psu_213 BSN, RN

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    Has anyone else had a nurse manager swear during an interview?

    psu_213 replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    You mean I should not have said this while interviewing someone?
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    Family Member Watching Pro-terror/ Anti-America/ Anti-Semitic video

    psu_213 replied to sugarmagnolia3's topic in General Nursing

    In the aftermath of the Charlottesville rally a few months ago, I saw several Tiki Torch wielding fools advocating "taking the country back" from Jews, African Americans, etc. They may not have...
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    Steps to reporting Med Diversion

    psu_213 replied to Bsnrn0815's topic in General Students

    I suppose you could report it to the NM or charge nurse. However, I really think you need to be 100% of what happened before you report something. If you saw her take (as in swallow) the med, yes,...
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    Family Member Watching Pro-terror/ Anti-America/ Anti-Semitic video

    psu_213 replied to sugarmagnolia3's topic in General Nursing

    We are talking about something a lot different than the unattended backpack on a train, or someone looking at instructions for how to build a bomb. Better examples: I was watching an episode of Law...
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    Family Member Watching Pro-terror/ Anti-America/ Anti-Semitic video

    psu_213 replied to sugarmagnolia3's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, I know. I have had school classmates (when I was younger of course) and young family members that were indoctrinated with views that I disagree with. It is super frustrating, but it is not my...
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    Code cart outdates

    psu_213 replied to Hazelgirl_06's topic in General Nursing

    After it is used (or it is expired), the cart is sent to the pharmacy and they send up a new one. Unsure if pharmacy is actually the one to check the tubing, gloves, etc. or if this is some other...
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    Family Member Watching Pro-terror/ Anti-America/ Anti-Semitic video

    psu_213 replied to sugarmagnolia3's topic in General Nursing

    The OP stated the family member was watching an "...anti-Semitic video," which included advocated for "destruction of...Jews." Maybe I took a little liberty with my interpretation, but I took it to...
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    Family Member Watching Pro-terror/ Anti-America/ Anti-Semitic video

    psu_213 replied to sugarmagnolia3's topic in General Nursing

    So let's take the child out of the picture for a minute. You walk into a patient's room, and he/she is watching a video on their personal device. You hear anti-Semitic phrases being used in the...
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    Family Member Watching Pro-terror/ Anti-America/ Anti-Semitic video

    psu_213 replied to sugarmagnolia3's topic in General Nursing

    I would feel "not right" about it too...especially if the parent is trying to indoctrinate his/her child. However, I really don't see how this rises to the level of abuse. There are lots of less...
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    Students (and others) using staff parking

    psu_213 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I don't want this to be viewed as sour grapes, and I don't want to be viewed as a nurse that doesn't like students; however, I have to get this off my chest... My shift starts late morning. One day...
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    Can i be fired

    psu_213 replied to Joshua08's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I know you can't really change your personality, but you have to be adaptable. I have worked with people who I think are really funny (sarcastic, witty, etc.), and then they have been turned in by a...
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    Code cart outdates

    psu_213 replied to Hazelgirl_06's topic in General Nursing

    Pharmacy stocks the cart. Each cart has a sticker on it with the date of the drug that will expire first. If past the expiration date ( theoretically, it should be caught when the expiration date is...
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    Accepting verbal orders from another nurse?

    psu_213 replied to amberrenae, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Totally agree. You were definitely right in not giving the med; however, the issue now becomes that you pulled a narc that you never gave. Talk to your NM now and explain the situation before...
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    Maybe a stupid question..

    psu_213 replied to fjluce's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    To me, this is really the most critical statement in all of this. I have worked with nurses, aides, etc. who have been fired. Some have had an attendance problem, one there was rumors of diversions,...
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    Past history about care on a Saturday

    psu_213 replied to Kathleen Robledo's topic in General Nursing

    Everyone has 2 options: 1. Work on Saturdays. 2. Make you own arrangements to have your shift covered. This applies to religious obligations, spending time with your kids, going to the baseball game,...
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    Working Relationships

    psu_213 replied to perksrn's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    First, don't stop teaching policy/correct technique. Unfortunately, even the most well intentioned educational moments can come across to some as preachy. Some people just don't like to be told they...
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    Students (and others) using staff parking

    psu_213 replied to psu_213's topic in General Nursing

    I find my situation more annoying than anything, and I will never take it beyond and idle complaint to my boss about it. The situation you describe would make my blood boil. I'm glad the school did...
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    Dangers of teaching kids they can be boys or girls

    psu_213 replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    Who "on the left" is saying that people are not born straight, gay etc.? Also, you claim that "most" people you know are not on your "sexuality spectrum." That's it...undeniable proof that it cannot...
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    Students (and others) using staff parking

    psu_213 replied to psu_213's topic in General Nursing

    I have talked my manager about it, and he said "yeah, people have been complaining about it for years." I don't really pay that much for the lot, and don't feel like being in the middle of a big...
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    I'm on a SLippery Reference SLope. Dense reading.

    psu_213 replied to zephyr9's topic in General Nursing

    Whatever you do, don't lie. It's a lot worse trying to recover from a lie that trying to recover from a bad reference. I know that OP can't change the past, but let this be a lesson for students and...
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    Only stick in AC

    psu_213 replied to saradista's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps a facility policy. Perhaps the tech misinterpreted what she was told. She may have been told something along the lines of "try the AC first, since there is a big vein," which she took to...
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    Hypertension Parameters

    psu_213 replied to hmvassar's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, there is really no one size fits all protocol that can be used. For example, I took care of the pt's who systolic BP was in the 150s. Evidently, he has gotten orthostatic and passed...
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    Liver Failure and Transplant Floor

    psu_213 replied to dankadimic's topic in General Nursing

    I second what Ruby Vee said. The only thing I would add: my first job out of nursing school was on a transplant stepdown/tele floor at a large hospital. It can be a bit overwhelming, but hang in...
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    How to handle condescending doctor

    psu_213 replied to MyAimIsTrue's topic in General Nursing

    However, I am glad the OP did not come back, argue about it, and each time add more "facts" to the story (as some do). Hopefully the OP read the largely thoughtful responses, and is able to apply it...
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    Nursing home to hospital

    psu_213 replied to grace567's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I too was a bit confused about being comfortable yet hating coming to work. I also agree with not limiting yourself. There are other ALFs. You can go to SNF/LTC if you don't like how assisted...