pielęgniarka

pielęgniarka RN

Hem/Onc, LTC, AL, Homecare, Mgmt, Psych

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  1. Glucometer / Infection Control

    pielęgniarka replied to ktwlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I know ........ argh yes we were cited for this. Thing is, next year the DOH will find something else to nitpick and won't even care about the glucometers. We also had to revise our policy. Alcohol...

  2. HELP: quit LTC without 2 wk notice and ED treatened to report me to BON

    pielęgniarka replied to hgal's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I don't think its open to the public if you are under investigation. When disciplinary action is taken against you (suspension or revoked license) that, I know, is displayed on the BON. You can view a...

  3. HELP: quit LTC without 2 wk notice and ED treatened to report me to BON

    pielęgniarka replied to hgal's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The original poster did state she found her own replacement (the PM nurse that stayed to help) when she left during her orientation. Thus removing her from abandonment since her cares were covered....

  4. Yelled at a patient

    pielęgniarka replied to KalipsoRed's topic in General Nursing

    If I was in your place, I would take back your original last day notice of June 15th!!!! Sounds like a stressful place and a break might do some good. PRN they are going to be calling you every

  5. HELP: quit LTC without 2 wk notice and ED treatened to report me to BON

    pielęgniarka replied to hgal's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think their behavior is unprofessional for not providing the training and then bullying you. If you can't bear it for 2 more weeks I would wash my hands of that stress right now and move on! I would...

  6. what questions should a new nurse ask at an interview?

    pielęgniarka replied to scrublifenurse10's topic in General Nursing

    How could I forget to add asking about the benefits package! :smackingf Yes that is very good to know as

  7. what questions should a new nurse ask at an interview?

    pielęgniarka replied to scrublifenurse10's topic in General Nursing

    Can you explain the scheduling process? What is your nurse/patient ratio? Do you have 8, 10 or 12 hour shifts? How is the scheduling done for the unit? What are the current challenges that your...

  8. Passed CPNE!!!

    pielęgniarka replied to christy78's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congratulations! My CPNE was in Mansfield too, a year and a half ago. Great feeling, isn't

  9. Night shift: let residents sleep?

    pielęgniarka replied to RGuadagna's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If some patients request to not be woken or disturbed and they are not at high risk for skin breakdown we accommodate & care plan that. I would still peek my head through the door and make sure...

  10. Pregnant inmate died after hours of agony in Syracuse jail

    pielęgniarka replied to realnursealso/LPN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Jeez that's terrible... I suppose in prison the nurses see a lot of mental illness and that must be what they interpreted the pregnant lady's "antics" to. But not even to check vitals or anything?...

  11. help...

    pielęgniarka replied to bel16's topic in General Nursing

    I went to nursing school with a couple very pregnant nurses. One delivered at the end of our last semester, she was able to work ahead and then finish up some clinicals on a different schedule. She...

  12. Procedure when family or pt does not answer phone or door.....

    pielęgniarka replied to AtlantaRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    It's not hospice but our local meals on wheels has this type of situation listed on their initial interview. Most of the people getting meals on wheels have medical issues and can't always get up to...

  13. Question about patients receiving dialysis

    pielęgniarka replied to malenurse122879's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes, nursing does check the catheter to make sure it is intact in our SNF. Not removing any dressings just visual inspection. Q Shift. If the pt has a fistula we do listen for bruit and feel for...

  14. AAP changes stance on FGM

    pielęgniarka replied to krimicrat's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Ok, I read the full text article now. I guess FGM has such a barbaric history that the whole idea and anything related to it is disgusting to me. But when you break it all down .... done in a...

  15. AAP changes stance on FGM

    pielęgniarka replied to krimicrat's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I didn't see that it changed its stance at all....... FGM still constitutes child abuse in the US. "The American Academy of Pediatrics opposes all types of female genital cutting that pose risks of...

  16. INFO on outpatient dialysis

    pielęgniarka replied to mswim's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Dialysis needs some good nurses so might be worth giving it a try esp if you're in need of a change-- It's true the majority of posts in the dialysis forum are negative. It's long days, pts with...

  17. 1st Jail time awarded for HIPAA violation accessing/reading medical records

    pielęgniarka replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Wow 4 months in federal prison for reading records! He must have had some other things going against him. I do think that this is a very big deal though. When people go to the hospital, they are in a...

  18. feelin down...

    pielęgniarka replied to Lissacheer87's topic in General Nursing

    You'll have good days and bad days just like any other job. The hardest thing for some people to do is develop a thick skin, learn and move

  19. smokers

    pielęgniarka replied to getoverit's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah but there are state laws in place to accomodate breastfeeding mothers reasonable break time to express milk. I used to hate it when the smokers I worked with got to take 8 breaks a day when I...

  20. Help! Need advice and prayers please!!!!

    pielęgniarka replied to sunflower777's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.marrow.org/HELP/Events/index.html Looks like you could contact this company to see if they are having a donor registry drive near you. You could advertise to family, friends, local...

  21. What shift in ltc do you prefer?

    pielęgniarka replied to Godsgirl20's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes I agree, NOC shift was the best 10p-6a. Less politics, more time to spend with the residents and more time to complete quality work. Also.... less likely to have to deal directly with state...

  22. What shift in ltc do you prefer?

    pielęgniarka replied to Godsgirl20's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    oops duplicate

  23. ADVICE...? Please help me think of a way to solve this issue.

    pielęgniarka replied to babymason2008's topic in General Nursing

    You could have the nurses initial on the med card next to the pill they pop out (bubble wrap one) as well as the MAR. That might help with tracking for the non controlled

  24. Resident with End-Stage COPD

    pielęgniarka replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We did scheduled lorazepam, roxanol, miralax, senna. MD added theophylline. Tried Medrol dose pack during flare ups. Made sure o2 was humidified. Scheduled duonebs. Grouped together cares & room...

  25. Do you include co-workers' names when charting? How do you chart?

    pielęgniarka replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    Oh funny, I also wondered about your statement PSYCHRN & found a link that talks about most often sued medical specialties! It's 2003, so a little out of date but a bit interesting. Basically...