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  1. Involuntary commits in ED and VS requirements??

    welnet66 posted a topic in Emergency

    Hi Everyone, My director has asked that I rewrite our Seclusion policy for our ED. The reason is when a psych pt. comes in and is either an involuntary commit or becomes one while in our care, we...

  2. Involuntary commits in ED and VS requirements??

    welnet66 replied to welnet66's topic in Emergency

    Thanks everyone. I agree with the Q4 hours after medical clearance...it just makes sense. I still can't find what medicare/medicaid requires. I will propose the q4 and appreciate all your

  3. Guess what RN's, you didn't need that college degree!!

    welnet66 posted a topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    This Sunday's Parade Magazine featured their annual report "What People Earn." Always very interesting but...if you look on page 4, there is a colorful box listing jobs that do not require a college...

  4. Change in the way we practice

    welnet66 replied to DEB52's topic in Ob/Gyn

    1. Dad's were not in the delivery room during delivery 2. Most Mothers delivered under some form of anesthesia and babies via forceps 3. Everyone got their perineum shaved 4. Some Mothers were given a...

  5. I'll just sit over here and eat bon-bons.

    welnet66 replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    She sent the patient to x-ray before you saw him because she feels your assessment would be irrelevant

  6. Illnesses and calling in sick

    welnet66 replied to Susan9608's topic in General Nursing

    Calling out sick is a tough issue for nursing. First, you're sick and shouldn't be around patients. Second, you're very likely not going to be replaced, leaving your coworkers to sweat it out that...

  7. Nurses performing abortions??

    welnet66 replied to DebblesRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Seems that these docs are using religion as an excuse for indifference toward human

  8. Nurses performing abortions??

    welnet66 replied to DebblesRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    There are really two issues to think about concerning this problem. These doctors are not thinking about the consequences of abortion not being safe and accessible and because it's a simple and...

  9. Guess what RN's, you didn't need that college degree!!

    welnet66 replied to welnet66's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Yes, RN4NICU..I agree. Please everyone, be careful what you say, how you say it and check your

  10. Guess what RN's, you didn't need that college degree!!

    welnet66 replied to welnet66's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I graduated from St. Vincent's School of Nursing in 1986. That diploma program along with all diploma programs required university prerequisites just like ADN and BSN programs. I'm not sure what's...

  11. liar liar

    welnet66 replied to MsKieshaRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The scary thing about this post is that it is not an isolated incident. A lot of people who are not RN's or LPN's claim to be

  12. diseases common to nurses?

    welnet66 replied to studentnurse09's topic in General Nursing

    The most common diseases I've seen nurses suffer from over the years are back injury and depression. Cardiovascular disease is hereditary and/or lifestyle, and not necessarily caused by stress....

  13. Abusive Nursing Instructors-LPN

    welnet66 replied to nurselala33's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hi Homeschoolmom, I graduated from nursing school 20 years ago, did very well in clinical and got good grades in class. But...the one thing I will never forget is the daily bullying, public...

  14. What would you bring?

    welnet66 replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    Real

  15. I'm quitting nursing

    welnet66 replied to MVH119's topic in General Nursing

    You're right MVH119. Why stay in a line of work that makes you unhappy..life is too short. Good for you..you made a decision many unhappy nurses are afraid to make. All the

  16. Out of nursing program cause i am smoker!!!

    welnet66 replied to misstaz25's topic in General Nursing

    I cannot believe some of the responses to this thread. Does anyone not see the real problem here? This instructor is using her authority to harass this person. This behavior is bullying and all too...

  17. write ups

    welnet66 replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    It's called passive aggression, is completely nonproductive and a prime example of poor communication. In every facility I have worked, an incident report was made in the event a patient, visitor or...

  18. Leaving your first nursing job, how hard was it?

    welnet66 replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    I felt the same way when I left my first job. It's up to you but I wouldn't take a Per Diem position. You only have a few days orientation and if you're in a new facility with different protocols...

  19. What is Nursing Informatics?

    welnet66 replied to anouk's topic in General Nursing

    I have two friends who work for two different health information system companies. They are not nurses but some of their co-workers are. They will tell you first hand that nurses in informatics make...

  20. Why do other floors think OB isn't real work?

    welnet66 replied to lannisz's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I've done it all....ICU, Med/Surg, ER and L&D. As a nurse, you run no matter where you work and who ever assumes L&D is a cushy specialty has never worked

  21. Health Profession & Wacko's

    welnet66 replied to Zizka's topic in General Nursing

    It's funny you should mention this rarely acknowledged fact. I noticed it when I first started nursing school back in the 80's and it hasn't changed. I could tell you some interesting stories...what...

  22. Angry mom treated rotten in ER today

    welnet66 replied to Purple Princess's topic in Emergency

    Sounds like your Mother needs to see a different GYN since the one she has now is not addressing her problem. As far as ability to pay, that is never a concern or consideration in the emergency...

  23. Doctor Visit Gone bad or Good??

    welnet66 replied to MaleRNstudent21's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds to me like this Doctor should be reported. Not only did he insult you..which you will not be able to prove..he imposed his religious beliefs on you in front of a witness. That you can prove....

  24. Help...back from Iraq and miserable

    welnet66 replied to kmftiko's topic in General Nursing

    What specialty are you working

  25. MBT or Danskos?

    welnet66 replied to LanaBanana's topic in General Nursing

    If MBT feels better...go with those. Look on the internet to compare prices. You may find a bargain. I wear Danskos..they are OK but feel like you're clopping around on a 2X4 for a few days and...