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    Needle sticks (Question for all nurses, esp those in ER)

    TazziRN replied to Jedi of Zen's topic in General Nursing

    When did I say I wanted to risk it?? I just said that it's more likely to contract Hep than HIV through a needle stick. I have never been treated punitively because of exposures. The sticks that were...
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    All those conscious sedations I've done........

    TazziRN replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    no, not nasty.......not really a brat, most of the time.......just the monster child.......if you look at a picture she looks like a perfect angel. she is the favorite of the daycare provider, who...
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    This Sucks!

    TazziRN replied to tigress_8207's topic in General Nursing

    i can't find it now but there was a thread that she started, complaining about one of her professors. i don't recall the specifics but it had to do with his reaction to her saying something to him in...
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    All those conscious sedations I've done........

    TazziRN replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    i'd be happy with some ativan........ *confused*......are we talking about the same
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    This Sucks!

    TazziRN replied to tigress_8207's topic in General Nursing

    Is it possible that the way you've talked to some of your professors got
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    Pregnancy

    TazziRN replied to Can't Wait's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, it's possible. Your doctor can pull you out of work at any time, and you should be eligible for FMLA leave. Some states will also pay disability for pregnant moms pre and post delivery. I had...
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    Needle sticks (Question for all nurses, esp those in ER)

    TazziRN replied to Jedi of Zen's topic in General Nursing

    A) I still find it hard to believe that the stick was responsible because the stats are SO LOW for HIV transmission from needlesticks. B) "I guess I also found it interesting that DRBear, who...
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    Needle sticks (Question for all nurses, esp those in ER)

    TazziRN replied to Jedi of Zen's topic in General Nursing

    wow.....you read a lot into what i said........ let's forget about hypothesis......no one allows him/herself to be stuck with a contaminated needle. it happens. oftentimes it's because of someone's...
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    Needle sticks (Question for all nurses, esp those in ER)

    TazziRN replied to Jedi of Zen's topic in General Nursing

    Dutchgirl is right, very few sticks lead to infection, and the most common infection contracted this way is hepatitis. If that student converted to HIV+, was the source pt positive? I'm finding it...
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    Medical Screening

    TazziRN replied to Cappyy's topic in General Nursing

    They're looking for anything that might show up on a drug screen. Antidepressants will show up if they test for that, not all screens do. What they're trying to help you avoid: if you come up positive...
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    Does Grief Counseling hurt people?

    TazziRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Now I've read the responses!!! MM, three days is standard. I've never seen a facility offer more than that. You can take more time off, but three days is all they'll pay you for. I was gone for about...
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    Does Grief Counseling hurt people?

    TazziRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have not read the article, nor have I read the responses. This is my two cents, based on my own experiences. My brother died in 1989, and I was totally lost. I thought I was handling things well,...
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    HH Week #2 and all is well.

    TazziRN replied to wonderbee's topic in Home Health

    I'm liking the flexibility! This morning my daughter had to pay for her classes at the local JC, and the Bank of Mom had to make an appearance. I was able to attend the weekly team conference, get...
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    You don't have to be a nurse to start your own nurse agency?

    TazziRN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    Well......my home care agency is owned by a
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    Can a narc count be invalid if the offgoing nurse counts the meds instead of sheets?

    TazziRN replied to tybutler74's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on what the policy says. Where I've worked it didn't specify which nurse did which task during the count, but many places do. If that is the policy at this LTC, the oncoming nurse is more to...
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    Question for people who work at VA

    TazziRN replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    That doesn't sound right. VA's are different than civilian hospitals and facilities. Things usually happen across the board, if one gets a raise, they all do. I could be wrong, I do not work for VA,...
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    How far do you commute to work?

    TazziRN replied to Bala Shark's topic in General Nursing

    36 miles one way, plus driving from pt to pt during the day. Sometimes I've logged as much as 90 miles in a day, all
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    Advise please...How the heck do I get OUT of pts room????

    TazziRN replied to jessi1106's topic in General Nursing

    If it's a person you know is going to lasso you the second you set a toe in the room, give one of your coworkers a heads up and ask for a "rescue" if you're not out of the room in...
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    Interview- did i get the job?

    TazziRN replied to LoveNursing1's topic in General Nursing

    No, it doesn't mean you got the job, but it means they are interested enough to check you out. If your references come back clean then there is a good chance. If there are more applicants besides you,...
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    Narc count question

    TazziRN replied to tybutler74's topic in General Nursing

    In my history it has never mattered which nurse did which task, as long as the count was done by one on-coming and one off-going nurse. If she accepted the keys, then that means she verified the...
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    Now I feel bad... What would you have done??

    TazziRN replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    Since he had already take the contrast, not dropping the tube was the right thing to do, and that LVN needs a slap upside the haid. However, given that he was in with an SBO, he should have had the...
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    Been in home health for nearly 2 months now

    TazziRN posted a topic in Home Health

    and i love it!!! i am stil technically on orientation but i am a case manager with my own caseload. i haven't worked with a wound vac yet but at least now i would know what it was if one tried to...
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    Been in home health for nearly 2 months now

    TazziRN replied to TazziRN's topic in Home Health

    Thanks! This helps, I didn't think about it this
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    Been in home health for nearly 2 months now

    TazziRN replied to TazziRN's topic in Home Health

    All the RNs at our place are case managers. The PT's are CM if there is no RN involved. Right now our census is low enough that I can see all my cases myself, but we do have LVNs to delegate to....
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    Explanation of job titles?

    TazziRN replied to maggijo's topic in General Nursing

    CNA---Certified Nursing Assistant. Does pt care, ADLs, may do simple dressing changes to assist the nursing staff. Medical Assistant---usually utilized in clinics and offices. Next step up from CNA,...