Leader25 ASN, BSN, RN

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    Hipaa violation

    Leader25 replied to nurse2097482's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    [I have in the past accessed my own chart. During the case I did not access anything out of the ordinary. The computer we use is in a common area where people come in and out continuously. No cameras....
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    What to do about burn out?

    Leader25 replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in General Specialties

    You are having several issues and the only comfort I can offer you is about that feeling of being "broken".I Would not bother with an MD appointment other than to get a full physical and perhaps...
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    Help termination

    Leader25 replied to Nursejh01's topic in Men in Nursing

    Wow tough going.I would try running a background check on yourself,see what comes up,but the advice here is really good about owning your part in the problem and recognizing that you can be much...
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    Old nurse won't retire

    Leader25 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    How is this woman any different about pulling her load than the young nurses who are looking at FB while at work,talking with an ear piece,chatting up the residents,or outrageously throwing...
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    Old nurse won't retire

    Leader25 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I can tell you right now that retiring with "full pensions"as you say ,is not any guarantee that they have enough income or health,especially if the hospital was cheap on offering healthcare...
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    OB/Maternal be an elective class for male nursing students

    Leader25 replied to carti's topic in General Students

    Pregnant patients,can end up admitted to any area of hospital,like a MVA,seizures, emergency surgery,respiratory issues,post op complications,coma and so on,so be prepared.We had to attend a delivery...
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    Aggressive family member

    Leader25 replied to Jerez's topic in General Nursing

    The intent to help the child get better not to make him develop PTSD or what other ailments you associate with necessary/emergency procedures,I would never have a parent help to hurt his own child by...
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    Aggressive family member

    Leader25 replied to Jerez's topic in General Nursing

    You are 100% correct,except for your own protection you need to establish a paper trail.It is about protecting yourself. From the level of lawlessness we see in hospitals we know ,"nothing will...
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    Full time vs Part time vs Per Diem

    Leader25 replied to KerenAvneryRN's topic in General Nursing

    Have you ever used this insurance for say surgery?How well did it cover ? Hospital dental premium 59/mo/ Medigap 300/mo SS Medicare 134-300/mo Cobra 1200/mo thru hospital plan. Prescription plan...
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    Torn between jobs

    Leader25 replied to Vmurill1's topic in General Nursing

    1.You are not qualified for the CNS position.No matter what rosy picture they painted,like "additional training as needed" what after you kill somebody?Then they will decide.The definition alone is...
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    Thinking of quitting my new job.

    Leader25 replied to studiousnurse's topic in General Nursing

    You did leave your other 6 year position for personal reasons,so kudos for lasting as long as you did being hot blooded and all.By the way what does that mean? Hot temper?Stubborn?That area needs...
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    struggling new grad: may not make it past orientation

    Leader25 replied to Sheika34's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Even very experienced nurses and doctors ask for a second opinion,nothing wrong with that and it is safer for the patient. The rest is just a new nurse thing,how is your life off shift,are resting or...
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    Should I Go From RN to Scrub Tech?

    Leader25 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Well in hindsight you know you missed an opportunity to advance your skills at the beginning of your career, now you do not like where you have been fortunate to be employed in spite of being a late...
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    How do you deal with dizziness and syncope?

    Leader25 replied to Guest878640's topic in General Nursing

    years ago ammonia pearls ,depends what is causing it.I have family members that pass out from stress, smell of hospitals,sight of blood,you can see their pupils dilate and
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    MO Hospital offering $5,000 sign-on bonus to new grads

    Leader25 replied to klone's topic in First Year After Licensure

    We are currently offering up to $20,000 in BONUSES for nurses with 2 or more years of equivalent LEVEL IV NICU experience. **Current Intermountain Healthcare employees are not eligible for this...
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    MO Hospital offering $5,000 sign-on bonus to new grads

    Leader25 replied to klone's topic in First Year After Licensure

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    Do we just guess at blood pressure readings?

    Leader25 replied to TMB41's topic in General Nursing

    There was many a time when we could not tell by sight alone the size of cuff needed on a neonate,always had to measure some needed bigger ,some smaller.The markings on cuff and suggested size should...
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    IV pump alarms - am I the only one?

    Leader25 replied to mi_dreamin's topic in General Nursing

    Why was the pump not removed and tagged and sent to biomed,it is a liability and if it still alarming and the darn iv is positional do something. Suggest you read the manual to assist you with...
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    A little off topic...

    Leader25 replied to OhioBPH's topic in School

    I do not know why it matters to you. so much ,.....It is each nurses personal choice and if they do not want to be looking like slobs all day they should learn to use PPE . No patient wants to see...
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    Happy Bday!!!!

    Leader25 replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Happy Birthday wow
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    My own two kids started school today

    Leader25 replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I'm so sorry you are in such a bind but I feel sorry for your children,you are putting them in harms way,leaving one alone at that hour when soon it will be cold and dark,and your husband had to ask...
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    Bringing in the Boys: How to Attract More Male Nurses

    Leader25 replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

    I enjoyed working with male nurses,they were good when we had to fight for wages,working conditions,they did not take a lot of crap like us females. I felt it strengthened the ranks,provided they were...
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    First job after LPN licensing & Being treated with disrespect!

    Leader25 replied to Mary0000's topic in General Nursing

    This is so true,and witnessed a few real bad ones with major animosity that was senseless.One month is not enough time to know if you really need to leave for your sanity's sake.Being the senior nurse...
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    Student Body Odor

    Leader25 replied to AzElemNurse's topic in School

    Tough issue,if you find someone who will address this with her,how about a little gift of products,little samples,to reinforce the conversation.Good
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    Ugh- helicopter/tiger mom!

    Leader25 replied to nmr79's topic in School

    Sorry I do not have a solution just a comment,isn't it chagrin this situation and how administration rarely takes the side or gives support to the RN employee and how many of us find ourselves...