NanikRN

NanikRN

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  1. Interview a Nurse (school project)

    No, really a shame would be the student totally missing the value of this assignment There's a very good rationale for these assignments. Why do you think it's a good idea for the student to bypass...
  2. Completed my BSN

    Congrats to you!!! Party time :)
  3. teenagers and pot

    Omg--- I just don't know what to say. I am a Texan. I was of drinking age in the mid-80s and it was NEVER considered ok to drink and drive. I never saw underaged persons served alcohol I'm...
  4. Ventilator Questions

    A response asking if you are aware of your hospital's policies isn't a post questioning your ability to be a safe nurse. It's a starting point, a way to determine what you do know before giving...
  5. A sobering story-------

    "A storm of media attention followed news of the error, spurring state nursing commission officials to open an investigation into whether Hiatt's license should be revoked. Ultimately, the agency...
  6. A sobering story-------

    I think action plans like this are the missing piece of the equation. Image the impact her story would make on nurses- both experienced and new! A horrific medical situation is how Condition H came...
  7. problem with my DON, help!

    This. Years and years of experience have taught me above. Time to fly VERY low under radar and find a new home. This way you leave the possibility of returning at some
  8. Need tx advice extreme butt rash

    O2 mask --- is this some type of ointment? Surely not what it sounds like? Please explain more for the curious(
  9. educational value of care plans

    If I find anything cute to say about you, I'll let you
  10. A sobering story-------

    I don't know that there are specific conclusions that any one was supposed to draw. Certainly there's no dispute that it was a critical and avoidable error even if it wasn't determined how much the...
  11. Ventilator Questions

    CoffeeNurse said to CHECK your policies-- not blindly follow them . It is your responsibility to know those policies. If you believe the policies are out of date and patients are not getting the best...
  12. educational value of care plans

    And even with all that, you don't understand the significance of nursing careplans . Nor do you understand the importance of replying civilly , if not cordially, to someone trying to help you in an...
  13. How many residents does it take to start an IV?

    Residents are learning. Maybe they know how to start an IV, maybe they don't. Maybe they did it a blue moon ago and have learned 3 million-jillion things since then. They'll either remember how or...
  14. Everyone--everyone!!--has had a shift like this. Do not let yourself be embarrased or humilated. Ways to help when you return to work-- -- first, vigourous activity is your friend. Go for a brisk...
  15. You can't care for others if you don't care for yourself first. I'm glad you reached out and that you have an EAP appointment. Sounds like you're really judging yourself harshly right now. Try to...
  16. Moved mom out of her house today!

    Am glad you're experiencing the peace of knowing she is safe and you/siblings did the right
  17. Healthcare for undocumented immigrants

    What a horrible judgemental offensive post! I work in same area as you - in one of the larger hospitals in this area. We get our fair share of undocumented immigrants and we dont treat them any...
  18. Unhappy CNA on night shift. Help?

    Your profile states pre nursing student. If that's incorrect, you might want to update
  19. Any pt on coumadin is going to want a " real provider" . Or if they don't, i can assure you their insurance will. A title "wellness nurse" is going to want that--a nurse. Cant imagine any visits out...
  20. Unhappy CNA on night shift. Help?

    ]QUOTE=JMed18;8784949]Haha what? I worked as a CNA after having a bachelor's in engineering, arguably many-fold more difficult than an RN or with. And you would know this----how? You are a PRE-...
  21. [quote=Dranger;8771677 As an ICU nurse this is what I see: DKA with often infested diabetic wounds. [quote=Dranger;8771677 As an ICU nurse this is what I see: DKA with often infested diabetic wounds.[...
  22. help. i think im being bullied

    Well, are you? Have you asked them why they say that? Have you asked what they think you need to change? Are you learning from their feedback? Do an honest appraisal of your skill set. Don't assume...
  23. Halloween

    Best costume
  24. Major Med Error

    I was totally with you until this post--- ( ok I'm still with you but not liking this post much) Right or wrong, this is what i would interepret the above as - ( in parentheses) Probably did pop up (...
  25. IV starts in arm with a DVT

    Why would one possibly want to start a IV in an arm with a DVT? I cant imagine a good