demylenated

demylenated BSN, RN

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  1. mistake on heparin??

    demylenated replied to marriednextmonth's topic in General Nursing

    yes, that is the other side... always know your protocols at your facility, because they are always different... and, as b2b said, the protocol may be the one to address the labs, not the dr orders (i...

  2. mistake on heparin??

    demylenated replied to marriednextmonth's topic in General Nursing

    If it was in the order, "PTT q 6 h x 24 h" then you should have made sure 4 PTT labs were put in, not only one. The next shift would not necessarily look at the noted orders and catch it. You will be...

  3. My husband was violated today and I need advice!! (hipaa violated that is)

    demylenated replied to FLAtoNYC's topic in General Nursing

    Um... it isn't that serious... the mistake that is. Not for most people Luckily there is no HIPPA to report to, so if you typed HIPPA into google, HIPAA would come up, so, I think you're safe from...

  4. I am told it gets better...

    demylenated replied to Jewl's topic in General Nursing

    You will get into a routine. That takes time... Once you get that down, you will be flabbergasted at how much quicker and better your day gets. Stick with it. Start writing things that work and things...

  5. My husband was violated today and I need advice!! (hipaa violated that is)

    demylenated replied to FLAtoNYC's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes doctors do have a "research" clause. Always be aware. Call and ask the doctor to review your info (ALL forms signed)... if you find it IMMEDIATELY revoke it in writing and verbally, and if...

  6. P&P about missing narcs, How does your facility handle this?

    demylenated replied to I<3H2O's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yeah - def write up!!! We have to IMMEDIATELY discard with 2 nurses... or I tell a nurse I have it and when we have time I need to dispose. "Not finding it" is as good as "taking it." Finding it...

  7. Colleague treats tech like a slave. Would you intervene?

    demylenated replied to cbcle's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am one who believes we have to stick up for the staff that works with and for us. But, specifically and ESPECIALLY if we are their charge. Then it is up to us to stick up for them as well. I...

  8. IM injections!

    demylenated replied to smiler2010's topic in General Nursing

    JUST and FYI!!! The Dorsogluteal is NOT being taught starting with this years fundamentals books. SOME states have already made it an "illegal" spot due to the sciatic nerve. So, the quarter division...

  9. Needle stick injury

    demylenated replied to Blueorchid's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    That is

  10. Terminated illegally I believe

    demylenated replied to MomRN0913's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm, he's giving you 2 weeks notice of being fired? Weird. However, I don't see where you'd have a case. Perhaps because it was not an initial agreement of your employment... but any company has the...

  11. Online MSN/MBA or FNP vs. Traditional MSN/MBA or FNP Programs

    demylenated replied to NewMeJCRN's topic in Nursing Career

    With the Masters, there are definitely still a LOT of specialties you can go into. Personally, I've wanted to be a doctor... but started too late, and can't do 36 hour rotations!! So, I am HOPEFULLY...

  12. Online MSN/MBA or FNP vs. Traditional MSN/MBA or FNP Programs

    demylenated replied to NewMeJCRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Honestly, I think licensing is licensing. I don't think it makes a difference where, as long as it is an accredited university. Just in case you don't know, in 2015 a FNP will require a doctorate...

  13. Needle stick injury

    demylenated replied to Blueorchid's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I'm sorry this happened, and it is very frightening. However, just to give a little encouragement, the chances of attaining a disease from a needle stick is actually very minimal, even if the patient...

  14. Four point restraints

    demylenated replied to anastasia158's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    PLEASE read your policies. Even if this is not considered "four point," it is considered restraints because they can not get out of bed and mobility is obstructed (all 4 side rails are considered...

  15. Nonresponder to HepB Vaccine

    demylenated replied to NewlyGradBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Being a non-responder to the vaccination does not mean we can not get Hep B. I was a non-responder for the first 2 full series. I received my first series in 1994, and one in 1996. When I went back to...

  16. Worst Interview......so far

    demylenated replied to LoveMyBugs's topic in General Nursing

    There is probably a reason he is looking for a new nurse. Sounds like you were the lucky

  17. Invalid drug test?

    demylenated replied to Carolinathe3rd's topic in General Nursing

    This can happen for an array of reasons (I work in an addiction clinic). It could be a bad lot of tests. It could be they performed it wrong. There could be medications that made it invalid. They will...

  18. Great First Day!!!

    demylenated replied to seamang2's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats to you. I see many qualities that are going to make you a good nurse... two that scream out? INITIATIVE and TEAMWORK!!! Please, PLEASE don't ever lose these. If I have a student excited and...

  19. TEAS? Eek!

    demylenated replied to Valintin's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Oh, and I was nervous as well... Did not sleep the night before. The day I took the test, I cried. I was certain I didn't score well enough to get in school. I ended up scoring in the top 95%...

  20. TEAS? Eek!

    demylenated replied to Valintin's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This is my STRONGEST recommendation. Buy the teas study guide directly from the ATI site. It is the ONLY book I studied. EVERYTHING was addressed in it. I studied for a week before the test. It is...

  21. help, failed a nursing program, what can i do next?

    demylenated replied to raya's topic in General Nursing

    I don't see a clear question... and you didn't give enough information... You are an LPN? How much "schooling" did you get before you failed? Did you fail for safety. Which area did you fail. Have you...

  22. im selfish? hmmm

    demylenated replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    You're right... I hate the exploitation... (to be fair, they had 17 (?) when the show started, had already built on their OWN their 7000 sq ft house... so, even before TLC, they were self sufficient....

  23. is it OK to submit your 2 week notice via email?

    demylenated replied to sourapril's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yikes, I consider myself the new generation - yes I'm in my mid-thirties (I keep forgetting, LOL). But, WOW!! There are just certain things that require a face to face and a signature. It is RESPECT...

  24. is it OK to submit your 2 week notice via email?

    demylenated replied to sourapril's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Personally, I think yes - unless that has been your sole source of communication. I would make a phone call... Or write a letter and leave it in their mailbox, THEN do a follow-up

  25. im selfish? hmmm

    demylenated replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you! It was a terrible thing to hear... and I was just so dumbfounded how someone's mind could even go to that degree. When my daughter came to live with me, she came with a host of "special...