tewdles RN

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    Teaching and When to get out

    tewdles replied to nurse42long's topic in Home Health

    my experience is that the RN teaches and observes until the family is safe and competent in care of the wound. the goals and POC are generally written to include that type of language. if the patient...
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    A question about Measles

    tewdles replied to virgilsfan's topic in Infectious Disease

    yes, koplik spots can be uncomfortable and can alter nutritional
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    pt. load for case managers

    tewdles replied to holiday2525's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I do not currently work with an LPN on my team. So I make the vast majority of the nursing visits for my case load. I do have access to per diem RNs who can make routine visits, but I only use them...
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    Foot care training

    tewdles replied to kernow's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I would think that would depend upon your location and your ability to market the service to a population of potential
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    Drug Testing

    tewdles replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Interesting that a thread about drug testing...is turned to a thread about whether or not nurses should use recreational or prescribed drugs. Random drug tests...ie: those required of the employee for...
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    Drug Testing

    tewdles replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It is always a bit amusing to me that anyone who posts in a fashion that does not condemn the occasional and recreational use of pot by off duty nurses always add the disclaimer that they don't...
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    Drug Testing

    tewdles replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    putting on my asbestos suit... okay, I believe random drug testing without cause is a violation of my rights. I think Americans have been a bit cavalier about letting go of our personal and...
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    Is healthcare a right or privilege?

    tewdles replied to Treat et Street's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Sounds like you've been there,
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    Gum Chewing

    tewdles replied to NinetyNine's topic in General Nursing

    Who besides nurses can be compassionate, empathetic, supportive, beligerent, disobedient, gruesome, and gross all in the span of a 5 minute conversation? ...at the dinner
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    Gum Chewing

    tewdles replied to NinetyNine's topic in General Nursing

    this thread has taken a disturbing turn...revolting
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    Scheduled to work called out due to snow--can I be fired?

    tewdles replied to Wsmith16's topic in General Nursing

    [color=#0000ff]and everyone thanks you for being so selfless in these situations...however your individual efforts do not equate a requirement that others must do the
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    Scheduled to work called out due to snow--can I be fired?

    tewdles replied to Wsmith16's topic in General Nursing

    Nope southernbeegirl, a person does not have to go to the expense of a hotel to be available to their employer in a blizzard. This is not a requirement, and is sort of a silly expectation. From your...
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    Scheduled to work called out due to snow--can I be fired?

    tewdles replied to Wsmith16's topic in General Nursing

    If you work for a hospital, they likely have a formal policy for this. Check the employee policy manual they gave you when you hired in. Most of the time they do not terminate for this type of a...
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    Gum Chewing

    tewdles replied to NinetyNine's topic in General Nursing

    the 3 of us would be in trouble with that
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    Gum Chewing

    tewdles replied to NinetyNine's topic in General Nursing

    I personally never said no one knows when I am chewing gum...I just don't think they care that much. I, in fact, will actually ask pts/family's permission to chew during a visit on most occasions....
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    Is healthcare a right or privilege?

    tewdles replied to Treat et Street's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I like that...health care not as a right or privilege, but rather as an obligation of the society...the wealthiest, most powerful society on the face of the planet. Yes, we do not get anywhere near...
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    Is healthcare a right or privilege?

    tewdles replied to Treat et Street's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    It is unfortunate, in my opinion, that it seems an impossible task to get those in favor of and those opposed to health insurance or care delivery reform to find any common ground for agreement. I...
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    Foot care training

    tewdles replied to kernow's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    there is a course in Ann Arbor, next one in
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    Not allowed to SIT during 12 hour shift and MORE

    tewdles replied to katieusa's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Katieusa...please post the location and name of this hospital...want to make sure I do not apply for job there... I would be sitting down to chart...I would be charting and collaborating with other...
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    Dealing with Family and feeding issues

    tewdles replied to nkochrn's topic in General Nursing

    indeed, dying people need us to advocate for them because they are not up to a
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    Gum Chewing

    tewdles replied to NinetyNine's topic in General Nursing

    you can chew all the gum you want when you come to hospice...comfort you know...however, sounds like many wouldn't consider gum chewing as having anything to do with
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    Whats the difference between leadership and management?

    tewdles replied to rachellepowell's topic in General Nursing

    Leadership is the ability to get those around you to do a thing with common goals and intentions...generally with team work. Some people are natural leaders, others become leaders through education...
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    Comfort Measures ONLY

    tewdles replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    why do you comfort orders not include oxygen? must the person have an
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    Can Fentanyl Patches Be Replaced Sooner to Improve Pain Control?

    tewdles replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Patient Medications

    to echo the sentiments of my fellow hospice nurses...evidence based practice allows for a 48hr schedule with the patches because it improves pain control for some people. yes, that is expensive...but...
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    Dealing with Family and feeding issues

    tewdles replied to nkochrn's topic in General Nursing

    this is a common occurrence in hospice care...family members who are not accepting of the terminal nature of their loved one's illness. There are wonderful resources that are most likely available...