heron ASN, RN

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    My apologies to the nursing profession

    heron replied to Jon12's topic in General Nursing

    No, you are trivializing bullying by labelling every case of misunderstanding or hurt feelings no matter what the context as bullying. Then there is the matter of trying to dictate how others behave...
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    Male Nurse Disgusted by Female Nurses

    heron replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Agree ... that post is a bit like saying that racism doesn't exist because slavery is illegal
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    bedrails

    heron replied to nancydrew6's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    There really isn't any substitute for adequate staff to monitor residents and even then you won't prevent all falls. As fo bedrails ... have you ever seen someone strangle themselves by getting...
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    Want a puppy, but live alone/working days

    heron replied to aubsn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Do a bit more research. I think you are vastly underestimating the needs of an Aussie. The plan you articulated would leave a highly intelligent working breed animal both bored and lonely. FWIW, the...
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    The NP who can't function in the role

    heron replied to Oldmahubbard's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I worked at a state hospital for 11 years (the only dedicated AIDS unit in New England through the height of the epidemic). My colleagues and I didn't sit much then, either. But I understand your...
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    New nurse, extremely late on my med pass

    heron replied to baby_nurse-'s topic in Geriatric, LTC

    One thing I had to learn was to be very strict about interruptions. The CNAs I work with are pulled every which way, so it's hard on them when I have to ask them to see to something like fetching ice...
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    The NP who can't function in the role

    heron replied to Oldmahubbard's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Totallly OT, but LTC nurses do not sit in a chair for 8 hours. Just thought I would clarify
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    Want a puppy, but live alone/working days

    heron replied to aubsn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree with PPs that an Aussie is NOT a good choice for a setting like the one described. They are extremely smart and have a very high drive to work and move around - your plan would result in...
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    CDC now banned from using "evidence based" and other words per White House

    heron replied to babyNP.'s topic in Nursing News

    Because it didn't
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    Double diapering alert patients who ask? I think it's neglectful. However...

    heron replied to Surfin USA's topic in General Nursing

    It's tough being perfect, isn't
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    Fall with injury in ltc

    heron replied to Nrsvn11's topic in General Nursing

    Details in the OP are sporifice, as they should be. I suspect that the difference is that the fall resulted in injury - many of which, like fx, are statereportable in my state. Suspension has more to...
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    Repealing ACA

    heron replied to OnceMorewithFeeling's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    It's not just chemo. Most of us would be shocked at the retail prices of caregiver appointments, labs and procedures, drugs, medical supplies and dme. Lantus insulin costs well over $300/10ml vial....
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    Concealed Carry...as a nurse?

    heron replied to mcknis's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Havin' a party reported that s/he did not find an answer from a specific poster, not specific information. But, fair enough - s/he didn't find a post from Muno addressing that particular question. I...
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    Matt Lauer Fired due to Inappropriate Sexual Behavior. Has This Happened to You?

    heron replied to traumaRUs's topic in Nursing News

    This makes no sense at
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    Concealed Carry...as a nurse?

    heron replied to mcknis's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I actually wasn't necessarily thinking you'd find something from Muno specifically - although, as someone who uses firearms, he's frequently seen on these threads and is both moderate and very well...
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    Concealed Carry...as a nurse?

    heron replied to mcknis's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Your question is a good one and has been addressed in some depth in this thread. May I suggest you read
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    Catholic Nurse Sues Duke University Hospital After Refusing to Assist with Abortions

    heron replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Nursing News

    The best articulation of "pro-life" (as opposed to forced pregnancy) I've seen
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    What is the hardest shift you ever had?

    heron replied to vxxen's topic in General Nursing

    12 hr night shift on a hospice inpatient unit, full house with attendant families, the only nurse working with an agency CNA on his first shift with us. Started with 11 patients, ended with 6. It was...
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    I hate that everyone knows I speak Spanish !

    heron replied to LilimoonRN's topic in General Nursing

    I still think the most efficient solution is for facilities to pay for bi or multilingual staff to be certified and then pay differential to those willing to act as interpreters. Obviously,...
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    Are anti-vaccine people conspiracy theorists generally?

    heron replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Just
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    Patient's "right" to abuse nurses...I need your opinion

    heron replied to MsNewbee's topic in General Nursing

    Ringing the call bell 15 times in 10 minutes is not even normal drug-seeking (in the pejorative sense of the term). That level of short term memory loss is more consistent with dementia. Did anyone...
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    Seasoned ICU Nurse Lacks Critical Thinking

    heron replied to All4NursingRN's topic in General Nursing

    Work ethics and competence are two related but definitely different things. Perhaps an informal conversation word with your hospital's risk manager would help. It's amazing how fast lax management...
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    Are anti-vaccine people conspiracy theorists generally?

    heron replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't answer the question because I didn't - and won't - count them. Why is the number of anti-vaxxers in this particular thread relevant, anyway? This vaccine argument has been going on here for...
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    Are anti-vaccine people conspiracy theorists generally?

    heron replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    If there are virtually no anti-vaxxers in the thread, why are we being scolded for being mean to
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    Seasoned ICU Nurse Lacks Critical Thinking

    heron replied to All4NursingRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. I simply can't believe that this nurse's performance would be that bad for thirty years without anyone noticing. That being said, if the OP's description is anywhere near accurate, she cannot be...