jbluehorseh

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  1. several prn pain med

    jbluehorseh replied to Rk222's topic in General Nursing

    You were right for with holding the pain med. Remember it is your job to keep this patient safe. You are in charge of this patient and no one else. Know your medications. Things to remember when...

  2. Dialysis, HIV and terminal Pts. Abuse?

    jbluehorseh replied to Scarlette Wings's topic in General Nursing

    My question to you is to what

  3. Dialysis, HIV and terminal Pts. Abuse?

    jbluehorseh replied to Scarlette Wings's topic in General Nursing

    i have to ask what is your medical background. how many patient have you treated who have had terminal illness. how many patients have you treated who stated they want to die only to have their wished...

  4. I think I was terminated from my PRN position...

    jbluehorseh replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    send her and an email get something in writing, get a paper trail going. this way you create a legal trail if you want to take that route or for unemployment. if you have a union get them

  5. A Major reason for Hiring freeze

    jbluehorseh replied to BackfromRetirement's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Before the new health care bill, the American people have been paying for the uninsured and we still will. Whom do you think pays for these people now. Why do you think health care costs are so high?...

  6. nurse abuse

    jbluehorseh replied to fungez's topic in General Nursing

    a hospital has a duty to protect your safety, if a verbal or physical of any kind is made then they have to protect you. if they fell, they are liable, check with your union if you have one and or the...

  7. nurse abuse

    jbluehorseh replied to fungez's topic in General Nursing

    two words video

  8. nice place to rent in san jose near VA Palo Alto

    jbluehorseh replied to summer12's topic in California Nursing

    I use to work for a transportation company had a contract for the VA. It is good place to work. Many of the intern doctors there are from Stanford medical School. Mountain view, and Woodside, is a...

  9. nice place to rent in san jose near VA Palo Alto

    jbluehorseh replied to summer12's topic in California Nursing

    stay away from East Palo

  10. nurse abuse

    jbluehorseh replied to fungez's topic in General Nursing

    In my hospital we have a thing called a behavioral contract, if someone is verbally abusive, not following the rules, just being a pain or disruptive. We have them sign a contract to behave or we will...

  11. Studying nursing theory, came across Jean Watson

    jbluehorseh replied to algebra_demystified's topic in General Nursing

    i do not agree with most shamanism and faith healing as primary treatment. it does not hurt and using it as a commentary alternative treatment does not hurt because it helps the patient get through...

  12. Only tobacco free employeess??

    jbluehorseh replied to NeoNurseTX's topic in General Nursing

    Not only is this legal, but many places like fire departments make you sign a contract not to smoke. I am not a smoker, so it not a big deal to me. We would all be better off if there were no smoking....

  13. Only tobacco free employeess??

    jbluehorseh replied to NeoNurseTX's topic in General Nursing

    Not only is this legal, but many places like fire departments make you sign a contract not to smoke. I am not a smoker, so it not a big deal to me. We would all be better off if there were no smoking....

  14. Studying nursing theory, came across Jean Watson

    jbluehorseh replied to algebra_demystified's topic in General Nursing

    we have different perspectives about nursing theories all are valid, no one theory has the cornerstone in caring. and you just stated a put

  15. Studying nursing theory, came across Jean Watson

    jbluehorseh replied to algebra_demystified's topic in General Nursing

    The are many different conceptual models, from Benner to Watson, from Porifice to Rogers. They all have there pro and cons mostly it is how you the nurse see these models. To me some of these theories...

  16. Pill crusher Evidence Based Nursing

    jbluehorseh posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all I am looking for some EBN studied / articles in regards to best type of pill crushers, the hospital where I work uses these cheap hand held ones, these do not get cleaned, which leads to a...

  17. Pill crusher Evidence Based Nursing

    jbluehorseh replied to jbluehorseh's topic in General Nursing

    thanks for the information ,but i was looking for safety and standard

  18. Cross Post: Accepting Job Offer while Pregnant

    jbluehorseh replied to Mary C's topic in General Nursing

    It is true that you do not have to say anything, but first impressions are everything. What type of impression do you want to give your new employer? What is going to happen when have to take care a...

  19. The First Days of Nursing School by the Fall 2009ers!!!

    jbluehorseh replied to craziechiq's topic in General Students

    The olny thing i can say Ha ha. I been there done that. Best of luck it all up hill till your 4th semester. ( it's worth

  20. I need some Advice/ Help

    jbluehorseh posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a new nurse, but not to the medical field. I have been an EMT for over twelve years and worked in the both in the ER and NICU as a Tech/ clerk for the last five. I know I come off a very...

  21. How often should patients get bed baths?

    jbluehorseh replied to Skippers1's topic in General Nursing

    those baths in a bag are not that great they tent to leave a white residue on the patient, they are great cleaning up a patient when they soil

  22. A pre nurse student, help? Advice? Anything

    jbluehorseh replied to Nursingismycalling's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like you’re a hard worker, just look at the at the amount of classes your taking. That will take you far. Your young and have the rest of your life to work. Getting into an A.D.N. program...

  23. first quiz

    jbluehorseh replied to POMD01's topic in General Nursing

    I am a recent new graduate, I had to read Perry& Potter It has a lot of information and you will be using it throughout nursing school. The thing to remember is that don’t try and read for...

  24. Male Nurses/female Patients

    jbluehorseh replied to ern91's topic in Men in Nursing

    There tends to be a double standard when it comes to doing procedures. Male nurses are treated differently then female nurses. There are hospitals in the Bible belt that will not let males nurses take...

  25. 'Blood' Doesn't Make the Indian

    jbluehorseh replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    i think you are right. if there are people that do have native american heritage in them, then that should be honored and respected. being a non native i see these things in a different light. i...