northshore08

northshore08

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  1. Is it a HIPPA violation?

    northshore08 replied to DixieNurse2244's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Yep, I think it's the ankle and not the ETOH that might be the reason. We need "the rest of the

  2. Is it a HIPPA violation?

    northshore08 replied to DixieNurse2244's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I agree....wonder if it is connected at

  3. Is it a HIPPA violation?

    northshore08 replied to DixieNurse2244's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    (unless someone is obviously intoxicated, can't verbalize mechanism of injury, can't walk and has no one to pick them up - we draw to assess levels and determine when it would be safe to discharge the...

  4. First Aid for Human Bites

    northshore08 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, here goes. No broken skin, treat as a bruise/contusion. Rest, ice, compression, elevation (RICE) unless severe, then seek MD eval. But a human bite with broken skin is another story. Human bites...

  5. Advise on how to deal "bossy" colleagues?

    northshore08 replied to uniquenurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have found that often the bossy arrogant colleagues are insecure, and the behavior is a coverup. I am a great fan of the "Can I talk to you in the breakroom for a minute?" approach. If it is...

  6. IV fluids to gravity, infiltration?

    northshore08 replied to kmoonshine's topic in Emergency

    I have noted in the last few years a greater tendency for the MD's order to read "1LNS WO" for any patient they want to hydrate in the ED except for peds and those with fluid restrictions. And many of...

  7. New nurse who accepted a first job in ER

    northshore08 replied to Raebeth's topic in Emergency

    Great suggestions everyone--I also have to recommend you ask for an ENA-based orientation. The ENA has an orientation program that has recently gone on-line, but it includes 26 different teaching...

  8. Kahu Malama???

    northshore08 replied to nurse_misty's topic in General Nursing

    My experience with Kahu Malama has been quite professional. It's the first time I have ever signed up with an agency, and I have been pleased with their help and information. They have had some...

  9. Scrubs Stores in Hawaii

    northshore08 replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in General Nursing

    there's a new scrub store in Wahiawa called Jazzy Scrubs, second floor across the street from the hospital. I haven't been in to check it out, tho. I know it's been a while since the original post,...

  10. Aloha....introduce yourself

    northshore08 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi! New to Hawai'i, old to nursing. Why have I not found these forums before? Aloha to all; moved here from the East Coast around Christmastime. My husband got a great job, and I left a great job....