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    Absolute No-No's

    P_RN replied to Drysolong's topic in General Nursing

    No fair!!!!! LPN vs RN vs LPN vs RN. This is No-Nos and this is a BIG no no. No fighting, tussling, bonking on the head or such. Just Nursing no-nos
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    Fleet enema = NO results!!

    P_RN replied to kwagner_51's topic in General Nursing

    Don't they usually get neomycin and/or Lactulose for this? If there isn't any fecal matter in the rectum or sigmoid there WILL be with the above. The sister is correct in that if she gets ammonia...
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    Off label use

    P_RN replied to crissrn27's topic in General Nursing

    Whole buncha stuff used off label. Ba-zillions I would imagine. We had a doc who always gave Zantac (a histamine -H2-blocker)to enhance antihistamines like
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    Need help figuring out what happened to this guy!?!?

    P_RN replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    Is he getting any replacemnt thiamine? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wernicke's_encephalopathy And NEVER NEVER fear calling for your patient. The person's comment was snide and uncalled for. Your...
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    Pregnancy Xanax vs Atarax

    P_RN replied to greatlordduke's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Atarax is vistaril. Xanax is a benzo. I had a coworker who took valium before she knew she was pg. First few weeks a lot goes on.. and it did affect the childs development. You need to really...
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    Patient is requesting PRN Xanax with PRN Ativan at the same time..Is that allowed?

    P_RN replied to Dunno?'s topic in General Nursing

    Doctor shopping? Or forgetful doctor? Seems the pharmD would have caught that. I'd be on the phone with the doc and get a corrected order
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    DNR bracelet with DNR written on it. HIPAA???

    P_RN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Mama is actually cpr only. No intubation. So for all purposes she's DNR. But she still walks on her own with a rolling walker, plays Bingo etc. keeps track of her hair appts, draws-both pencil and...
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    DNR bracelet with DNR written on it. HIPAA???

    P_RN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I did work acute care for 22 years and I am aware that the need exists for some ready access. However: My mother is 89 years old, has alzheimers and is in a nursing home. I've had a terrible cold...
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    Tylenol, how safe is this drug

    P_RN replied to nialloh's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my what was his K+ by the time you got
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    CNA training where?

    P_RN replied to lana3579's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Welcome to allnurses first of all. I am not really familiar with NY laws but I would imagine that the local hospitals human resources might be a place to start asking. Another suggestion would be the...
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    I made med error, what now?

    P_RN replied to thomask's topic in General Nursing

    EVERYONE has made an error, if they say not then either they are lying or totally oblivious to real life. In 1977 I gave a Tylenol #3 to the patient in A bed. It was not in his orders, he should have...
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    A doctor asking you to give him a cup of coffee!!

    P_RN replied to Shantas's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes you have to choose your battles. I remember one guy many years back who was sweet as candy ALL the time, always offering to bring us a cup back from the coffee pot or fridge in the small...
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    How much per semester did you nursing school cost?

    P_RN replied to 5860TomCat's topic in General Nursing

    1962 diploma school $0 per semester-only did one and changed to business school 1963 BSN school $13 semester hour or $162 a semester of 18-20 hours did 2 1/2 years there 1973 ADN school $ 900...
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    Have you ever personally used alternative medicine for a medical condition and if so,

    P_RN replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I have used chiro also. My Chiro uses the activator, basically a spring loaded plunger-I do not understand why it works but it does. I can't afford to have hands on due to osteoporosis and an iffy...
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    Another one bites the dust......Nurse Kevorkian strikes again!

    P_RN replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    I left my first hospital job-oncology-because of just that. I went to ortho where our code cart grew dust bunnies year in and year
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    How hard was nursing school?

    P_RN replied to pgray1229's topic in General Nursing

    Although it has been many years, I didn't find it hard at all. But then 99% of what you need to learn comes after you get your
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    Continental Confederation of Adopted Indians (CCAI)

    P_RN replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    I extend my deep condolences to all upon hearing of the passing of this excellent gentleman. I wish that I had known
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    Move to new facility: staff orientation

    P_RN replied to catlover314's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Do you have plans or a general floor map. What was so beautiful about our place is it was absolutely symmetrical on each unit (to start with.) The rooms were numbered sequentially, the front of the...
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    What patient population do you enjoy working with the most?

    P_RN replied to philosophical's topic in General Nursing

    Oh the frail elderly hands down. They have such a rich store of memories that someone needs to hear at least once more. My mother has alzheimer's and I would dearly love to hear a story, any story...
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    The most expensive, silly or cheap gifts you received from your hospital

    P_RN replied to Shantas's topic in General Nursing

    When it was a county hospital they gave us a full turkey dinner in the cafeteria...all you could eat and a 2 hour lunch break. For nurses' week usually a lunch bag, or a messenger bag or some such.On...
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    chronic pain patients: pain in the behind to care for

    P_RN replied to Tadpole's topic in General Nursing

    My state is a big retiree state and I see so many who could use that space more than I. That's not to say I won't use it if I need to. While I have a permanent disabled placard I never use it unless...
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    Nursing as We Age.....

    P_RN replied to acw2's topic in General Nursing

    I retired at 55 on permanent disability. Feeling pretty sorry for myself I discovered there are people who buy computers and don't know what to do with them. Tee hee I do. I can set themup wires and...
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    MORPHINE and Dying Patients

    P_RN replied to constantlylearning's topic in General Nursing

    Don't be upset that you brought such comfort to your patient. When we say actively dying we mean they have agonal,grunting, cheyne-stokes respirations, they gurgle, their tube feeding has residuals...
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    That Phantom Nurse

    P_RN replied to fancee free's topic in General Nursing

    Ok another take, "the other night nurse gave me my sleeping pill." Actually it was a Benadryl, of a Tavist or an Ativan that is ordered and in it's generic form is not recognised by your patient. Doc...
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    Do you chart medication errors?

    P_RN replied to MikeyJ's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with trauma, 10:15 Pt is very uncomfortable Patient received Morphine 8 mg at 1020am. Dr Jhklh made aware. Orders received to change Morphine to 10 mg q 3 hours IM. The the occurrence...