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    i dont know what to do, please help.

    truern replied to missmoe's topic in General Nursing

    How?? Did you see her?? Where you there?? If not, then you don't
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    i dont know what to do, please help.

    truern replied to missmoe's topic in General Nursing

    Then you're aware of HIPAA. You may "know" that she recently fell off the wagon, although I'm wondering how you'd know that for sure, but you have NO proof that she's diverting at work. All you have...
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    Help with Psych NCLEX questions

    truern replied to erjunkie8's topic in Psychiatric

    Absolutely!! Anytime a psych patient is hearing voices, especially ones that tell them to do harm to themselves or others, that's a
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    "LPNs should be done away with altogether"

    truern replied to missjennmb's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Well, Linda...how many nurses does a hospital require to take care of all their patients vs how many pharmacists, nutritionists, physical therapists, etc?? You can espouse the BSN as entry level to...
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    What are your limitations as a homehealth nurse?

    truern replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in Home Health

    Wouldn't the job expectations be different for a licensed person vs a sitter or aide?? The OP is PRE nursing school according to her
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    i dont know what to do, please help.

    truern replied to missmoe's topic in General Nursing

    Without something substantial besides gossip I'd do nothing. Do you have any idea of the ramifications of accusing her of something like diverting drugs?? If she's actually stealing narcotics she...
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    Blowing IV's - what am I doing wrong?

    truern replied to mommybess's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree! Also, sometimes I have MORE luck without a
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    mental health care plan PLEASE HELP CARE PLAN DUE MONDAY!

    truern replied to roxygirl09's topic in General Students

    That's my opinion. If the patient was admitted because of a suicide attempt that is her IMMEDIATE concern. The rest is immaterial if she happens to attempt again and be successful this time She...
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    got shouted at yesterday night

    truern replied to melz34's topic in General Nursing

    Anybody remember Erikson?!? "Adolescence: 12 to 18 Years Ego Development Outcome: Identity vs. Role Confusion Basic Strengths: Devotion and Fidelity Up to this stage, according to Erikson,...
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    How much is too much when your class has uninvited guests?

    truern replied to Blueorchid's topic in General Students

    First impression: he's totally lost in his class and only feels knowledgeable/respected/superior when compared to the newbies. Sort of like the NS top honors student that finds themself at the...
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    in my first term, now I know what you all were talking about

    truern replied to chnc1024's topic in General Students

    Chancie, you'll have to model mature behavior for those juvenile students apparently Btw, I had no trouble reading or understanding your
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    mental health care plan PLEASE HELP CARE PLAN DUE MONDAY!

    truern replied to roxygirl09's topic in General Students

    If she's dead it doesn't matter what she eats. The patient already attempted suicide...has a history of depression and axiety and is bipolar. Have you researched bipolar
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    Patient Teaching Help!

    truern replied to Sara5229's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Just a suggestion, but keep whatever you do SHORT and to the point. Maybe a few handouts that the patient can review later...one visual aid but keep it small...see what materials the floor uses...
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    "LPNs should be done away with altogether"

    truern replied to missjennmb's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    This thread is about LPNs and "should they be done away with" in response to another thread. This thread is not about race nor does it need to go in that direction. Sheesh, posters...get with the...
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    Things you would LOVE to say to your nursing instructors...

    truern replied to Montessori Mommy's topic in General Students

    Wow!! She needs to take it up with program directors then and let her feelings be known. A break is a break is a break. SHE gets one doesn't
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    IV Dilaudid problem patients!!!!!!!!!!!

    truern replied to mina123's topic in General Nursing

    A: I believe it. My husband is a perfect example. The man has a pain threshold that the normal person would need a lift to climb over. He just has a high tolerance for pain I guess. When he was in...
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    Is parasites a common problem?

    truern replied to johnnyDoGood's topic in General Nursing

    I seriously doubt we all have intestinal parasites. That said, I have had colonics before and found I felt more energized and in general just felt
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    What's the craziest order you've ever seen?

    truern replied to ozoneranger's topic in General Nursing

    Once during NS I had a post op patient with a penile implant that caused some major swelling. So the urologist wrote an order to "Apply ice to balls PRN". My instructor got such a kick out of...
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    Medical Shows on TV

    truern replied to chadaniel0415's topic in General Nursing

    Me, either. Not sure why exactly, but I think I have it narrowed down to the way she sits there without participating in the conversations like she's either spacey or above it all. Oh, and her name...
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    IV Dilaudid problem patients!!!!!!!!!!!

    truern replied to mina123's topic in General Nursing

    While they're my patient I can fix their pain (hopefully), but I can't fix their addiction. I will not allow my patients to suffer pain
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    Medical Shows on TV

    truern replied to chadaniel0415's topic in General Nursing

    I love the doctors!! I think they bring information to the table that most viewers are too embarrassed to ask their own doctors...and stuff I just wouldn't even *think* to ask. I wish Dr Sears lived...
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    Beer in the morning?

    truern replied to FireStarterRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Did they have pizza for
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    Cheaters in my med/surg class

    truern replied to brandy1215's topic in General Students

    Ever hear of domestic violence AGAINST WOMEN?!? Thankfully most schools, *especially* of nursing, are of the same high moral standing! I seriously can't believe what I'm
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    Cheaters in my med/surg class

    truern replied to brandy1215's topic in General Students

    I disagree. I think there's a distinct possibility that they could, indeed, pass NCLEX. Who says they cheated all thru NS?? Cheated in every
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    MD ordered placebo for pain PRN~would you give it?

    truern replied to beetlebailey524's topic in General Nursing

    I had a root canal yesterday...came home, took 1 Vicodin. 45 minutes later my jaw was KILLING me, took 1 more Vicodin. I couldn't talk right, I couldn't stand up straight...but my jaw was STILL...