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  1. Use of RX medicines

    SouthernPoint replied to jacksonse1's topic in Patient Medications

    Sorry to hear this. Georgia does have an Intervention Program GNA Intervention Program - Georgia Nurses Association/Foundation . This link should help

  2. Can you test while on vaca?

    SouthernPoint replied to FORTHELOVEOF!!!!'s topic in Nurses Recovery

    We use Affinity here in Florida also. We test with Lab Corp. Test cost about $42. a drop. We have to use CoC's if we have to go to a different lab or have to test out of

  3. Use of RX medicines

    SouthernPoint replied to jacksonse1's topic in Patient Medications

    Are you 100% sure of this? The reason I ask is because if there is ANY doubt before hand the end results of jumping the gun can and eill be life shattering. Now with that said Why do you believe the...

  4. Can you test while on vaca?

    SouthernPoint replied to FORTHELOVEOF!!!!'s topic in Nurses Recovery

    In all honesty it depends on your state and the program. The best person to answer this would be your case worker. I know in Florida's IPN program we have to summit a interruption of monitoring and it...

  5. correct placement of sq Lovenox

    SouthernPoint replied to Arlenec's topic in Patient Medications

    Incorrect. Upper Arms and

  6. FLORIDA NURSES

    SouthernPoint replied to Nurse-84's topic in Florida Nursing

    Where about in South Florida. I am on the SW side and I am sorry to say nursing is a b*tch here. We have 1 hospital system that ownes the area and if you don't play nicely in their circus you better...

  7. States with no income tax?

    SouthernPoint replied to JNursee's topic in General Nursing

    I have lived in Florida for 40+ years. I have been a tax payer for a good 25 of those years. Your question is extremely open and confusing. When you say "Income Taxes", I think Federal Income Taxes....

  8. Alcohol screening?

    SouthernPoint replied to Studentnursedgm's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Ok. Sorry if this comes off wrong, rude or whatever. Why don't you call your caseworker up and ask if it's ok to drink alcohol while being monitored. See what their answer is. Sorry, but I am honestly...

  9. A little concerned

    SouthernPoint replied to floridanurse1983's topic in General Nursing

    It's the chocolate causing the positive results. Awesome teaching skill though. In the hospital I work for only doctors can read the result. Only time nursing is involved is to collect the sample and...

  10. Capnography help

    SouthernPoint replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    What State/Country are you in? I personally think doing Capnography on a nursing floor is a bit over board. I have only seen it done in the OR or in a handful of ICU cases in my

  11. Help self reported to pap in wi and don't want to sign contract

    SouthernPoint replied to Cpeanut's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I honestly don't see how they can tell you that you can not leave the country. You really need to speak to your case manager and explain about your travels. Wish you the best of

  12. Help self reported to pap in wi and don't want to sign contract

    SouthernPoint replied to Cpeanut's topic in Nurses Recovery

    In Florida. No signing of the contract equal BON referal. Also, 3 years isn't that bad. Many folks get a 5 year contract. Personally I would sign it and do what is asked of

  13. Does your hospital have a cutoff time for discharges?

    SouthernPoint replied to NextGen's topic in General Nursing

    The hospital I worked for discharged 24 hrs a day. Didn't matter if a patient was completely set up for home health (if ordered) or not. I remember driving a patient home once because they had no one...

  14. Any military spouses?

    SouthernPoint replied to Momma1RN's topic in General Nursing

    I am not in the military, but my son is. I know his last station had civilians working at the hospital. Most of them are spouses of the solider. If at all possible try to look into. Or the VA. Wish...

  15. Student monitoring

    SouthernPoint replied to Studentnursedgm's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hoping the best for you. But why question is. If the case as dismissed and charges were dropped, how did they find

  16. Help! Relocating from WI to FL

    SouthernPoint replied to hhengt's topic in General Nursing

    It honestly depends in where in Florida you are heading too. Could you give us a bit of a general

  17. When to inform

    SouthernPoint replied to luvababy5's topic in Nurses Recovery

    In Florida it is basically the same. No sense in trying to fight it. After spending nearly 10K I still ended up with a 5 year contract and had my license suspended for 1 year. I had 2 evaluators who...

  18. Silly nursing license question

    SouthernPoint replied to unbalanced's topic in General Nursing

    In Florida we still get a paper license and a wallet size one. I have only signed the

  19. Telephone order?

    SouthernPoint replied to elizabeth_alvior's topic in Patient Medications

    You are correct. You never write an order you did not hear from the doctor. Whom ever spoke with the doctor for the morphine order should be the one writing that order. You only write what you are...

  20. Patient who continually refuses her meds

    SouthernPoint replied to HollyMH's topic in Patient Medications

    As many have said. Speak with the family if possible. Along with the good ideas of trying to admin the medication. But, Are you aware that Lipitor and Januvia should not be crushed? You can split...

  21. suboxone

    SouthernPoint replied to christiess213's topic in Nurses Recovery

    My answer.. Get off the Suboxone ASAP. Suboxone is a nightmare drug. It is also becoming one of the most over used drugs for those with addiction issues's. Not everyone needs to be put on Suboxone. If...

  22. Recovery Trek

    SouthernPoint replied to mzloco's topic in Nurses Recovery

    No. When I check in. If I am selected. I just go to the check out and add the $42 to my account and pay. They do not keep my credit card information. I have to put it in each

  23. G - tube

    SouthernPoint replied to jessicaRN32's topic in Patient Medications

    Like others have said. The order should state the route. But with previous experience. It's given orally. Better and quicker

  24. Recovery Trek

    SouthernPoint replied to mzloco's topic in Nurses Recovery

    We use something similar here in Florida. I only pay as I get tested. I have never had any problems with

  25. Ideas for FL nurses in IPN

    SouthernPoint replied to SimonRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Sell yourself for any and all RN positions you find, like and qualify for. Just because your in IPN don't let that stop you. Don't put on any application that your in IPN. Wait until your interview to...