begalli

begalli

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  1. Research findings used in practice

    begalli replied to Rtyler's topic in General Nursing

    I do think that research findings are frequently used to change or enhance nursing practice. What we do in nursing is overwhemingly evidence based, not based on tradition. One way of increasing use...

  2. Accused of Racism!

    begalli replied to yaddadoit's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm with P_RN. Everytime I see an internet message board discussing "race" I rush into the www to find Dr Martin Luther King quotes. I'm always saddened when I read and am reminded of the history of...

  3. A mommy boy seeking your advice so he can save time&money from a career conselor. Thx

    begalli replied to nobita's topic in Nursing Career

    Gosh Nobita, your story breaks my heart. Is it time to let your mother know that she has done an incredible job in raising a fine young man? You both need to take credit for the obstacles that you...

  4. Certified Medication Technician

    begalli replied to NicInNC's topic in General Nursing

    Could it be....bear with me here, but could it be that some of the problem with nursing's image is that some folk who are in healthcare related fields but are not necessarily nurses present themselves...

  5. Certified Medication Technician

    begalli replied to NicInNC's topic in General Nursing

    I think tx is saying that her experience as a med aide is doable and she gets respect from her hubby for it, who's an LPN. She studies a PDR and learns by trial and error; looking and watching; and...

  6. Vancomycin..first choice drug??

    begalli replied to lsyorke's topic in General Nursing

    The broad spectrum abx we use before knowing what actual bug there might be, if any, is zosyn and we use kefzol peri-operatively. If a person is allergic to penicillins, then we use vanco as a broad...

  7. Nursing Issue - Medication Aides

    begalli replied to M&MRN2005's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Oh well. This thread has been a real

  8. Nursing Issue - Medication Aides

    begalli replied to M&MRN2005's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    No, phlebotomy is not

  9. Medicare to pay $2 billion for impotence drugs

    begalli replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Hey, isn't a satisfying sex life part of Maslow's Heirarchy of Needs? As a matter of fact, according to Maslow, sex is a basic physiological need just like needing air, water, food, and sleep. Can't...

  10. Deflating Moment for a Soon to be New Grad

    begalli replied to Headhurt's topic in General Nursing

    I want to say GOOD FOR THEM! In another female dominated profession, at least they get recognition for being a professional. Dental hygiene effects all areas of a person's health. What they do should...

  11. Nursing Issue - Medication Aides

    begalli replied to M&MRN2005's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You do a fine job! Tiffany - click on and read a few of the links that NurseKaren and I posted. These are not opinions, these are factual laws. It takes time to search out the information that talks...

  12. Nursing Issue - Medication Aides

    begalli replied to M&MRN2005's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    No, you will never change anyone's opinion because we base our opinions on fact and law, not on emotion. If you want to work as a CMT within your scope with the training required by law in your...

  13. Nursing Issue - Medication Aides

    begalli replied to M&MRN2005's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    the chain of command or responsibility in nursing homes in missouri: the administrator has overall responsibility for a facility and supervises all operations including the nursing department. the don...

  14. Nursing Issue - Medication Aides

    begalli replied to M&MRN2005's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    The above post has to be a joke, right? If it isn't please tell me exactly where this place is so I can report it to the State Nursing Board of Missouri. Pretty sure it's unlawful to refer to yourself...

  15. graduating and terrified! HELP!

    begalli replied to happyrn2's topic in General Nursing

    Hi happyrh2! Congratulations on your accomplishments! I went straight to CVICU as a new grad too and now I precept new grads to the ICU! Let me assure you that with the proper support you CAN do it...

  16. Our Own Misconceptions

    begalli replied to kmchugh's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the title of this thread Kevin. I will spare you the details of the horror story that resulted in the death of my dad and the overwhemling feelings that I'm still dealing with more than...

  17. Nurse Empowerment - Step #1

    begalli posted a topic in General Nursing

    Contributing to nursing's "image" is the way we present ourselves no matter where we are when we're addressing issues within our profession. A common thread I see among many posters at allnurses is...

  18. Prepare yourselves, the drug addict on Dr. Phil is a nurse.

    begalli replied to Judee Smudee's topic in General Nursing

    I must not understand what you're trying to say because I got the same thing from the clarification as I did from the original statement. Oh

  19. Prepare yourselves, the drug addict on Dr. Phil is a nurse.

    begalli replied to Judee Smudee's topic in General Nursing

    I will never judge you or anyone else for any reason and congratulations on overcoming something that I can not even begin to imagine. The point I was trying to make in my original post is that...

  20. Prepare yourselves, the drug addict on Dr. Phil is a nurse.

    begalli replied to Judee Smudee's topic in General Nursing

    How on earth does this "pool us all into that group" Are you an addict? I know I'm

  21. Prepare yourselves, the drug addict on Dr. Phil is a nurse.

    begalli replied to Judee Smudee's topic in General Nursing

    Now you know. Did you report

  22. Certified Medication Technician

    begalli replied to NicInNC's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely!! And this is one of the reasons I work in ICU where we do primary nursing. My patient, my

  23. Certified Medication Technician

    begalli replied to NicInNC's topic in General Nursing

    I think that the bottom line is that the role Medication Techs, who take less time to train and cost less, HURT the profession of nursing and continuity of patient care. It adds yet one more person...

  24. Prepare yourselves, the drug addict on Dr. Phil is a nurse.

    begalli replied to Judee Smudee's topic in General Nursing

    Phil's addict is a nurse. BIG DEAL. Actually, good. Nurses are not infallible. Not perfect. Not pure white angels of mercy. We are real people. I'm sure viewers of this show are smart enough to know...

  25. Grey's Anatomy Premier!!! + How to Contact Show Creators

    begalli replied to miya's topic in General Nursing

    You're Welcome! :) (and thank you!) Hoping you are finding peace with the loss of your mom. Good Luck in your residency! You already know who will be a great resource to you. You are going to make a...