psu_213 BSN, RN

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    HIPPA Violation? Chemo Infusion Room

    psu_213 replied to yotakagirl's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I don't know all the nitty gritty details of HIPAA, but, even it was not a violation of the law, it was definitely bad form on the part of the doc to discuss such details where strangers could
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    Demanding patient wanting me to page MD about insignificant issue.

    psu_213 replied to 0.adamantite's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would flat out ask the NM "then you want me to call the physician any time a patient demands that--no matter the request of the time of night?" Don't be rude or accusatory about it. If he/she say...
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    Cover Letter and Resume critique please:) i think its pretty good but want some input

    psu_213 replied to jnf7882's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Also, look at the missions and values of the hospital. Include something specific about the mission/values and they influence you/how you will let them guide your
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    Safely administering medications for coworkers violating hipaa if we're not asssigned pt ?

    psu_213 replied to Cynnie24's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    What, may I ask, does this has to do with HIPAA? If you want to rant on this subject, I suggesting starting your own
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    Can I lose my license???

    psu_213 replied to Staceyface65's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Then again, I would have to be pretty confused to purposely jam an IV needle/catheter into my own
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    In light of the recent NETY thread that was closed...

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

    I've had the misfortune of reading some threads in which people admit to this. I think there is even a "guide" on how to do this…i.e. cheat the
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    Can I lose my license???

    psu_213 replied to Staceyface65's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    She was so confused that she made it to work (drove, bus routes, etc.), so confused she started an IV on herself, so confused that knew to give herself fluids. And, she was so profoundly confused...
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    Can I lose my license???

    psu_213 replied to Staceyface65's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I think what is rubbing people the wrong way is the lack of remorse from the OP. No where is there really an admission of just how foolish this was. I'll put it out there--this is a serious lapse in...
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    In light of the recent NETY thread that was closed...

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

    I'm OK with the latter...but the PVT--drives me nuts. Not that I find the people who post them offensive--I don't. Totally understand why they want to know. However, it boggles my mind how someone...
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    Is this considered 1 Occurrence?

    psu_213 replied to whomiskim's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Where I work now, the attendance policy is based on hours missed, not on number of occurrences. The SNF where I worked as an aide, calling off for consecutive shift still counted as just 1 occurrence....
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    All you can do is shake your head

    psu_213 replied to imbatz's topic in General Students

    Patients who take healthcare advice from TV to heart just…well…let's just say annoy me. Like the individual who told me "I have had headaches for about 3 months. Dr. Oz said that headache is...
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    In light of the recent NETY thread that was closed...

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

    And they should have to utilize the search bar X number of times in that
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    In light of the recent NETY thread that was closed...

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

    That is certainly quite a bit spicier that
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    Advice!!

    psu_213 replied to MARYRN2009's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As others have said, you have to fake it. I work in the ED. When a patient comes in that they have a really bad cold, can't breathe, 10/10 pain…I have to fake interest and pretend that the are...
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    Advice!!

    psu_213 replied to MARYRN2009's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think RBF should be an approved NANDA dx. It can replace 'disturbed energy
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    In light of the recent NETY thread that was closed...

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

    Wow. I originally though "no, they shouldn't be closed quickly." Then I read the nonsense in the first 2 pages that came from the OP in that thread and I decided to vote yes in the poll. It's a bit...
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    Advice!!

    psu_213 replied to MARYRN2009's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes, this is getting pretty sad. I just hope that there are not too many non-nurses who read the silliness of this and other NETY
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    Educating patients on ER use

    psu_213 replied to anh06005's topic in Patient Education

    A number of people who abuse the ED, have 0 copay. They have so many outstanding bills that another one for an ED visit? No biggie, who cares. Because the rules are different for urgent cares, the...
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    I think I'm going to quit during orientation

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

    I cannot give you an answer to whether or not you should stick it out. I would recommend to stay through probation, but that LTAC job may not be there at that time. OTOH, if you quit the hospital...
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    I think I'm going to quit during orientation

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

    I worked on a step-down unit, where each nurse had 4 to 5 patients, and we had the "luxury" of being able to do a head to toe assessment. When the step-down nurses were pulled to med-surg, all of the...
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    I think I'm going to quit during orientation

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

    Not necessarily, this is specific to the facility. One place I worked it was 90 days…another was 6
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    why do nurses hate medics?

    psu_213 replied to loboracer's topic in Emergency

    Which is my point...a few on each side (arrogant/clueless/rude/etc. RNs and paramedics) give the group a bad name. Which is unfair to the good ones, and there are are a lot of good ones out there on...
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    Charge nurses double standards

    psu_213 replied to passive sambo's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Why are you taking this
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    why do nurses hate medics?

    psu_213 replied to loboracer's topic in Emergency

    First, I have a tremendous amount of respect for all medics. However, it is kinda funny you mention diagnosing. We have one medic who always offers a medical diagnosis for the patient she brings it....
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    Faking seizures?

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

    That goes beyond just beginning doctors. Even experienced medical professionals cannot totally understand how a chronic disease affects a given individual's life. We can make generalizations, we can...