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    Alert but confused

    applewhitern replied to mytoon38's topic in General Nursing

    I have been charting "alert, knows name, blah blah blah, confused to place, situation, time, blah blah." Nobody has ever said it was incorrect. Of course you can be alert, but confused. I am all...
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    Antidepressants in Sedated/Comatose Patients

    applewhitern replied to blondy2061h's topic in Patient Medications

    Not all antidepressants are given strictly for depression; some people take them for anxiety, OCD, etc. Some antidepressants, like Paxil for instance, should not be stopped abruptly, but need to be...
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    Patients who love their sick role

    applewhitern replied to sammiesmom's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Unfortunately, my hospital fully expects us to cater to every whim. They take every complaint dead seriously, no matter how unrealistic or trivial it is. Blows me away. They would rather us make...
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    Simultaneous admissions (vent)

    applewhitern replied to Morainey's topic in General Nursing

    When I was charge on a med-surg unit, I had a full load of patients, with 2 LPN's. In my state the LPN cannot give IV push meds, cannot do initial physical assessments, and can't do a skin...
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    Counting ALL home meds on admission

    applewhitern replied to sistrmoon's topic in Patient Medications

    My hospital requires the patient to bring in their bottles, all of them, and we nurses have to list them in the computer for the doctor. If they don't bring in their bottles, we have to get a family...
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    It is a competitive market for nurses - 17% vacancy rate!!!

    applewhitern replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Nursing

    I read the article in Forbes a few days ago, too. I thought the same thing; anyone reading it would think there was a huge shortage of nurses. There may certainly be a shortage of all medical...
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    Quit nursing school after two months...

    applewhitern replied to keeyumbow66's topic in Nursing Career

    You were starting IV's after only 2 months in nursing school? Wow. Maybe that was why you felt incompetent; seems like they would focus on patho, theory, etc., before doing clinical
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    Paying for schooling, which option is better?

    applewhitern replied to amnija's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am not a student and haven't been for many years, but what I have gathered from this site is this: Most people have to take out loans to pay tuition, and that means paying the loans back later....
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    It is *not* a pannus...

    applewhitern replied to Music in My Heart's topic in General Nursing

    I looked all three terms up~ "pannis" was used frequently, esp. in regards to post gastric-bypass surgery to remove this excess tissue. My daughter had a gastric-bypass last year; her doctor called...
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    It is *not* a pannus...

    applewhitern replied to Music in My Heart's topic in General Nursing

    I thought the term "pannis" or "panniculus" was used to refer to the loose, flabby tissue that hangs far down, as in someone who has had a gastric-bypass and lost a lot of weight? I understood it had...
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    How many pairs of scrubs should I purchase initially?

    applewhitern replied to loveoutloud's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Sharpeimom is right! I carry a tote bag with toothpaste, toothbrush, ibuprophen and any other type of medication I might need, such as acid reducers, allergy pills, etc. Since you can't just "run...
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    How many pairs of scrubs should I purchase initially?

    applewhitern replied to loveoutloud's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Hmmm. I still wear white pants fairly often, simply because they match just about every top I have. If I wear white pants, I will wear white shoes and white socks, of course. Our endoscopy nurses...
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    Frustrated with RN-BSN classes

    applewhitern replied to microkate's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I whole-heartedly agree. My ADN was so much more intense (and I learned so much more) than the BSN classes. The BSN classes were all "fluff" and I didn't learn a thing that I didn't already learn in...
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    When a Confused Patient Smarter than a Doctor

    applewhitern replied to Steve123's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I doubt the doctor just made that up, just so you'd have to do an enema. Sometimes people have a LOT of stool and need help, such as with an enema. Sometimes they stool around an impaction,
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    Dumbest thing said to family

    applewhitern replied to Nanz_B's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    @Green Tea: I was born and raised in the deep south. If you want to mimic a "drawlin soufland" accent, simply make every syllable into three~ such as, "ther-eee-ee," and toss in some honeys, sugars,...
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    Learning from my mistakes

    applewhitern replied to dorselm's topic in General Nursing

    Regarding the insulin, we have to have two nurses verify the insulin and the dose before we give it. This cuts down on errors. The second nurse has to sign in the computer that they witnessed it,...
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    ACLS certification

    applewhitern replied to Helenkar's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    My hospital will not accept an on-line course. You have to be checked off on the hands-on, skills part, and participate in the
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    Nursing Shortage

    applewhitern replied to zack1110's topic in General Nursing

    If you were writing this for school, then you need to use paragraphs; it is too difficult to read as it is
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    A Mother Seeking Healthcare Career Advice for High School Junior

    applewhitern replied to Psata's topic in Nursing Career

    I see nothing wrong with a parent helping their child with career choices; that is part of being a
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    2nd LVN License Renewal!! Can I use GE units from college for CE credits?

    applewhitern replied to jessica118's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You are questioning if something you read on your BON website is true? Every state has it's own BON, so if it is on your state's website, it should be
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    Broken RN

    applewhitern replied to Herky980's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is not how it is everywhere. Not by any stretch of the imagination! Get out of there before those aides do more than threaten someone in the parking lot! Yes, that place needs to be
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    Interview hair and shoes

    applewhitern replied to danceyrun's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Wear your hair up or back. Flats or small heels. A skirt and jacket suit is professional. Always over-dress, rather than under-dress. Whatever you wear, make sure you are comfortable. You might be...
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    Hindrance to professional growth

    applewhitern replied to exit96's topic in Emergency

    There are many hospitals that will allow only a female to cath or perform peri-care on a female patient. Also, male nurses and male nursing assistants bathe the male patients. That is still common...
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    Hindrance to professional growth

    applewhitern replied to exit96's topic in Emergency

    My male GYN and my male Internist always have a female nurse or assistant with them when they examine my "private" areas. Many times, a male doctor has asked me to come into a room with him, as he...
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    Cops and Nurses

    applewhitern replied to GundeRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, I don't condone speeding. Too many lives are lost related to speeding. Drive according to the law and keep your registration, insurance, etc., up to date, then you won't have to worry about...