Quailfeather

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  1. need advice - delicate situation (long)

    Quailfeather replied to mkf0605's topic in General Nursing

    OMG! That facility sounds like a veritable Cuckoo's Nest! By demanding that you make an addition to the chart and "write what they tell you to write", they are essentially having you falsify patient...

  2. Newborn Safety

    Quailfeather replied to Quailfeather's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Wow! Thanks, Betsy, for explaining that procedure. Nathan failed the first two hearing tests because he had the hiccups. Now I understand why. The third test was the charm. Again, thank you for...

  3. Newborn Safety

    Quailfeather replied to Quailfeather's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you all for your kind replies. Nathan (my grandson) is improving daily. He will have another scan tomorrow to see if the hematoma is resolving. It does not appear that there will be any long...

  4. nursing liability insurance companies

    Quailfeather replied to FROGGYLEGS's topic in General Nursing

    I have recently signed up for liability insurance through NSO, as well. Years ago, I had the same coverage through a company called Professional Buyers Guild. I don't know if they still exist,...

  5. nursing liability insurance companies

    Quailfeather replied to FROGGYLEGS's topic in General Nursing

    I have recently signed up for liability insurance through NSO, as well. Years ago, I had the same coverage through a company called Professional Buyers Guild. I don't know if they still exist,...

  6. Little Known Feline Ailments

    Quailfeather replied to nursebedlam's topic in Nursing Humor

    I have two Burmese cats and my male, Nigel, does every one of those things... including Smurgling. Minx, my female, is more refined yet she does exhibit symptoms of lap fungus on a regular basis....

  7. Gift for a new Student Nurse

    Quailfeather replied to waaane's topic in General Nursing

    A nice bookbag, preferably with wheels and a handle, with which she can tote her books and other necessities that previous posters have so thoughtfully

  8. 12-Step Coercion

    Quailfeather replied to tommyperkins's topic in General Nursing

    We are not talking about "criminals" here. We are discussing nurses who are participants in their state boards' alternative to discipline programs. And no, "anyone abusing their nursing license" is...

  9. 12-Step Coercion

    Quailfeather replied to tommyperkins's topic in General Nursing

    Serene ~ your story of abuse and loss is truly heartbreaking, your descent into the hellish nightmare of psychological pain and abusive drinking is one I know well, and your recovery is awesome! I...

  10. 12-Step Coercion

    Quailfeather replied to tommyperkins's topic in General Nursing

    What part of "Any state or governmental agency that mandates or coerces a citizen to participate in A.A. or any other 12-step program is acting in direct opposition to the principle set forth in the...

  11. 12-Step Coercion

    Quailfeather replied to tommyperkins's topic in General Nursing

    Somehow this thread has veered from the original topic, the legality of mandated 12-step treatment, to a discussion of the efficacy of treatment [AA in particular]. Yet, no one has offered any valid...

  12. 12-Step Coercion

    Quailfeather replied to tommyperkins's topic in General Nursing

    Dixiedi says: Dixie, are you saying that you honestly believe that everyone who rejects the program of AA is in denial or rationalizing their way to their next drink? If so, you are greatly...

  13. 12-Step Coercion

    Quailfeather replied to tommyperkins's topic in General Nursing

    I, too, have been a member of AA and can tell you that it most certainly IS religious. Chapter 5, How It Works, in the book Alcoholics Anonymous (Big Book) states: "Remember that we deal with alcohol...

  14. Allergic reaction to sulfa antibiotics

    Quailfeather replied to Altra's topic in General Nursing

    People who are allergic to sulfa can have a sensitivity to any of the sulfa-based drugs, including Lasix. I found out the hard way that Celebrex (NSAID) has sulfonamides in it. I am allergic to...

  15. Need quickie relief for child's allergic reaction

    Quailfeather replied to Energizer Bunny's topic in General Nursing

    Hi CNM2B ~ I have the same reaction that you described when I pet my cats and inadvertantly rub my eyes. I have known for a long time that I am allergic to cats, but that doesn't stop me from sharing...

  16. 12-Step Coercion

    Quailfeather replied to tommyperkins's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with LarryG, Tweety, and Nurse Ratched that this topic has generated some lively, productive discussion. I also share their concern that some posters are using this thread as a podium to...

  17. 12-Step Coercion

    Quailfeather replied to tommyperkins's topic in General Nursing

    Someone posted earlier, asking for options other than mandated 12-step attendance. There are many secular organizations available to recovering people. One poster has already mentioned Rational...

  18. 12-Step Coercion

    Quailfeather replied to tommyperkins's topic in General Nursing

    Chapter 4 of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous titled We Agnostics most certainly does attempt to convert agnostics (and atheists) to a religious point of view! I don't see how you can seriously...

  19. Down and Dirty In The Oklahoma State Board of Nursing

    Quailfeather replied to sleepless in norman's topic in General Nursing

    Hello Sleepless ~ I sent you a private message regarding the OIG, along with a website where you might find some

  20. Duragesic patch + recovering nurse with chronic pain = ???

    Quailfeather replied to loerith's topic in General Nursing

    Have you checked your hospital policy regarding working while taking a narcotic? In our hospital, nurses involved in direct patient care may not work if they are taking a narcotic pain medication....

  21. Eating Boogers??? Is this for real?

    Quailfeather replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    Yikes! At first I thought the article was a joke, similar to the tongue and cheek articles you read in the Onion. I would think that putting your fingers up your nose would serve to increase your...

  22. Ingrown toenail......ouch!

    Quailfeather replied to IloveSnoopy's topic in General Nursing

    Snoop ~ it's best to go see a podiatrist and have a simple procedure to prevent a recurrance. The doctor removes the ingrown portion of the nail and treats the underlying nailbed with phenol to...

  23. Support Socks/Hose....

    Quailfeather replied to CapeMaui's topic in General Nursing

    JC Penney Total Support Pantyhose are very good. They cost about $9.00 a pair but they last

  24. Infusion Computation

    Quailfeather replied to ione's topic in General Nursing

    That's what I thought, at first. But since infusion pumps are set to deliver ml's per hour, 30ml/hr of a 2gm in 500ml D5W = 120mg/hr, not 2mg/hr. That's why I wondered if the question really read...

  25. Infusion Computation

    Quailfeather replied to ione's topic in General Nursing

    Are you sure that the question reads 2mg/hr? Lidocaine infusions usually start at 2mg/min. The 60 drop tubing reference is irrelevant if you are using an IV pump. The pump is calibrated to deliver...