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    What would you say to this shocking patient statement?

    Asystole RN replied to aboucherrn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You know and we know that the term was used in a pejorative fashion and the overall description of the patient was created to pain the least attractive picture possible. You are being disingenuous if...
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    What would you say to this shocking patient statement?

    Asystole RN replied to aboucherrn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Not true. Even the natives immigrated here, in various waves of course. The Navajo only immigrated the the Southern United States around the 1400's. Nearly every single, all that I am aware of,...
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    Avoiding inadvertent IV injection of oral liquids

    Asystole RN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You can't fix stupid, not even with a yellow syringe. That same nurse that injected a multivitamin into the patient would have eventually killed someone for some other stupid reason or herself by...
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    What would you say to this shocking patient statement?

    Asystole RN replied to aboucherrn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You should review the term bigot and reexamine your own views. Tolerance is not only for those whom you agree
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    What would you say to this shocking patient statement?

    Asystole RN replied to aboucherrn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OP, We all are victims of ethnocentricity, once we start devaluing the ideas and beliefs of others we become no better than those whom we look down upon. This goes for both sides. We do not have to...
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    Is it ever ok to stand up to a doctor?

    Asystole RN replied to Giveyourall's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Personally I would have shown them where the supplies were, not retrieved them, something about fishing and feeding comes to mind. Upon reprimanding them, you were in the right to demand that they...
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    Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement to hospitals

    Asystole RN replied to btoddrn's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Depends on what setting the nurse is in and what function they are providing. Medicare reimburses hospitals at a flat rare based upon the patient's primary and secondary diagnosis or their diagnosis...
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    Grumpy Docs

    Asystole RN replied to NewLPN11's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Most likely because they are on hour 18 of the day and you are caller 1,087 of the day, 1082 of which were silly stupid calls. There is no excuse for a doc being rude and unprofessional on the phone,...
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    No job security

    Asystole RN replied to cantdoit's topic in General Nursing

    No, in fact I feel that my unit needs to expand to manage the increasing amount of demand. As in any job, your job security largely demands upon your personal actions and choices. If you are not...
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    Is Banner ever going to start hiring external new grads in AZ???

    Asystole RN replied to Kirabug's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I had a hard time finding my first hospital job, spent nearly three years in LTC/SNFs before I was hired into a hospital. What is funny is that I was hired the same month that I graduated with my BSN....
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    Question about PPN/IVP meds.

    Asystole RN replied to Herman66's topic in Patient Medications

    You would pause PPN, something that has a high rate of associated infection and complication, to push an IV med with a pH of 9-10.5 in a peripheral vein that already has a heavy infusate
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    Question about PPN/IVP meds.

    Asystole RN replied to Herman66's topic in Patient Medications

    Correct answer is to start a secondary
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    Rectal use of opiates???!!!

    Asystole RN replied to RNOTODAY's topic in Patient Medications

    Ah. Well I do not think it is an absorption issue. Personally I would not administer OxyContin OP rectally considering it has a label that clearly states not to, its hard to defend the practice when...
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    Rectal use of opiates???!!!

    Asystole RN replied to RNOTODAY's topic in Patient Medications

    OxyContin OC was reformulated to OxyContin OP, both are controlled-release forms of the medication oxycodone. It can be absorbed if crushed and absorbed rectally. That being said, crushing a...
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    Obamacare: are you for it, against it, or unsure?

    Asystole RN replied to Lucidity's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I am generally against the PPACA. For one, I believe that health coverage should be a state issue, not a federal issue. I firmly believe in Article 1, Section 8. I do not know why people in Arizona...
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    Stethoscope covers OK for men?

    Asystole RN replied to leftysoftball's topic in Men in Nursing

    I had my wife make a small plain black scope cover out of satin. The scope cover was made thin so it does not bunch-up and look fluffy like store bought covers. The satin not only absorbs and...
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    Proper charting?????

    Asystole RN replied to jennilynn's topic in General Nursing

    To protect against litigation. Narrative notes tend to be open for interpretation and are common sources of damaging verbiage for the plaintiff. There are two common ways in which nurses sink the...
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    Varicose veins and about to start nursing school

    Asystole RN replied to Samira38's topic in General Nursing

    Medical advice and all that... If you are thinking that all nursing involves being on your feet then you are misinformed. There are many low activity nursing positions that require little if any...
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    Proper charting?????

    Asystole RN replied to jennilynn's topic in General Nursing

    "Proper" charting is a subjective topic that is highly dependent upon the policies of your employer, the needs of the patient, and your personal charting style. Where I work we use a hybrid system of...
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    RN preceptorship

    Asystole RN replied to 03RN21's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Perfectly legal. I personally would precept someone but like most nurses, I am restricted by facility
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    HIPPA is a joke.

    Asystole RN replied to rickbar's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    You have to be
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    What constitutes falsifying documentation?

    Asystole RN replied to physioex's topic in General Nursing

    Not to be split hairs but I was under the impression that the TOS specified not to offer legal advice which is distinct from stating legal fact. I know it seems like I am getting "legal" with these...
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    Brookline AZ BSN

    Asystole RN replied to Yummy85's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I would highly recommend the other BSN programs within the state. Brand new programs, even if accredited, tend to have growing
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    Do you think the CDC is biased?

    Asystole RN replied to Tait's topic in Patient Education

    You can't fix stupid. Whether intelligently designed or designed by nature, the human species in blessed with an amazing amount of diversity. Along with the physical and genetic diversity is...
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    How does one become an Infusion Nurse?

    Asystole RN replied to KSGMaine's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Studying for it. I have my VA-BC