Gldngrl

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  1. Reduced lifespan for kidney donor?

    Gldngrl replied to Dialyzin' Dar's topic in General Nursing

    I was just looking at George Washington Center's renal transplant program on the internet and they addressed that question. The only concern that has run thru my mind is kids donating to their...

  2. Can you believe this?

    Gldngrl replied to LolaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I believe the original post stated pt was taking Ativan as well?...we use that a lot for smokers who can't take Nic patch (cardiac issues/ BP

  3. Segregated Nursing homes: Your opinion Please!

    Gldngrl replied to kwagner_51's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Stevielynn-homosexuality doesn't have the same constitutional protections as race,which is why Boy Scouts could lawfully disallow from joining, although with changes in the law, that may

  4. Segregated Nursing homes: Your opinion Please!

    Gldngrl replied to kwagner_51's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Couldn't a facility lose its government funding if found that its engaged in discriminatory conduct? Anyone

  5. Segregated Nursing homes: Your opinion Please!

    Gldngrl replied to kwagner_51's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    It is discriminatory behaviour, but I honestly don't know the legal ramifications for a private facility that doesn't receive govt aid....I would think that one could pursue a discrimination claim...I...

  6. Segregated Nursing homes: Your opinion Please!

    Gldngrl replied to kwagner_51's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I think there may be legal implications surrounding these practices, for both the residents and staff. If the facility is accepting any outside aid (as opposed to an exclusively private pay facility...

  7. No more BSN/RN

    Gldngrl replied to canoehead's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Can you place a link to your post? Thank

  8. Senator Frist Introducing med mal bill...

    Gldngrl posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    to limit liability, benefiting hospitals, including his own (HCA).

  9. Wake up...Are you in pain?

    Gldngrl replied to sharann's topic in Pain Management

    Interesting about others' migraines coming on during sleep...I have the opposite issue, mine come on when I don't get enough rest or become extremely stressed. I use pain meds only when nothing else...

  10. Medical School after NP?

    Gldngrl replied to Dave ARNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Again, nothing is served by arguing and delivering personally derisive remarks. The medical and nursing professions are separate and distinct and despite the fact that NPs may be able to perform some...

  11. Wake up...Are you in pain?

    Gldngrl replied to sharann's topic in Pain Management

    Thank you for clarifying your statements. Medication diversion...well, that's a whole different issue for

  12. Is there something comparable to Toradol that can be given IV for pain?

    Gldngrl replied to bellehill's topic in Pain Management

    I don't believe that posting inflammatory statements are a benefit to either the nursing or medical professions. Both physicians and nurses make errors and as I've posted before, there needs to be a...

  13. Wake up...Are you in pain?

    Gldngrl replied to sharann's topic in Pain Management

    Yes, but that's not the intent of my post. I posted to indicate that pain control should be a team effort and that I hope service providers are directly communicating with their staff, instead of...

  14. Wake up...Are you in pain?

    Gldngrl replied to sharann's topic in Pain Management

    This statement concerns me, because I believe that staff should be communicating and working with one another...my physician resident colleagues come to me and ask about my patients, look at the...

  15. Senator Frist Introducing med mal bill...

    Gldngrl replied to Gldngrl's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Spacenurse- I wrote a paper in my Health Care Regulations class on HMO's and physician disincentives...incredibly difficult to hold an HMO accountable legally for a patient's negative outcome and...

  16. Is there something comparable to Toradol that can be given IV for pain?

    Gldngrl replied to bellehill's topic in Pain Management

    Never see toradol used in abd transplant, due to bleeding/renal issues. Use Dilaudid or MSO4 PCA until po, then Dilaudid, Morphine, or Percocet. Long term chronic pain issues, I've seen addressed w/...

  17. EMT-B in Doctors offices

    Gldngrl replied to pillsrus's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Is there documentation of the wasting/administration of controlled substances? I know you wrote that the MD charted the correct amount of medication was adminstered, but is there a separate narcotic...

  18. What to say when male patients are being inappropriate?

    Gldngrl replied to Sadie04's topic in General Nursing

    Start with explaining that the behaviour is inappropriate and won't be tolerated...if the person continues, despite being given notice, contact the charge nurse, supervisor, whomever and file an...

  19. getting too close to your patients?

    Gldngrl replied to wrkoutgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Monica- don't feel bad, it's hard to see one's true emotions behind a post so things can be taken different ways. Just providing you with one opinion- I always remember to argue ideas and not take...

  20. getting too close to your patients?

    Gldngrl replied to wrkoutgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Monica, you don't need to shout in your reply...as nurses we care for patients during some of the most stressful, troubled times in their lives and the fact that some patients feel very close with...

  21. getting too close to your patients?

    Gldngrl replied to wrkoutgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like a tranference/countertransference issue. It's nice that your patient values you, but you need to keep in mind that you established a nurse/patient relationship and that you need to remain...

  22. volunteer your license= re-take boards

    Gldngrl replied to devin's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Devin- The fact that you say you've never worked while intoxicated or "felt yourself to be a threat to your patients" are irrelevant. You are missing the larger picture that the BON is undoubtably...

  23. Employee at will

    Gldngrl replied to efy2178's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Contracts are as a result of negotiations...in a working context, they involve an employer and employee. The parties agree to bargain in good faith to reach an agreement and sign a contract, by which...

  24. Employee at will

    Gldngrl replied to efy2178's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Just because employees in right to work states working "at will" have statutory federal protections does not mean that it is an easy road by any means. Anyone reviewing the latest employment/labour...

  25. volunteer your license= re-take boards

    Gldngrl replied to devin's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The State Boards of Nursing are in place to PROTECT THE PUBLIC. The measures that your state has issued may seem draconian, but if you want to maintain your license, you'll obey their issuances and...