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  1. nurses getting involved with patients

    bobnurse replied to CLadybug's topic in General Nursing

    https://allnurses.com/forums/showthread.php?t=89949&highlight=dating+patients Dating patients was the topic.....Has 80 or so replies.....check it

  2. where does the money go??????

    bobnurse replied to cardiacnurse's topic in General Nursing

    It goes to fund the alien research at area 51. This is classified information

  3. Men Who Play Poker

    bobnurse posted a topic in Men in Nursing

    Anyone out there play poker? I was thinking of setting up a poker leauge for male nurses.......I guess females as well on poker stars......... Let me know if anyone is

  4. attitudes about working in Rehab

    bobnurse replied to cynthiavc15's topic in General Nursing

    A lot of people dont like rehab due to all the lifting. And if you work geriatric rehab, lots of incontinent

  5. 2 cases of abuse covered up

    bobnurse replied to kimann37's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I thought nursing homes had to have that stuff plastered on the wall somewhere.....Phone numbers to report that stuff..........Easily visible to

  6. 2 cases of abuse covered up

    bobnurse replied to kimann37's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I believe that you are obligated to report that to the state, as well as their licensure agency.......From what ive seen, if i reported you for not reporting it, your in just as much

  7. Hooray!

    bobnurse replied to nursemike's topic in General Nursing

    congrats

  8. Anyone able to get a job/pass criminal background checks with felonies?

    bobnurse replied to Cris_AFutureRN's topic in General Nursing

    Anyone trying to beat the system, pass through, or sneak by has no business in our profession....................I see so many posts like this.....You are held responsible for your actions no matter...

  9. HEMODIALYSIS PATIENTS" QUINTON CATHETERS WITH I.V. LINE...HELP !!!

    bobnurse replied to passing thru's topic in General Nursing

    we've had them for years....well arrow had a dialysis catheter with the "pig tail." We dont have any specific policy regarding its use....We use our central catheter policy to cover dressing changes...

  10. Taking Pictures of wounds

    bobnurse replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Your suppose to drape out those areas, unless they are involved. Also get a screen blurrer, so anyone else looking at the screen sees a blurred image. Only the person sitting in front of the...

  11. cannot get over mistake

    bobnurse replied to takrn's topic in General Nursing

    I would think that small amount of air would remain in the right atrium and become reabsorbed. Everyone makes mistakes. Its what you learn from that mistake that makes you a better person/nurse. So...

  12. Verification of NG tube placement

    bobnurse replied to Bwick's topic in Medical-Surgical

    We X-ray all NG tubes used for feeding no matter what type of tube it is.....The only time we dont is if we set it up to suctioning. Ive seen many ngt's go past the cuff in an intubated patient or...

  13. Taking Pictures of wounds

    bobnurse replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The patients sign a disclaimer with the permission to treat paperwork on admission. We do weekly pictures and measurements. In the picture we have a strip that has the measurements (the tape has a...

  14. Comment about LPNs made by clinical instructor

    bobnurse replied to FutureIsBlue's topic in General Nursing

    whats a

  15. moral boosting/team building

    bobnurse replied to blufoxtrot's topic in General Nursing

    We had this problem, and the thing that worked the best was saying "Thanks". We started giving out thank you cards with little gifts, like candy or mugs. Recognizing birthdays. We give out cards...We...

  16. Good Samaritan Act?????

    bobnurse replied to mdrkan's topic in General Nursing

    ITs that way in most states.........The good sam law only covers lay people... We tell nurses they have no training in prehospital care, and they could be more of a liability responing to MVA's....

  17. Good Samaritan Act?????

    bobnurse replied to mdrkan's topic in General Nursing

    you are not covered. The good samaritan act is primarily for lay people. So be careful on the advice you give........ITs no different than people asking on the board for medical advice........Like my...

  18. Comment about LPNs made by clinical instructor

    bobnurse replied to FutureIsBlue's topic in General Nursing

    Theres always animosity between: RN's and LPN's MD's and DO's PA's and NP's RN's and EMT-P's CNA's and NA's ABC's and DEF's Its a part of life that we must deal with. Its that way with every thing. I...

  19. LPN in ICU?

    bobnurse replied to nurseyNJNYC's topic in MICU, SICU

    I agree as well, but maybe you misinterpretated my posts. The OP asked if a LPN can work in the ICU and her goal is to go to CRNA school. I stated if her state alllows LPN's a wider scope of...

  20. LPN in ICU?

    bobnurse replied to nurseyNJNYC's topic in MICU, SICU

    Once again, it depends on the state. In a few states, LPN's can administer all cardiac drugs in the ICU....They can spike and administer blood and blood products, chemotheraphy.They can perform sharp...

  21. LPN in ICU?

    bobnurse replied to nurseyNJNYC's topic in MICU, SICU

    I know many hospitals that employ LPN's. It all depends on your state and what LPN's cannot do. Here, LPN's can do just about everything an RN does. So they are employed. They assist with codes as...

  22. Keratosis Pilaris

    bobnurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, Anyone with keratosis pilaris. They say its a pretty common untreatable disorder, but im wondering if anyone out there has it, and how do you manage it. My daughter has it on her arms (5 year...

  23. Keratosis Pilaris

    bobnurse replied to bobnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I used a sugar scrub and it seemed like sandpaper.......Is this right? or is there a less "abrasive" brand? I cant find the eucerin cream for keratosis pilaris.....anyone know where they are selling...

  24. Home Health Payment/Reimbursement Help

    bobnurse posted a topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Hi, We are in the process of setting up a Home Health Company. We have gotten all the guidelines and so forth form medicare and state. We are getting ready to do our budget, but we are having...

  25. Injections- still pull back?

    bobnurse replied to angelbyte's topic in General Nursing

    Ive had blood aspirate once into my syringe.....GIving insulin...I believe it was regular and nph or something to that, not sure.......Im just glad it wasnt given