deyo321

deyo321

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  1. TB test positive... but may be neg?? Please advise...

    deyo321 replied to bronzemint23's topic in General Nursing

    The tubersol interpretation lists 5-9 mm has "doubtful" with 10 mm or more as positive. We don't do a chest x-ray unless >10 mm at my facility. I'm surprised the nurse told you you were probably...

  2. Skilled Nursing job question

    deyo321 replied to NeekNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I learned quite alot in a SNF unit right out of school. I had some good mentors. I will repeat what others have said, I did not find it calm at

  3. Identifying Rhabdomyolysis

    deyo321 replied to OldMareLPN's topic in Correctional

    I had a case of chronic exertional compartment syndrome, which I was able to discern from reading it on here!!! That was cool. Stopped exercising and eventually it subsided. Search for that thread, it...

  4. Anyone have advice on offenders that abuse sick call

    deyo321 replied to onadeb's topic in Correctional

    I hope the federal marshalls will be cracking down on abuses. We have to okay every non-emergent medical change through them. They recently denied an IM who needed to be sent out for major $$$$ dental...

  5. corrections is fantastic!!!

    deyo321 replied to happyjailnurse's topic in Correctional

    Oh no you didn't. Maritesa you indicated that you had refused to work drug rehab because of manipulative behaviours. I answered you very straightforward. As to my profile, when I see my name it has...

  6. Med Errors: Share Your Stories

    deyo321 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Years ago in LTC as a fairly new nurse: working 3p-7a start off giving meds @1600, 1800 etc. The activities department changed their daily board (you know the one with the day, date and list of...

  7. Where can I learn to start an IV?

    deyo321 replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Our cert here is offered through our pharmaceutical supplier. It was a very good course. Then you have to have 5 sticks with the IV team at the hospital to cert. And yes the first attempt was on an...

  8. corrections is fantastic!!!

    deyo321 replied to happyjailnurse's topic in Correctional

    If you don't want to deal with manipulative behaviours stay where you

  9. Anyone have advice on offenders that abuse sick call

    deyo321 replied to onadeb's topic in Correctional

    Oh and I forgot don't believe that adult offenders know the difference between a potentially serious illness and the value of having cheetos

  10. Anyone have advice on offenders that abuse sick call

    deyo321 replied to onadeb's topic in Correctional

    Trust me on the county level YOUR tax dollars are being spent. We are very cost conscious. Charging somebody $5.00 for a visit would best be put against our $9000.00 pharmacy bill, dontcha

  11. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    deyo321 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Call light enema LOL...I

  12. ^^^Need Advice: Unsure of what job to take... ^^^

    deyo321 replied to Mesomorph's topic in General Nursing

    Corrections is a

  13. 93 questions

    deyo321 replied to mrwrong82's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats!!!

  14. Seeking Correctional (LVN) Nursing Information

    deyo321 replied to NeonateLVN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I should say that would vary from state to state and facility to facility. Check the correctional nursing forum. There are many threads there about this topic. It seems like you have good background...

  15. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    deyo321 replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    Never try to outrun the police dog. Those dogs are goood. When the sheriff shows up at your door, don't jump from the third story. You can't fly. Pepper spray sucks. If you are ever at a public rally...

  16. would like opinions on this letter please

    deyo321 replied to kermitlady's topic in General Nursing

    As a mother of an asthmatic I knew what sternal retractions were before I was a nurse, and I probably would have used the term because I was taught to look for them and consider them dangerous. I seem...

  17. Dealing with unreasonable PTs, SWs etc

    deyo321 replied to Tortoiseshell's topic in General Nursing

    I have always found PT and SW to be very respectful of the nurses time. I would have just smiled, said thank you very much I will get right on that, finished report and counted (if it wasn't going to...

  18. Do you recommend? I would truly love your input!

    deyo321 replied to henryswife's topic in Correctional

    I would not. If you are working in a large prison with a staff willing to mentor you it might work. But where I am I AM medical when I am here. I have to assess and know when to call the doc or when...

  19. Tuberculin Skin Testing Ruler

    deyo321 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    The one I have is Tubersol by Connaught and has to order call 1-800-vaccine. It is quite old however. Hope that

  20. Anyone have advice on offenders that abuse sick call

    deyo321 replied to onadeb's topic in Correctional

    They are not refused care if they are indigent. The idea is that their canteen will pay for medical services before cheese doodles. So if you are debating whether you want candy vs seeing a doctor,...

  21. What's the saddest thing you've seen in your career??

    deyo321 replied to Misslady113's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen many sad things, but the thing that makes me cry to this day would appear rather benign... A hospice case in LTC that went well, the family was all there and appropriate, pain well...

  22. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    deyo321 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    To the inmates who complain that they have to fill out a request and pay 40 cents for motrin: "The only place I get free motrin is at my momma's house, and this aint your momma's house" Boy I have...

  23. White sand like particles in wet stool

    deyo321 replied to THAT Nurse.'s topic in General Nursing

    C. diff and unabsorbed medication. (Like the gelatin capsule dissolved and the med went through pt to quickly to absorb). Just a thought I have seen this as

  24. License Reinstatement After Revoke Is There Hope?

    deyo321 replied to robigayle's topic in Nurses Recovery

    One suggestion...call your Board of Nursing and be totally honest. They will respect that. Then follow through on what they expect of

  25. new to correctional nursing., What is a typical day like?

    deyo321 replied to maryvfh's topic in Correctional

    Welcome. Prison and jail are different. Do you know what kind of facility you will be in? Basics are initial health assessments, med pass, detoxing, diabetic care, sick call, dealing with emergent...