heron ASN, RN

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    HIPAA and Demanding Family Members

    heron replied to Taiin's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Since you usually know what you're talking about, I'll take your word for it. But I would still have concerns about it since there's no way to identify the person on the phone when I receive such a...
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    Gel polish

    heron replied to BmoreOrioles's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Thal'll last until they get their first superbug outbreak, then watch
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    What would a single payer system look like?

    heron replied to Xlorgguss's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Unless there's some sort of means-tested subsidy or price controls, an HSA would seem to be ineffective in creating better access, since it depends on the income of the person doing the saving. Lantus...
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    atheism religion and religious hospitals

    heron replied to CalicoKitty's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Oh, for pete's sake, MidLifeRN, you took a interesting discussion about an atheist's ethical concerns and tried to make it all about you and your religion. And those who engage with her about that...
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    atheism religion and religious hospitals

    heron replied to CalicoKitty's topic in Spirituality, Religion

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    atheism religion and religious hospitals

    heron replied to CalicoKitty's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Not offensive, particularly, but kind of beside the point ... I'm still not getting how collecting a paycheck by itself equals support. It all depends on what you have to do to earn that paycheck....
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    atheism religion and religious hospitals

    heron replied to CalicoKitty's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Good point. It would certainly raise ethical concerns to work someplace that forced or denied certain medical interventions based on their particular religion's rules. I would definitely have ethical...
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    atheism religion and religious hospitals

    heron replied to CalicoKitty's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I'm not getting how an atheist working for a religious-affiliated hospital would be unethical. Does the job description include religious practice or speech? Are you required to present proof of...
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    Are nurses generally more attractive

    heron replied to rfms's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    No, I've been literate for longer than you've been alive. You did not ask about the attractiveness of a nursing career, you asked about the attractiveness of nurses. If you can't tell the difference,...
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    Are nurses generally more attractive

    heron replied to rfms's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    A troll post if ever I saw one. OP, I suggest you take your "naughty nurse" obsession
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    Relapse of ED while an RN..help!

    heron replied to PediRNCD's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Let it go - the agency is trying to scare you. Your state's BON defines abandonment and I can guarantee that it doesn't include a sick call twelve hours in advance of the shift. You will not get in...
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    Made a "bad" decision 3 months ago, I JUST heard about it.

    heron replied to qaqueen's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know that it's even that personal to be a function of malice or dislike. Simple CYA along with a deficient ethical sense would pretty much cover
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    Made a "bad" decision 3 months ago, I JUST heard about it.

    heron replied to qaqueen's topic in General Nursing

    The supe is trying to throw you under the bus for her failure to respond appropriately to the pt's change in condition. Write out your perception of events, complete with names. Stand up and
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    Discussion about T.O.s

    heron replied to narn's topic in General Nursing

    When taking a telephone order, I've made it a practice to read it back to the doc, who can then confirm that I've got it right, or correct me if I have it wrong. In this case, I'd suggest that either...
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    Irrational patients

    heron replied to Smilie0809RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    So ... while you're railing at us for failing to answer the question, I notice that neither have you. The OP - who seems to have seagulled - presented very little information other than a pattern of...
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    Irrational patients

    heron replied to Smilie0809RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Who are you
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    What offends you (nursing related)?

    heron replied to milesims's topic in General Nursing

    The Girls in the
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    Meaning of your username?

    heron replied to Flightless Bird's topic in General Nursing

    heron is the Great Blue Heron, an elegant and solitary waterbird known colloquially as Old Cranky. When disturbed, she let's out a gawdawful squawk and flaps away. (Clarinet, first chair
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    Irrational patients

    heron replied to Smilie0809RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Have I mentioned lately that I love how good nurses
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    Irrational patients

    heron replied to Smilie0809RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Conversly, meds can trigger behaviors, too. Benzos are notorious for being disinhibiting. Paradoxical reactions are more common than we think - I'm always verrrry ginger about giving them, especially...
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    Contraindicated?

    heron replied to Danielle12684's topic in Patient Medications

    What do his bowels sound like? The last time I saw opioid related small bowel obstruction it presented as diarrhea. Maybe time for a
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    Don't go to co-workers' parties where drinking is occurring

    heron replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I can picture the Venn diagram now
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    What offends you (nursing related)?

    heron replied to milesims's topic in General Nursing

    Odd response from someone who fancies herself as a business-person. When your reputation precedes you, a bad one can definitely hurt revenues. Consider the semantic difference between "well-known" and...
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    Independent by day, dependent at NOC

    heron replied to fangirl's topic in General Nursing

    Yup. Where is this happening - acute or long term care? How long has it been going on? How often does it happen? Look at medications, especially psych, pain and sleeping meds, as well as med changes....
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    What offends you (nursing related)?

    heron replied to milesims's topic in General Nursing

    All the world's a stage, right? So wwhat's your