Salisburysteak BSN, RN

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    Short nursing staff

    Salisburysteak replied to nurseywifeymommy1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Unfortunately, everything in LTC or healthcare in general is ruled by the almighty dollar.
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    Am I Only one who is irritated by doctors and medical shows?

    Salisburysteak replied to Destiny'skid's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would watch that episode as Mike Rowe is describing the types of 'poo' he
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    oxygen sTaturations

    Salisburysteak replied to Creamsoda's topic in General Nursing

    I cannot stand it when people say "I got the sugar" UGH! You have Diabetes not "the
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    I cannot believe a nurse did this......

    Salisburysteak replied to shellybsn's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the laugh this morning! OP: Are you kidding me!!! Get a grip! Get a life!! Seriously!! I work LTC, and I cringe when I see little ones come into the facility because that means...
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    The cases that break your heart

    Salisburysteak replied to KelRN215's topic in Pediatric

    When I was a CNA about 12 years ago, I was working at a Community hospital on the medical floor, and I got called down to the ER to sit with a baby. I had no idea why I had to sit with a 5 month old...
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    If a phlebotomist corrected you on order of draw, what would you do?

    Salisburysteak replied to pyriticsilence's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I was always taught blood cultures first(from the first site) then red tops(no chemicals in tube), yellow, blue(and it better be the whole tube!), green then purple, and lastly the second set of...
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    How do you handle the everyday stress of a nurse?

    Salisburysteak replied to Bugs20091's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I am a crossword puzzle junkie and I relax by watching old movies on Turner Classic Movies(that is my 2nd favorite channel) and HGTV. I do not watch any medical shows on TV! NONE! I try not to bring...
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    Finally feeling human again!!

    Salisburysteak posted a topic in General Nursing

    I finally found a Nursing job!! It has been a long 7 months off. I am excited to start and get back to the grind. I am just happy I had to
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    Finally feeling human again!!

    Salisburysteak replied to Salisburysteak's topic in General Nursing

    I had my orientation today and tomorrow I will shadow with a nurse on the floor. I thank you all for the warm wishes. It is so good to be working again. I try not to be negative with my posts. I have...
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    8 or 12hr shifts?

    Salisburysteak replied to ashleyr34's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that with the 8 hour shift it is hard to get everything done. When I went a different LTC facility we worked 12s. I was freaked out thinking the time would drag. It doesn't. Once I got my...
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    Finally feeling human again!!

    Salisburysteak replied to Salisburysteak's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you everyone! I was feeling very defeated, and thought I would never find another Nursing job. I have a great feeling about this facility. Everyone I came into contact with was smiling and...
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    8 or 12hr shifts?

    Salisburysteak replied to ashleyr34's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked both and I really like the 12s a whole lot better. I worked days(12s) in a LTC, and I felt it was better because sometimes the MDs would not get back to you until around 5pm. I could get...
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    I feel like everybody hates being a nurse!!!

    Salisburysteak replied to hershdawg's topic in General Nursing

    I love Nursing too. I just cannot stand the politics that go along with it. I also do not like it when insurance companies companies deny care care to people. That frustrates the heck out of me!! I do...
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    Going through first drill unprepared for us army reserve? help advice pls..

    Salisburysteak replied to leekun2010's topic in Government, Military

    UMMM, You cannot wear your PT uniform with your civilian clothes that is am Army no-no. You seriously need to talk to your Supply Sergeant and get your uniforms squared away. Why didn't your recruiter...
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    Personal opinions Lpn vs Rn Roles!!!

    Salisburysteak replied to scameron's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OH NO!! Not
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    Why don't people take LPNs seriously?

    Salisburysteak replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Maybe because some LPN/LVNs do not take themselves
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    Lactulose and MOM?

    Salisburysteak replied to BrazoriaLVN's topic in Patient Medications

    I worked with a resident that has liver problems and he was getting 45ml Lactulose 4x daily with a daily dose of MOM and a PRN order for MOM. I have never mixed MOM and Lactulose together. He had...
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    New Nurse, New Job...Insulin q's

    Salisburysteak replied to KayDubb's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It definitely sounds like he needs his insulin and PO meds evaluated. He sounds like a good candidate for Levimir or Lantus. I would look through the chart and then notify MD about this. I did have a...
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    New Nurse, New Job...Insulin q's

    Salisburysteak replied to KayDubb's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Is that normal? Not really because usually SSI will be given if a Blood sugar is over 200 or 250? What Insulin is this resident on? Is it fast acting like Novolin or is this resident on long acting...
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    Obligated to report if taking care of an illegal immigrant with a fake ID?

    Salisburysteak posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am just wanting to know if hospitals and/or urgent care clinics are obligated to report if they know they are taking care of an illegal immigrant with a fake ID. I know of someone who was just...
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    Nurse might not report incident

    Salisburysteak replied to LovelyOverload's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    This CNA did not tell me until 2 hours after it happened! I did not get a chance to properly assess the resident, and this CNA got the resident off the floor and put this resident in the WC like...
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    Nurse might not report incident

    Salisburysteak replied to LovelyOverload's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Sure and so can that nurse for not doing an incident report. What if that resident had broken a bone ao or hit there head. If this resident is having altered mental status, the resident should be...
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    Obligated to report if taking care of an illegal immigrant with a fake ID?

    Salisburysteak replied to Salisburysteak's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thank you all for answering my question. Good day to all of
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    Are nurses allowed to have their nails painted?

    Salisburysteak replied to f_nurse2b16's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I was just going to post the same thing. Why would you want fake nails anyways when your hands get so dirty at work. Plus you run the risk of having your nail(s) break your
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    Obligated to report if taking care of an illegal immigrant with a fake ID?

    Salisburysteak replied to Salisburysteak's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Basically , what happened was his wife was driving and got pulled over by the police. She had a warrant for a traffic offense, and the cops were curious about her passenger(her husband), but she would...