Altra BSN, RN

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    Shocked...Confused...& Terminated=SAD "(

    Altra replied to NrsLucky's topic in General Nursing

    I do not agree with the decision to terminate you -- it solves nothing. But I am very concerned with the lack of immediate action to rescue this patient, and I suspect that is what freaked out the...
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    Sketchy situation with MD and neonate

    Altra replied to 6spdftwtm's topic in General Nursing

    That WBC count would have been an admission where I work too, and I could definitely see an LP in the kiddo's immediate
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    Baffled

    Altra replied to GitanoRN's topic in General Nursing

    That's the truth. I would point out that the "I have to ..." comments are not things that have to be done ... the person is just choosing to do them. But I have faith that the intelligent...
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    confused about transferring license to a different state

    Altra replied to theresamorris8's topic in General Nursing

    No, no NCLEX, no other test. You can google the state boards of nursing in the states where you may possibly relocate and find out what each requires so that you're prepared to get this process...
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    Baffled

    Altra replied to GitanoRN's topic in General Nursing

    Not here. As I said, this phenonmenon is learned, chosen behavior on the part of two adults. And to be fair, there is the opposite sex counterpart, who is generally too tearful to explain s/s,...
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    Baffled

    Altra replied to GitanoRN's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely agree -- these are chosen behavior patterns on the part of both partners in a
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    Baffled

    Altra replied to GitanoRN's topic in General Nursing

    This is the primary reason that adult males under the age of 50, accompanied by a female significant other, and without really concerning symptoms, are some of my least favorite patients. I address...
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    Do nurses use their wristwatch in real life nursing?

    Altra replied to northmississippi's topic in General Nursing

    SwedishOmorfia, I have noticed comments similar to yours before here at allnurses, from other European nurses. Here in the US, the nothing-below-the-elbows practice is generally limited to OR/theater...
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    What is Nsg Dx, and Why Should I Care?

    Altra replied to nurseprnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting reading, GrnTea. But I can't climb on the "Yeah, NANDA" bandwagon. The scenario/example given in the blog appears to presume that the medical dx was derived from the most superficial...
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    Interview question

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

    I think your answer was fine. If a vent is alarming, that is always a priority. I'm sorry you didn't get the job. Remember, it's not personal. Really ... it's not. Good luck on the next go
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    Hospital unit not using SBAR format vent

    Altra replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    To the best of my knowledge, I believe JCAHO requires person-to-person (notice I did not say in person, or face to face) handoff communication with the opportunity to ask questions/get clarification....
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    NO, NO, NO!!

    Altra replied to PintheD's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks. I'm sorry you're unhappy in your current position. Could you maybe transfer back to an ICU
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    NO, NO, NO!!

    Altra replied to PintheD's topic in General Nursing

    PintheD, this whole episode has obviously upset you. If my use of the term task monkey offended you I am sorry. In 3 or 4 different posts, you referenced being "task oriented", "keep a smile on your...
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    NO, NO, NO!!

    Altra replied to PintheD's topic in General Nursing

    While I agree that the physicians involved in this episode didn't communicate clearly, and the patient appears to have had the tendency to be difficult no matter what the circumstances ... most...
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    a question about A&Ox3 and POE

    Altra replied to Kiddo87's topic in General Nursing

    No - general consent for treatment covers most things other than specific invasive
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    Am i fully to blame for this or did my mentor act complacement.

    Altra replied to tinkerbell419's topic in United Kingdom

    I don't see evidence of having learned a lesson, because you still can't seem to identify whether or not you knew what meds you were giving, for what purpose, in what dosage, and by what
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    Am i fully to blame for this or did my mentor act complacement.

    Altra replied to tinkerbell419's topic in United Kingdom

    all we have to go by for this discussion is your own account of what happened, which has changed throughout the course of this thread. and please, please recognize the multiple errors that occurred in...
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    So I guess it is true...

    Altra replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Students

    Well, it took 44 posts, but the OP finally got to the crux of the matter. PrincessBride, I think you're shocked that someone doesn't think you're wonderful. I applaud your decision to not have...
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    Am i fully to blame for this or did my mentor act complacement.

    Altra replied to tinkerbell419's topic in United Kingdom

    This is a very different story than your earlier post, which described the incident differently. You said the patient's mother recognized your error, and that is what cause you to stop administering...
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    hypertensive emergency?

    Altra replied to conscientiousnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I find this unsettling ... this talk of calling 911 as a "trick" to get the student to get immediate medical attention. But probably not as unsettling as the idea of asking an RN at the facility...
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    If your Facebook status could be ANYTHING, what would it be?

    Altra replied to lyrabella's topic in Emergency

    "I love it when you can tell me with a straight face that you have allergies to aspirin, Tylenol, ibuprofen, naproxen, and oh yeah,
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    hypertensive emergency?

    Altra replied to conscientiousnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm curious what the situation was that caused the student to have her BP taken in the first place, and what made the OP conclude that s/he was the appropriate person to obtain it? If the student...
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    Do you tell patients you might be related?

    Altra replied to guest64485's topic in General Nursing

    No, I wouldn't. What I would consider doing, if I thought they would put it together, would be to switch assignments with another nurse. It's inappropriate to be caring for family in a professional...
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    Let me get this clear

    Altra replied to FutureRN_NP's topic in General Nursing

    A lot of good general info here: Registered Nurses* You can search through for more specific RN wage information for your state, and possibly even your specific
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    Let me get this clear

    Altra replied to FutureRN_NP's topic in General Nursing

    There is no industry wide standard. And I really can't think of any other field where that's the case, either. As in all industries, an experienced professional will *generally* make more than a...