Altra BSN, RN

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    Criteria for Giving IV BP Meds?

    Altra replied to ChristineN's topic in General Nursing

    I can't say we have a hard & fast policy. That BP in triage ... in a patient actively vomiting ... would not necessarily worry me. That it remained elevated for 6 hours is another story, although...
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    Rounding Queen

    Altra replied to LoveMyBugs's topic in General Nursing

    DookieMeister, I didn't connect the two until you reminded me. To my great regret, I went back and watched 1:20 of the video. Oy. Bedpans on heads, and actual use of the word "potty" in what you...
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    Rounding Queen

    Altra replied to LoveMyBugs's topic in General Nursing

    I could only watch about 20 seconds. I just don't even know what to say. And we complain we aren't treated as the professionals that we believe we are
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    That is IT; have had it with nursing...I'm going insane!

    Altra replied to carolmaccas66's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry you're having a hard time, OP. I think that just about every adult on the planet must have occasional "I hate my life!" days. If this feeling has been prolonged, however, you might consider...
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    Prison job for female RN

    Altra replied to luckystarRN's topic in Correctional

    As in the other "home health for female RN" thread ... apparently your consideration of jobs is viewed through the lens of 1. your family and 2. your sense of being female and physically small. Good...
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    ugh what to wear

    Altra replied to LouisVRN's topic in General Nursing

    My personal feeling is that scrubs are never acceptable for an interview. Scrubs are what you wear when providing patient care ... but when you arrive for an interview you are there for a business...
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    Flaming rant

    Altra replied to workingspaz's topic in General Nursing

    ER nurse here, hoping that you feel better now that you got that off your chest ... and wishing you a better day tomorrow.
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    What do you do on the drive to work?

    Altra replied to whitecat5000's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, you get brownie points for
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    IV in an artery

    Altra replied to jrmarr's topic in General Nursing

    Ever hear the phrase, "if it walks like a duck ..." That applies here -- if it pulses like an artery ... it's likely an artery. It happens - especially when you're aiming for the basilic vein. So...
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    What do you do on the drive to work?

    Altra replied to whitecat5000's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you! The trauma nurse in me prays that you do not attempt to multitask beyond listening to the audio of your
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    Magnet theme song...

    Altra replied to tswim's topic in General Nursing

    Remind me again why professional adults need a "theme song" as part of some program exploring the successes/shortcomings of a year-old
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    Length of orientation for experienced nurse going to new hospital, same specialty

    Altra replied to 0402's topic in General Nursing

    In my experience, 4-6
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    Confused about Carpuject???

    Altra replied to newexcitednurse's topic in Patient Medications

    It's just a delivery device designed for use with tubex-es. How do you feel it provides a control or deterrent against
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    Why do docs do this?

    Altra replied to ebear's topic in General Nursing

    Those of you who feel strongly that physicians should not be in your break room and/or that in your workplace it just isn't done ... I'm curious ... is the gender makeup of your nursing staff...
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    "Losing my license!"

    Altra replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that losing one's license is a rare event (though it is certainly life-altering for the license holder), and that most disciplinary actions by a state licensing board are related to substance...
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    Clarification. :) My Manager is Gossiping about me. What do I do?

    Altra replied to SoCalRN1970's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    So this is about you ... surprise, surprise. So the bottom line is ... this administrator/supervisor doesn't like you, and is not shy about saying so to other coworkers. And in the other thread, you...
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    Why do docs do this?

    Altra replied to ebear's topic in General Nursing

    Someone takes the time to ask about your family and you reject them -
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    Why do docs do this?

    Altra replied to ebear's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the previous poster. In my department we are a team. Physicians are just like any other coworker -- some you may inwardly sigh when you see they're in the break room at the same time...
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    "Did you see/Follow up with your Primary Doctor..."

    Altra replied to Roy Fokker's topic in Emergency

    This is a multi-faceted problem. I believe there is a genuine shortage of primary care providers in many areas, particularly those who accept Medicare & Medicaid. I've been begging my own parent,...
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    Sam-e supplement...patient taking..not sure its ok..

    Altra replied to Lucky724's topic in General Nursing

    Most drug guides include a chapter on common OTC supplements with potential contraindications and
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    How to find a job after being fired?

    Altra replied to ilove's topic in General Nursing

    $79 to have someone tell you what you already
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    Sam-e supplement...patient taking..not sure its ok..

    Altra replied to Lucky724's topic in General Nursing

    If you don't know anything about the supplement, what is specifically triggering your concern that it is "too much"? Too much what? I agree that the patient's prescribing physician should be made...
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    custom earbuds for stethoscopes

    Altra replied to perservere's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    How else would they be "custom" ... if not made from your individual ear
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    caring in nursing

    Altra replied to Glageman's topic in General Nursing

    I'm growing tired of these "debates" as to whether care or money is the primary focus of health care. In the US, health care is primarily a private business. It was not ever otherwise. People are...
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    Employment drug screen to include nicotine

    Altra replied to originalred's topic in General Nursing

    It's not just