lifelearningrn BSN, RN

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  1. lifelearningrn

    Anti-vax nurses? Are you serious?

    lifelearningrn replied to dinah77's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I was having a hard time articulating this very point. Thank you for beautifully stating what I was thinking.
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    Ethical question-WWYD?

    lifelearningrn replied to mmc51264's topic in General Nursing

    If the person's airway was closed and EMS wasn't there? Yep, I'd give it. Death vs. license? I think I'll risk the license and save the life, and beg the board for mercy
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    Anti-vax nurses? Are you serious?

    lifelearningrn replied to dinah77's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I'm kind of concerned about a nurse who really doesn't mind risking the lives of others, and happily allows herself and her children to freeload off of the immunity of the children of responsible...
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    Anti-vax nurses? Are you serious?

    lifelearningrn replied to dinah77's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I know, right? Would she feel that way if it's her child, 6 feet under? Would she feel that way if another parent's choice is what put her kid 6 feet under? And finally, would she still feel like...
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    Anti-vax nurses? Are you serious?

    lifelearningrn replied to dinah77's topic in Disaster Preparation

    They might be "recommended" but last I checked, it was not on the list of required vaccines that a parent must take a personal exception in order to get their children into school without it. Same...
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    Anti-vax nurses? Are you serious?

    lifelearningrn replied to dinah77's topic in Disaster Preparation

    The flu is not part of the regular vaccine schedule, and last I heard, the Roto virus vaccine isn't even used anymore. Many of the vaccines available today weren't available when I was a kid, if they...
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    Anti-vax nurses? Are you serious?

    lifelearningrn replied to dinah77's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Unless they are living in a bubble, a baby's immune system is exposed to a lot whole lot more than what is in their vaccines every single day with the air they breath, the foods they eat, the people...
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    Anti-vax nurses? Are you serious?

    lifelearningrn replied to dinah77's topic in Disaster Preparation

    It is a high risk to a fetus. But what is being said here is that if the child has not had rubella by puberty, then you'd get them vaccinated because of the risk to a fetus that does not even exist. I...
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    Stories of the pre-vaccine days

    lifelearningrn replied to dinah77's topic in Disaster Preparation

    It blows my mind that someone would buy a piece of candy opened and LICKED by a stranger, but don't trust a recommendation (vaccine) from a
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    Anti-vax nurses? Are you serious?

    lifelearningrn replied to dinah77's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I'm confused by this too. I guess the risks of the vaccines are more acceptable if your child is going to give you a brand new grandbaby? I guess the grand baby (that doesn't exist) is more...
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    Anti-vax nurses? Are you serious?

    lifelearningrn replied to dinah77's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Individual freedoms are terrific. If you wish to be part of a COMMUNITY, however, than you must also consider the others in that
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    Anti-vax nurses? Are you serious?

    lifelearningrn replied to dinah77's topic in Disaster Preparation

    My brother-in-law and sister are childless because of his harmless bout of measles as a child (doctors linked his sterility to measles). 400-500 children were dying yearly prior to vaccine. It's not a...
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    Anti-vax nurses? Are you serious?

    lifelearningrn replied to dinah77's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I wonder how I got through inorganic chem! lol I remember thinking throughout that class "why do I need this"... but honestly, it taught me dimensional analysis, which is how I aced every med cal exam...
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    Counting Narcotics Every Vist

    lifelearningrn posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I've heard some chatter that this is proposed for the next round of regulations for hospice. What do you all think of this? I have a couple of problems with this- first, it assumes ALL patients are...
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    Approaching tough subjects with the boss

    lifelearningrn replied to Butterflyxx0621's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Here is why they aren't offering you a full time position? Because they can get a full time case manager and a PRN peon for less money and no benefits! Right now, they've got it made! If I were you,...
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    Patient Rally Stories

    lifelearningrn posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    What are your stories? I have a patient, advanced colon cancer, a couple of years away from 100 years old, was completely unresponsive, cheyne-stokes, low sats, elevated temp, etc. all day (and most...
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    The Last Dose

    lifelearningrn replied to KatePasa's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    It's not the dose of medication you gave that killed them, it's the disease that killed them. Think about like this: There are two scenarios that could play out.. the patient dies at 0100 peacefully,...
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    When did it become OK to treat your nurse like poo?

    lifelearningrn replied to paramed1's topic in Emergency

    Maybe not unique, but definitely a cultural
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    Pt given porn-calm now

    lifelearningrn replied to Jules A's topic in Psychiatric

    I can't stop
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    When did it become OK to treat your nurse like poo?

    lifelearningrn replied to paramed1's topic in Emergency

    I honestly think this is a result of America's "ME ME ME" culture. People seem to think the world should revolve around them with no consideration for anyone else. This country encourages...
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    When did it become OK to treat your nurse like poo?

    lifelearningrn replied to paramed1's topic in Emergency

    It should be policy not to feed a patient until the doctor examines them. Tell them, "I'm sorry, but until we know the nature of your illness, you have to be
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    SNFs and ALFs passing the buck ?

    lifelearningrn replied to holistic1028's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    It is more of an administration position rather than a position where the nurse performs skilled nursing. The nurse is on staff because medications are being ordered and administered, and she is there...
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    SNFs and ALFs passing the buck ?

    lifelearningrn replied to holistic1028's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    The ALF I have worked with thus far do NOT administer suppositories. It's considered a 'skilled' or 'invasive' nursing intervention and ALF don't provide that level of care. If constipation is causing...
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    Sending meds with family

    lifelearningrn replied to GLORIAmunchkin72's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You can buy a pill sorter that is Sunday-Monday and has little boxes for AM/Noon/late/HS. Two of those with meds already sorted would be easiest for all involved, I think. Have the family members buy...
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    Felt so Bad for Resident...so Impressed with CNAs

    lifelearningrn replied to flashpoint's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I like this idea! Yes, you work with a great bunch of CNAs. I hope the patient felt a little better. I'm sure a part of her realizes she was with her "real" family that