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  1. snack/food idea for night shift nurses?

    Michigan replied to miniangel729's topic in General Nursing

    For Christmas and New Year's Day, I had bagels delivered to the 2 units I manage for day shift (could not get pizza delivered before their lunch break) and pizza for 3-11 and 11-7. Just a small thank...

  2. What would you do if your family member were doing drugs?

    Michigan replied to BabyCatchr's topic in General Nursing

    Not going to debate the use of pot, but meth or pot, either one will put on a fast track defending your

  3. seeing a patient in the newspaper

    Michigan replied to anon456's topic in General Nursing

    I would not even mention anything. How will you respond when ask how you know the child??? Big red

  4. Please tell me I'm not crazy...

    Michigan replied to mrf0609's topic in General Nursing

    ????? Backwards, why??? Not meaning to flame or cause tension, but that comment IMO is so wrong. Have you ever worked LTC? Yes, LTC nurses deal with many of the same issues as a nurse in a hospital,...

  5. Birth Control

    Michigan replied to campmonkey's topic in Camp

    At the camp I work, if you are in a cabin with campers ( yes even all adult counslers ) the nurse has your meds. In the case of adult workers we do not record when they take the med and they may keep...

  6. mds 3.0

    Michigan replied to luvwine's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Anyone have deju' thoughts of the worst rumblings of 2000? Only I think it will be the reverse- poor planning and #&$* hitting the fan come Oct.

  7. Do you get to pick your patients..

    Michigan replied to NurseMegh's topic in General Nursing

    When I did Home Care, I had a section of the county and if someone lived in my section, unless I was completely full-- I had them. Sometimes we changed due to a number of factors (past history with...

  8. breaking my heart

    Michigan replied to Maco's topic in General Nursing

    First, I'm so sorry for what you are going thru. 2nd- once you've made a decision--DO NOT second guess yourself or let ANYONE put a guilt trip on you for you decision. Do not play the would've,...

  9. State is coming and I'm a wreck..

    Michigan replied to cebuana_nurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Regarding the nebs we were cited a couple years ago. State views nebs as medication (which as we all know can not be left at bedside unless the RS is able to self-medicate. We assessed all RS who...

  10. Need to vent

    Michigan replied to NurseLily22's topic in General Nursing

    Please, please Call your Dr. for appt ASAP/NOW/TODAY. Next have a frank talk with your manager. While most places have a 6 month "stay with your unit" policy. Rules are not always in stone and...

  11. Funeral Homes

    Michigan replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Ww also post on face sheet. Of course when family or RP is called to be informed of the RS death, the funeral home is confirmed at the time. IMO makes it much easier for all

  12. Worried my Ultrascope is too "cute"

    Michigan replied to DroogieRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    It's much better to have a very "unique" peice of equipment. Much more difficult to "walk off on it's own." I "lost" many plain black, red, blue

  13. Pets in the office? (LTC)

    Michigan replied to danceswithsnakes's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in the minority here, but I agree with the OP. Think if you kept the snake in a secure area it would be a great idea. I bring my dogs to work ocasionally. You would be surprised, at the number of...

  14. Can they renege on an offer?? Health question.

    Michigan replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    Always answer truthfully. Most places I've worked at (been on both sides of the table) you also are seen by a Dr. for the physical and you can ask questions then. Be aware the physical is confidental-...

  15. Here we go again . . .

    Michigan replied to sunnycalifRN's topic in General Nursing

    LOL, I remember when it was a long. long way to

  16. Creatinine clearance & antibiotics..help?

    Michigan replied to BlindFaithLPN's topic in Patient Medications

    FYI. In my building, cited by state because we did not have current Creat. levels for RS receiving ATB. Now whenever an ATB is ordered a new level is drawn and dosage adjusted

  17. Nurse stealing Dilaudid

    Michigan replied to susiesmith21's topic in Patient Medications

    Please call the Police and go see your Dr. explain what happened and have a drug test done ASAP. Results will be for your Dr. only, but you will have something if they attempt to blame you. Understand...

  18. I can't let you do that- it's against policy!

    Michigan replied to RhiaRN75's topic in Nursing Humor

    I pray I have a nurse like you if I'm ever in the hospital. Of course my "muscle spasm" being 90 lbs may be a problem to hide.

  19. Medication Errors and Write-ups

    Michigan replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    I disagree regarding having Dr. write order to cover the error. If the med was given or missed prior to the order, then a med error occurred. An order after the fact does not change the timeline....

  20. coding combo meds

    Michigan replied to glm777's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Check with your state guru. I was told (by our guru) to code the meds for the "classification"- thus would not code as diuretic. Does not make sense to me, I agree. I saved the e-mail for proof should...

  21. I do not care anymore

    Michigan replied to JB2007's topic in General Nursing

    If I missed a post where you said something about seeing your Dr. sorry, but please see your Dr. for a complete workup. And be honest with your Dr. about all the changes in yourself as you have...

  22. Meds at camp

    Michigan replied to JaClasse's topic in Camp

    I leave Friday to start camp on Sat. I believe HIPAA comes into play anytime you have access to medical info. I review the campers info on Friday (all regristrations must be in proir to camp...

  23. How would you answer this interview question?

    Michigan replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    LOL...herding squirrels, I love it and will use

  24. First aid supplies & meds checklist

    Michigan replied to nurse_wannabe's topic in Camp

    I don't understand why the meds are removed from bottles prior to the campers being present. All meds brought to camp must be in original bottles. We double check the med, dose, and times with the...

  25. How to tell you've worked too many shifts in a row

    Michigan replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in Nursing Humor

    :lol_hitti Way too funny. My favorite was a co-worker falling asleep on the toilet. Woke up with elbow dents on her knees and a BIG circle on her...well let's just say gave new meaning to circling...