BradleyRN

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  1. BradleyRN

    Should medication aides exist?

    BradleyRN replied to BradleyRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    studies indicate that 800,000 preventable drug-related injuries occur each year in long-term care settings. elderly people deserve the same level of competent care as everybody else. yet no one has...
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    Do you think fluoridating our water is bad for us?

    BradleyRN replied to BradleyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I never claimed that H2SiF6 is lower grade than in "other applications". It is a different compound entirely. I dont even know of any "other applications". NaF is the compound in toothpaste. I...
  3. BradleyRN

    Controversial Michael Moore Flick 'Sicko' Will Compare U.S. Health Care with Cuba's

    BradleyRN replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I dont know where you got that idea. According to CNN: We found that his numbers were mostly right...As we dug deep to uncover the numbers, we found surprisingly few inaccuracies in the film. here We...
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    Do you think fluoridating our water is bad for us?

    BradleyRN replied to BradleyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I didnt realize that the NBC news ran stories on conspiracy theories. I guess the cities in Tn that have stopped fluoridating their water probably believe that the military has flying saucers and are...
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    AC & HS

    BradleyRN replied to 2008el's topic in General Nursing

    AC is before meals, and HS is at bedtime. Thus, there would be 4 accuchecks in 24 hours at 0730, 1130, 430, and 9 PM (for
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    3 day orientation for new LPN

    BradleyRN replied to natrgrrl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The question isnt whether or not they have the deep budget, but rather are they willing to spend it? Certainly not if they dont have to. Especially in LTC, it is up to the nurses to advocate for...
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    Why am I not using ANY precautions with MRSA?

    BradleyRN replied to WVStarFish's topic in General Nursing

    People are going to drop the ball all around you all the time. You make sure you protect yourself and your team. If you want things done right in LTC, then prepare yourself to "makes waves" from now...
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    Certified Medication Technician

    BradleyRN replied to NicInNC's topic in General Nursing

    we are not "intimidated" by the existence of a medication aide. we are outraged! it is a greed driven practice! according to the institute of medicine of the national academies, medication errors...
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    I gave a lot of money to this place

    BradleyRN replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Since insurance companies use 30% of our money for their operating costs, including advertising,attorneys, and doctors(looking for ways to deny claims), i would guess them. But that is another...
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    3 day orientation for new LPN

    BradleyRN replied to natrgrrl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    3 days of orientation is ludicrous for a new LPN. Those of you who say it isnt have all been hornswaggled. 4 weeks should be the
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    Unmotivated patients VS pain?

    BradleyRN replied to locolorenzo22's topic in General Nursing

    Use your eyes all you want to and you will still fail to adequately gauge another human being's pain. You may think that because your pt "only has a slight guarding" then he must be in less pain than...
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    Certified Medication Technician

    BradleyRN replied to NicInNC's topic in General Nursing

    there are a few bad apples in every bunch. if we measured the whole bunch by them, then we would be throwing out a lot of good
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    Certified Medication Technician

    BradleyRN replied to NicInNC's topic in General Nursing

    That does not justify anything. The statistics regarding med errors amongst actual nurses and doctors are much larger than anyone who will eventually require such services is willing to tolerate....
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    Certified Medication Technician

    BradleyRN replied to NicInNC's topic in General Nursing

    I would never attack someone elses trade, unless they were stealing mine away from me with a 4 week certificate! It is an embarrassment to the values of this country that despite the high number of...
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    Took NCLEX PN today

    BradleyRN replied to *hopeful2BLPN*84's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Everybody that comes out of the NCLEX-PN feels like either they failed or at least dont know at all whether or not they passed. What you are feeling is entirely normal.
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    The good stuff about Nursing Homes....

    BradleyRN replied to Indulgence's topic in General Nursing

    Once on an LTC psych ward, i cooked out hot dogs right outside the wing for all the patients (54 patients). This was not a sanctioned event, just a regular evening. It was one of the cutest sights...
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    How does California manage to staff with a 5:1 ratio?

    BradleyRN replied to RNsRWe's topic in General Nursing

    :):):)
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    Doctor's office and "nurses"

    BradleyRN replied to stunt's topic in General Nursing

    In my city, becoming a Medical Assistant takes 1 year, whereas becoming a CNA takes 4 weeks. Their is nothing similar about their training, so they should not be lumped into the same
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    CNA delays Decertification Election for IVMC

    BradleyRN replied to Nancy2's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Are you kidding me? There is but one state in this nation that has nurse to patient ratios across the board, and those ratios were accomplished solely by the California Nurses Association! Why your...
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    NCLEX Medication Calculation Questions

    BradleyRN replied to Katkot's topic in General Nursing

    1 gr=60mg 1 oz=30ml Grains convert to milligrams. Forget about grams to ounces as that would be different than the fluid ounces we
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    Would you feel comfortable with putting your loved ones in a nursing home?

    BradleyRN replied to BradleyRN's topic in General Nursing

    The statistic you are basing that 5% on is coming from an elderly population that begins at 65. Fortunately, we do not retire, get our gold watch, and check into a nursing home all in the same day....
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    Need help with routines.

    BradleyRN replied to Joni's Mom's topic in General Nursing

    Two weeks certainly doesnt sound like enough orientation. If you do not adequately feel prepared after that tiny amount of time, i encourage you to ask for two more! In a LTC facility, who to see...
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    Is it okay to give an IM through clothing?

    BradleyRN replied to njinsky's topic in General Nursing

    It is never, ever ok. :) Teach your patients
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    tennessee

    BradleyRN replied to morningflower26's topic in General Nursing

    Go BIG ORANGE!
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    Constipation - Need ideas...

    BradleyRN replied to Meraki's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    For years in LTC, i used MOM (about 45ml) mixed with hot prune juice (about 110ml). The MOM cools it down and they should drink it while it is as warm as possible. No matter what or how many crazy...