MaxNurse

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1. Opening Sharps Containers

   MaxNurse replied to MaxNurse's topic in General Nursing

   ratchit: We used the safety needles before for injections, but then they switched back to the capped ones, due to cost. we use a lot of vaccu-needles for labs, we average about 10 labs per night....

2. Opening Sharps Containers

   MaxNurse replied to MaxNurse's topic in General Nursing

   hmt At the beginning of every shift we count all sharps (unused), then when a sharps, such as a insulin needle or vaccutainer needle is needed we sign them out. We sign a dropped sheet as it is...

3. 8 hour shift vs. 12 hour shift - your opinion...

   MaxNurse replied to TovaFlynn's topic in General Nursing

   I think there's pros and cons to both 8s and 12s, plus you have to consider the type of nursing you are doing. 12s are great for most people personally and for families...more time away from the job...

4. male vs female

   MaxNurse replied to Tara's topic in General Nursing

   This is just my opinion, not based on any facts per se. In the area where I live there aren't a lot of male nurses, but the few that I have worked with seems to be taken more seriously by...

5. Opening Sharps Containers

   MaxNurse replied to MaxNurse's topic in General Nursing

   I agree with all of you...it is a dumb rationale, very insulting and loathsome. Thanks for all your input. I was beginning to wonder if I was missing something, like new OSHA standards, or just being...

6. Opening Sharps Containers

   MaxNurse replied to MaxNurse's topic in General Nursing

   Tara, I've not heard of a needle counter. Thanks for the suggestion! I will pass this idea on to our DON for

7. Letting LPN's give report at end of shift instead of the RN "covering" ?

   MaxNurse replied to kdblueey's topic in Nursing Career

   I don't see why an LPN can't give report to the oncoming staff. Seems the one actually taking care of the patients would be able to give a more indepth report. I know where i work we have LPNs who...

8. Opening Sharps Containers

   MaxNurse replied to MaxNurse's topic in General Nursing

   bshort, I work in corrections. We have to keep a careful account of all sharps due to if one is lost and an inmate finds it, the sharp could become a weapon to be used on either staff or other...

9. Opening Sharps Containers

   MaxNurse posted a topic in General Nursing

   Is it against OSHA standards to open used sharps containers? Where I work the needle count is closely watched, as it is a very high security job. A lost needle could be detrimental to all staff. To...