psu_213 BSN, RN

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    Med error and Pyxis

    psu_213 replied to Michnurse1's topic in Patient Medications

    Everywhere I have worked, unopened meds are returned to the Pyxis under the pt's name. If the packaging is opening, it is wasted under the pt's name (not witness required if not a controlled med),...
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    Concerned about social media use by nurses, non-hospital staff

    psu_213 replied to guest17's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    At this point, all you have is hearsay that this is going on. Sounds like a HIPAA violation, but if you report it, really nothing substantive can happen because it is, well, hearsay. All that you...
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    What is the fastest respirations you've ever taken in an adult?

    psu_213 replied to Daveforsale's topic in General Nursing

    40s--pt was in
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    How do you deal with know-it-all family members?

    psu_213 replied to StephaneeD27's topic in General Nursing

    I would definitely say ignore her, and do your own thing. As for the quote above, hopefully the other family members are smart enough to realize that they should not be getting their medical advice...
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    J-tube. RN/LVN

    psu_213 replied to cjkekoa's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Perhaps she was thinking of an AICD? Even then, they only help with shockable rhythms (V tach, V fib)--the would not be effective for asystole or PEA. As for a pacer, one could be beneficial for...
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    12 hour night shifts

    psu_213 replied to Ricia S's topic in General Nursing

    This would mean that you could never work Friday night on you 'off' weekend, and then, of course, not work Saturday nor Sunday night as well. I worked one place where the weekend for night shift was...
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    Lost 15 yrs of Senority by changing departments

    psu_213 replied to Daytoe's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly. I worked on a unit where vacation requests were based on unit seniority; at the same time, if there was low census on a holiday, who got down staffed was based on hospital system
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    "He just wanted to know..."

    psu_213 replied to KatieMI's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I totally agree that it is unfair to characterize all southerners as, well, anything be it racist, homophobic, etc. It is also wrong to say that all foreign born doctors, or all doctors from a...
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    "He just wanted to know..."

    psu_213 replied to KatieMI's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I really don't see any logical connection between those 2 statement. Although no one deserves to have a chart thrown at them. Could you please define how you fell that the OP is being
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    "He just wanted to know..."

    psu_213 replied to KatieMI's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Or perhaps he/she works with individuals who do not want to share their bad experiences R/T prejudice with their coworkers. I know I certainly don't, no matter how well I think I know
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    Competencies

    psu_213 replied to PsychRNPA's topic in General Nursing

    There have been times where there is somewhat advanced medical equipment where there is a 2 minute crash course. Then there is a 30 minute in service on how to fold a wash
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    "He just wanted to know..."

    psu_213 replied to KatieMI's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I could buy the "just curious" or "they want to get to know their provider" rationale if the patient said something like "you have a beautiful accent, where are you from?" Instead the OP describes...
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    Is Giving 2 Weeks Notice Ancient Practice?

    psu_213 replied to staple1027's topic in General Nursing

    Regarding having never seen anyone let go without working there 2 weeks: I did see, once, where someone called off their first 2 shifts while on their 2 week notice. That person was let go...
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    Is Giving 2 Weeks Notice Ancient Practice?

    psu_213 replied to staple1027's topic in General Nursing

    This is the only situation that I have seen one of my employers terminate a nurse before he/she worked out his 2 weeks. To the OP, sorry that you work in a area that holds nurses in such poor
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    How long did it take for you...

    psu_213 replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Mine, approx. ten years ago did not take as long as the OP's--I forget the exact time frame--but it certainly wasn't the next day. And never for a minute did I think about cheating the system to try...
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    Pain control in pt. With hx of opiate abuse

    psu_213 replied to anewsns's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know for sure, but I'm guessing that a few doses while in hospital is no worse than what many people take it home over
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    "He just wanted to know..."

    psu_213 replied to KatieMI's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I don't know about other internet sites, but on my BON's site, a nosey person can find out my license number, when it was issued, when it expired, and in what county I live. Heck of a lot different...
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    Pain control in pt. With hx of opiate abuse

    psu_213 replied to anewsns's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely not. I know it's still pharmacological, but I have seen even those who use higher level of opioids at home get relief with IV acetaminophen. It may not help everybody, but it is worth a...
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    Pain control in pt. With hx of opiate abuse

    psu_213 replied to anewsns's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree with you that we do a very poor job of handling pain in someone who takes opioids already--either legally as an outpatient or illegally. To address you above statement, in my state,...
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    "He just wanted to know..."

    psu_213 replied to KatieMI's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I don't really have any words of wisdom, hopefully someone else does. Sorry you have to go through this. Hang in
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    Is this appropriate?

    psu_213 replied to SuperMomBob88's topic in General Nursing

    What setting are you referring to? Home health? Doctors' office nursing? I guess what it ultimately comes down to for me, are you expected to do work from home? Are you being compensated for your...
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    Incorrect waste amount of medication documented in pyxis

    psu_213 replied to ddrn97's topic in General Nursing

    There seems to be a lot of threads recently about narcotic and wastes--missed wastes, incorrect wastes, incorrect disposal, etc. ABC has changed to CAB. I think we need to made an addition to it, so...
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    ISO Brain Sheets

    psu_213 replied to Persephone Paige's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    If you type in "brain sheet" into the search bar, there appears to be lots of thread on it with many examples posted. Obviously, you have to find what works best for you depending on type of unit,...
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    When you thought it was patients you needed to watch...

    psu_213 replied to smf0903's topic in General Nursing

    I think "purports" pretty much sums it
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    When you thought it was patients you needed to watch...

    psu_213 replied to smf0903's topic in General Nursing

    For me, the idea that "he snapped" is more of an explanation that an excuse. I think he did snap, but that does not excuse his behavior, and he deserves every bit of punishment he gets--probably more....