Patti SW

Patti SW

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  1. Patients with drug issues vs. the doctor playing dumb about it!

    Patti SW replied to nursey07's topic in General Nursing

    As a social worker I would like to know if as nurses you have ever experienced the fact people behave differently. My father died of lung cancer but, never needed oxygen or pain meds, however, I have...

  2. Alcoholism: disease or choice?

    Patti SW replied to HonestRN's topic in Addictions

    Regularly? If you want to make such claims, it might be wise to back them up with some actual sources. Good luck with that, and please dont come back with an isolated incident or cases from another...

  3. Alcoholism: disease or choice?

    Patti SW replied to HonestRN's topic in Addictions

    Kevin RN08 WHAT? Do you think at 12 years old you should be held responsible for your actions? If so why have parents who should teach their children right from wrong? At 18 years old the brain is...

  4. Alcoholism: disease or choice?

    Patti SW replied to HonestRN's topic in Addictions

    ProwlingMA, As a social worker I sincerely hope you don't work anywhere in the South. Do you think children start drinking at a such a young age do it as a responsible thought? I have worked with...

  5. Do you think fluoridating our water is bad for us?

    Patti SW replied to BradleyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. I thought we lived in a free country where we could make our on decisions whether they are good of bad. Fluoridation works for preventing tooth decay, but, does it cause harm? Why should...

  6. Alcoholism: disease or choice?

    Patti SW replied to HonestRN's topic in Addictions

    What is your definition of disease? I believe like obesity it is a choice that in time will definitely become a deadly disease. We all make choices that will eventually be the death of all of us....

  7. Do you think fluoridating our water is bad for us?

    Patti SW replied to BradleyRN's topic in General Nursing

    O.K., but what about everything else has lied to us

  8. Do you think fluoridating our water is bad for us?

    Patti SW replied to BradleyRN's topic in General Nursing

    By the way, I am not proud of the fact I used tax payers money now that I work in a private industry. The government will tell you anything you want to hear. Again, I have been

  9. Do you think fluoridating our water is bad for us?

    Patti SW replied to BradleyRN's topic in General Nursing

    You trust the government? They would never lie to us would they??? Tobacco was safe too, right? How about Celebrex and Vioxx? What about the recent tomato, chicken, beef, lettuce, spinach and the list...

  10. Controversial Michael Moore Flick 'Sicko' Will Compare U.S. Health Care with Cuba's

    Patti SW replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I guess from reading these posts McCain will be the next President of the United States. He is for Universal Healthcare. I always thought nurses were

  11. average # of nursing home patients

    Patti SW replied to Em1995's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    This is true, they can also be admitted as a medicare pt to the hospital if the admitting diagnosis happens to be one other than their hospice

  12. average # of nursing home patients

    Patti SW replied to Em1995's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Aimeee, I agree with you about the family's fraught. As I had mentioned before on another forum, the family had told NH staff they wanted Hospice but the NH was blamed for being greedy. It really...

  13. average # of nursing home patients

    Patti SW replied to Em1995's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thank you so much for your input. I have tried to explain on other forums that sometimes the pt may need hospice but, the family requests P.T. so their loved one can be a skilled care pt. Though...

  14. average # of nursing home patients

    Patti SW replied to Em1995's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    To all hospice nurses on this site. Does Medicare pay for the care of the pts in your NH? I am a hospital social worker and I have been told that Medicare only pays for the pt whose death is...

  15. Do You Want Universal Healthcare?

    Patti SW replied to DanFNP's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Jolie, Thank you for your response. How many jumped in behind those

  16. Do You Want Universal Healthcare?

    Patti SW replied to DanFNP's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Well CRNA, what I was saying was we need to stop saying he said, she said. Step up to the plate if you have the answers. I think everyone should stop being so negative and give solutions. It is...

  17. Do You Want Universal Healthcare?

    Patti SW replied to DanFNP's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Honestly, after reading through several of these posts, I can't see where anyone is saying to deny medical care to anyone. I believe what everyone is saying make it fair. The elderly population who...

  18. Do You Want Universal Healthcare?

    Patti SW replied to DanFNP's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Anyone honestly believe just because we don't have universal healthcare we, the taxpayers are not having to pay for every indigent pt who enters the hospital? "People would take advantage of the...

  19. Missing narcs returned to med cart...sorry long

    Patti SW replied to OklaLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I have a question? Why are narcotics wasted? Why with the raising cost of meds can't they be recycled? Why do the laws require such expensive drugs to be wasted? Wasted? Why should we waste...

  20. Siskin Rehab Hospital

    Patti SW replied to ChattanoogaRN's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Thank You, I am sure Siskin will Thank you as well. I wish them the best of

  21. Siskin Rehab Hospital

    Patti SW replied to ChattanoogaRN's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Actually, The pt did not fall at Siskin hospital. That was St. Barnabas NH. It is not an extention of Siskin it is a new nursing home. Siskin does not own or operate St.

  22. Manager charting and my documentation missing!?

    Patti SW replied to ladylikeRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you for your response. I am glad to hear you care as my job requires me to tell families why it will be O.K. to place your mom or dad in a LTC. They will be cared for and there are people who...

  23. Missing narcs returned to med cart...sorry long

    Patti SW replied to OklaLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe someone should call the police. Why can't administrators be drug tested? I think this one should. It sounds very

  24. Manager charting and my documentation missing!?

    Patti SW replied to ladylikeRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Run for sure, especially from LTC. I worked for one whole year in a 500 bed NH. They had no policies/procedures for anything. After working in acute care it was weird but, I was advised it was by...

  25. What brings non-nurses to allnurses?

    Patti SW replied to ruralnurs's topic in General Nursing

    I am not a nurse either, but, I have heard of respiratory therapist. My sister is one and they are