BabyLady

BabyLady BSN, RN

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  1. Why do OTC protein test strips not exist?

    BabyLady replied to 2011NursingStudent's topic in General Nursing

    Kidney infections may or may not have high levels of protein..but the urine is cloudy from increased white blood cells and/or pus. UTI's are things not to be played around with and you cannot...

  2. Can someone teach me about Hep-Locks?

    BabyLady replied to nycNurse2b's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I work in the NICU and sometimes in Peds and we use hep-locks. All that means, is that heparin instead of saline is left in the line. So when we would flush a line, we would push 1 to 5 mls of Normal...

  3. Sticky suggestion for the NP forum

    BabyLady posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I would like to see a sticky that STAYS locked...accessible only to a staff member or other senior AllNurses member who has direct, accurate knowledge of how this DNP thing will work in the next...

  4. push back/cancel with no pay

    BabyLady replied to sweetface18's topic in General Nursing

    Here is what most people do not know about the formation of unions: Once a union is formed..they have to SHUT THE FACILITY DOWN in order to fire every worker and not reopen at that location, to get...

  5. Can an LVN/LPN discontinue an IV?

    BabyLady replied to Miss_3Bb's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    These are questions you need to defer to your instructor and will vary by your state and facility. The OP had a question that has to do with her state boards...which sometimes, is not

  6. Parents/Patients demanding investigations

    BabyLady replied to 15isto2's topic in General Nursing

    I fully support parents asking for more comprehensive testing...if it is warranted. However, instead of telling parents "no"...a reason needs to be given to them as to why. I have seen way too many...

  7. Can an LVN/LPN discontinue an IV?

    BabyLady replied to Miss_3Bb's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Ok...hang on folks..for TESTING purposes...what is allowed in your state or facility has nothing to do with what the OP has to answer on the NCLEX. In the "NCLEX" hospital, you have to let go of what...

  8. 2015 DNP

    BabyLady replied to BabyLady's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    If I could give you 1,000 Kudos, I would!

  9. HIPAA help

    BabyLady replied to 2greeneyes's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Nope, you are not guilty of a HIPAA violation because you did not obtain the information through your employment or facility. You had the information because she was your sister. You are guilty of...

  10. Bedside Code Sheets

    BabyLady replied to nurseck04's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We have a program that automatically calculates these...I have no idea of what program it is. We update this daily and they are updated whenever the infant's weight changes by 100g or more, up or...

  11. Student Nurse Needle Stick Scare

    BabyLady replied to fortunato's topic in General Nursing

    ...please go back and read my post because that is not what i said. i said that it is standard among many facilities that you consent to testing if there is an exposure. in other words, a patient is...

  12. documenting

    BabyLady replied to DDdove's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You document what will cover you legally or any significant intervention. My rule of thumb: If I cannot look at my charting in 3 to 5 years and know what I did with a patient or could not answer...

  13. documenting

    BabyLady replied to DDdove's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When I was brand new, I would read the charting of other nurses and eventually came up with my own way to document that covered what I felt was needed. You do not need to do "double charting"...for...

  14. Student Nurse Needle Stick Scare

    BabyLady replied to fortunato's topic in General Nursing

    The probably need to consider changing that. In most facilities it is required before they will treat you, barring the ER of course. It is because legally, they can refuse to consent to

  15. HELP!! Doctor wants to do a repeat C-Section before my due date

    BabyLady replied to dncndva215's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Obviously, we cannot give medical advice, but I will tell you that personally? I wouldn't change healthcare providers at this late stage in the game. I would make an appointment, speak to your...

  16. Sticky suggestion for the NP forum

    BabyLady replied to BabyLady's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The problem is, that even on some school websites, for example...a college in Florida I looked at yesterday, said, "In 2015, a DNP is going to be the required minimum entry for advanced practice...

  17. Lateral Violence

    BabyLady replied to SnowShoeRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'll be honest..the floor was like that before you got there and is not likely to change..that is just how it is in some areas. I work in a unit, that is like that too and finally one of them a few...

  18. Student Nurse Needle Stick Scare

    BabyLady replied to fortunato's topic in General Nursing

    Patients typically sign paperwork when they enter the hospital consenting to HIV testing, etc in the event of an exposure...so further consent is typically not obtained as it is obtained on

  19. Student Nurse Needle Stick Scare

    BabyLady replied to fortunato's topic in General Nursing

    I am one of those ultra-paranoid people about things like that to...but honestly? You don't have anything to worry about. I wouldn't sweat this. Insulin is subq injection...the blood supply in that...

  20. Old Women Hit by Car...What Would You Do?

    BabyLady replied to sameyjaney's topic in General Nursing

    My guess? The guy may not have even been a physician but more along the lines of a physician wannabe. I think you were right...the fact he even asked her to move, was rude when you asked to...

  21. No gloves ever?!?

    BabyLady replied to dizzyray822's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Good Gosh..are you serious? Do you really think that a glove vs no glove can make a difference of sexual contact? So if a healthcare worker wanted to molest a patient with their hand, all they have to...

  22. when you forget to carry out an order on your pt

    BabyLady replied to poppy07's topic in General Nursing

    This sometimes happens and is nursing reality. Obviously, it should be rare. Anytime I truly cannot get something done before shift change, I always tell the next nurse the reason why in report. I...

  23. Dilemma

    BabyLady replied to funnygir's topic in General Nursing

    I have a better idea...why don't you focus on your own life instead of being so focused and/or jealous of another student, that you are purposely setting out a plan to ruin her future. Here is what...

  24. Nestin Noggin, Head Positioning Devices

    BabyLady replied to ICNClinicalRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Exactly. The PT's think that we have no respect for their discipline...I have a very high regard for what they do with our patient population..but sometimes they cannot see the forest from the trees....

  25. No gloves ever?!?

    BabyLady replied to dizzyray822's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I would call your instructor and ask her to send you a copy of the state code that says that if you touch a patient's private area without gloves, that you can be charged with sexual abuse. I would...