Altra BSN, RN

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    Can I lose my license???

    Altra replied to Staceyface65's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I can neither confirm nor deny that back in the days before meds in the Pyxis and supplies in the Omnicell ... that Coworker A ever assisted Coworker B to be fit for duty by the start of shift ......
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    RN supervising a pdn

    Altra replied to mdflores's topic in Private Duty

    Agree with the previous poster -- any clients of the agency you currently work for will likely be off limits to your new organization for some period of time. As you have applied for provider status,...
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    Intubation necessary?

    Altra replied to ScottieDNurse2b's topic in Critical Care

    I'm glad to hear of the good health of your fiancée and your son. Enjoy the beauty of your new family during this holiday
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    Hiring Managers please read...and anyone esle

    Altra replied to cholmes1223's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    In my hospital system, unit managers are *expected* to be responsive via cell phone/text instantaneously pretty much 24/7. Don't sweat
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    Curious to know why Jahi thread was closed?

    Altra replied to RNIBCLC's topic in Nursing News

    Clarification: For those who may have come on board recently -- be aware that the first video shown in this link is from last year, during the initial legal dispute over whether or not UCSF Benioff...
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    Don't Know Where Else to Ask This

    Altra replied to siobanyan's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm hoping that your personal relationship preceded the professional one. But putting that aside, and without going into detail about the level of animosity involved in the breakup ... maybe you could...
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    Key lanyards around neck

    Altra replied to rickbren.lds's topic in General Nursing

    Put the lanyard in your pocket. Make transfer of it a "checklist" item at shift change. Poo or no poo ... there is no reason to have items dangling in front of patients every time you lean across a...
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    Job Interview/Talent Review

    Altra replied to MeiLana's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Behavioral interview questions have been common for many years now, in recognition of the fact that personalities and personal styles contribute as least as much to productivity and workplace...
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    why do nurses hate medics?

    Altra replied to loboracer's topic in Emergency

    Sorry to hear that this is your experience, OP. I feel fortunate that I have not worked where there has been that kind of friction. In all the EDs in which I've worked there have been medics on...
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    How long was your initial orientation to the ER?

    Altra replied to WannaBNursey's topic in Emergency

    In 2 of the 3 hospitals where I've worked, ED orientation is 8 weeks for experienced ED nurses, 12 weeks for experienced nurses who have not worked in the ED before, and 16 weeks for new
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    Have you travelled to Africa is a invasion of privacy?

    Altra replied to IrishIzCPNP's topic in General Nursing

    The screening question is absolutely appropriate for anyone presenting for care with fever, vomiting, diarrhea, or other s/s consistent with EVD. The CDC's recommendations for ambulatory settings are...
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    Curious to know why Jahi thread was closed?

    Altra replied to RNIBCLC's topic in Nursing News

    Thank
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    application problem

    Altra replied to grammy57's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Agree with the above poster who pointed out that the question on the application was very likely referring to disciplinary actions on your license, not internal employer corrective
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    Has anyone Clep sociology what was the process and what do you recommrnd

    Altra replied to Mary Ann Joseph's topic in Online Distance Learning

    https://www.google.com/search?btnG=1&pws=0&q=clep&gws_rd=ssl
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    Question about uniform

    Altra replied to Lev's topic in Emergency

    Yes, you're overthinking this. And possibly, you're overlooking the cross-disciplinary team/camaraderie atmosphere that is often a prominent feature of the ED, which is what makes it such a great...
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    Is it possible to not work in a hospital as a new nurse?

    Altra replied to Brooke2009's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that school nursing, or any other setting in which you are out there on your own with no back up is not at all ideal for a new grad. Assessment skills and clinical judgement take time to...
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    Pet peeve, bad practice, or overly critical?

    Altra replied to NewICU's topic in Critical Care

    In my experience this is a group effort by 2-3 staff -- simultaneous rolling, linen change, obtaining vital signs, basic assessment, and drawing labs & cultures within 10 - 15 minutes of arrival....
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    TRIAGE

    Altra replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    The 6-hour mark in the penalty box is indeed about where patience wears thin and sensory overload creeps in, so I'm glad to hear that your department is willing to try this. Triage craziness certainly...
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    Is there an Entity that assist Nuses who have been fired?

    Altra replied to Quitting's topic in General Nursing

    This is on the plus side for you. Job hunting with BON baggage is a much, much tougher road. People in all professions get fired, and it is always more difficult to obtain the next job in that...
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    Do you believe that socioeconomics and educations are biggest factors?

    Altra replied to tarotale's topic in Emergency

    OP, unless you (have time to) analyze the finances, educational history, and work history of all your patients ... is it possible that patients of "lower education" or "lower socioeconomic status"...
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    Do you believe that socioeconomics and educations are biggest factors?

    Altra replied to tarotale's topic in Emergency

    I don't discount your experiences, OP, but your paramedic friends clearly work in different affluent service areas than my paramedic friends ... because mine have endless calls for "dad doesn't want...
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    Do you remember this lesson in nursing school?

    Altra replied to StealthRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The lesson I remember, from waaaay before nursing school, is that you don't lie to cover your
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    Third Part Observing and Possibly Filming

    Altra replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Emergency

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    Appointed as a shift supervisor to represent ED in Education and Research

    Altra replied to TalarossaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations - your first committee assignment. If your hospital has a well-developed shared governance structure you will probably attend some kind of orientation session that will explain the...
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    Scoliosis Screening

    Altra replied to jggardin's topic in General Nursing

    If I were going to target a particular screening or diagnostic test ... it sure wouldn't be one which is noninvasive, requires no equipment, and costs only a trained provider's time. OP, can you...