Altra BSN, RN

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    "Sir or Ma'am" when addressing physicians?

    Altra replied to nurs4kids's topic in General Nursing

    If the nurse's use of "sir" was different than his typical conversation with other colleagues then I understand your point, OP. In other words, the use of sir/ma'am and other titles is highly...
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    ER Policies

    Altra replied to sueellen9209's topic in Emergency

    In what areas do you feel this department's P&P are lacking? And are there hospital-wide policies which may cover these deficiencies? In my ER we are currently undergoing a "learning experience"...
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    Reporting of Lapse in License

    Altra replied to jsguy's topic in General Nursing

    There is no judgement in pointing out, how can we possibly know what action a BON took on a particular individual's case. I'm simply redirecting you to a better source of information -- your friend,...
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    Reporting of Lapse in License

    Altra replied to jsguy's topic in General Nursing

    If it is your business to know your friend's, well, business ... then wouldn't these questions be more appropriately directed to your friend? Not sure what we can offer here at AN on this topic ......
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    Triage Regulations

    Altra replied to medic182's topic in Emergency

    pyegirlrn, the potential problem I see in your scenario is that if the registration folks are obtaining registration (read: financial) information from the patient prior to triage, that can be...
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    Well, I finally made a big medication error.

    Altra replied to brainkandy87's topic in Emergency

    Agree. A 2-week old will be not much bigger than his/her birth weight. What's an average birth weight? What was this particular kiddo's birth weight, and was he/she a full-term infant? These are...
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    Why don't they change LTC facilities?

    Altra replied to wish_me_luck's topic in General Nursing

    Who is/are "they", and how will the changes you would propose be funded? Medicare beneficiaries (those over age 65 and those who receive Medicare benefits due to chronic complex illness/disability...
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    Stupid things doctors do?!

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

    I just don't see where a thread with negative comments about physicians does anything to make anyone feel better about physicians' threads with negative comments about nurses. Where I work, we are a...
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    Stupid things doctors do?!

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

    Calling a mistake stupid is short-sighted ... will the same label apply to you one day when you are hurried, preoccupied, or simply have a different judgement than a
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    Anyone familiar with Kindred (LTAC)

    Altra replied to mindlor's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    You will learn tremendously with this patient population. However, at some point you will need to work in an acute care ICU, the higher acuity the better, in order to be a competitive candidate for...
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    Peer Reviews

    Altra replied to Vespertinas's topic in General Nursing

    At least in institutional settings, we do have a lot of opportunity to observe and work with each other. I can certainly easily think of the strengths and weaknesses of most of my coworkers. We...
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    When Do I Tell My Boss . . . . ?

    Altra replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Are the two of you friendly/cordial, beyond necessary interaction? If so, then I might let on that you "have some follow up appointments/further testing that will be important to see how things are...
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    Peer Reviews

    Altra replied to Vespertinas's topic in General Nursing

    I think that the OP was referring to coworker peer reviews included as part of the annual performance review process ... not BON hearings. I think it can be valuable when the hospital structure is...
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    Why Is It That Everyone Thinks They're A Good Nurse?

    Altra replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That is really, really unfortunate. It's actually shocking to me - and not much shocks me. Wishing you the open mind to take in many years of growth,
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    New nurse here. How do I overcome a suspension from work?

    Altra replied to BradenRN30's topic in Nursing Career

    With 5 months of experience you have not yet mastered nursing (no one has, in that time frame). You have no business supervising, guiding, or acting as a resource for others. Does this make sense to...
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    New Nurse at New Clinic

    Altra replied to Jurica's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Very curious to know these organizations which conclude that a person with no experience in occupational health ... is the person to hire to initiate an occupational health service. PS -- OP, you...
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    Some OR nurses need to get a grip... really!

    Altra replied to Epona's topic in Operating Room

    I'm sorry you're continuing to have difficulties in this specialty area as
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    So Lost in the Medical Field..Please help?

    Altra replied to haileigh's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If you want to be a nurse then prepare to be a nurse... research colleges and universities in your area that have nursing programs. Unless CNA certification/experience is specifically required by the...
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    Oh dear . .Audited for proof of CEUs and don't have

    Altra replied to Norma_Saline's topic in General Nursing

    Just because you have 30 days to produce the required documents does not mean that the law does not require the CEUs to have been completed within the licensing period. In other words, I wouldn't...
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    The Mockery of Nursing

    Altra replied to Old.Timer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The mockery continues, unabated ... that's all I can say. Wine or scotch ... wine or scotch ...? I'll let you know
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    Oh dear . .Audited for proof of CEUs and don't have

    Altra replied to Norma_Saline's topic in General Nursing

    The penalty is likely defined in the nurse practice act of your state. If your state publishes disciplinary actions in its newsletter or on its website, you can glean some information there
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    student loans

    Altra replied to ginaw623's topic in General Nursing

    I would echo everything that llg said. And The Commuter's simple calculation (easily obtainable information from any lender and any of the many governmental websites covering student loan programs)...
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    nclex horror

    Altra replied to kikijo's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    What is it about nursing that attracts the mentality ... it doesn't matter how bad you are at something - just keep trying! In this thread we yet again have a poster who is having serious difficulties...
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    People think nursing is overpaid?!

    Altra replied to Good Morning, Gil's topic in General Nursing

    Endless threads on this topic, each with a different twist. The problem: perception is reality. A patient/family member's perception may be that a nurse is a "bad nurse" or "lazy" because s/he...
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    Patient Questions

    Altra replied to Watchtower's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the previous poster's comments -- at an urgent care you are not building a long-term relationship with patients. Any abnormal lab results that come up after discharge mean one of two...