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    Some Physical Therapists/Assistants a little...overbearing?

    indigonurse replied to *green's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I have experienced it. I think they need to be redirected towards focusing on the patient and what their role is. They could be reminded that those minutes that they are charging for their time...
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    verbal abuse from patient

    indigonurse replied to big bang theory's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just because someone is a patient does not mean they are above the law. You can always follow your chain of command and start reporting it. On the lowest level someone could inform the pt. that the...
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    What are they looking for??

    indigonurse replied to TNLisa's topic in General Nursing

    Someone is trying find out how your judgement is and where your morals and values lie. Being a team player and knowing what to do if you see someone compromising a health care policy are two different...
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    Should I tattle?

    indigonurse replied to beachmom's topic in General Nursing

    IMHO time is of the essence when it comes to reporting something like this. Might be better to wait and if this event happens again with Janet or anyone else then just call a house supervisor...
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    Noting physician orders

    indigonurse replied to chiuli's topic in General Nursing

    If you have a question about an order then you need to call the MD and clarify it. As far as the ensure thing goes if it is ordered to be given at a certain time then the person needs to drink it at...
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    Legitimate Pain or no?

    indigonurse replied to MiaNursingStudent's topic in General Nursing

    Pts. do develop a tolerance to their pain meds and it takes more and more to keep them comfortable. Your pt. has deep pain. Every person has their own perception of this situation. Apply your...
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    Green stool

    indigonurse replied to mom4josh's topic in General Nursing

    food, food
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    Licensed as an RN, but still jobless!!

    indigonurse replied to RN_Laila25's topic in General Nursing

    If the geography is not in your favor you may want to relocate. There are some large teaching hospitals that offer clinical training in the form of CEU's that you have to pay for in certain specialty...
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    Need advice on job problems

    indigonurse replied to powell2010's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    IMHO a new grad should not be supervising until they have at least one year of experience under their belt. There is a learning curve that lasts for a good long while when it is all you can do to...
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    Should I complete the CNA or LPN. I have beeb teaching for 15 years

    indigonurse replied to sandy1819's topic in General Nursing

    I would recommend starting with a CNA class. That way you can find out in a short period of time if the field is for you. You can also find employment after the class ends and the knowledge can be...
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    losing your license?

    indigonurse replied to MelissaLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When it comes to an error the bottom line is going to be how much harm a person suffered as a result of the error. If a nurse is reported to the BRN then the BRN decides what disciplinary measures to...
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    losing your license?

    indigonurse replied to MelissaLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Please read your nursing practice act. Use that as a guideline to determine if you are practicing nursing accordingly or not. In addition to that there are the standards of care and the local and...
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    Sunrise Senior Center?

    indigonurse replied to SDALPN's topic in General Nursing

    I would rate them above
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    You Guys Are Making Me Worry.

    indigonurse replied to bella_autore's topic in General Nursing

    no need to put the cart before the horse. Just focus on your education. By the time you complete the program their could be all kinds of opportunities for new grads. I have seen the market swing back...
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    What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    indigonurse replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    Pregnancy tests cost $1.00 at the dollar tree store (retail). Maybe someone could get the pregnancy crisis people to pitch a tent in front of the ER to catch these
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    Drug Seeker Stories

    indigonurse replied to ER-RN2's topic in Emergency

    Sounds about right to
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    I got resistance when giving IM injection in deltoid. What does that mean?

    indigonurse replied to saigelily's topic in General Nursing

    Could mean you placed the needle in to
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    Do you aspirate before giving an IM deltoid injection?

    indigonurse replied to seasalt1023's topic in Patient Medications

    The standard of care for IM injections is to always aspirate for blood before injecting. Otherwise the medicine will not go into the are where it was ordered. If it is in a blood vessel it can cause...
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    Bitterness At Work

    indigonurse replied to Kooky Korky's topic in General Nursing

    I am afraid that this stuff is more common than I would like to think. You have got to have an ability to tune all that negative energy out and focus on your work. If your boss is harassing you then...
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    Finding a Nursing Job

    indigonurse replied to FutureRN0711's topic in General Nursing

    It is a matter of supply and demand. If there are more applicants than positions available the employers are in a position to pick, choose and refuse. It would stand to reason that the most experience...
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    education vs the real world

    indigonurse replied to transitionRN's topic in General Nursing

    Most of it has to do with medicare, medicaid, & insurance reimbursement. A hospital has to prove that the pts. require a certain level of care before these entities will pay. Insurances are all...
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    Dealing with work issues

    indigonurse replied to dreamingofbeing's topic in General Nursing

    With the nurse who wants you to fall of the face of the earth it will help to know that you have no control over what she wants, thinks, feels or knows. The best way to deal with her is to stay...
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    How long is it reasonable to leave someone NPO for?

    indigonurse replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    You can provide adequate fluid and electrolytes via IV, but the nutritional needs for protein are ongoing and get depleted gradually over time. Three days are the rule of thumb that I have always...
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    PLEASE HELP I need Brutal Honesty!!!!

    indigonurse replied to Wyllowdaemon's topic in General Nursing

    I am sure that if you really are interested in becoming a CNA, attend a class and pass you will get hired. Before you put the cart before the horse, attend a CNA class and see if it is for you. There...
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    College Student Looking for Career Advice...(RN vs EMT-P)

    indigonurse replied to purdue1014's topic in General Nursing

    I would think that experience as an EMT would defiantly be an advantage over someone who has had absolutely no experience in the ER. Your best bet would be to be employed as an EMT while going to...