UnewmeB4

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  1. Legality and Ethics of Terri's past nurses talking to the press

    UnewmeB4 replied to ScarlettRN's topic in General Nursing

    Just as you say...in one "word"

  2. Artificial feeding-Terri Schiavo

    UnewmeB4 replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    Read the court documents. They tried to take care of her in 1990. It lasted 49 days. They were overwhelmed, and she was taken back to Bayfront hospital for additional aggressive rehab efforts. Her...

  3. What do you think is a major problem in nursing?

    UnewmeB4 replied to sweetyjen's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You took the words right out of my mouth! I am on our Nursing Pride committe for the hospital. I think what no one is getting, is WE need to show our support as individuals. WE need to be kind,...

  4. Share your feedback re: ethical nursing issues

    UnewmeB4 replied to newnurse2005's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    KUDOS! I think the hospital was probably grateful, as they won't face a lawsuit over this pt...lol. Seriously, it was the best thing to do. These are the things that should make us very proud of our...

  5. Potassium piggybacks

    UnewmeB4 replied to starcandy's topic in General Nursing

    We use the prmixed bags as well. Our hospital allows NO K vials on the floor due to safety concerns. We TRY to get Drs to order p.o. for better absorption, esp when they order like 60meQ...

  6. Doing away with LPNs

    UnewmeB4 replied to krmkl0921's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am an RN, who reassured the LPNS in our hospital that "They will never get rid of you. You are cheaper to have around that we are!" I was wrong. The hospital gave them the option of working in...

  7. Artificial feeding-Terri Schiavo

    UnewmeB4 replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    When we take them off the vent, even when it is their wish( a person with MD, or ALS, who is conscious), is that murder? If a patient refuses to go to dialysis anymore, is it suicide? If they have...

  8. Artificial feeding-Terri Schiavo

    UnewmeB4 replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    re: living will and poa unfortunately, that is no guarantee. if a family disagrees, they will still treat the patient. all it takes is one parent or child to say "please, do everything you can to...

  9. Artificial feeding-Terri Schiavo

    UnewmeB4 replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    I never said all tube feeders should have their tube feedings d/c'ed. I have never taken care of Terry. I cannot say if she is or isn't in a PVS. Yes, I have taken care of people in PVS for many...

  10. Artificial feeding-Terri Schiavo

    UnewmeB4 replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    I do NOT want Uncle Sam telling me if I can or cannot die. The SAME people who are attempting to prevent her death, are the very same people who are cutting back Medicare and Medicaid payments to...

  11. Artificial feeding-Terri Schiavo

    UnewmeB4 replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    Until this past year, the Catholic Church considered feeding tubes "an extraordinary measure". My problem with the whole thing is the Governments attempts to get involved. People make these...

  12. Med-Surg Roll Call

    UnewmeB4 replied to RNPATL's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I have basically always worked med-surg with other areas as well. At the hospital I work, 40% of the nurses have their certification, most of them med/surg. We just received our "annual nurses...