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  1. P_RN

    What are the types of artificial pacemakers?

    P_RN replied to ms.pebbles's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Mine is a dual pacer (A V) permanent for as long as the battery lasts (usually about 7 years). It is set in demand mode and in the past 3 years it has never needed to responded to a demand. I get a...
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    input on hospital scrubs in unit where all are in contact isolation til swabs negativ

    P_RN replied to henry1's topic in General Nursing

    It would seem you would follow the same protocol as the OR. That's how they do it-minus the shower. The hospital has the scrubs already don't
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    Protocol for Going on trip with Patient

    P_RN replied to Gingilly's topic in General Nursing

    This whole scenario sounds fishy. Contact Make a Wish and find out what you are covered for. My cousins daughter was one of their kids and the foundation had specific rules as to how and what was...
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    Can anyone tell me?

    P_RN replied to Phase2Pro's topic in General Nursing

    "I am unclear how not getting in the pixis is indicative of diversion. Fill me in please. Thanks much." OK You open the drawer, your name is on the withdrawal slip, if you hand her the syringe,...
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    Mad cow disease- how can you get it??

    P_RN replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Fact Sheet: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) I know when I spent over 3 months overseas in the UK I was not permitted to give blood back here...
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    how old were you when you realized you weren't going to make real money as a nurse

    P_RN replied to pilotstudentnurse's topic in General Nursing

    My first RN pay was $4 an hour in 1974. My last was near to $30 in 1999. I've always been pleased with "real money" as you call
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    Major Vent

    P_RN replied to LouisVRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I have to wonder is it one particular language or a particular culture that irks so so much. My grandparents were born in the Austrian Empire.....now Slovakia. I never knew my grandmother but my...
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    When do you think things will turn around for nurses?

    P_RN replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    In my most senior moments I seem to recall this happens mostly when we have a change in Presidents. People sit back and wait to see what happens. No patients, no jobs. It's happened to me 3 times...
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    Can anyone tell me?

    P_RN replied to Phase2Pro's topic in General Nursing

    Does she have a Pyxis code? Could it be she has made an error on purpose or not, and is not allowed without a witness? Otherwise management must handle this and soon. It's unfair to her patients....
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    "Did you just take a picture of me?"

    P_RN replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    Technology sometimes goes too far. I guess you could call your supervisor and have him/her there when you confront. Is the patients arm an issue in her
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    I desperately need advice

    P_RN replied to ElseeRN's topic in General Nursing

    That sounds like a witch hunt all right. At least get an opinion of an attorney-preferably a nurse/attorney. I think you've got a big old sign saying kick me on your back. Also I'd talk with your...
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    Nurses Eating Their Young

    P_RN replied to Doc Lori, R.N.'s topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I love students and new grads. I can think of only a few who got under my skin: the one girl who said someone else would have to give her baths because the water was irritating her hands and besides...
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    Why does HR mess with people's heads

    P_RN replied to esunada's topic in General Nursing

    It's possible someone didn't get back to THEM. I'd call in the AM and ask for a status report....and perhaps say you were away from your desk/phone/computer for a short while..... And don't go...
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    Good Evening, Doctor!

    P_RN replied to FutureMaleOhioNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe we should use the term physician instead of "doctor" as there are other than medical "doctors" and cultivate Nurse with the capital N as male and female, or what else?_______I can't think of an...
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    crossing out MD orders??

    P_RN replied to RNinSoCal's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Ooooh I LOVE this
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    Nurse Vs Daughter! Help Me!!!

    P_RN replied to sasha2lady's topic in General Nursing

    I must say I'm pleased with all the responses. To the OP: we all communicate with people we love, can't stand, or just don't care about. You are being the bigger person here. Go with YOUR gut....
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    How long until shingles crust? I wanna work!

    P_RN replied to I see you RN's topic in General Nursing

    I just finished having shingles AGAIN! Fourth time in about 7 years, and about 3 months after I got the shingles vaccine to hopefully prevent recurrences. Though most people's recurrences can vary...
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    What is the purpose of requiring white shoes?

    P_RN replied to NurseBanana's topic in General Nursing

    Actually in the earlier part of the 1900's up until probably the 30s or so nurses wore black hose and black shoes. Personally I like the white sneakers, it's easier to tell when they're clean. I have...
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    Nursing student applying for CMA, do I even have a chance?

    P_RN replied to magn1jes's topic in General Nursing

    You'll never know until you apply. Were it me, I'd go for
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    How long until shingles crust? I wanna work!

    P_RN replied to I see you RN's topic in General Nursing

    A round eruption? See your pcp
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    Nurse Vs Daughter! Help Me!!!

    P_RN replied to sasha2lady's topic in General Nursing

    As the ad used to say....Just DO it. You can also search online for names using four11.com I found a cousin who wandered of in a druggie haze 20 years ago. We made contact and he called me several...
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    crossing out MD orders??

    P_RN replied to RNinSoCal's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Not good at all. Not even a doc can cross our his./her own orders. I know this cause a doc tried it where I worked. Tried to say he never ordered a med that the pharmacy had profiled and the patient...
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    Hourly rounding signoff sheet

    P_RN replied to fungez's topic in General Nursing

    Got you one better. We had to assign points on every patient on the floor to add up to the acuity. Then someone had to take the sheet down 8 floors and to the other end of the building and drop it...
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    How to describe this injury in documentation

    P_RN replied to heavenlystar87's topic in General Nursing

    That's where a good old Polaroid camera with the grid on the lens would have helped. They quit making them though. Wonder if any digital camera maker has thought of it? Before computer charting I...
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    Are patients more likely to be honest with the nurse or the doctor?

    P_RN replied to sparklie.lady's topic in General Nursing

    As far as ETOH consumption I was always told to multiply the response by at least 2 probably 3 to get an estimation. Patients get tired of being asked the same question multiple times and often save...