justiceforjoy

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1. Should student nurses be required to get the H1N1 vaccine

   justiceforjoy replied to Heather Molesworth's topic in General Nursing

   ^ Because people are under the false impression that this vaccine is brand spankin'

2. Greys Anatomy episode 10-29-09

   justiceforjoy replied to CSHRN's topic in General Nursing

   ^ And doctors are horny buggers with severe emotional issues and mommy/daddy

3. When A Nurse Can't Offer a Hug...

   justiceforjoy replied to Cherybaby's topic in General Nursing

   Anti-hug'er spotted! ... Can I hug

4. Blanket warmers

   justiceforjoy replied to biker momma's topic in Emergency

   Judging from the responses, you might want to clarify if you mean a warming cupboard or an electric

5. Correct way to give IM injections?

   justiceforjoy replied to Black Jade's topic in Patient Medications

   I think we an all agree that they have to be darted in. The "slow" they're referring to is the injection rate of the medication, not the speed at which the needle goes

6. What is happening in your hospital? Not using N95 mask, NO screening for H1N1 ,

   justiceforjoy replied to JobsearchingRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

   Thanks! I appreciate that

7. What is happening in your hospital? Not using N95 mask, NO screening for H1N1 ,

   justiceforjoy replied to JobsearchingRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

   I thought the flu (all flues) were droplet, not respiratory? Mask with eye shield, not

8. Anyone here bulk up to become a better nurse?

   justiceforjoy replied to AcousticFoodie's topic in General Nursing

   I lift weights and run as often as I can in the week. When I don't have access to the gym, I use the P90x system... I just get bored of it pretty quick. Starting strength is

9. Correct way to give IM injections?

   justiceforjoy replied to Black Jade's topic in Patient Medications

   I was taught 10 seconds per mL and two hands for stabilizing. Also, always landmark. I see them on TV not land marking properly and it makes me

10. Colleges spitting out new nurse without any training?

    justiceforjoy replied to fulzgold's topic in General Nursing

    It's the Internet -- no one

11. No nursing jobs in 2012 ???

    justiceforjoy replied to rawoysteraddict's topic in General Nursing

    LPNs start at around $23.50/hr here in BC, Canada with benefits. I forget what the RN starting wage is, but the max is $40.00/hour with benefits. LPNs got fully screwed over a few years back when our...

12. HIPAA VIOLATION!

    justiceforjoy replied to mehart2001's topic in General Nursing

    ^ wouldn't it be something else if it was actually hers: the paper and the meds. But she had just completely forgotten about them?

13. Do you actually wear gloves/gowns/masks ?

    justiceforjoy replied to Nepenthe Sea's topic in General Nursing

    I would absolutely refuse to work with patients with precautions if my workplace didn't appropriately supply me with protective gear. That's just unacceptable. To whomever was asking about shoes:...

14. My pt accused my coworker of taking her Percocets! (long)

    justiceforjoy replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't find it insulting unless I was guilty. I think a few of you are far too judgmental towards drug addicts and need to take a step back. A few of you could also re-educate yourselves about...

15. Gloves and injections

    justiceforjoy replied to cmonkey's topic in General Nursing

    Gloves. Universal precautions just like the above poster said. I use hand sanitizer before I come into a room and after I leave the room - then try to find the nearest sink to wash my hands in. MRSA...