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  1. Vanco: give or wait for vanco trough?

    SouthernPoint replied to rn.5245's topic in Patient Medications

    Yes, & No. I have seen many, many Vanc orders during my career written just like this. Again, Yes & No. The lab being backed up is NOT EVER an acceptable excuse. But the P&P's are in...

  2. charge nurse drama

    SouthernPoint replied to Nurse-84's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is what I did when I was charge. Once I got report. I looked over the assignment. You can pretty much tell who should/is going to be D/C'd. You also know which nurse's assignment is a total PITA...

  3. HR and TPAPN

    SouthernPoint replied to RNMSN51's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I am not sure what state you are in, but in Florida we are required by our IPN contract that if we are working in the nursing field we MUST give a copy of our contract to our employer. Not giving our...

  4. Office of inspector general,

    SouthernPoint replied to lpnprn26's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Normally you don't get placed on the OIG list unless your license has been suspended or you are unable to work with that license. If you are able to work (regardless of criminal history) I would...

  5. Getting investigated for "diversion"

    SouthernPoint replied to Liric's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Just because you hold a license with a state, does not mean you have no legal rights to your privacy. The BON can not get ahold of your medical records without your permission. I know this for a fact...

  6. Getting investigated for "diversion"

    SouthernPoint replied to Liric's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Sorry to hear about your problems. From my point of reading your post I see many holes. Reguardless if the MD was present in the hospital or not, the MD has a duty to report someone who is not safe...

  7. Cardiovascular tech vs RN

    SouthernPoint replied to GoodMK1's topic in General Nursing

    A CVT is below a nurse. At least in my experience. It would be a pay cut. When I was a CVT I made around $15/hr. I loved the job, but my wrists hated

  8. Difficulties with Florida IPN

    SouthernPoint replied to Sm1986's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I have read your post twice now. Honestly I am still lost. 1st off IPN is not going to just come out of the blue telling you that you need to do IOP and restart your contract. Something happened and...

  9. Eval and treat with pharmacy

    SouthernPoint replied to srvjamz's topic in Patient Medications

    Pharmist's are Doctors.. In all honest I have no problem taking orders from them. Sometimes I would rather take their orders vs ARNP's, PA's or Floor

  10. PRN and scheduled meds

    SouthernPoint replied to sassyann85's topic in Patient Medications

    I am sorry, but this is not a simple "Yes, give it" or "No, Don't" answer for me. If you came to me as a coworker. I would want more info. Is your TID dose timed out already by the Pharmacy? What are...

  11. tpapn

    SouthernPoint replied to hulanana's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You asked this question in 5 different areas, 5 different times. Now, I don't deal with TPAPN, but I can pretty much tell you that TPAPN is not just going to have this information riding out there on...

  12. IPN questions, please help!

    SouthernPoint replied to NurseNeedsHelpPlease's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Yes. It's called eat more greens and less fatty food, drink more water and walk. No I am not trying to be a smarta$$. The only "Healthy" way to loose weight is by working for it. The weight is easy to...

  13. hca ????

    SouthernPoint replied to JannockRn's topic in General Nursing

  14. Pyxis report question...being falsely accused!

    SouthernPoint replied to Jasper676's topic in Patient Medications

    Somethings sounds off here. If you are using the pyxis this is how the company explained it to us. Order = 0.5mg (controlled substance). Pyxis = 1mg (controlled substance). Difference of 0.5mg (which...

  15. Lidocaine Spray

    SouthernPoint replied to Ruba's topic in Patient Medications

    Gonna burst your bubble. Hurricane spray does not need a prescription. I used it with both my children during teething, braces and other dental work. Also used it with both my grandbabies during...

  16. Multiple Narcotic Administration

    SouthernPoint replied to pRNss808's topic in Patient Medications

  17. demerol then code blue

    SouthernPoint replied to mom35's topic in Patient Medications

  18. Random Question

    SouthernPoint replied to Adele_Michal7's topic in Nurses Recovery

    She has 2 DUI's? She will get busted sooner or later. She could end up loosing her license all together. It is her job to report arrest and DUI's to her state. I know in Florida they are slowly...

  19. Admit orders for who?

    SouthernPoint replied to nursej22's topic in General Nursing

    No. You were not out of line. In my opinion the nurse passing the patient to you was out of line. Handing off orders without a patients information on them is a safety issue just waiting to happen....

  20. Monitoring agreement and hospitalization

    SouthernPoint replied to skinnedknee's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It seems like you have something else going on in your life that you need to get a good control on. It is good that you are aware of your issue's, but don't create more problems for yourself. These...

  21. Pre-Employment Drug Screens and Perscription Meds

    SouthernPoint replied to EmmaLynnSmithRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    1st people need to relize that NO ONE had to hire you, just because you might fit a slot. Many places these day fine that someone taking a potenial addictive medication is a liability and they want...

  22. One day at a time

    SouthernPoint replied to Austin12's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Amazing

  23. Pre-Employment Drug Screens and Perscription Meds

    SouthernPoint replied to EmmaLynnSmithRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

  24. Are you kidding? benedryl???

    SouthernPoint replied to Junebug59's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I have NEVER had that happen on any of my UDS's or Hair Test's. I take Benadryl daily and have for many

  25. Living in fear

    SouthernPoint replied to Life lessons's topic in Nurses Recovery

    If you "Know" there is nothing to be "Truely Anxious" over then don't put all that un-needed stress on your body. I have had my share of "Horror Stories" with the Florida IPN program, but it's not...