DistrictNurse19

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1. RN/MA role in ob/gyn clinic

   DistrictNurse19 replied to donnab1's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

   Hello, I have worked ambulatory care in the past. The MAs did the rooming and such things as immunizations, vital signs, etc. RNs did the triage, phone calls, and injectable meds such as pain meds,...

2. Pseudo Seizures

   DistrictNurse19 replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

   I have had a female teen who has had several pseudoseizures--all occur when she is upset or just looking for attention. They look so real

3. Self Harm Patients

   DistrictNurse19 replied to RebecaRN's topic in Psychiatric

   Taped tp the bottom of their feet; in their mouth, and unfortunately in the lady

4. Nurse patient ratio

   DistrictNurse19 replied to RebecaRN's topic in Psychiatric

   We have an adult unit with 57 patients. Nurses take anywhere from 12-17 patients--way too many but we are so short-staffed. Our adolescent unit has 23 patients, each nurse has 7-8 patients each. We...

5. Triage Nursing in Family Practice

   DistrictNurse19 replied to Marisette's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

   Hello...I worked as a Family Practice triage nurse for about 13 months, it got boring fast, and sitting in a chair all day drove me crazy, not to mention I gained some weight. Seemed like we always...

6. Quitting... physician office and giving notice

   DistrictNurse19 replied to Oedgar's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

   Hopefully all worked out well, not only for you but also the co-workers you were worried about. You have to remember that they have choices to make as well--nobody holding a gun to their head forcing...

7. Do you miss face to face?

   DistrictNurse19 replied to LevitateMe's topic in Telephone Triage

   I found myself disliking the amount of hours I just "sat" on the phone, not to mention the weight I gained from lack of exercise during the work day. I left telephone triage after 15 months as I...

8. Does a Contracted Nurse Position Need Malpractice Insurance?

   DistrictNurse19 replied to Cataholic's topic in School

   I agree with fellow posters--I would not dare practice nursing in any setting without my own malpractice insurance. We live in a sue-happy society and I would not want to trust that my employer would...

9. MSN Educator to CNS or NP

   DistrictNurse19 replied to radoncnurse's topic in Post Graduate Students

   I think you should go for the NP degree as NP's can always teach, but a nurse educator cannot be a NP. Besides, chances are you will earn more salary with NP credentials than with educator...

10. What was your first "paying" job???

    DistrictNurse19 replied to Butterfly0328's topic in General Nursing

    Worked as a hostess/waitress at a local family-owned restaurant. Worked my butt off for $3.35/hr and less when I waitressed. But I learned alot...like some people are never pleased no matter what...

11. Help!-What can we feed this kid?

    DistrictNurse19 replied to DistrictNurse19's topic in School

    Thanks to all for your "brainstorming"...this child qualifies for free lunch so by law we have to provide the food. The parent has threatened to "sue" the school district so administrators are...

12. Help!-What can we feed this kid?

    DistrictNurse19 posted a topic in School

    We have a young child with allergies to milk, soy, and eggs. Have you noticed how most foods have at least one of these ingredients in it? What can we feed this child? Special bread from the health...

13. Week before break - how's your office today?

    DistrictNurse19 replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    Norovirus outbreak here in Michigan...the smell of barf is every where! One elementary school has over 100 out with this crud today. Hope Santa washes his hands often when he visits our

14. Any ideas for disposable ice packs?

    DistrictNurse19 replied to allstarnurse's topic in School

    Our local hospital wets a sanitary napkin or panty liner, places it in a plastic bag and freezes it...for women with episiotomy discomfort! How's that for a home-made ice pack??

15. Lots of FLEAS!!

    DistrictNurse19 posted a topic in School

    During a head check for lice, I found 6 (big!) fleas in this little girls hair, along with "flea dirt". I captured a couple fleas and had a nearby veterinarian verify that indeed the insects are...