SL2014

SL2014

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  1. The Right to Die with Dignity- MD assisted suicide

    SL2014 replied to SL2014's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I totally agree with everything you have said. I am glad that everyone has been expressing their opinions, different perspectives are SO valuable. I also would think that PAS would fall into the same...

  2. The Right to Die with Dignity- MD assisted suicide

    SL2014 replied to SL2014's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Nurses ABSOLUTELY have the right to choose who they treat. If any nurse finds something morally incomprehensible they have the right to not treat the patient. Same with CNAs, doctors and anyone else....

  3. LTC to Acute Care

    SL2014 replied to Sn0wflakeRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Just keep trying. But it be aware that in acute care you will make less money

  4. The Right to Die with Dignity- MD assisted suicide

    SL2014 replied to SL2014's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    How would they be "dragging" someone else into their decision? "Dragging" implies force... How could someone force a provider assist them in suicide? They can't. Every provider has the right to treat...

  5. The Right to Die with Dignity- MD assisted suicide

    SL2014 replied to SL2014's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Wow... That is not the response I would have given. I assume you have never seen a failed suicide attempt in the ICU before? I have seen many and they are very, very ugly. I'd say ONE person out of...

  6. Gloves or not for IV meds?

    SL2014 replied to Shibby3's topic in General Students

    I almost always wear gloves when I'm doing anything... The ONE time I didn't wear gloves to flush a line the patients family complained and I got crucified for it. In my head I'm thinking "there are...

  7. difficulties in transitioning to ICU

    SL2014 replied to valsalvamanuever2's topic in MICU, SICU

    I started in ICU as a new grad and I was a nervous wreck and almost quit nursing. When I got transferred to a different unit I promptly realized that it wasn't me, it was the nurses I was

  8. blood transfusion and first 15 minutes

    SL2014 replied to valsalvamanuever2's topic in MICU, SICU

    Yes. Our facility policy is to remain at the patients side for the first 15 minutes but NO ONE does it. I said something to a girl who has been there 6 years and is part of shared leadership and she...

  9. Use of Nursing Diagnosis

    SL2014 replied to grandmabutterfly's topic in General Students

    We are required to use nursing diagnosis once per shift in charting per JACHO requirements.... Do you really use them... No Not at

  10. When should senior nursing students/new grads apply for jobs/take the NCLEX?

    SL2014 replied to KNofal1's topic in General Students

    When you get your license, there are A LOT of new grads out there; you most likely won't even be looked at until you have RN after your

  11. New nurse anxiety

    SL2014 replied to SarahWRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I know exactly how you feel, I was there for my first job and the other nurses made it so much worse. I didn't realize that the "culture" was the problem until I transferred to a different unit.... it...

  12. Fired for med error

    SL2014 replied to KJAKE's topic in Patient Medications

    Yikes... This is a really crappy situation. I think that firing you was maybe a little extreme because you self-reported the medication errors. Errors happen, we are human. Since you have never had...

  13. Well aren't you a little joiner?

    SL2014 replied to cjdmomma's topic in General Nursing

    There are TONS of organizations you can join. I joined the CCNA when I first graduated and got a journal every month with really good information. I also joined the ANA and will not be renewing with...

  14. The Right to Die with Dignity- MD assisted suicide

    SL2014 replied to SL2014's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    If you believe that PAS is "euthanasia" then the poll answer that fits your stance is: Physician Assisted Suicide is "never allowable"... So if someone "decides" or "processes" that they would like...

  15. i'll probably get flamed to the moon and back for this but..

    SL2014 replied to elijahvegas's topic in General Nursing

    It is totally okay that you consider nursing "a job"... AS LONG AS: It doesn't negatively impact your patient care. Nursing is a sensitive career, we deal with a lot of patient dignity issues and...

  16. Chemical Dependency Evaluation!!

    SL2014 replied to philly497's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    First of all, I think that it is really silly that you can't take NCLEX for an MIC 7 years ago... You say "a few" how many is "a few"? The nursing board can allow you to take the NCLEX with other...

  17. Chances of getting hired?

    SL2014 replied to ccaparanga73's topic in General Students

    First of all, I don't know about the East Coast but here in Phoenix it is pretty over saturated. 1. I would keep the job that you have now. It shows consistency. 2. Go for whatever you possibly can...

  18. Dosage Calculation Question

    SL2014 replied to QueenAnnissa's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    They put in the "22ga" and specific pump to throw you off :) 100ml/hr is 100/hr no matter what kind of pump or

  19. "Critical Thinking"?

    SL2014 replied to SirenoftheSea's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I totally agree with what these people said. It's "not accepting what you hear" and "using reasoning". They tell you that a+b=c but why does it equal C and what does that

  20. What's the biggest mistake you've ever made as a nurse? What did you learn from it?

    SL2014 replied to Mini-Murse's topic in General Nursing

    Oh and while in training I had an out of control patient... My preceptor said, "be really careful, you don't know what these people will do" I'm like "ya ok it's oral care, I got this"... Well... she...

  21. What's the biggest mistake you've ever made as a nurse? What did you learn from it?

    SL2014 replied to Mini-Murse's topic in General Nursing

    I had a patient in ICU who suddenly developed a unilateral fixed dilated pupil, I called the critical care attending, he came flying up... I had TOTALLY FORGOTTEN THAT THE OPHTHALMOLOGIST CAME AND SAW...

  22. If BSN's are preferred, then make that min requirement for NCLEX

    SL2014 replied to deebaxster's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    FOR SURE. All I see is over saturation. As for requiring a BSN for the NCLEX... I'm not sure why it would

  23. Which route to take?

    SL2014 replied to lalaland2015's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    How hard it is to work while going to school has less to do with whether it is an ADN or a BSN program and more to do with the program itself. As far as whether to do an ADN or BSN in general......

  24. Checking G-tube placement

    SL2014 replied to Compassion_x's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have NEVER seen a PH test strip in my life. By the way. I don't even think our hospital has them and we have 800

  25. Checking G-tube placement

    SL2014 replied to Compassion_x's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    In general assessment we do air. If this is an initial use we... 1. Is the patient coughing or blue? 2. Air 3.