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    What is wrong with me??

    TazziRN replied to fancee free's topic in General Nursing

    if new grads with no experience at all can be precepted into an er, then so can someone with 7 yrs of ltc. it's not fair for you guys to tell her that she's out of her element when she hasn't even...
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    Questions

    TazziRN replied to kitty catt's topic in General Nursing

    I thought this question sounded familiar, already been asked by the same person.
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    WHat is the difference between these Central lines???

    TazziRN replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    Indwelling ports (portacath, etc.) cannot be differentiated because they're under under the skin. You have to know which one it is. Accesses are similar in technique, though. All lines will be flushed...
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    Did you once feel uncomfortable with blood, needles,vomit etc?

    TazziRN replied to AspiringNurse7's topic in General Nursing

    Vomit is my nemesis, I still have a hard time with that one. Blood and needles and other stuff never bothered
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    Diagnoses you never thought you'd see?

    TazziRN replied to KarafromPhilly's topic in General Nursing

    A 21-yr-old with no cardiac history, no family history of cardiac problems, no history of drug use........acute MI. We almost lost
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    Sheez! She's back and venting AGAIN!!

    TazziRN replied to missrose's topic in General Nursing

    i've worked with a lot of travellers during my 8 years at a rural er. most were great, and most of those extended their contracts because they liked it so much. the ones who didn't extend thought we...
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    touched inappropriately by patient

    TazziRN replied to newohiorn's topic in General Nursing

    If the charge didn't say anything to you it doesn't surprise me the two male nurses didn't. How the floor runs often depends on the person in charge, it filters down. You have every right to refuse...
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    Assisted Living Facility

    TazziRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    a coworker has family in the socal area, and has been frantic this week because of the fires. her mom lives in a complex that ranges from independent living to ltc-style. the complex has been isolated...
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    Other nurses taking over your patients without asking?

    TazziRN replied to txRN07's topic in General Nursing

    Angie, when you go into a pt's room to help during a crisis, do you take over? I don't think so. That's the issue here, not that people are trying to help. TX feels like she's being shoved out of the...
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    What's the dumbest thing you ever got called on the carpet for?

    TazziRN replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    oh, this reminded me of another one: right after i went back to work after going into recovery, i was being monitored by a diversion program. i had to work within pretty strict guidelines....
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    Even Nurses Need Pt Education for their Healthcare Needs!

    TazziRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks,
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    Other nurses taking over your patients without asking?

    TazziRN replied to txRN07's topic in General Nursing

    having been the victim of nurses like that, i can totally understand your frustrations. when it happens, as soon as the pt is stable enough for me to leave, i leave nurse beentheredonethat alone with...
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    Even Nurses Need Pt Education for their Healthcare Needs!

    TazziRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Why would you stop getting your periods? Ligations only tie off the tubes, doesn't affect the uterus which is where the tissues come from. When I had Monster I wanted so badly to breastfeed. I needed...
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    What is wrong with me??

    TazziRN replied to fancee free's topic in General Nursing

    Time to sit down with your nurse manager and tell him/her exactly what you've said here. Don't mention names. Ask him/her if it would be possible to be assigned to one buddy......same schedule, etc.,...
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    What's the dumbest thing you ever got called on the carpet for?

    TazziRN replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    i once had a woman come into the er one evening with an unintentional tegretol od.....her doc had increased her dosage too much. i gave her charcoal and she threw it up. doc said try again. we tried...
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    Got called to HR...what fun!

    TazziRN replied to 2shihtzus's topic in General Nursing

    i've worked all shifts. at my first job i much preferred nights because there was a lot more cohesiveness. i was also friends with the charge nurse on nights, and i was relief charge. on pms (not my...
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    Painful IV starts and your hospital policy

    TazziRN replied to daisey_may's topic in General Nursing

    Red, not unheard of. I've used epidermal lido for years. I don't use it on a regular basis unless the pt asks for it ahead of time, but I have no problem using it. Yes, it is another stick. Yes,...
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    Cost and info about urine drug screen test?

    TazziRN replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    Makes no sense to do that unless someone comes up positive for opiates. Then the specific test can be run. This is actually
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    EGADS... Calling all OB nurses

    TazziRN replied to grbrico's topic in General Nursing

    Tell him that when the woman starts yelling "THE BABY'S COMING, I HAVE TO PUSH!!", do not say calmly, "No it's not, it's not time yet." If he does, I guarantee he will be trying to catch a baby...
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    Pyxis in ER, Pharmacy Oversight, Joint Commission Requirement.

    TazziRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    The poster above just told you. You can enter the info by hand. With a Pyxis, we would enter 911 and pull stat meds. When I did that I would enter 911 Chest Pain bed 4, or something like that, so if I...
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    New LVN, HH just hired me, salary ?

    TazziRN replied to nursegail78's topic in General Nursing

    i don't know about the pay but everything else sounds fair. that's the same way i work but i do a lot of overtime as a case manager. check out the mileage going to your first pt if it's more than 10...
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    Impaired Nurses

    TazziRN replied to SR@csi's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Wow.......you've got a lot to learn about chemical dependency. Doesn't much matter what the chemical is, dependency is dependency. You think someone who is in recovery after using heroin wouldn't...
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    Impaired Nurses

    TazziRN replied to SR@csi's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Not fighting with you, Tom. We've been this round befoe, and you've made your feelings clear on this matter. If you had your way we'd be tarred and feathered and hung out with a
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    I just want to make sure this is appropriate

    TazziRN replied to cassyandra00's topic in General Nursing

    If you're using a questionnaire to compile different answers for a project, fine. As the above poster said, if you're looking for an easy way to do your homework, not fine. I think you're on the right...
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    Why so negative ?

    TazziRN replied to MichaelFloridaRN's topic in General Nursing

    You missed the smiley face next to her