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  1. Trial of homeopathic medicine

    Do_Good posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hi , I work at a hospice house. We have and IAC aromatherapy nurse who brings in different "blends" for us to use. Recently we received this email.... There is a new aromatherapy blend to try...

  2. Radonda Vaught is charging $10,000 per speaking engagement.

    Do_Good replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    So many have negatively commented on my previous post. I refuse to lash out but respond with facts. Here are but a few of the researched articles and statements that have contributed to my view....

  3. Radonda Vaught is charging $10,000 per speaking engagement.

    Do_Good replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    I agree! She is helping by educating others. I've added an article that describes what she talks about. Also another by NIH about the incident I've made medication administration errors...

  4. Trial of homeopathic medicine

    Do_Good replied to Do_Good's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thanks for what your wrote! You are right on. I've been a hospice RN for years and am compassionate and caring. I worked hard for my license and wouldn't want to jeopardize it in any way. I also...

  5. Aromatherapy blends - Input please?

    Do_Good posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi , I work at a hospice house. We have and IAC aromatherapy nurse who brings in different "blends" for us to use. Recently we received this email.... There is a new aromatherapy blend to try...

  6. Nursing Behind the Wall

    Do_Good replied to mikethemurse's topic in Correctional

    "it's about me and my practice" Excellent!! That's exactly how I feel too. Although I'd feel this way no matter where I worked. But, behind the wall, it really brings it home especially when I...

  7. Just tattoo DNR on my chest. . . it's been done!

    Do_Good replied to TiffyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think this is great. However, at our local hospital DNR wishes are suspended during surgeries. The only reason I can think of is that the surgeon doesn't want that on his statistics. Also,...

  8. Mandatory SOAP notes

    Do_Good posted a topic in General Nursing

    8 months ago our new DON mandated SOAP notes. We were recently told that part of our yearly review will include chart reviews of our notes. I don't believe this type of note fits every situation....

  9. Do Nurses Earn Big Money? You Decide.

    Do_Good replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Wow...."north of $170???" combined??? But your take home is more than his? You are paid well. In what state do you work? I'm in the northeast. Cost of living is high. I make $60K without OT and...

  10. Nurse or CO?

    Do_Good posted a topic in Correctional

    I have been in a mens' correctional facility for 3 years. I constantly hear other nurses making judgements about an inmate because as one of them put it today, "they are always out for secondary...

  11. Help with proposal for certification

    Do_Good posted a topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I'm an RN working in a state prison system. I'm very interested in getting my certification in wound care which would benefit the prison system as a whole. We have patients who go to a wound clinic...

  12. Opinions on Wellpoint as employer

    Do_Good posted a topic in Case Management

    I'm applying at Wellpoint for a case manager job. I've read mixed reviews online about this company as an employer but that was from all segments of their workforce. Nursing opinions are what...

  13. Non-rebreather use?

    Do_Good posted a topic in General Nursing

    I used a non re-breather mask with 5L O2 with a Pt who was mottled, RR 28-32, O2Sat 88. I couldn't find a regular mask and my thought was that he was mouth breathing so a canula wouldn't have done...

  14. Non-rebreather use?

    Do_Good replied to Do_Good's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the tip about taking off the rubber tabs. I work in a facility with minimal equipment and we have to work with what we have. I had looked for a simple mask but couldn't find

  15. Help...do I want to do this???

    Do_Good replied to dcrawford1's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    That was me....ADON hired with promise of training hahaha....didn't happen. That's why I posted all that I

  16. What are the most comfortable nursing shoes... for big foot?

    Do_Good replied to NursieSD's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I just bought a pair of Timberland PRO Renovo . They are very comfortable. I bought a half size smaller than usual and they are perfect. Amazon has the best prices. This link is just an example...

  17. Need Advice! I have to make decision by Monday.

    Do_Good replied to auntlala's topic in First Year After Licensure

    What a fabulous opportunity for you.. Many new nurses find that their first jobs just aren't the fit for them.. A trip to Africa? I'd take it in a

  18. Used wrong word in documentation

    Do_Good posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi...could use some advice... Today I went into a patient room and discovered the patient with a respiratory rate of 28-30, O2 Sat of 88. In my note I documented it as dyspnea. I got home and now...

  19. Used wrong word in documentation

    Do_Good replied to Do_Good's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for that. One of the nurse's on that second shift said to me, "we'll take over from here. You did the best you could." I really needed to hear what you said, "awesome nursing

  20. Next shift RN took over - help

    Do_Good posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hi....I stayed over into the second shift to help out because they were short. While delivering 1600 meds, I discovered a patient who needed assessment immediately. Did my assessment and the 2nd...

  21. Next shift RN took over - help

    Do_Good replied to Do_Good's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is really the answer to the question I was asking....that it's a common thing.

  22. Used wrong word in documentation

    Do_Good replied to Do_Good's topic in General Nursing

    Pt was sent out....ended up being

  23. Help...do I want to do this???

    Do_Good replied to dcrawford1's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    In my experience, the ADON job is multi-faceted but maybe in such a large facility, you'll only have one hat. That is the first question I'd ask - will I be the Staff Educator, Infection Control...

  24. More Things You'd Love to be Able to say to Patients

    Do_Good replied to Bill E. Rubin's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Pt asks for coffee for the 13th time during a time when you're down 2 LNAs and Pt down the hall is in respiratory distress. "You're all set" "Do I look like a waitress to

  25. Used wrong word in documentation

    Do_Good replied to Do_Good's topic in General Nursing

    Orion...thanks for your comments. You answered my question! This was abnormal for the patient. Extremities were mottled, Pt was almost panting, and very lethargic. First thing after the visual...