psu_213 BSN, RN

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    Male modesty double standard

    psu_213 replied to caregiver111's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    So you believe that someone in prison is entitled to every basic human right that a non-criminal is entitled to? But back to the original topic, of course ED nurses are going to make their best...
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    Male modesty double standard

    psu_213 replied to caregiver111's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It's called sarcasm…so I apologize for using it, but you were the one who said "ptsd is
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    Dvt resulting in amputation

    psu_213 replied to shan03's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    That was what I was thinking as soon as I read the title/OP. Let's for now just say it was a DVT. Why was the patient in the hospital? Were they able to walk? Did they ambulate regularly/were they...
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    Male modesty double standard

    psu_213 replied to caregiver111's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    1. Who ever said anything about gawkers? Yes, it is wrong for a gawker to be in the room, but that does not seem to be the issue here. 2. Sorry, when someone is a prisoner they give up certain...
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    EKG tips and tricks in the ER?

    psu_213 replied to alliecatrn10's topic in Emergency

    I totally
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    negative coworkers

    psu_213 replied to lcalhoun's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I don't think anyone is suggesting that you are being a [whatever]. What most people are saying is that employees who don't go back to school, for whatever reason, can be resentful and rude toward...
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    some people might not like this, but I though it was funny...

    psu_213 posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    And, spot on, IMHO. From our old friend, The Gomer Blog:
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    NCLEX Question Help

    psu_213 replied to sesiliachan's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    For the record C might not be either…the currently used term is "health care acquired infection." I have seen a few dialysis caths that have a very ugly (or no) dressing on them…likely not heath...
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    Would you do this...? Thoughts....

    psu_213 replied to amoLucia's topic in General Nursing

    Then again, they can compare it to gastric bypass…I'm guessing major surgery is less
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    NCLEX Drugs

    psu_213 replied to richfield1977's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Break the drugs into classes…i.e. beta blockers, antibiotics (and subgroups from there…penicillins, cephalosporins, etc.), ACE inhibitors, benzodiazepines, etc. Most drugs in a certain class have...
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    I'm panicking! Now I can't resign!

    psu_213 replied to perfexion's topic in General Nursing

    I don't see any reason not to offer one's resignation via email, but I never thought of the above. Very well
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    ER Pearls of Wisdom!!

    psu_213 replied to rnand10's topic in Emergency

    You will be overwhelmed at first. Don't get discouraged based on your first couple of shifts!! Experienced ER nurses know a lot…listen to them. Remember that solid teamwork takes place in the ER...
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    on "DNR" list-will they hire me??

    psu_213 replied to noleafcloverRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Thank you that I am not the only person who thought this. This might sounds awful, but when I first saw the title of the post I was thinking that the OP wanted to know if he/she would not get hired...
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    Would you do this...? Thoughts....

    psu_213 replied to amoLucia's topic in General Nursing

    As already mentioned, after the jump start is over and the tube is out, what is stopping the person from going back to old eating habits (or making up for lost time)? Also, what is preventing a...
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    Would you do this...? Thoughts....

    psu_213 replied to amoLucia's topic in General Nursing

    I was going to say that, but I'm thinking (hoping) that was an unfortunate
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    negative coworkers

    psu_213 replied to lcalhoun's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    While I didn't happen to me when I was a CNA and in nursing school, I did see it happen to other people. Sometime, the student/CNA brought it on themselves. We had one CNA who was in school, came in...
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    EKG tips and tricks in the ER?

    psu_213 replied to alliecatrn10's topic in Emergency

    One tip in the ED….show it to a doc. Our EKG has the computer interpretation on the top of it. Even if it is entirely normal, we still have to show it to a doc right after it is completed. If it...
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    WHY OH WHY? Every year-------competencies!!!!!

    psu_213 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Well, the really important question is was the drink covered??? If it was, shame on them. If not, you got what you deserved. (In all seriousness, it bothers the heck out me when someone steals my...
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    Discrimination in the workplace

    psu_213 replied to Parrotindistress's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I wish I could say this is true. I've never seen a situation as overt as described the OP (i.e., someone telling of a person of different race/heritage), but I'm sure it happens somewhere in the US....
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    Discrimination in the workplace

    psu_213 replied to Parrotindistress's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I don't think the OP advocates gender discrimination...I don't feel I was discriminated against when the opening post was only addressed to "ladies." I just felt it was a bit insensitive not to...
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    Question on reacting to tachycardic afib

    psu_213 replied to DatMurse's topic in Cardiac

    Just thinking out loud here…did the a fib cause the incontinence or vice versa? For example, did the patient suddenly convert into a fib, had a syncopal episode, and lose bladder control? Or, for...
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    Discrimination in the workplace

    psu_213 replied to Parrotindistress's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Take this up the chain on command if you get no response from your NM. This is not just a random off color remark, this is out-and-out hateful comments…and something you should not have to put up...
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    Work ALLOWS Patient Favoritism

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

    It stinks, but it is just part of the job. In the ER, if we get word a board member, prominent physician, family of the CNO, etc., is coming in--well, the red carpet is rolled out, and they get back...
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    IV question

    psu_213 replied to dannygirl04's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I don't know that I'd call it a "major" source of infection (it depends on the pt and your definition of major). The risk of air getting into the vein and causing a problem is pretty low, but it...
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    WHY OH WHY? Every year-------competencies!!!!!

    psu_213 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    This year, my hospital added a competency about being a team play and how to make and participate in positive changes at the culture at work. This was obviously made up by someone in HR who felt the...