TopazLover BSN, RN

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    Nurse Privacy Rights

    TopazLover replied to sweetmuffin48's topic in General Nursing

    If my picture were used for publicity I would have fits. Don't you have to sign a waiver for publicity? Seems like they were using you like
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    Nurse Privacy Rights

    TopazLover replied to sweetmuffin48's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have any real problem with it except that most ID photos I have seen are terrible. No one wants to have to look at their own mug when it is such a bad pic. As a family member it would be nice...
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    Press Gainey Surveys, help or additional hindrance

    TopazLover replied to lpnflorida's topic in General Nursing

    DH recently filled one out after surg. They do not put anything in there so a real change can occur. There is no place asking about staffing. He could figure out it was inadequate. No place to...
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    help with ethical issues

    TopazLover replied to loran's topic in General Nursing

    witnessed a very old, woman with dementia who kept pulling out her tube. She could only communicate for yea-no questions. The MS finally sat down with her and told her would die if she did not keep...
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    Do Newbies "Eat" Their Elders?

    TopazLover replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I am an older nurse and I have had no bad experiences with the younger nurses. I do have a problem with some of the student questions that come to AN. It is obvious that they are wanting us to do...
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    Nurses and the 2008 election

    TopazLover replied to Brian's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Apparently there really is a Joe the Plumber. Fact Check gave his name, etc. I figure he must be Joe Six Pack's father. I don't think either one of them "get it". They are not in the top 5%. Rep....
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    What is the most serious problem facing the bedside nurse today?

    TopazLover replied to leosasha's topic in General Nursing

    Emphasis of customer satisfaction to the detriment of patient care. Spending too much time "coloring within the lines" eg. doing endless paper assessments rather than be available at the bedside to...
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    Nurses and the 2008 election

    TopazLover replied to Brian's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Alaska does not want to do this. A few people, mostly left over from the time of statehood 50 years ago want it. It is not a popular movement
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    Nurses and the 2008 election

    TopazLover replied to Brian's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Todd being a member of the AIP may be the least of the issues around both of them. They have conspired to use the power of the governor's office for personal gain. This was the result of the...
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    help with ethical issues

    TopazLover replied to loran's topic in General Nursing

    So far, what are your thoughts? What are your ethical values in this situation? What are the conflicts you see between your values and those of the family, by extension of patient' values? We enjoy...
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    Psych history, decreasing drugs, who to tell?

    TopazLover replied to Pat_Pat RN's topic in General Nursing

    Check out the forum called Disabilities and click on Mental illness threads. You will find support there. Don't tell work. I will it were different but we, as a society, do not handle MI well. You...
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    Desire to move from SC to Alaska

    TopazLover replied to nursegottabe's topic in General Nursing

    Many places in AK need nurses. If you are not limited to the Anchorage area, there are even more. If you have school loans I think IHS still has a program where you can work for IHS and not have to...
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    How soon is too soon?

    TopazLover replied to southernbelle08's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If there are specific issues that cannot be worked out, you don't need to stay beyond your original commitment. Well, you would still need to put in resignation, etc. Are there things that could be...
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    Have you ever missed a pressure ulcer during assessment?

    TopazLover replied to uscstu4lfe's topic in General Nursing

    Depending on the surgery she may have been in one position for a long time. Sometimes these things seem to develop quickly. It is possible to miss one, especially early in the progression. Like...
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    CNA test!

    TopazLover replied to terrajai's topic in General Nursing

    Focus on basics. Remember your lab work. Things like wearing non-skid footwear when getting out of bed. Turn on left side for enemas. Don't sweat it too much. If you have done your work all the...
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    For the Long Road

    TopazLover replied to Flightline's topic in General Nursing

    It is a question I keep thinking about. I think the politics of the moment may be a point worth looking at. That said, Please do not turn this into a political discussion or it will be moved or shut...
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    I am stupid as !@#$

    TopazLover replied to niali's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    First: you are not stupid. Get that out of your head. You came here for help, right? Stupid people don't do that. Second: Do what you need to do to keep seizures under control. Third: Study...
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    Nurses struggling with mental illness

    TopazLover replied to Severina's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    The best thing I found for SAD is the light. I used to poo-poo it until I got one. It makes sense. There is a great book about SAD. I think the name is "When Your Body Gets the Blues". It covers...
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    Graduation gifts for family members...

    TopazLover replied to sissyboo's topic in General Nursing

    I love the idea of green plants with a card the recognizes their part in your growth. If they have black thumbs:eek:, make sure it can survive with a little of your TLC once in a while. Congrats....
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    For those of you who have experience resigning a hospital position...

    TopazLover replied to hollyberry678's topic in General Nursing

    Most places have either a 2 or 4 week requirement to leave in good standing. Some places are wonderful and wish you well. Others take it as a personal affront and are not really nice about it....
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    Shoes for heavier people!

    TopazLover replied to smartshoppinmama's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Nike Air Max are
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    stressed out.

    TopazLover replied to locolorenzo22's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry you are having a tough time. I always enjoy your input so I know you think things through. You have a great attitude about coming off orientation. If you can handle the rent, go it alone. You...
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    i bite my fingers, and yes...i said FINGERS!

    TopazLover replied to BethT's topic in General Nursing

    There are many OCD behaviors that are not the "classic" hand washing or checking. Sounds like you have one. I had the same one. I keep lotion everyplace for hands. When i see myself starting I...
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    Nurses struggling with mental illness

    TopazLover replied to Severina's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Welcome to the club! Glad you are here. I could have written your story except that the med thing took forever to get the right combo. I had Stevens-Johnson syndrome with Lamictal, EPS on Lithium...
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    Is that V-tach? Oh crap-- it is!

    TopazLover replied to Eirene's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sorry you are having a tought time. This too shall pass. Remember your A&P? Adrenaline breakdown? That may be part of it. Stress is easily transmitted from staff to patient so their anxiety...