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    MORPHINE and Dying Patients

    TazziRN replied to constantlylearning's topic in General Nursing

    You never said anything about the pt becoming unresp. because of morphine, you said you don't medicate when the pt is in no distress. Something to think about: CA pts have a great level of pain,...
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    MORPHINE and Dying Patients

    TazziRN replied to constantlylearning's topic in General Nursing

    a) a dying pt is going to die no matter what we do. i would rather see a pt die as comfortable as we can make him/her, than moaning and crying in pain. b) pts dying from things like cancer will take...
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    double checking insulin

    TazziRN replied to builder's topic in General Nursing

    No, what I mean is, the rescue med is given depending on what the BS is at the moment. If the pt's BS was low enough to need 10 of Regular at the time, then there wouldn't be any ill effects accept...
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    double checking insulin

    TazziRN replied to builder's topic in General Nursing

    The Novolin is the rescue med while the other is maintenance. If the pt really did receive Novolin by mistake then any symptoms resulting would depend on whether or not the amount was too little or...
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    Most shocking experience on clinical -while in nursing school...:can any one relate?

    TazziRN replied to kendel's topic in General Nursing

    Tweety, it was directed at anyone who told her that this is a part of nursing. She knows that, but when you're a student used to somewhat controlled situations, something like this can really freak...
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    Most shocking experience on clinical -while in nursing school...:can any one relate?

    TazziRN replied to kendel's topic in General Nursing

    geez, guys, she's asking people to share their memorable moments, not asking what she should have done. she was a student!! after years in the er i've seen frightening people too that made me want to...
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    Any nuse from North Carolina I need your advice?????

    TazziRN replied to kendel's topic in General Nursing

    All states have reciprocity. Each state may have different hoops for you to jump through, but the end result will be the same. Some states that are compact states will recognize a license from another...
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    Calling in sick before the holidays

    TazziRN replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    i agree with the other stuff you said but why would requiring a doctor's note be an invasion of privacy? the doc does not have to state what is wrong, in fact i don't think i've ever seen a doc's note...
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    Calling in sick before the holidays

    TazziRN replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    if the staff member i'm talking about were truly sick, the threat of not getting holiday pay would not have brought about a miraculous
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    Calling in sick before the holidays

    TazziRN replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    No, no......she called in yesterday, saying she was too sick to work. Boss told her that if she didn't work yesterday she would not get holiday pay for
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    plantar fasciitisand numb foot

    TazziRN replied to cassbuth's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, but you can expect this thread to be locked. We can't give any kind of medical
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    ANother one bites the dust

    TazziRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    of my 6 cancer pts, the third one has just expired. that's three in six weeks. a fourth is expectant. the fifth has less than 6 months. the sixth is the only one with a good prognosis. nurse...
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    Co-workers acting as translators

    TazziRN replied to classicdame's topic in General Nursing

    i have used the att language line, very acceptable to the hospitals i worked for. those operators have no medical training whatsoever, but they are acceptable. at one hospital the official...
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    ANother one bites the dust

    TazziRN replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    at first it was rough. i knew i would have to give pts over to hospice, but it didn't occur to me that i had to do anything grief-related while i was getting them there. after the second death it took...
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    Who took the NURSE out of Nursing?

    TazziRN replied to celeste7767's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry about your husband's experience. My prayers are with you
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    A story I wanted to share. (Long)

    TazziRN replied to mslinzyann's topic in General Nursing

    Wow.......to both of the childhood experiences. The first made me cry and the second made me want to rip some old bat to
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    I've had enough...turned in my resignation!

    TazziRN replied to 2shihtzus's topic in General Nursing

    Just know that most places aren't like that. Good luck, better things will come your
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    they cancelled my health insurance (I just had surgery)

    TazziRN replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    I think you should have gotten a warning that you were going to lose your coverage. Try contacting the insurance commissioner to see if you have anything to stand
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    Why does everyone in healthcare not like their jobs?

    TazziRN replied to ThePrestige's topic in General Nursing

    again, generalities like "anyone" is the wrong word to use. i worked er many years before going into home health and i loved it, but i know medsurg nurses who love their jobs just as much as i loved...
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    Back from the Desert and Thankful-What are you thankful for?

    TazziRN replied to military girl's topic in General Nursing

    i'm thankful for my family i'm thankful that i have a job, and food, and a house, and love i'm thankful to people like my father, who spent his life defending his country and what it stands for...
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    Why does everyone in healthcare not like their jobs?

    TazziRN replied to ThePrestige's topic in General Nursing

    "NOBODY" is the wrong word to use. There have been many posts on this and similar subjects here, and there are quite a few of us who would recommend nursing. I love my job. My daughter is following in...
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    Would this be inappropriate?

    TazziRN replied to Susan9608's topic in General Nursing

    I see nothing wrong with it. This is going to be a hard Christmas for them, and it might help to know that someone is thinking about them in their pain. Believe me, nothing you say can make it any...
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    why do I always have to ask but they don't

    TazziRN replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    The docs around here will push flu and pneumonia vaxes on their pts, especially the at-risk ones. I'd have a talk with the doc or find another
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    Entirely new to the field of nursing...

    TazziRN replied to n'mieu's topic in General Nursing

    It's not just pedi nurses who can answer this question, it's one that fits all of us. Yes, you can have a great nursing career and still raise a family with your whole heart. Our families have learned...
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    Confused! Not understanding job postings

    TazziRN replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

    OR means "instead of", not in the OR. Don't know what the second for delivery means. Second