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noctanol

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  1. A Violation of Hipaa?

    noctanol replied to subliminalvermilion's topic in General Nursing

    HIPPA, HIPPO, HIIPA, HHIPA.take a xanax or lorazepam and calm your

  2. True that a lot of new nurses quit r/t stress and misconceptions of what nurses do?

    noctanol replied to Bruce_Wayne's topic in General Nursing

    Its not hot air, most individuals think of nursing a "saving lives." It is so overplayed by soap operas and nursing instructors that you actually become brainwashed. No one ever tells aspiring nurses...

  3. Moms of Nursing Students....Unite!

    noctanol replied to Cathylady's topic in General Nursing

    Might be that nursing school just makes her busy. Kudos, keep on supporting her in all. Wishing her the best in her

  4. High priced nursing home

    noctanol replied to mejajo08's topic in General Nursing

    Relax angry poster, the CNA is overwhelmed because with totals they have to do everything for the patient. I love my cna's to death and we as nurses need to realize that they do one of the hardest...

  5. Getting to know your patients.

    noctanol replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    have to agree with the above statement, first five minutes with patient and you have all these info, in addition patients like to be called different names by different people. I've seen patients who...

  6. activities assistant?

    noctanol replied to clamtown's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I don't think it will be frowned upon, however, there is a very big pay gap between activities assistant pay and RN pay. Most LTC's are cost conscious, that is they would rather get someone they can...

  7. Legal Nursing Question

    noctanol replied to JWestbrook20's topic in General Nursing

    Ever heard of HIPPA, you cannot access their information for personal use(calling them, visiting them). You seem like a good nurse but the law is the law, and breaking it has dire

  8. drugs that need precaution...

    noctanol replied to maiohmai's topic in General Nursing

    Everything including normal

  9. A Violation of Hipaa?

    noctanol replied to subliminalvermilion's topic in General Nursing

    Idiots are blowing hippa out of

  10. What is a MUC

    noctanol replied to Schweet's topic in General Nursing

    Just because it makes sense doesnt mean that is what it

  11. Families and Healthcare: What Do You Think?

    noctanol replied to DREAMSDOCOMETRUE0610's topic in General Nursing

    Your preceptor is partly right. I once educated a family member that a bp range of 120s/70s was good especially if someone has hypertension. The next few weeks were nightmares, they did not grasp the...

  12. Do you get any raises? How do you ask for one?

    noctanol replied to Nuieve's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Ask for your 4%, and if they dont give it 2 you then quit, show them who's boss, either the raise or i hit the

  13. How do I get around to LIKING changing an ostomy bag?

    noctanol replied to seks's topic in General Nursing

    Take the ostomy bag, hide it, take it to your car during break and emerse yourself in the guilty pleasure of playing with poop. I have to say, the first time i did this i felt naughty, but after three...

  14. Is it me or just the nursing home I'm working in

    noctanol replied to soon2begrad2010's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Its you, its definately

  15. Nurses don't save lives....WHAT?

    noctanol replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    Ok superhero nurses, how do you know you saved their lives, are you God or do yall have some powers that I dont to determine when one was going to

  16. application of the following to nursing?

    noctanol replied to akelboy2's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen my fair share of some #$*! Questions on this site but really this had me laughing and its 2 am in houston. Do your own homework. The fact that people want other people to do their...

  17. What would you have done?

    noctanol replied to wbdtrt's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, however in nursing homes, ltc's some of the low lifes run the show, they like to question nurses judgement, most resentment is due to the fact that nurses do "nothing" and get paid three...

  18. Im scared!! help

    noctanol replied to Amberlynnp13's topic in General Nursing

    Do you work in an ltc? I do and some of these old folks (God bless there hearts) are just super messed up. I once had a recident code and the only useful thing i could tell the emt's is idk whts...

  19. time and a half?

    noctanol replied to TamTam23's topic in General Nursing

    Hospital policy, who pays ot for presidents

  20. I need help.....plssssss.

    noctanol replied to Tatycare's topic in General Nursing

    No it would not, employers(hospitals) offer it for free to their employees(nurses), its just a plus nothing

  21. what is an acceptable response time to call bell in ltc?

    noctanol replied to jrbl77's topic in General Nursing

    I feel your pain, to be quite frank, there is no acceptable wait time. When our facility is staffed correctly 5 aides to 80 pts, the average wait is about 5 mins. Then there are those days that we...

  22. Am I in the wrong Nursing home?

    noctanol replied to MelissaLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Seems like you are part of the problem to. You called an off location pharmarcy at 9:30 pm and expect them to get the medication there on time. I believe if you or another nurse would have called...

  23. Gift ideas for my stepfather, the soon-to-be LPN

    noctanol replied to TDCHIM's topic in General Nursing

    Gifts for men are a little bit tricky. Have you thought of getting him a comfortable pair of white nick shox, and a gift card to a medical store where he can buy scrubs. Do not get the scrubs before...

  24. I'm having a 'me' day.

    noctanol replied to carolmaccas66's topic in General Nursing

    how do you know, have you been on a deathbed

  25. help with iv starts

    noctanol replied to PCU_RN9's topic in General Nursing

    give the OP a break, she meant she rarely finds a vein that will not blow, not that she cannot see the