psu_213 BSN, RN

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    Triage learn by fire

    psu_213 replied to SnickerDoodle_RN's topic in Emergency

    To play devil's advocate....maybe the over did it with their SL Nitro thinking it was just their
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    Malicious "pimping" in nursing / nurse practitioner school?

    psu_213 replied to RomaniGypsy's topic in General Nursing

    I love that we are debating the best pejorative to use for this. And here I was thinking when I read the title of the thread that was a way for school administrators to earn a few extra
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    Malicious "pimping" in nursing / nurse practitioner school?

    psu_213 replied to RomaniGypsy's topic in General Nursing

    I have never seen it happen in nursing schools. I have worked in teaching hospitals almost all of my career as an RN. I've seen medical students, interns, residents, fellows, etc., asked tough...
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    Malicious "pimping" in nursing / nurse practitioner school?

    psu_213 replied to RomaniGypsy's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, I did google 'pimping.' I did find it defined in the way in which the OP used it...i.e., asking petty questions to belittle someone. This was on Urban Dictionary. OP, you might be better...
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    An Ethical Dilemma- Outstanding Warrants

    psu_213 replied to rkirk89's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This is probably splitting hairs on the wording, but I've seen it happen from the ED. Pt was going to turn himself in to authorities for a court appearance for something he had previously been...
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    Exposure to Hep C blood daily??

    psu_213 replied to mzsuccess's topic in General Nursing

    To me, whether a capillary tube can/is used is water under the bridge. The issue is that you are getting blood "all over" your gloves with a finger stick. I realize stuff happens--I have done IV...
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    Is it just me, or is my employer being really messed up?

    psu_213 replied to Capp's topic in General Nursing

    I don't really understand the hospital's rationale. I'm guessing it is financially motivated, and that stinks. The hospital group for which is works provides not the greatest insurance, at least in...
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    Exposure to Hep C blood daily??

    psu_213 replied to mzsuccess's topic in General Nursing

    How much blood go you have to get into that container? 99% of the fingersticks I have done do not produce as much blood as in that photo, let alone enough to get up to any of those lines on the tube....
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    Reasonable time frame for prn medication to be given?

    psu_213 replied to nicegirl2's topic in General Nursing

    I would prefer to be defensive on here explaining why a nurse didn't give a PRN antidiarrheal, rather than defend myself in a deposition trying to explain why I ignored my pt in respiratory distress...
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    Np calling in an Rx?

    psu_213 replied to jbirge's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Really? I use BID/TID all the time when calling in prescriptions, and I see it on prescriptions printed from doctors' offices and from the ED. The pharmacy will change it to "every 12, 8, etc....
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    Exposure to Hep C blood daily??

    psu_213 replied to mzsuccess's topic in General Nursing

    So you finger stick them and then hold a container underneath as you "milk" blood from the site of the stick? Not trying to be rude, but are you sure you are doing this correctly? Is are in the US?...
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    Triage learn by fire

    psu_213 replied to SnickerDoodle_RN's topic in Emergency

    I usually loved triage, but it certainly comes with it down sides. We had a section of the ER that opened at 11 am, and things tend to get busy around then, usually earlier. If the other section is...
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    People who think becoming a nurse is so easy

    psu_213 replied to Recovering_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Plus, who is to say that he does not want to become an LPN. (not saying that it is easy to become and LPN, and certainly not implying that he would not be a nurse if became and LPN...just saying that...
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    Is it just me, or is my employer being really messed up?

    psu_213 replied to Capp's topic in General Nursing

    I've never used a pharmacy based at the hospital, so, in that light, I am not really feeling outraged at the situation. I don't know you or your exact situation, but I've worked nights and have never...
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    Exposure to Hep C blood daily??

    psu_213 replied to mzsuccess's topic in General Nursing

    Especially after hearing blood is "all over" the OP's gloves. I understand stuff happens, but in my 5 years or so in the ED, I can't think of one instance of blood getting "all over" from a straight...
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    Would you go to another career fair if you already accepted an offer somewhere else?

    psu_213 replied to Bunsbuns's topic in General Nursing

    I would only go the job fair if you were 100% serious about getting a job at hospital B. Having said that, if you take that other job, and bug out on hospital A, you have basically assured that you...
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    Unemployed before nursing

    psu_213 replied to jessicaoropesa's topic in General Nursing

    OK, so I originally interpreted this as you taking the temperature of the sewage. Sorry, carry
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    Leadership Interview Questions

    psu_213 replied to JShel8's topic in General Nursing

    Curious as to what you mean by this. Especially the single mom
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    RN NCLEX 75 questions....

    psu_213 replied to GeriLPNtoPsycchRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    First, I sincerely hope that you did pass. However, waiting for news, good or bad, is just a part of life. As an adult, immediate gratification is not always a thing. Or did you hear something?...
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    Warm and dead...

    psu_213 replied to psu_213's topic in General Nursing

    I read about a case of a young, otherwise healthy person who passed out drunk in a snowbank. Her "friends" left her there. Found much later in full arrest; warmed up in the ED, and made a recovery....
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    Warm and dead...

    psu_213 replied to psu_213's topic in General Nursing

    It was several years ago, so I don't remember the specifics of my first arrest pt that I mentioned. One of the cases I am thinking of, man found down while he was out jogging on a fairly cold day....
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    Precepting Tips

    psu_213 replied to beekee's topic in General Nursing

    Also, talk to your manager/educator. What is the expected length of orientation? When should the orientee be taking 1, then 2, then 3, etc. patients? When should they have an entire assignment for...
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    Is this a reasonable expectation?

    psu_213 replied to MomOfFive2018's topic in General Students

    Not to be negative about things, but we need to forget about the OP going to school herself. I know of schools that have a part time option, but it is still a huge commitment with a lack of...
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    Nursing

    psu_213 replied to Joween's topic in General Nursing

    Who knew there was an entire website devoted just to what people call their soft drinks: The Pop vs. Soda Page Some more maps on the regional dialects. Interestingly, 'tag sale' is not one of the...
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    Not just a waitress

    psu_213 replied to oceangirl1234's topic in General Nursing

    He probably meant it as a joke--obviously not a very good one--or else he would not have apologized. People do try to use humor when they are nervous. I think you handled it appropriately--accept...