Ima Nurse

Ima Nurse

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  1. Beer on a patient's dinner tray?

    Ima Nurse replied to JaredCNA's topic in General Nursing

    Like the others have already said, it is common. I've even seen it delivered via NGT. Of course, only the minimum amount needed to prevent DT's is given, and it is the pt's usual ETOH (what their...

  2. Nurse calls in because of herpes outbreak

    Ima Nurse replied to nurseby07's topic in General Nursing

    The nurse probably called in because he is experiencing pain and discomfort from the outbreak. I've never experienced it myself, but I've seen the ulcerations which appear very painful especially...

  3. Malpractice insurance = bad idea?

    Ima Nurse replied to Guitar_Heroine's topic in General Nursing

    No way will I do without my own coverage. Propoganda or not, I'm not taking chances going without it. My dh had a childhood friend who was an RN. She was named in a lawsuit, and the hospital did not...

  4. I was slapped by a doctor!

    Ima Nurse replied to cluelessRN81's topic in General Nursing

    This thread brought me out of a very long lurking period! I agree with the others who have said that the M.D. most likely did this to the OP because she is a fresh, inexperienced nurse. I don't care...