heron ASN, RN

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    New grad as a unit manager

    heron replied to aspiringrn1987's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    What argument are you talking about? Have you even read the
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    New grad as a unit manager

    heron replied to aspiringrn1987's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    QED..
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    New grad as a unit manager

    heron replied to aspiringrn1987's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You obviously have never worked nights/weekends in a teaching
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    New grad as a unit manager

    heron replied to aspiringrn1987's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You may not need to be a master nurse to be a competent manager (and nobody claimed it was necessary) but you do need to have a realistic grasp of what really goes on at the bedside. As a beginner,...
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    New grad as a unit manager

    heron replied to aspiringrn1987's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Well - I think my post addressed that question. Management experience will help move you up in management. It is not nursing
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    New grad as a unit manager

    heron replied to aspiringrn1987's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Here's the thing, OP: management and nursing are two different skill sets. As an experienced manager, it's not a surprise that those above you in the management hierarchy are pleased with your work....
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    My coworker was high and got away with it

    heron replied to Volley88's topic in General Nursing

    So where is it stated that Jon showed any s/s of being high on the
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    My coworker was high and got away with it

    heron replied to Volley88's topic in General Nursing

    You're assuming a lot of "facts" not in
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    My coworker was high and got away with it

    heron replied to Volley88's topic in General Nursing

    So, if I happen to see a sc photo of you hoisting a brew last night, it's ok to officially accuse you of being drunk on the job
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    My coworker was high and got away with it

    heron replied to Volley88's topic in General Nursing

    But that's the point ... the OP knew nothing of the kind. The only thing she actually knew was that Jon was indulging in some internet boasting. If you are naive enough to believe everything you see...
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    Allnurses needs nurses

    heron replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Nope - just dodged over to the blue side to continue my wicked
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    Allnurses needs nurses

    heron replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Me, too. I'm
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    Tips for delirium behavior management

    heron replied to CCU BSN RN's topic in General Nursing

    I think the pt would definitely benefit from a re-vamp of his meds. If he's still on oxycodone as an inpt, then it's time to rotate. There's a reason that "oxy" is called hillbilly heroin ... it...
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    Tips for delirium behavior management

    heron replied to CCU BSN RN's topic in General Nursing

    OP, none of the above answer your initial question. Frankly, I can't think of anything that you aren't already doing: reducing stimulation as much as possible. If it was me, I'd also consider mitts to...
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    Tips for delirium behavior management

    heron replied to CCU BSN RN's topic in General Nursing

    Ditch the benzos, they are probably aggravating, if not causing, the delirium. On my AIDS unit we frequently encountered delirium. The psychiatrist always immediately d/c all benzos and treated with...
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    I hate that everyone knows I speak Spanish !

    heron replied to LilimoonRN's topic in General Nursing

    Not only should bilingual workers be paid a differential, but facilities should pay for certification. I work in ltc and my bilingual coworkers are my rock in dealing with residents who are getting...
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    Haloperidol Short Acting Administration Setting

    heron replied to 2Bee's topic in Psychiatric

    It's good for intractable nausea, too, when conventional treatment isn't
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    Support Planned Parenthood Today!

    heron replied to elkpark's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    It's an important distinction, which is why I differentiate "pro-life" from "forced pregnancy". I find these discussions about Planned Parenthood really problematic because of the deep hypocrisy over...
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    Support Planned Parenthood Today!

    heron replied to elkpark's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    No, macawake, I'm not thinking you're naive at all. It's just that there's more than one way to frame a conflict and I'm not willing to let the forced pregnancy movement call those shots. Having...
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    Support Planned Parenthood Today!

    heron replied to elkpark's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The animosity of the forced pregnancy movement against Planned Parenthood has nothing to do with abortion, really. It predates Roe v. Wade by almost a hundred years ... abortion is just a convenient...
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    Support Planned Parenthood Today!

    heron replied to elkpark's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Ummm ... not hardly. The following quotes are from a random selection of citations obtained for " crisis pregnancy center funding". I recommend you check the subject out yourself, so here's the actual...
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    Advice for new inpatient hospice RN

    heron replied to NursEmmy's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    ^^What she said^^ (and far more thoroughly than I could manage on my lunch
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    what is my priority as a nurse in this situation?

    heron replied to angie91's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What's your thinking so
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    Advice for new inpatient hospice RN

    heron replied to NursEmmy's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    If you are working on an inpatient unit, you are in the ICU of hospice care. General inpatient care (GIP) is reserved for people with uncontrolled symptoms or those who are too complex to be cared for...
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    Vitamins are a controlled substance?

    heron replied to Volley88's topic in Patient Medications

    Either way, although I think it was a dumb decision, it was still hers to make if those meds were being charged to her budget. Time was, hospital employees got all kinds of free or low cost service as...