TopazLover BSN, RN

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    Stressed new nurse

    TopazLover replied to IamRN08's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am definitely not a new nurse but I remember well those first few months and even the first year + when I did not feel competent to match my colleagues in knowledge, ability, or speed. One thing I...
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    Whatever happened to rules likes these?

    TopazLover replied to cpkRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with others that the rules were great. I would want to modify the one about pets to read something like: Pets may be permitted if permission has been obtained prior to the visit. I personally...
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    Should I be upset? Or am I making a big deal out of nothing?

    TopazLover replied to redhead09's topic in General Nursing

    When I was teaching I appreciated every evaluation I got from students. Honest opinions helped me grow and do a better job. Yes, I had students give each other baths. Usually they were the ones...
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    Now or never?

    TopazLover replied to nurseontheway's topic in General Nursing

    I would go for it. If things are too much you could always drop out after a semester and have less to do later if you had to. You are in the habit of studying and the kids are used to you being a...
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    Prayers for me

    TopazLover replied to RN1982's topic in Health, Stress Management

    So glad the appt. went well. You know my prayers are with you today and every
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    Moving to Fairbanks AK for only 1 yr

    TopazLover replied to rrwjzw0805's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Contact University of Alaska Fairbanks and check. At one time they had an LPN program but it my have been associated with University of Alaska Anchorage. In any case, if you go to FBKS be prepared...
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    striking nurses

    TopazLover replied to amandasdad's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I have to agree with Stanley. Our union was instrumental in changing job descriptions to more closely follow actual work done. This increased our pay and resulted in better working conditions by...
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    Working alot of hours on NO sleep, and a Dangerous CNA. Moral support PLEASE

    TopazLover replied to WVStarFish's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto everything said. Most errors are made due to too many hours on the job, no sleep, stress. You need to document CNA behaviors logically without any emotion. Date, time, event. Don't get mad....
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    school debate over nursing in LTC

    TopazLover replied to LrElizabeth7's topic in General Nursing

    I just re-read your post. Disadvantages include lack of professional growth in keeping up with new technology. Loss of skills for many advanced techniques. Lack of immediate access to many support...
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    school debate over nursing in LTC

    TopazLover replied to LrElizabeth7's topic in General Nursing

    One of the greatest advantages I found was continuity of care. You see the same people over time so you recognize subtle changes that might indicate start of infections before they get too bad. You...
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    Anyone else feel like they don't know basic first aid?

    TopazLover replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    One of the things I enjoyed about taking FA as a nurse is that I learned what to do when no help is available until you get to an ER. I appreciated their emphasis on observing the entire scene for...
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    Favorite mouth care for really dry mouths?

    TopazLover posted a topic in General Nursing

    What do like to use to clean dry secretions in the mouth of mouth breathers, end of life, etc. I hate the lemon glycerine swabs and find the sponges with water or mouthwash not very good either. My...
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    I'm in a pickle!

    TopazLover replied to mondkmondk's topic in General Nursing

    I am a little surprised at the critical views I see about being on disability and trying to get off. I certainly would rather be able to work than having to receive disability. You don't get...
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    whats the diffrence ???

    TopazLover replied to beachbound1023's topic in General Nursing

    As far as I know there is no standardized testing and licensing for MAs. In fact, I really have no knowledge of the parameters of an MA. You know what you are being taught so you are in a better...
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    Case Mangement asignment!

    TopazLover replied to purple882's topic in General Nursing

    Culture, customs, possibly language issues? This is a guess due to age of people, the remedies they don't know what they are taking for (really bad English, hope you understand) and names
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    Nurse manhandled by doctor

    TopazLover replied to Scrubby's topic in General Nursing

    Make sure the nurse files a WC claim and gets to a PCP to document the injury. No matter how small, nothing gets response faster than an organization having to put out money for injuries sustained on...
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    I'm in a pickle!

    TopazLover replied to mondkmondk's topic in General Nursing

    Depending on your situation prn work can be tough with little ones as you will get called to cover shifts for illness, etc. as well as have hours scheduled. You may find this difficult with child...
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    Pleasantly surprised

    TopazLover replied to beachbum3's topic in General Nursing

    Please, stay home. None of your patients, all immuno-compromised by their illnesses or surgeries have the ability to fight what you have. Your co-workers don't want it, and certainly trying to...
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    Things that make you go grrrrrrrr

    TopazLover replied to jnrsmommy's topic in General Nursing

    Well, more of the pet peeve variety. Not restocking basic supplies like med cups, drinking cups straws, and spoons on med cart. Leaving liquid med bottles like Maalox, Lactolose, etc. with dried...
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    Protocols

    TopazLover replied to Eirene's topic in General Nursing

    We have protocols for many things in ER and Standing orders for alcohol withdrawal. MD needs only to cross out what does not want and sign. Can add everything else but saves time and is complete.I...
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    Trichotillomania Awareness (long, but please find time to read)

    TopazLover replied to Faster's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your open sharing of this painful part of your history. I remember going to school with someone like this and saw her ostracized as a result of it. Obviously I did not know what it was...
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    Pain is subjective?

    TopazLover replied to lena130's topic in General Nursing

    That's where DH's problem was, torture is not a 10, but it was the worst he could imagine, so even face scale pain of 10 was below what he has been through. He could not give an objective # without...
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    Pain is subjective?

    TopazLover replied to lena130's topic in General Nursing

    One of the issues I have is when nurses ask the patient to rate the pain on 1-10 and give little guidance. The faces scale previously referenced is a great tool. Without it patients have little way...
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    Should I quit Nursing School???

    TopazLover replied to sns501's topic in General Nursing

    As others have said, you have the answer for you now. That does not mean you have wasted your time or energy. Look into a CNA class if you like some of the things nursing has to offer. There are...
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    Stressed out- doing too much?

    TopazLover replied to rkitty198's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I think it looks like too much. Do you keep track of # of hrs. spent on chart audits? It is wonderful that you are willing (your are willing to precept and work with students, right?) to teach...