PunkBenRN

PunkBenRN

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  1. HIPAA violation, or just creepy?

    PunkBenRN replied to TheAppalachianRN's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    The answer is, like most HIPAA answers.... it's complicated. There are a lot of factors that play into it. Is there audio transmitted as well? Is the recording stored, or is it just visible from...

  2. Diluting Ativan?

    PunkBenRN replied to Guest838984's topic in Emergency

    It doesn't have to be diluted; it's so dense that it hurts if you don't. It's like maple syrup. It also gives you more control over how fast you push it if that's an

  3. To those who want to leave nursing

    PunkBenRN posted a topic in Nursing Professionalism

    It seems like every time I come onto AN these days, every other post is "I'm sick of nursing/I want out". I understand the nature of this site and forum and all are welcome to come on and vent, but...

  4. What Are The Rationales for these two treatments?

    PunkBenRN replied to All4NursingRN's topic in General Nursing

    Bingo. Typically, when I have seen fluid used in these situations, it is from a concern of potentially bottoming out the pt's blood pressure. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure; it is...

  5. Post-operative gas pains

    PunkBenRN replied to Double-Helix's topic in Pediatric

    Thanks for

  6. My feet HURT!!!

    PunkBenRN replied to NursieNurseLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Ha, I got called a creep for even entertaining the notion of a solution. https://allnurses.com/nurse-colleague-patient/foot-rub-769071.html Dr. Scholl's work great for

  7. Post-operative gas pains

    PunkBenRN replied to Double-Helix's topic in Pediatric

    I'm confused about how that is anatomically impossible; is it an issue of the mesentery, or diaphragm? What is in the way? How does crepitus develop? The pressure on the nerve makes sense in this...

  8. Pain Medication addicts

    PunkBenRN replied to rgvnurse85's topic in Patient Medications

    The patient gets pain meds when they ask for them. Period. I would rather overmedicate a junkie than undermedicate someone in legitimate pain. Most patients that are believed to be junkies are in fact...

  9. Why do some people think they are God's gift to nursing?

    PunkBenRN replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You mean you don't take the brother in law's cousin's wife's daughter's opinion

  10. Post-operative gas pains

    PunkBenRN replied to Double-Helix's topic in Pediatric

    I think the poster is referring to the gas related to laproscopic procedures, not flatulence after surgery. When a laproscopic procedure is done, they employ cameras within the area; in an abdomnial...

  11. That awkward moment when....

    PunkBenRN replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Haha, I am very happy to hear I am not the only one who has done this. I feel like an idiot when it happens. That awkward moment when you walk by a room and hear the MD giving discharge instructions...

  12. Sigh...the dreaded day...advice needed

    PunkBenRN replied to PinkPinkster's topic in Nursing Career

    Not to be a jerk, but does anyone else find it odd to make it through a Master's degree without addressing this issue along the way? I can understand post-grad jitters, but if you are this...

  13. Do you stand up for yourself to patients?

    PunkBenRN replied to evolvingrn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I cannot believe some of these replies! Enough with the self-depricating nurse who not only allows this behavior, but expects it as part of the job! You need to stand up to people like this; you...

  14. Snapshots vs. The Big Picture

    PunkBenRN replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, sounds like she is doing her job. Its not a fun job, but these questions are what management are there for. Its nothing to worry about, I'm sure everyone on here has dealt with these...

  15. Your opinion

    PunkBenRN replied to gissellew's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The question is a bit unclear. You are allowed to be concerned with any Pt, what are you being held back from doing? Big concerns would be injuries to the hands, face, and legs. These tend to affect...

  16. Med Passers at Nursing Homes 8HR course and giving out NARCS ...

    PunkBenRN replied to SpeakUp4ever's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    When I worked in a nursing home, we had MNAs (Medication Nursing Assistants). This is essentially what you are talking about; CNAs that can pass meds after a brief course and test out. First of all,...

  17. Sexual harrassment?

    PunkBenRN replied to Flamingonurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Lose his job? No. This isn't male comradery speaking, just an honest opinion. As others have said, there is a huge double standard in nursing. As a male myself, I am very reserved and cautious in...

  18. What to do when a doctor won't let you read back an order

    PunkBenRN replied to aem31's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Depends on how certain/confident you are in the order. If you felt insulted, by all means call him right back and repeat it back. Whether you call him back or not, you should most definitely follow...

  19. Drawing blood/phlebotomy tips and tricks

    PunkBenRN replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Never use the inner wrist, thats a great way to nick a tendon, nerve, or artery. If you can't get it, ask for help! Otherwise heat, positioning, going for feel rather than sight; all good...

  20. Can this nurse be saved?

    PunkBenRN replied to hotflashion's topic in Nursing Career

    Lesson learned. Chin up, wash the dirt

  21. How do you deal with overbearing family members?

    PunkBenRN replied to liveyourlife747's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Bring someone else into it. This sounds like a lazy answer, but it works. Find a supervisor, or even a colleague; there are power in numbers, and it is much easier to diffuse a situation when you...

  22. Is it my resposibililty?

    PunkBenRN replied to CTijerinaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Its different by state, you have to look up your state to understand your responsibilities. Here in NH, you are not obligated to stop and render care, but if you do stop to you have to stay; you can't...

  23. Blue Urine

    PunkBenRN replied to Carebear77's topic in General Nursing

    Blue Urine Color. Is it Dangerous? What it means about your

  24. MD Present to Defibrillate?

    PunkBenRN replied to Music in My Heart's topic in General Nursing

    By the time you call the code, start compressions, attach the defibrillator, and start an IV, the MD probably be in the

  25. unsure what to do

    PunkBenRN replied to cantdoit's topic in Nursing Career

    You need a break. Take some time off. Use earned time, and if your SO can support it, take even longer off just to recharge your batteries. If at the end you still hate nursing, maybe its not for