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  1. Colleagues who call in sick, but aren't.

    KMSRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think most places have paid time off (PTO) rather than dividing sick time from vacation time. The issue is not sick time vs vacation time but calling out at the last minute. Calling it PTO does...

  2. Protect your profession...

    KMSRN replied to markdanurse's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    If you notice, pharmacists and physical therapists now require a doctorate for entry level. OTs, dietitians, social workers require at bare minimum a bachelor's degree and most have a masters....

  3. Med Math and Calculators

    KMSRN replied to morahan's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    If I may respond. I work in Staff Developement and I develop and administer the medication test at my facility. I strongly advise that nurses use a calculator because, although most can do the...

  4. Racism: Expanding Compassion

    KMSRN replied to firstyearstudent's topic in General Nursing

    I just did some research for a report on cultural aspects of pain management and what I found was very disturbing. In study after study it was found that minorities received considerably less pain...

  5. medication doses

    KMSRN replied to MIA-RN1's topic in General Nursing

    According to the way range orders are interpreted at our facility, you did the right thing. If the lowest dose is not sufficient, the remainder of the full dose can be given but then the 4 hours...

  6. Racism: Expanding Compassion

    KMSRN replied to firstyearstudent's topic in General Nursing

    To get past prejudice everyone need to "understand the issues and dissect them". Contrary to the stereotype, faith and thought are not mutually

  7. Dumb HIPPA codes

    KMSRN replied to grinnurse's topic in General Nursing

    In the first place it is HIPAA - Health Information Portability and Accountability Act - not HIPPA. In the second place, what the heck is a HIPAA

  8. subQ narcotics?

    KMSRN replied to khine2mn80's topic in Patient Medications

    Morphine can be given orally, intravenously, intrathecally, subcutaneously, and rectally. It can also be given IM but I sincerely hope no one is giving pain meds IM anymore. Morphine can also be...

  9. Coworker not following through....

    KMSRN replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I disagree with telling the charge nurse. The RN is in charge of their patients - why add another level to the process? It is one more opportunity for misunderstandings and mistakes. The patient's...

  10. Primary Function of a Nurse

    KMSRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am orienting a group of brand new graduate nurses. One of my questions for them is going to be, "What is your primary function as a nurse?" I have my own opinions and ideas but I would be...

  11. Primary Function of a Nurse

    KMSRN replied to KMSRN's topic in General Nursing

    thanks for your response - it is very thorough and a good description of orientation. it is so much information thrown out in a short time that by the time nurses get through orientation they are in...

  12. Primary Function of a Nurse

    KMSRN replied to KMSRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with operating as an independent licensed

  13. How about a thread for baby names you liked?

    KMSRN replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My granddaughter's name is Boston. I'm not sure if that goes under this thread or under unusual names. At first no one liked it but it grows on you. And the name suits her - she looks like a pretty...

  14. The White Wall

    KMSRN replied to belfry's topic in General Nursing

    Forget filing a variance or a complaint - go for criminal charges. It is totally inappropriate not to mention illegal for this bozo to lay hands on you. Where is adminisration in this? I'm glad to...

  15. I'm so devastated. I honestly don't know how to do this....

    KMSRN replied to Emma123's topic in General Nursing

    Get a GOOD junk yard dog lawyer now! I went through a similar situation while I was in nursing school and my kick a** lawyer saved the day. There is no such thing as an amicable divorce especially...

  16. Background/Credit Check, Bankruptcy

    KMSRN replied to markjrn's topic in General Nursing

    When you borrow money you sign a contract stating you will pay it back in a prescribed manner, for example $200 on the 1st of each month. If you don't pay it back as agreed, you are basically...

  17. on probation because i made a mistake

    KMSRN replied to mom123's topic in General Nursing

    I don't understand why you would give a double dose of phenergan, aside from all the other comments and legal implications, since it isn't a pain med. Very poor judgement all

  18. Feeling humiliated/Vent.. How would you respond?

    KMSRN replied to purseOnalityRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hopefully you would have said "Dr regardless of my title I was asking you for your professional opinion as a favor to the attending. I will be more than happy to tell him you are unable to give it and...

  19. Proper insulin combining?

    KMSRN replied to danursern's topic in General Nursing

    Hopefully you are not using answers on a bulletin board as a basis for your medication adminstration. Do you not have current drug books on your unit? If nurses are not drawing up insulin correctly...

  20. suggestions on a EKG BOOK!

    KMSRN replied to janetrette's topic in Emergency

    Dubin is the one you

  21. applied for CNA job...and now a credit check?

    KMSRN replied to twinbee25's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    As previously posted, if you buy something on credit and don't pay the bills, as agreed, you are stealing. It is a character issue (most of the time). If you will steal from the credit card company...

  22. RN can pronounce death if DNR >???

    KMSRN replied to HealinghandsRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Whether or not an RN can pronounce death depends on the laws of your state and the policy of your facility. As practicing RN you should be familiar with

  23. Withholding food and fluid in a dying patient

    KMSRN replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree with everyone not to place a PEG or give IV fluids but I am with you Mermaid on the NPO order - it should be "Diet as Tolerated". I believe it is unethical to deny someone in that condition...

  24. On-line learning vs.tele-conferencing

    KMSRN replied to suzanne4's topic in General Nursing

    I am working on my MSN in a program that uses teleconferencing and online courses. I prefer the online classes because I can work on my own schedule. The classes I have taken, both online and...

  25. Overuse of opiates?? Opinions?

    KMSRN replied to NiteShiftNut's topic in Patient Safety Issues