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    Foley bag wasn't closed...help

    rn/writer replied to Noob_to_Nursing's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Calm down. These things happen. You close the clamp, clean up the mess, let the nurse know, and move on. Learn from this, but stop freaking out. That doesn't do anyone any good, and it can upset...
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    MGH is offering new grad ICU internship for $11.44 an hour?

    rn/writer replied to DisneybearRN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    The interns at MGH aren't working for free. They may be educated nurses, but they have no experience, so it's not as if seasoned nurses are being offered terrible wages just because the economy is...
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    How does it make you feel?

    rn/writer replied to prettymica's topic in General Nursing

    "Deceived" is a loaded word that implies wrongdoing. Maybe that's why some of us are saying you may have crossed a line. The reaction might have been different had you said you felt confused or...
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    Benadryl use with Dilaudid.. just curious!

    rn/writer replied to mandaaRN's topic in Patient Medications

    Our post-axial anesthesia orders for itching usually call for Benadryl as the first choice, Nubain or Narcan as a second choice if the Benadryl is ineffective, and Narcan or Nubain as the third...
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    Benadryl use with Dilaudid.. just curious!

    rn/writer replied to mandaaRN's topic in Patient Medications

    Postpartum patients on Duramorph have Narcan listed, but most of the docs want us to give Benadryl first. We don't have Narcan ordered for PCA
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    Benadryl use with Dilaudid.. just curious!

    rn/writer replied to mandaaRN's topic in Patient Medications

    I don't worry too much about my PCA c-section patients getting high. Besides, I give the Benadryl s-l-o-w-l-y. You know what they're after when they ask you to push it
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    Benadryl use with Dilaudid.. just curious!

    rn/writer replied to mandaaRN's topic in Patient Medications

    I work postpartum, so I frequently see c-section patients on PCAs with dilaudid. Itching is a frequent side effect of dilaudid and is usually benign but highly irritating. I give Benadryl as soon as...
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    What is my legal and Ethical Obligation?

    rn/writer replied to tripletsgranny1's topic in General Nursing

    If someone asked YOU to call in a prescription and just said the doc would be okay with it, I could see where you'd want to investigate further, talk with the doc, and possibly take some action. But...
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    New grad single dad with a question

    rn/writer replied to proudpops's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If you can find a day position, seems like you would have a very workable schedule for week days. Weekends would be more of a challenge, and you wouldn't get to see him much on those days. One thing...
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    interviewing after assaulted by patient

    rn/writer replied to fiveofpeep's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That's a really good plan. It could be that you'll be just fine, but you'll be more confident if you know that ahead of time. And if there is any work to do, you can take advantage of your remaining...
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    interviewing after assaulted by patient

    rn/writer replied to fiveofpeep's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Re: the counseling. If you have not been in a patient care situation since the attack (haven't gone back to the scene of the crime, so to speak), you might want to look into seeing if you have any...
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    interviewing after assaulted by patient

    rn/writer replied to fiveofpeep's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    She might have to explain why she is not eligible for rehire. Without knowing about the situation beforehand the HR folks might toss her application. If they have a reasonable explanation, they may...
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    What is something interesting about "diabetes 2" I could share?

    rn/writer replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in General Students

    Here are links to several blog articles I wrote about type 2 diabetics. https://allnurses.com/nursing-blogs/those-darn-diabetics-640099.html...
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    interviewing after assaulted by patient

    rn/writer replied to fiveofpeep's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If I were a prospective employer and you told me you had taken time off to recover after being assaulted by a patient, I would admire your courage and want to at least give you an interview. I'm...
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    How Do I Toughen Up At Work? Part 1

    rn/writer replied to rn/writer's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all for your comments. So many really good nurses battle inner voices from the past that told them they weren't good enough. If you don't identify this false accuser and get rid of the old...
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    What to do? Roaches, no heat...

    rn/writer replied to SDALPN's topic in Private Duty

    You'd be better off working retail or high-end food service than freezing your patootie, trying to keep roaches off yourself and your patient, hoping bugs don't hop a ride on your stuff into your own...
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    New grad single dad with a question

    rn/writer replied to proudpops's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    What is your son's schedule? Is he in school/daycare full or part-time. This makes a big difference. Are you looking at 8- or 12-hour shifts? What kind of child-care resources do you have available?...
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    How Do I Toughen Up At Work? Part 1

    rn/writer replied to rn/writer's topic in General Nursing

    I'm working on Part 2 of this article and should have it up soon. Comments
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    Help!! Balloon Assisted Enteroscopy

    rn/writer replied to AndyMan's topic in Gastroenterology

    Per the AN Terms of Service, we can't give medical advice or information of the type you are seeking. Please, contact your provider's office or the facility where this procedure is going to be done...
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    I'm new here, but this forum needs a Staff Lounge...

    rn/writer replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    In the sub-cellar with the three-eyed
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    I'm new here, but this forum needs a Staff Lounge...

    rn/writer replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    Up at the very tippy top of the page, in small print, you will see three links on the right side. The first one says Central. This is where all of the non-nursing, but still interesting, topics...
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    MGH is offering new grad ICU internship for $11.44 an hour?

    rn/writer replied to DisneybearRN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Check out this thread about a Georgia hospital asking for $15,000 payment for a preceptorship.
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    $15,000 for Preceptorship?!!!!

    rn/writer replied to 4pancakes's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Here's the link to the MGH thread:
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    $15,000 for Preceptorship?!!!!

    rn/writer replied to 4pancakes's topic in Georgia Nursing

    This is why I said in another thread that the six month preceptorship Massachusetts General in Boston was offering that paid $11.44 an hour was actually a good deal if looked at as part of one's...
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    am I covered by my facility when transporting?

    rn/writer replied to shisquy's topic in General Nursing

    please, make certain you have your own professional liability policy. the hospital will cover you as long as it's in their best interest. but if they have to choose between themselves and an...