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  1. Question regarding a HIPAA violation...

    dscrn replied to samegirl's topic in General Nursing

    It is just obscene that you should have to file a lawyer...but, I think that it's the only way that you will get to the bottom-and that the individual will be

  2. In your opinion, was this an inappropriate assignment?

    dscrn replied to klone's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Ok..I haved taken care of this type pt(wrapped, dressed baby in special outfits, took photos, etc-and held a few mini-viewings for the same baby)...not to get too gory, but where is the fetus kept?...

  3. A random thing that irks me

    dscrn replied to nyteshade's topic in General Nursing

    This is just wrong on so many levels...with all the budget cits that scools are facing, I expect we may be seeing more of

  4. Do your family members "get it"?

    dscrn replied to DayDreamin ER CRNP's topic in General Nursing

    NO SOLICITORS might be a better wording on the

  5. what do you think?

    dscrn replied to labrador4122's topic in General Nursing

    What type of area would your home visits encompass? Depending on where you need to go, -larger cities-you may require an escort for your safety. I would have a very good idea of where the job will...

  6. Isolation Patients: what is your protocol for dining ?

    dscrn replied to DaddyO's topic in General Nursing

    Isolation pts, along with Kosher, got their meals on disposable trays. This all has me wondering-my son is working dietary in aLTC facility-will have to ask if they have disposable trays for...

  7. What is the purpose of requiring white shoes?

    dscrn replied to NurseBanana's topic in General Nursing

    Okay...showing my age here...anybody remember Clinics-white tie oxfords? I wore them for years, even after sneakers were in fashion. I have narrow feet, and they came with a 4A heel. Remember...

  8. NEVER say we are short staffed.

    dscrn replied to TipitiwichitRN's topic in General Nursing

    When push comes to shove, staff is giving the best care, UNDER THE

  9. This too shall pass...? We hope?

    dscrn replied to TipitiwichitRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think that most everyone experiences pre graduation "jitters". However, what you are describing as training for pca's makes me VERY uncomfortable. This just not sound like a sage

  10. Unsafe environment

    dscrn replied to Satori77's topic in General Nursing

    It is possible for the state to make "surprise" visits...this sounds like it needs to be

  11. Why are so many nurses so bad these days?

    dscrn replied to ghillbert's topic in General Nursing

    Just relax is an auto response...perhaps "just try to take a few deep, long breaths (which is really what you want pt to do) would work better-take it from an asthmatic-just relax has the opp...

  12. NICU letter to parents

    dscrn replied to rickdon19's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    There is so much info -binder sounds like a good idea-but time to talk with overwhelmed parents-even in a crazy busy NICU, is

  13. My Dad......

    dscrn replied to greenfiremajick's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the update...hope that things consider to go

  14. Things you wish you knew when you were young?

    dscrn replied to Destiny12's topic in General Nursing

    That caring for yourself is just as important as taking care of everyone else...if you allow yourself get worn down to nothing-that's it! Anyone who does not have time for stress management: diet,...

  15. Small Cell Carcinoma

    dscrn replied to greenfiremajick's topic in General Nursing

    Just a question...is it possible that your mother heard SQUAMOUS instead of SMALL? Asking, because yrs back, we lost my mom to a ruptured AA ANURYSEM (spelling never my strong suit)-when my Dad...

  16. Social Security Disability

    dscrn replied to lisaa123's topic in General Nursing

    Looks like a great post...wish it had been available years

  17. Insensitive nurses

    dscrn replied to MHSA LPN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just

  18. Made to float, when I know I will sink.

    dscrn replied to imintrouble's topic in General Nursing

    Years ago, I was floated from Nsy to Ortho...as I walked on the floor, I noticed a pt with a trach-knew she would be "mine". I didn't refuse assignment-said someone else was going to need to do...

  19. Oh dear.

    dscrn replied to Lunah's topic in Emergency

    Healthcare is like any other business..marketing is what it's all

  20. Increase In Obese Mothers=Increase in Risks

    dscrn replied to LibraSunCNM's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Unfortunately, by the time an obese woman visits an md for prenatal care, it's already too late....with cooperation on the part of mom weight maintainence might be possible-but the last thing a...

  21. Found Out I have Osteoarthritis in my neck.

    dscrn replied to Sherriblu's topic in General Nursing

    osteoarthritis is a degenerative condition...if lifting causes you pain, maybe it's time to think of a different job setting....not something anyone wants to be "forced" into, but you need to think of...

  22. "practice what you preach"..am I only one who gets this?

    dscrn replied to Shanlee79's topic in General Nursing

    I feel the same...he is a good role model, but just once I'd like to see him say I just can;t resist so and

  23. Should I renew my licence now?

    dscrn replied to zakuro's topic in General Nursing

    also available on line are sites where you can obtain ceu credits, if needed, for a modest price, I would say renew

  24. What happened to honor?

    dscrn replied to JBudd's topic in General Nursing

    and why are supervisors NOT auditing charts, and addressing the

  25. Medication problems

    dscrn replied to healthstar's topic in General Nursing

    I remember havng to make drug cards, along withcareplans for each pt-I remember feeling the same thing "how will I ever be able to remember all?? New meds coming on the market everyday-PDR can become...