psu_213 BSN, RN

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    Appropriate reaction to rude behavior?

    psu_213 replied to Allie.Adobz's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Apologize, even if you didn't do anything wrong--saying "I'm sorry" doesn't mean you are assuming responsibility for something. A simple "I'm sorry that this experience is not going like you...
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    Emergency room RN minimums in Texas

    psu_213 replied to starsky3501's topic in Emergency

    Now I am a bit confused. You are dropping from 3 to 2 RNs. It is the RNs freaking out? You want to make sure the state only requires 2 RNs (not more)? Is that an accurate
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    What would you do in this code?

    psu_213 replied to nursejackie821's topic in Critical Care

    I'm not an expert on A lines, but that was what I was thinking too. Either way, if you cannot definitely palpate a pulse, keep going with the code. I might suggest having a second person checking for...
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    What does this mean?

    psu_213 replied to lkoch002's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I've had 3 nursing jobs, I never found out "in the spot." At my current facility, the interview with the NM occurs, then he/she tells HR who he/she wants and HR makes the actual offer. I would think...
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    What is the politically correct term for "nurse"?

    psu_213 replied to DanielCA's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I should point out, LPN, LVN, Licensed Practical Nurse, etc. are the correct terms if that this the license you have
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    What is the politically correct term for "nurse"?

    psu_213 replied to DanielCA's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    If you are licensed as a nurse, the correct tern is "nurse" (or "registered nurse," or simply "RN"). If you have not passed the NCLEX yet, it would be "graduate nurse" or "GN." Sorry if this seems...
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    What went wrong with my IM injection?

    psu_213 replied to littlemissfit's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    And sue for what?? The cost of his shirt? Ugh... Kinda sad that nurses are worried about getting sued over such a silly little thing. He'll get over
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    Help! EBP on not inflating foley balloon prior to insertion

    psu_213 replied to highlandlass1592's topic in General Nursing

    Since we did CPR on this thread... Pretty simple for me: my facility's policy is not to test the balloon--that is what I am going by. I'm pretty sure this police is evidence based, and I certainly do...
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    Professor tested us on the wrong topics

    psu_213 replied to kvyates's topic in General Students

    Out of curiosity, are these chapters on complications listed in another part of the syllabus? For example, are they listed in the block of information for the next exam? If they are listed in...
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    PVT "Good pop up" Failed?

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

    Based on his username/avatar, I think he/she has figured it
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    Emergency room RN minimums in Texas

    psu_213 replied to starsky3501's topic in Emergency

    I have no idea what the law is in TX, but I don't like idea of being the only RN in an ED at a given point in time. (Do I get a 'like' for not using R***o?
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    Cyclic vomiters (drive me up the wall)

    psu_213 replied to Emergent's topic in Emergency

    We had a CV patient that would drink the tap water, then force herself to vomit. Eventually we got away from offering her anything other than insulin for hyperglycemia and fluids for AKI. Now she...
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    Name a disease/cond. for my research paper

    psu_213 replied to AshlieV's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

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    Cruise Ship Nursing

    psu_213 replied to ross94's topic in Travel

    I am interested in hearing what others have to say about cruise ship
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    Randome drug screening due to honest mistake

    psu_213 replied to Elan84's topic in Florida Nursing

    If you know that you didn't use a narcotic, then the test will be negative and you will be fine! This is the second thread recently that basically said "I made a human mistake" (with a narc), "why are...
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    Why nurses eat their young?

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

    I have seen a lot more cases of patients being rude to patients than nurses being rude to each other. Based on my own estimates, it occurs at about a 50:1 ratio. Yet we never hear about patients...
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    Never wear black scrubs.

    psu_213 replied to Psychosocialist's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Per our staff "dress code" (ugh), our ER docs wear black scrubs. Have yet to see an issue. Unfortunately, you will never find a color that is not a trigger for some segment of the
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    Let's check everything!

    psu_213 posted a topic in Emergency

    OK, so this is kinda (mostly ) a rant. Some of our younger/newer attendings order everything. Like UA, all basic labs (with coags even if they are not on any anticoagulants), x-ray, and then a CT of...
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    Let's check everything!

    psu_213 replied to psu_213's topic in Emergency

    I think part of the learning experience is knowing when to do a more comprehensive w/u and when one is not necessary...not just, order everything approach. Then again, it's not my place to question...
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    Scenario Interview Questions

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

    Remember KISS (Keep It Simple Silly--yes, yes, I know, usually the 2nd S stands for something else ). I think you gave good answers, but a few other things to consider: #1, yes make the patient safe...
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    Code blue

    psu_213 replied to rehric00's topic in General Nursing

    Did a doctor have a discussion with him about code status? You use the phrase "out of his misery." Did he want to go? I hope someone talked to him about his wishes….as a nurse we may need to...
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    Please stop! Little things that are just bad practice.

    psu_213 replied to JBudd's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    3. I'm with the the last 2 posters on this one. Why? Just curious :) 4. When I am ill, I don't post on FB. However, there are times that I am sick enough to have to call off, yet I am still able...
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    Please stop! Little things that are just bad practice.

    psu_213 replied to JBudd's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Just because the person say the words "chest pain" does not mean they have to get a EKG and trop. For example, the 25 year old who was helping his friend move the day before. It is true that most...
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    Nurse manager who yells at people

    psu_213 replied to happygrandma3's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I second a couple comments on here. First, when she yells, very calmly ask "why are you screaming?" Don't yell back or engage in a argument…just say it in an even, calm voice and she may begin to...
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    Failed preceptorship?

    psu_213 replied to colorsofthewind's topic in General Nursing

    Same here. Was never asked about my clinical rotations and never got a reference from my preceptor (not because we did not get along, I just never had the need