your records it would be a major HIPPA
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    CCU - Cocaine may cause symptoms of MI

    TazziRN replied to Diary/Dairy's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    This has long been known to ER/ICU folks. It not only can cause symptoms of MI, it can cause an
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    ETOH Abuse

    TazziRN replied to jessiern's topic in General Nursing

    And where do these people go when there is no detox clinic in the area? I really hope that while you're caring for these people your "I couldn't care less" attitude doesn't
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    On call status

    TazziRN replied to twister431's topic in General Nursing

    When I was a CNA my first job was at an LTC. I was full time. I learned very quickly that every single solitary cotton-pickin' day I was off I would get a call asking if I could cover a shift. I...
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    What is the right thing to say?

    TazziRN replied to missnurse1's topic in General Nursing

    Silent listening was perfect. If you truly feel the need to say words, just a simple "I'm so sorry" can mean wonders. When somebody dies, a cloud turns into an angel and flies up to tell God to put...
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    Almost new grad - needs advice about finding a job!!

    TazziRN replied to casperx875x's topic in General Nursing

    "I'm sorry, I haven't made a decision yet but I will understand if you can no longer hold a spot for me." If she's truly holding a position for you I can understand her anxiety, but I can also see...
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    ETOH Abuse

    TazziRN replied to jessiern's topic in General Nursing

    There is always hope, but his way isn't working. If he will let you, call the local AA chapter and ask for someone in AA to visit him. Without AA he will most certainly relapse
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    I'm giving up beer and wine for a year or maybe forever

    TazziRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    No, JLS.....what Sue meant is that the AA/NA motto is "ONE day at a time." If we reach for a goal longer than that, the chances of relapse are high. If we just focus on the next 24 hours, we have a...
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    How many visits does a "busy ER" have?

    TazziRN replied to student456's topic in General Nursing

    Wrong. My ER was 6 beds. We always worked up to par levels on staffing, and often didn't admit anyone. 15 pts in 12 hours is
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    How many visits does a "busy ER" have?

    TazziRN replied to student456's topic in General Nursing

    I can't tell you per year, but I can tell you that in my last ER, a 6-bed unit, anything over 15 pts in a 12-hour shift is considered busy. I think the 24-hour record there is 54
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    TURP - emergency surgery

    TazziRN replied to curlilockz's topic in General Nursing

    Post op
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    My name is newlyweddani and I'm an alcoholic

    TazziRN replied to newlyweddani's topic in Nurses Recovery

    9.5 years? *pshaw* You'll sit, don't
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    I'm giving up beer and wine for a year or maybe forever

    TazziRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    JLS, the escalation you describe is definitely an alcoholic pattern. Just my
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    Charting a Staff/Family Conflict

    TazziRN replied to purplekoolaid's topic in General Nursing

    Conflict with dad, meeting with social services, conflict resolved. Atty: So did you tell the family that if they didn't wash their hands frequently the pt would be at risk for infection? Nurse: Yes,...