psu_213 BSN, RN

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    Patient rights an privacy bathroom

    psu_213 replied to Mqnurse13's topic in General Nursing

    I worked at a hospital where the policy was for direct bathroom supervision for all fall risks. Among management it was almost a zero tolerance policy. However, I would imagine that if an A&O pt...
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    How NOT to Write an Incident Report

    psu_213 replied to CloverPark's topic in Nursing Humor

    Well, for better or worse, the majority of people get a mental picture of how the pt was
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    As a RN, which would you choose?

    psu_213 replied to GenieToBe's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think that is what most people are saying. Most who want CPR are saying that, in their current state of health, they would want CPR because it is likely, if started early enough, that they...
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    Inverted T wave

    psu_213 replied to car48's topic in General Nursing

    Talk to your PCP. TOS aside, we really don't know anything about you, your health history, comorbid problems, etc. See your doctor and he/she can, based on what he/she knows about, narrow down what...
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    Advice please

    psu_213 replied to ert01479's topic in General Nursing

    My first job, the IV team only did PICC and that sort of thing--they did not routine peripheral starts. That was 100% on the floors. Another place I worked, the IV team did almost every start....
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    Help! What to write on reference space of application?

    psu_213 replied to MillionReasons's topic in General Nursing

    I don't really have great advice for you going forward, other than to say are there other references that will give you a positive evaluation? Hope that they ask to contact them. To others out...
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    Sexual harrassment or just an old creep?

    psu_213 replied to CBlover's topic in General Nursing

    I tend to think you should not tell the manager when you first talk to the person. As I said, be direct, and tell him that you do not want him to talk to you like that. You can remind him of...
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    5 rights of patient medication administration, when you're self medicating

    psu_213 replied to brownbook's topic in Nursing Humor

    We give our dogs glucosamine/chondroitin supplements. One of the big pet stores sells chews specifically for dogs. We get a cheaper one at Target, but have to put it in a pill pocket. That usually...
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    5 rights of patient medication administration, when you're self medicating

    psu_213 replied to brownbook's topic in Nursing Humor

    I love the fact that you refer to is as "refused!" It is one of the silly rights made up by vexatious (don't worry, I had to look it up--still not sure I'm using it correctly) people who think we...
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    Sexual harrassment or just an old creep?

    psu_213 replied to CBlover's topic in General Nursing

    Obviously I'm not there, and I did not see/hear exactly what he did/said. However, based on your description, it does not sound like sexual harassment. As for creepy--he may honestly believe that he...
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    Presentation to kindergarteners as a Community Helper

    psu_213 replied to Nurse92680's topic in General Nursing

    ^^ This. 100%
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    need advice: new RN with doubts

    psu_213 replied to newRN02's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Crying everyday is not a healthy thing, and is a sign of a bigger problem. I guess the question is, are you crying because you feel overwhelmed or are you crying for other reasons (coworkers being...
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    Opposite Sex Coworker Social Boundaries

    psu_213 replied to cyc0sys's topic in General Nursing

    Is that next to Pork Chop Hill? Battle of Pork Chop Hill -
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    Loud Cartoons for Elderly Patients

    psu_213 replied to NurseSince2014's topic in General Nursing

    The OP has not been back since it was suggested that she (the OP) is actually the cartoon bandit. Maybe the OP thinks she is creating cover for herself by bringing the issues up on AN. Of course...
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    Nurses Eat Their Young

    psu_213 replied to Dairian's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    No, you were right. Sorry, it was saracam. No matter how hungry a human is they will never be hungry enough that they can literally eat an entire horse. When one says "literally," it basically...
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    Opposite Sex Coworker Social Boundaries

    psu_213 replied to cyc0sys's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, if she is that upset about you having female former coworkers over, it seems like there may be trust issues. Yes, this is a bit presumptive, but I know neither you nor your wife. I think...
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    Coworker violated HIPPA

    psu_213 replied to AsanRN's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I think that if I was your nephew I would be PO'ed that you were discussing my medical issues with a coworker. She was certainly not right in what she did, but that does not excuse what you did either...
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    Nurses Eat Their Young

    psu_213 replied to Dairian's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I spent so much time pondering this that I am now so hungry, I could literally eat a horse (or a new nurse, I
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    Is this a fair holiday schedule

    psu_213 replied to sweet sunshine's topic in General Nursing

    Not only do I know of people who request it off, I know of people who use PTO! Personally, I hate even driving anywhere near a mall on Black Friday. But, there is a reason why stores open up on...
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    Credentials question

    psu_213 replied to pmabraham's topic in General Nursing

    Not at all. What I am trying to say is that professionals, whether it be physicians, lawyers, educators, etc., list they professional degrees, licenses, certifications, relevant memberships, etc....
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    What do you do with families who think badly of you?

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

    When a non medical person questions my judgment, and I know I'm in the right, I am not going to give a 2nd thought to what they say or think, nor am I going to address it with them if it does not...
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    withholding medications ethical dilemma

    psu_213 replied to WILLTHEMURSE's topic in General Nursing

    I am not going to defend the nurse, nor am I rip her to shreds. There may have been circumstances you are not privy to that caused the nurse to treat the pt how she did. OTOH, the nurse might be...
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    withholding medications ethical dilemma

    psu_213 replied to WILLTHEMURSE's topic in General Nursing

    I sorry for piling on, but this may not end well for the OP, particularly if he uses the same login as he uses for school. I'll be completely honest, I have to question the judgment of a nursing...
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    "My pain is about an eight and a half"

    psu_213 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Another one of my favorites: Me: "Rate your pain on a scale of 0 to 10." Pt: "Oh, it's not pain. It's a pressure (ache, stabbing feeling,
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    withholding medications ethical dilemma

    psu_213 replied to WILLTHEMURSE's topic in General Nursing

    I totally missed this, but maybe it was a typo in the OP. However, there are a bunch of other things really don't seem to make much sense. How does the sitter know that the liquor store owner said...