psu_213 BSN, RN

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    Medical kidnap? Discuss

    psu_213 replied to dbabz's topic in Nursing News

    Every article/story from every news organization has a particular angle to it. In the case of the CNN article, they angle is the hospital was in the wrong, and the family was right. (Part of it, I'm...
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    Catheter Came out. Should I reinsert it?

    psu_213 replied to fergsu22's topic in General Nursing

    I know nothing of the regulations in Canada/Ontario. However, I would have to believe there is some physician guiding the patients'/residents' care. Even if it is not an on call physician for this...
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    Medical kidnap? Discuss

    psu_213 replied to dbabz's topic in Nursing News

    I had read the entire CNN article about the Mayo clinic situation (there is a link to that article in the article above). My thoughts: As has been said many times, there are 3 sides to every story....
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    Is it too soon to quit a new job if you know you are unhappy in the position!

    psu_213 replied to Scrublife1993's topic in General Nursing

    First, only you can know if you are so unhappy with you current position that you should leave for a new job. If you are unhappy enough, then I don't see any real problem with your moving to a new...
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    How do you document an axillary temp

    psu_213 replied to debtor11's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on your exact charting system. On our hospital EHR has a drop down to select the temperature site. The doctors can then interpret that as
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    Two different blood pressure readings?

    psu_213 replied to 8Lovenursing8's topic in General Nursing

    Not trying to criticize, but be careful with saying there is some overarching hold parameters. I have seen a hold parameter for
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    HIPPAA violation

    psu_213 replied to Kshores15's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    "Everyone" as in every nurse in the facility, or "everyone" as in techs, secretaries, volunteers, etc? If it is the latter, it is almost certainly inappropriate. If it is the former, a case could be...
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    Pyxis undocumented waste

    psu_213 replied to nicunursecourt's topic in Patient Medications

    I once pulled Ativan on a seizing pt. Some was used, some not. The ED pharmacist actually saw me waste the unused part, but for whatever reason we did not document the waste in the Pyxis. I...
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    Pyxis undocumented waste

    psu_213 replied to nicunursecourt's topic in Patient Medications

    I agree. Make sure it is dealt with and the waste is recorded in the chart, Pyxis, somewhere. I understand the idea of 'don't poke the bear,' but given the current opioid epidemic, it would not...
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    HIPPAA violation

    psu_213 replied to Kshores15's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    First, I must say, I have never seen it spelled 'HIPPAA.' What information is management getting on this so that they don't have to go through
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    Getting into the Emergency department

    psu_213 replied to remotefuse's topic in General Nursing

    Excellent point. I've had nurses, and not just ICU nurses, ask me about pedal pulses in a pt being admitted for diverticulitis or about bowel sounds on someone with a pulseless, cold foot. Yes,...
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    Reasonable time frame for prn medication to be given?

    psu_213 replied to nicegirl2's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad you posted this. Being interrupted during med pass was a pet peeve of mine. I never made a serious med error, but I read about them in incident reports. An example--I am in the middle of...
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    Getting into the Emergency department

    psu_213 replied to remotefuse's topic in General Nursing

    The thing is that you see everything and anything--and even after your orientation, it is likely there is still "stuff" you did not see. Guaranteed you will see it on your first week on your own. I...
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    Med Error Advice...

    psu_213 replied to brockclan3's topic in General Nursing

    What is 100% your fault? No. Was it mostly your fault? Probably. Does it really matter exactly what percentage of error was yours? Not really. The RN should have labeled the bag, especially if she...
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    When does HIPPA no longer apply?

    psu_213 replied to GuineaPigs's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    There was a discussion on AN a while back about a male who was sexually assaulted by another male, but the pt did not want to press charges. It was basically unanimous that the pt could not choose...
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    Iffy Patient Education on Hypertension

    psu_213 replied to Lady_Leijing's topic in General Nursing

    And this is likely not your husband's fault. At my last PCP visit, I had an individual wearing a "Medical Assistant" badge say to me "I am Sarah [name changed to protect the guilty], I'm going to be...
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    When does HIPPA no longer apply?

    psu_213 replied to GuineaPigs's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I really am sorry for what you went through, but is it even your call to decide not to press
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    Allergic to cats in AL, what can I do?

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

    Get insurance or go to a clinic that does not require it. Until then, talk to your neighborhood pharmacist and see if an OTC is
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    What would you do?

    psu_213 replied to jimmyjohn1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Out of curiosity, what makes you think these individuals are getting away with this (the unauthorized pictures and such) because they know someone? If, indeed, they get away with something because...
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    patient showering on different floor

    psu_213 replied to workinmomRN2012's topic in General Nursing

    Did anyone (tech, etc) go with the pt? Also, did the nurse have prior discipline issues? Would you know about them if this nurse did? I would have to know more about the clinical situation and other...
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    coworkers constantly checking your charting

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

    I know this thread is over a year old, but I will comment on it... Most of this sounds kinda petty, and would let it go; however, notifying MD of "critical" lab values is part of my hospital's written...
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    Charge nurse

    psu_213 replied to YstRN12's topic in General Nursing

    I know some nurses who want to be in charge every shift they are there. I know some nurses who have refused to be/train for charge. I don't think there is anything wrong with not wanting to be a...
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    Social Media and the Workplace-Don't do it

    psu_213 replied to stephaniej1229's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I agree that saying this once will probably not be a problem; if it becomes a regular issue, a future employer could interpret that as "he/she has negate attitude, and may have a bad effect on...
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    Warm and dead...

    psu_213 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Not long after I started in the ED, I took care of my first cardiac arrest pt who did not survive. I was told by my preceptor "always get a temp, because they are not dead until they are warm and...
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    Reasonable time frame for prn medication to be given?

    psu_213 replied to nicegirl2's topic in General Nursing

    I just reread my post. Forgot to add: no pun