Altra BSN, RN

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    Ever see "FULL LET" for code status?

    Altra replied to shygoofyone's topic in General Nursing

    I think this is more about ... a professional comes from another facility where there is different terminology, naturally he/she utilizes that terminology ... and the other professionals working with...
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    Nurse pressing charges

    Altra replied to Girlygirl69's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yep. BTDT. FYI -- you do not need anyone's "permission" to do
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    Ever see "FULL LET" for code status?

    Altra replied to shygoofyone's topic in General Nursing

    A johnny is a gown ... the term is used in the New England
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    Older PCA/CNA

    Altra replied to Girlygirl69's topic in General Nursing

    Wow - an older person who dared to change jobs.
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    Job posting- "Must not be overweight"

    Altra replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Another outstanding example of the reliability of using craigslist as an employment venue ... Job seekers: if you are unable / unwilling to get an actual newspaper ... use the computer to search...
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    How many of you have to pay for parking for your work?

    Altra replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Nursing

    One of the great things about allnurses.com, or any other forum with a large following ... you learn that the "norm" as you know it is not necessarily "the
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    Ever see "FULL LET" for code status?

    Altra replied to shygoofyone's topic in General Nursing

    One of the benefits of a large forum such as allnurses.com is that it allows you to hear about terminology/equipment brand names/practices that may be different from those in your local area. Though I...
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    Blood on my hands

    Altra replied to M.Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Your EMT training kicked in and you appear to have handled yourself well. Have you worked as an EMT? It's excellent experience. Good job.
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    Hospital frequent flyers??? Whatever happened to it being an acute care facility!

    Altra replied to RNdiva505's topic in General Nursing

    OP, the horse has clearly left the barn in your unit's situation with that patient, if y'all are wiping his behind for him. DKAs are mostly med-surg/tele admits at my hospital -- 1-2 days max, then...
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    Can refusing mandation during state of emergency get you fired?

    Altra replied to abouttofly's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Because the OP is a CNA, not a nurse, abandonment is not the issue. Union or not ... if the facility's policies (agreed to in the union contract) list disciplinary penalties for not complying with...
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    Can refusing mandation during state of emergency get you fired?

    Altra replied to abouttofly's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Yes, it is possible. You have to know your employer's policies. Many specifically spell out the circumstances under which employees can be mandated to remain at work past their scheduled shifts -...
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    Blood alcohol with patients refusing

    Altra replied to SCRAPPYRN69's topic in Emergency

    I disagree. I have worked in hospitals where nurses/ER techs drew blood for legal blood draws. As long as it is properly documented there is not a problem. Some defense attorneys automatically...
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    A payroll card instead of a check???

    Altra replied to fery632's topic in General Nursing

    I object to this - the "gift card" feel of it. Pay me my money. What I do with it is my business, whether I let it sit in the bank, pay bills, invest it, buy stuff, give it away as gifts, stuff it...
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    Blood alcohol with patients refusing

    Altra replied to SCRAPPYRN69's topic in Emergency

    This varies from state to state, and I imagine if your state legislature has changed the law regarding this, your hospital will have to find a way to comply. My state does not force obtaining a blood...
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    Clorox or Peroxide?

    Altra replied to LMT2BSN's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with the above posters. Having worked in hospitals which have dealt with clusters/outbreaks of c. diff and other infections, the choice of cleaners/disinfectants requires consideration of: 1....
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    Is anybody else tired of the nurse practitioner craze?

    Altra replied to WillRegNurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    OP, you're viewing the entire health care spectrum through the lens of acute inpatient care. It's only natural, as you're new and lack the big picture perspective as of yet. Having said that ......
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    Ever had a patient or family members fire you?

    Altra replied to KeepItRealRN's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting ... the only place I've heard the term used in this way is here at allnurses. Must be a regional thing. "Fired" to me means ... my employment has been terminated, not that a...
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    Can a new grad start as a travel nurse

    Altra replied to beachbutterfly's topic in First Year After Licensure

    By definition, a travel/agency nurse needs to have enough experience to hit the ground running on any assignment. In addition, I think it's important for new grads especially to understand what being...
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    Ever have a patient that "turns" on you?

    Altra replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    Now and then, yes. This turn of events has a high degree of correlation with the first time they are denied some request - due to NPO status, upcoming procedure, contraindicated by their condition,...
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    did the Dr. have a right to scold this nurse?

    Altra replied to Lurker011's topic in General Nursing

    Yet another ask-a-nurse-line question from this non-nurse poster. I will not comment on what he *thinks* *might* have transpired between an RN and an
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    Suggestions--malpractice insurance

    Altra replied to ajt575s's topic in General Nursing

    www.nso.com
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    Best way to unclog a PEG?

    Altra replied to BrazoriaLVN's topic in General Nursing

    Since someone mentioned prevention ... Using very warm water to administer crushed meds goes a long way toward preventing clogs in the first
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    MRSA in the nares

    Altra replied to Flo.'s topic in General Nursing

    You don't think it's possible that your husband, or you, or any other person he has contact with, could have "picked it up somewhere" ... that it was "NO doubt" one of the nurses? I'm sorry for your...
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    Your ER policy on giving rides home

    Altra replied to psu_213's topic in Emergency

    Spoken like someone who does not ride the bus ... and that's fine. But for those who utilize public transportation daily, it is not an issue. There is, however, a core group of frequent flyers who do...
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    Patients rights before surgery

    Altra replied to Thumby's topic in General Nursing

    You need to follow up with your surgeon for any concerns you may have. We cannot provide an evaluation of your