tewdles RN

PICU, NICU, L&D, Public Health, Hospice

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    Obamacare and Nursing.. what do you think?

    tewdles replied to OKNurse2be's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I am glad that this is clarified. So, basically, yes... if the person is not capable of making appropriate choices about their health care we should allow them to die without care because to do...
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    Obamacare and Nursing.. what do you think?

    tewdles replied to OKNurse2be's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    You are correct, he was surprised by the shouting from his supporters to allow those to die... but the supporters...folks like you and me apparently...they believe that we should allow those people to...
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    Obamacare and Nursing.. what do you think?

    tewdles replied to OKNurse2be's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Is this the same type of sentiment that caused supporters to encourage Dr Paul to say that he would let these folks die rather than treat them...during a republican
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    Obamacare and Nursing.. what do you think?

    tewdles replied to OKNurse2be's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    in other words, it is okay if they die in the
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    Revenge Can Sometimes Lead to a Sticky Situation

    tewdles replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Nursing Humor

    I got stopped and ticketed in the middle of the night once as I was hurrying to the PICU for incoming MVA traumas from an outlying hospital. 2 days later I admitted the officer's 15month old son with...
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    Dear Hospice Nurses, I beg you for a moment of your time, please.

    tewdles replied to CheesePotato's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Just a reminder that not all patients have access to more than one hospice agency. In our community there is one choice
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    Obamacare and Nursing.. what do you think?

    tewdles replied to OKNurse2be's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    That quote, of course, preceeded the reality that a public option wouldn't be included in the
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    You make the decisions on YOUR shift and I'll make the decisions on MINE

    tewdles replied to CrazierThanYou's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    There are studies that show that cancer patients with pain are frequently undertreated precisely because of the type of behavior you described...health care professionals that are ignorant about...
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    Burnt out and struggling emotionally

    tewdles replied to MomRN0913's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Perhaps you could speak with your physician and take some time off work. Hospice is very difficult work, and sometimes the affects of it creep into our daily lives without our knowing. This...
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    Union: Haley VA has critical nursing shortage

    tewdles replied to herring_RN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Of course, the sequester will further harm these vets...as those programs will feel the sting of the austerity being forced upon us in a difficult
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    homecare homebase

    tewdles replied to NC29mom's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    The Edmonton scores can be helpful. It's nice when staff get oriented to their
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    Should a nurse perform CPR to someone outside of the healthcare setting?

    tewdles replied to jjones1728's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    If it was my family member that was down unexpectedly, I certainly hope that health care professionals nearby would try to
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    Frustrating case

    tewdles replied to MomRN0913's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I am certain that you know the difference, but patients often don't. Fortunately, it is not a requirement for patients to elect DNR in order to participate in hospice. Too often cultural, spiritual,...
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    Frustrating case

    tewdles replied to MomRN0913's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    signing a DNR does not make death come sooner, it simply prevents us from trying to stop death when it
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    What is the correct title?

    tewdles replied to Redriver's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    you may call me ma'am. just kidding... most nurses are pretty informal relative to titles, just smile and be nice to
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    Obamacare and Nursing.. what do you think?

    tewdles replied to OKNurse2be's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I pray for the people who will visit the ED that opts for uncomfortable stretchers and nothing but bread and
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    What is your go-to book for hospice documentation?

    tewdles replied to St_Claire's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Corridor Group Store This book outlines eligibility criteria, and then all of the basic requirements for each discipline in common LOCs. It is a good resource for those new to hospice. Good
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    Obamacare and Nursing.. what do you think?

    tewdles replied to OKNurse2be's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    "As for those who ignorantly and blatantly utilize emergency care without health insurance (i.e. homeless) more so for hospitality services, hospitals need to create environments that aren't as...
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    Nurses Who Smoke Marijuana

    tewdles replied to NenaRK's topic in Nurses Recovery

    People have very strong feelings about death, taxes, politics, ... and
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    Obamacare and Nursing.. what do you think?

    tewdles replied to OKNurse2be's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Even in the for profit health care system nurses are not big winners when it comes to wages, even though the health outcomes for patients are clearly fixed to our professional efforts and duties. Most...
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    Blackout curtains

    tewdles replied to puroticorico's topic in General Nursing

    I get your problem. I don't work night shift, but here in AK the sun shines all night long for a couple months of the year. It is truly hard to sleep if the room is never dark. We use blackout...
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    sequester...huh?

    tewdles replied to lkulmann's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I also wonder about making an example of someone out of country. In the US, fraud occurs both at the level of the individual...but also at the business level. And that business level of fraud is...
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    Nurses Who Smoke Marijuana

    tewdles replied to NenaRK's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I agree with you Viva...it doesn't work to use this drug recreationally if you are a nurse...drink alcohol instead. It is truly unfortunate that there remains so much misinformation about marijuana as...
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    ENPC

    tewdles replied to ABM1227's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds to me like you have well developed technical and critical thinking skills and your management wants to expand your value to them (it is also valuable to you). Work with your support to...
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    Patient asked me what an IV med was for..i didnt know

    tewdles replied to NursingBro's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You are doing great! The fact that you are seeking more information tells me that you will be fine. When there are RNs and LPNs practicing together it is a team effort. The RNs on your team should...