KarenGeorgeBSRN

KarenGeorgeBSRN

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  1. Drug Seeking Behaviors?

    KarenGeorgeBSRN replied to JLN1129's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Good Morning! Unfortunately this is wrong. You can continue to titrate up on LA medication as the client's tolerance increases. Tolerance and addiction are not the same and it is anticipated or...

  2. Drug seeking or real pain? How do you tell?

    KarenGeorgeBSRN replied to JudyPRN's topic in Pain Management

    Good Morning! I have run a network for almost 10 years for those in NIP (nonmalignant intractable pain), and the true victory was the definition of PAIN as a disorder; not just a symptom. As another...

  3. Former addict a nurse?

    KarenGeorgeBSRN replied to JoeyDog's topic in General Nursing

    Good Morning! The topic or issue is "timeless." This is not an isolated case, but my commentary stands firm. "Worry about your own input in a nursing program, and not judging another individual...

  4. Staffing

    KarenGeorgeBSRN replied to froggg123's topic in General Nursing

    Good Morning! Overall the cost is higher, and increases all costs--this is statistically relevant. This type of "nursing" affects morale of all staff, effective communication, and the cost of health...

  5. can you add KCL to IVF?

    KarenGeorgeBSRN replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    Good Morning! I stand by my original commentary thank you! You are totally responsible for your knowledge base; the facility you work at for their policy and procedure on this potentially...

  6. Doctor Practices that Dump Patients

    KarenGeorgeBSRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Good Morning! Please remember that Medicaid (per state) is still federally funded; if certain guidelines are not met a state can lose funding--so the attempt for a conclusive across the board...

  7. How far will a BSN take me?

    KarenGeorgeBSRN replied to RNDave's topic in General Nursing

    Good Morning! In short a BS in Nursing equates to more "science" background in the nursing course load for any university so offering. More science courses. Outcomes for candidates with a 4 year...

  8. PLEASE read. I need help!

    KarenGeorgeBSRN replied to heavenly14313's topic in General Nursing

    "If you thought or did not think" you should have immediately gone to your clinical instructor. It is an issue that affects your accountability as a "student nurse" and yes you do have...

  9. Doctor Practices that Dump Patients

    KarenGeorgeBSRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Some of you might also remember that at retirement or disability you too will be on Medicare; Medicaid is indigent coverage. Karen

  10. i gotta ?~

    KarenGeorgeBSRN replied to nghtfltguy's topic in General Nursing

    Meaning "it depends on your policy and procedure" I find it incredible that anyone following my original comment would miss this; meaning an incident report in addition to. This is a nursing forum...

  11. i gotta ?~

    KarenGeorgeBSRN replied to nghtfltguy's topic in General Nursing

    An incident report is filed for the patient falling on the floor. Did anyone miss that relevant information? If anything one must know and be trained how to document. That is something I take great...

  12. can you add KCL to IVF?

    KarenGeorgeBSRN replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    It depends entirely on your hospital policy and procedure. The outcomes of a wrong mix with potassium is the end of life. It is the first and foremost statement made during nursing school. However, if...

  13. Former addict a nurse?

    KarenGeorgeBSRN replied to JoeyDog's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on the state you are in; for instance in Texas BNE has very specific ramifications for those identified with a mental illness, and or drug abuse history. What bothers me is your concern...

  14. Staffing

    KarenGeorgeBSRN replied to froggg123's topic in General Nursing

    Why not take a full time job, benefits, and stability. Looking at it from an Administrator's viewpoint regardless of the shortages that exist eventually the inordinate cost to patient outcomes of "per...

  15. How far will a BSN take me?

    KarenGeorgeBSRN replied to RNDave's topic in General Nursing

    I have a BS in nursing which is more science background then a straight BSN. I went directly into Administrative nursing; and yet I did loads of clinical for when I was in school I got down and dirty...

  16. i gotta ?~

    KarenGeorgeBSRN replied to nghtfltguy's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on your policy and procedure; the facility. In many cases an incident report would be filed, and the procedure followed with reporting to your superior, and all else that goes with it. Hope...

  17. Excessive sweating! I need advice please!

    KarenGeorgeBSRN replied to swatch83's topic in General Nursing

    Ultimately seek the medical attention you need, make sure you have all aspects of your diagnosis and treatment plan available to you; your health comes first and foremost--then and only then should...

  18. Nursing Career Question

    KarenGeorgeBSRN replied to babiiprycess's topic in General Nursing

    Ahem.. I have been accepted into several executive MSHA progams and started nursing doing Administrative. I strongly suggest you do your job even going for your Masters and most programs will make...

  19. PLEASE read. I need help!

    KarenGeorgeBSRN replied to heavenly14313's topic in General Nursing

    One of the most difficult parts of being a healthcare professional is separating yourself from that part (within) that reacts during psychiatric rotation. I also have a psychiatric specialty, have...

  20. Excessive sweating! I need advice please!

    KarenGeorgeBSRN replied to swatch83's topic in General Nursing

    Someone with medical issues should go to their primary care provider. Karen

  21. Excessive sweating! I need advice please!

    KarenGeorgeBSRN replied to swatch83's topic in General Nursing

    Hi All, Have you had an endocrine panel run? Hypo or hyperthyroidism? Get a reverse T3 panel run. Just a thought! Karen

  22. So I'm fired. Again.

    KarenGeorgeBSRN replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    hi all, termination is and can be illegal; i am new around here and do not know your situation but how long have you been there? karen