Duranie

Prior Auth, SNF, HH, Peds Off., School Health, LTC

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    WILTW 9/13: Social Calls and Social Justice

    Duranie replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    No kidding that things are so much more complicated. I learned some related things: I learned that sellers are now being advised by their real estate agents to not even consider an offer unless the...
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    Bad management

    Duranie replied to Jen4nursing's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    well, not completely false, you had gotten written up before... The write-up actually said "for being mean"? More likely it was for yelling at staff. What do you see as "chain of command"?.......
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    "The Disruptive Behavior of Doctors"

    Duranie replied to dharmanurse's topic in General Nursing

    Here is a link to a MedscapeCME on this very topic--
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    "Your patient in 520 is in pain!"

    Duranie replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. Sometimes it is also because they are not getting enough med to really relieve their pain fully, and are afraid of even worse pain if they miss any at all. Most often these are pts who are...
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    Catheter Bag Position

    Duranie replied to Johnnyspud's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, you may not have to disconnect the legbag at all. If it is not the hard plastic, twist-to-open type, you can use a connector and tubing to attach it "in-line" to the night receptacle (bag...
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    "Your patient in 520 is in pain!"

    Duranie replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    In some cases it is because they have a legitimate reason to be in pain, like post-op or kidney stone, etc. It is unethical to allow a patient, even an addict, to be in uncontrolled pain (unless it...
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    Help! I have a difficult wound to dress today!

    Duranie replied to YogaloverRN's topic in Home Health

    Try using elastic net "panties". They are frequently used in OB. They will hold the kerlix in place and keep it from falling down. To address the toileting issue you can cut the netting to create an...