diane227

diane227 LPN, RN

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  1. What have you done without a Dr. order?

    diane227 replied to PureLifeRN's topic in General Nursing

    In an emergency I have done everything except give medications unless I was functioning under a standing protocol. I have no hesitation at ordering certain blood work, EKG, CXR, applying oxygen,...

  2. Taking a Pay Cut To Get Out of Nursing

    diane227 replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

    Your pay cut, if any, will depend on the type of job your taking, exempt or non-exempt, etc. There are many nursing jobs for 9-5 where you won't take a pay cut. You say you are going into a non...

  3. REALLY bad hair day

    diane227 replied to katieusa's topic in General Nursing

    It may be the same woman. I saw a photo like this on peopleofwalmart. If you have not visited this site, do so. It is good for a few laughs and some MAJOR Glamour

  4. Are med techs allowed to do blood sugars when there's no RN or LPN on the property?

    diane227 replied to vicksext's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on the facility, their policy and the training and competencies of the staff. This would fall under the heading of a delegated

  5. Are there any policies and procedures against workplace bullying?

    diane227 replied to SunnyBeach_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Most hospitals have a policy regarding a hostile work environment and your situation would fall under this policy. Contact your HR person for details. You should document the events that have...

  6. Ambu bags (inpt)

    diane227 replied to LouisVRN's topic in General Nursing

    It is my STRONG recommendation that every room have a suction set up, suction tubing, Yankar suction, ambu bag with mask at the bedside. This is especially important when you have patients who are...

  7. dayshifters please please please...

    diane227 replied to fiveofpeep's topic in General Nursing

    I turn my phone off,

  8. "Medical Expert" work at home ad on Craigslist. Sounds fishy.

    diane227 replied to Oedgar's topic in Texas Nursing

    Go to Legal Just Answer to get an idea of how this works. Sorry I could not get the link to post

  9. "Medical Expert" work at home ad on Craigslist. Sounds fishy.

    diane227 replied to Oedgar's topic in Texas Nursing

    Also, don't give them ANY personal financial information. If you need to be paid, set up a PayPal account to use instead. Don't give them your social security number or bank account number under any...

  10. "Medical Expert" work at home ad on Craigslist. Sounds fishy.

    diane227 replied to Oedgar's topic in Texas Nursing

    I think I know what this is. They have this same service for attorneys. You can go on line to these sites and, for a fee, get basic information from experts on a variety of topics. I have used the...

  11. As if nursing isn't hard enough, this comment appeared in a local newpaper by "none"

    diane227 replied to latebloomernurse's topic in General Nursing

    I think the basic point is that teachers need to be paid more and I agree. It is one of the fundamental rights of living in this country... to get an education. And just as education is a right, so...

  12. Please I need suggestion on what to do!!

    diane227 replied to NepRN's topic in General Nursing

    Take a refresher course. Then reapply. What city are you in? I have been off work the entire summer looking for a job. Not much came in but since the summer is over, I now have multiple...

  13. Starting New Job Monday!!! Nervous.... any advice??

    diane227 replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    Smile, be friendly. When introduced, say glad to meet you and repeat the name of the person you are introduced to... it will help you remember the name. Don't get too involved in personal...

  14. Seriously, WHO does this?

    diane227 replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    If the manager mentioned any names, he/ she was wrong for doing so. But, one item. Sometimes it is better to come up to a person, take them aside and ask them what is going on and what you can do to...

  15. Charting... tips

    diane227 replied to violet_violet's topic in General Nursing

    The problem is that each facility has a different way of documenting information. Some use a check list, some use computerized charting, etc. The important thing is, no matter what method you use,...

  16. will suboxone prohibit me from becoming a CNA?

    diane227 replied to amroke's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You need to be VERY careful here. I frankly do not recommend that you discuss this issue with anyone. I recently read a very interesting article on this issue. Should you tell your employer that...

  17. Pearls of Wisdom.....share yours

    diane227 replied to DayDreamin ER CRNP's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    1. ALWAYS touch the patient. You can tell a lot by touching the patient. 2. When you have a patient that you think is taking a turn for the worst and you don't have the ability/ equipment to do...

  18. Help with vitals...tips, tricks, anything???Please

    diane227 replied to tammy1974's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Practice on your family... practice finding all pulses, even the femoral, pedal. Check your pulse and respirations by placing your stethoscope on the patients chest. You can count the pulse first...

  19. CARDIAC HELP

    diane227 replied to RoyalNurse2010's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Just write it down and learn it. Practice it over and over. You absolutely must know this

  20. Confused about recapping in the medroom

    diane227 replied to giveface's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You have to recap and there is nothing you can do about it. When it is a sterile needle I don't worry about getting stuck. I just change the needle

  21. sterile technique question

    diane227 replied to 1fabulon's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Probably #3. When you remove the covers for the tip of the tubing and the insertion site of the IV bag, those areas will be sterile and as long as you do not touch the tip of the tubing that you are...

  22. what mental health problems/risks does this patient have?

    diane227 replied to kcvo's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Also, reference the DSM for information on how to formulate a diagnosis, Axis

  23. what mental health problems/risks does this patient have?

    diane227 replied to kcvo's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The first priority would be the fact that this guy may go into alcohol withdrawal. Second would be depression, potential for harm to self/

  24. Soooo... Are you at a disadvantage at NS? I think I am.

    diane227 replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Students

    It's going to be hard but DON'T BE LATE for clinicals. The instructors hate

  25. Paying for priority

    diane227 replied to HamsterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am old enough to remember when hospitals where just hospitals. There was no advertising, no business like atmosphere. Patients came to you for care and you took care of them. You did not think...