Altra BSN, RN

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    Patient Abandonment by Physician???

    Altra replied to TammyG77's topic in General Nursing

    I'm uneasy with the idea that this supposedly healthy-until-recently person (who never had much more than a cold, per the OP in post #35) is now actively taking or seeking a plethora of psychoactive...
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    Socializing after work in your scrubs

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

    No rollseyes at you joanna73 ... just at the genius architect who designed my hospital's
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    Socializing after work in your scrubs

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

    Regardless of where you trained, you can find yourself at some point working in a hospital with no locker rooms in any depts. outside of the OR and L&D, with lockers in all other dept. breakrooms...
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    Fixing occluded peripheral IVs

    Altra replied to Cuddleswithpuddles's topic in General Nursing

    The smaller syringe exerts more pressure than the larger syringe. It's fine to use a 3cc on a PIV. Remember to visualize the PIV itself -- it's only about 1-1/4" long give or take, depending on...
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    Patient Abandonment by Physician???

    Altra replied to TammyG77's topic in General Nursing

    Correct -- the OP's line of thinking would mean that any physician consulted was responsible for the patient for 30 days -- which would kind of defeat the purpose of the "second opinion". The...
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    Patient Abandonment by Physician???

    Altra replied to TammyG77's topic in General Nursing

    I am not aware of any requirement that a physician must treat any certain patient. And at the beginning of the post, you mentioned that this physician, within the same group as the patient's PCP, was...
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    The Mockery of Nursing

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

    After some reflection, I've decided on Fomite Factory pants in Cardiomyopathy Gray, and I'll get a scrub top in "UA Stripes" and a T-shirt that reads, "It's OK, Boo
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    New grad RN in med-spa

    Altra replied to diigital dream's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    i don't think you can equate your current experience with inpatient care in a hospital. if you keep this job, latch on to another nurse there and be very, very dedicated to honing your assessment...
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    The Mockery of Nursing

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

    My turn to vent. My current votes for The Mockery of Nursing: 1. Published studies widely covered by both healthcare industry and mainstream media which presuppose nursing is something females who...
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    Nobody likes "Obamacare", so what should we replace it with?

    Altra replied to MunoRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    This politically conservative nurse (registered Republican who exercises her voting rights regularly) agrees with much of the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act ... but would replace it with...
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    Wiping off IV ports

    Altra replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on the agent being used. Alcohol is greatly aided by the friction. With chlorhexadine - the drying time is
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    You know its a seeker when . . .

    Altra replied to BostonTerrierLover's topic in Emergency

    I totally hear what you are saying about the drug-seeking behavior, but this was poor patient management. For months, he had incomplete dialysis? I just can't see this happening where I've worked --...
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    Full time and Per-Diem

    Altra replied to PediLove2147's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with the previous posters regarding the OT aspect. And per diem positions presuppose a familiarity and competency in the unit -- probably not the best option if you have no prior experience in...
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    Can Volunteer work count as an Work experience?

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

    Definitely put it on the resume and online application, but no, it is not employment paid at a rate of $0.00. Make sure to mention it in the cover letter, whether on paper or electronic ... or...
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    Manipulative patients always get the best of me....

    Altra replied to rn undisclosed name's topic in General Nursing

    Agree -- it's time for
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    patient privacy

    Altra replied to naftali216's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've worked at two teaching hospitals -- it is a given that there will be a greater number of people involved with the care of a patient than at a non-teaching facility. Observation or teaching...
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    Live in compact state but want to do something in non compact state

    Altra replied to wish_me_luck's topic in General Nursing

    I live in a "tri-state" area ... I know many who are licensed in all 3
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    Live in compact state but want to do something in non compact state

    Altra replied to wish_me_luck's topic in General Nursing

    No, you can be licensed in more than one
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    Live in compact state but want to do something in non compact state

    Altra replied to wish_me_luck's topic in General Nursing

    You'll need to apply for a license in the new
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    Dealing with nosy family members.

    Altra replied to pinkstethoscope's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Oh heck no ... Looking into other patients' rooms? Why is this not dealt
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    In need of a serious butt whoopin I am.

    Altra replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in General Nursing

    Oy ... I'm not sure. Are there any guidelines in your performance review system, to guide both the individual and the manager in the ratings? That's generally been the case where I have worked. The...
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    Formal Contract

    Altra replied to nursesewa's topic in General Nursing

    Of course it is. A position was posted. X applicants applied. Y were interviewed. One will get the job. And ... I'm not sure what this has to do with a
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    I think it would be wonderful if...

    Altra replied to DroogieRN's topic in General Nursing

    In my teaching hospital, they're pretty clear about what nurses do all day ... because they're there all day too. I so appreciate the camraderie this
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    Home Care Nursing Options???

    Altra replied to bleedingpurple's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, the way the world works is ... if you're not paying the bill, you don't get to call the shots. Clearly the daughter is receiving some type of disability/state-supported health care...
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    Written up for false documentation...

    Altra replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    It might be helpful to remember the old definition of insanity: Doing the same thing over and over, and expecting different