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    Hospice patient requests to smoke

    mariebailey replied to eatenalive365's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    As far as getting OT to do an assessment to determine whether a hospice patient can safely smoke prior to him/her having a cigarette, that seems excessive, unnecessary, and a waste of health care...
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    Help - GI bug

    mariebailey replied to GatezRN's topic in School

    You likely have a free resource at your disposal that can do some of your work. That's your local health dept., and they should be notified in what appears to be an outbreak. You goal is to contain...
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    NP vs PA

    mariebailey replied to CalderonLuis's topic in Nursing Career

    I would choose NP vs PA because NPs are better trained to provide their patients with quality care. PAs can major in history undergrad, and, as long as they take a handful of prereqs, they qualify for...
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    IVP meds- is this safe?

    mariebailey replied to Graduatenurse14's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    sslamster, our ports are always covered with curos caps, which is an upscale version of scrubbing the port. Also, there is minimal risk if the port remains capped with a syringe and is not just left...
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    Aspirating air bubble from the IV line

    mariebailey replied to mugs's topic in General Nursing

    1OhioNurse hit the nail on the head. In cases when you don't have your 10cc syringe handy, I'm sometimes successful removing the line from the pump and finger-flicking the bubbles back to the bag....
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    peg tube cap dislodge, spills on finger

    mariebailey replied to dont.give.up's topic in Infectious Disease

    I have a moderate allergy on my big toe, so I can
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    Ohio LPNs able to give Injections?

    mariebailey replied to Whatthefrick's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    She's not the authority on your scope of practice. Is it an LPN vs. MA debate?
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    Questions

    mariebailey replied to nurseadry85's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Her immune system is clearly compromised, and she is at risk for HIV d/t IV drug use. HIV testing should be offered, and I would also ask if she ever shares needles. There could be other reasons, but...
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    IVP meds- is this safe?

    mariebailey replied to Graduatenurse14's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    That is how I do IVP meds. I just let the saline flush lie attached to the patient's IV port while I get the med ready, then keep the med syringe attached while I get the final saline flush ready. The...
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    Is a FNP working for a Psychiatrist legal ??

    mariebailey replied to lmonet82's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I don't see how someone trained in primary care could suddenly jump into the psyc world and effectively treat patients with severe mental illnesses. Too me, psychiatric patients are as complicated as...
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    speeding ticket will i get hired?

    mariebailey replied to yajaira21's topic in General Nursing

    I think there is unanimous agreement that a ticket for going 10 miles over the speed limit will in no way affect your job prospects. Good luck with
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    Have my rights been violated?

    mariebailey replied to FredericksonL's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Maybe you should ask the person how she knows that information, and ask her not to repeat
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    State License Endorsement Requirements

    mariebailey replied to eldragon's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Nurse.com has a ton of courses, and you can pay annually for unlimited CE for around $45. Nursing Continuing Education | Free CE, Self-Study Courses, Unlimited Nurse CEs,
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    skeptical of another nurse

    mariebailey replied to The Bell Jar's topic in General Nursing

    Doesn't know military time or what a pulse oximeter is? She might look like this under her
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    Patient rights to refuse?

    mariebailey replied to wezzie, RN's topic in Psychiatric

    Right on, OP. Just how much can someone benefit from group therapy if they're forced to participate? Also, I suspect a lot of the people who do refuse do have the "mental capacity" to make that...
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    What is your opinion on getting the flu shot?

    mariebailey replied to Surg-OncRN's topic in Holistic

    These ingredients are harmless in the amounts given, and you will be exposed to them whether or not you get the vaccine. See the Vaccine Education Center's info:...
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    What is your opinion on getting the flu shot?

    mariebailey replied to Surg-OncRN's topic in Holistic

    Yes, GBS is EXTREMELY rare...about 1 in a million vaccine recipients get it. You are more likely to be struck by
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    What is your opinion on getting the flu shot?

    mariebailey replied to Surg-OncRN's topic in Holistic

    I can point to much research supporting the idea that the flu vaccine is generally safe and is your best bet to prevent the flu. To the contrary, the manufacturers of colloidal silver spray do NOT...
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    January 2015 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    mariebailey replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Nurse Sally, your patient in 829 would like her water pitcher refilled
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    New to public Health

    mariebailey replied to clever915's topic in Public, Community Health

    I did TB program coordination & case management for 6 years, and I never used technology for DOT myself, but I've heard of health depts. using Skype successfully. I think it's a great idea...a way...
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    confused about nursing

    mariebailey replied to smarie0708's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Keep in mind you are simply choosing a career path. What are the advantages & disadvantages? Do you think you'll enjoy it? Is the job market acceptable compared to similar careers? Is there upward...
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    Has anyone mistaken you for a punching bag at work?

    mariebailey posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yesterday, I was sitting with the charge nurse at the nurse's station, & a patient's family member came marching angrily toward us. "I have something for you; here!", she said irritably &...
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    Has anyone mistaken you for a punching bag at work?

    mariebailey replied to mariebailey's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That's depressing. Should not have
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    Has anyone mistaken you for a punching bag at work?

    mariebailey replied to mariebailey's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I meant it as a metaphor, but we can be literal too. I can say that I have been pushed by a patient I was trying to suction. It sounds like you get it far more often
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    Cellulitis post pneumococcal vaccine

    mariebailey replied to Laura in Canada's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Considering step pneumo causes more deaths in the U.S. than all other vaccine-preventable diseases combined, I think the benefits outweigh the risks (prevention of invasive pneumonia vs. temporary,...