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    pt with MRSA in sputum ambulating in hallway with no mask

    rn/writer replied to unsaint77's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, actually, you did. Confining him to his room, even if it's just for meals, IS isolating him. And making him eat in his room could be viewed as punitive and a violation of his dignity as...
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    Religious hospitals?

    rn/writer replied to vwgirl22's topic in California Nursing

    The religious hospitals I have worked at/been a patient in have not browbeat people--patients or employees--into believing their doctrine. Religious Mission Statements share their motivation and give...
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    pt with MRSA in sputum ambulating in hallway with no mask

    rn/writer replied to unsaint77's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. As long as there is no active coughing, or he is good about covering a cough. While I applaud your zeal and enthusiasm, I'm a little bothered by the fact that I haven't seen any mention of...
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    Ugh...Bedside Report

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

    This is pretty much how we're doing bedside report. Our main reports are written with verbal clarification of anything necessary. At the bedside, it's mainly a time to introduce the patient to the...
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    Depression. I have lost faith, please help.

    rn/writer replied to Nursing-NS's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would strongly encourage you to get some counseling to help you deal with the hurts and the challenges that life has presented to you. It would be good to find someone you can trust to help you...
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    Bicitra, Reglan, Pepcid prior to C-section?

    rn/writer replied to Marshall76's topic in General Students

    Where I work, most c-sections are done with an epidural. But there is always the possibility of a crash section where the speed of general anesthesia makes it preferable to starting an epidural....
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    For those of you who know Ruby Vee...

    rn/writer posted a topic in General Nursing

    Many of you know that Ruby was waiting for medical test results. Here is a link to the thread discussing what she found out:...
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    need an honest answer from DON

    rn/writer replied to Ms.RN's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Is this something that happened at a previous job and the nurse was hired at a new place? Or is this a new incident that happened at the current job? Or is the nurse currently working two jobs? If...
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    Bicitra, Reglan, Pepcid prior to C-section?

    rn/writer replied to Marshall76's topic in General Students

    What they said. Look up the meds and try to make the connection between what they do and how they might help a c-section patient. If you have a part in tracking down the information (which is...
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    Give me your advice, please.

    rn/writer replied to StL_Momma27's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What kind of classes are you talking about? Are they pre-nursing? How many hours of classes will that give you? Do you have dependable child care lined up? It's difficult to know what advice to...
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    LATERAL Violence. How Nurses treat Nurses!

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

    GrnTea has a point. It might do you a world of good to talk to a therapist. Not because we think you're crazy, but because you're describing crazy-making activities, and talking to someone could...
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    Is this scam or help me get a job?

    rn/writer replied to Cloud6221's topic in General Students

    Contact any facilities that interest you and ask what their qualificatons are. Check with the Better Business Bureaus in your area and in the area where the website is based, and see if there are...
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    For those of you who know Ruby Vee...

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

    If you have never gone to Breakroom, you might have to log in the first time. After that you shouldn't have to. I toggle back and forth between the two all the time. Glad you were able to figure...
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    For those of you who know Ruby Vee...

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

    You are welcome. I hope lots of members will stop over there and give her love and
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    Need Help!!!

    rn/writer replied to NurseHenry's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Moved to Nursing Student Assistance
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    What is your favorite antiemetic?

    rn/writer replied to Kay28's topic in Addictions

    Moved to Addictions Nursing in the hope of getting knowlegeable
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    Diversity.. at what price?

    rn/writer replied to Been there,done that's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It's wrong for someone to stop listening as soon as they hear an accent. It's just as wrong to generalize and say that most people are ignorant (ignorance) and don't bother (border) to listen as soon...
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    How do you get a "copy" of your RN license??

    rn/writer replied to amystudentRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Yup, this is the new wave. Where I work, we don't even have to bring in proof that we renewed our licenses. They look everything up on line now. Quicker and almost impossible to fake. Just thinking...
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    IVs on baby-Am I too sensitive?

    rn/writer replied to RN4kidz11's topic in Pediatric

    Just a reminder that kids compensate and compensate until they can't. Then they crash. So even though this kid looked like he/she had plenty of fight left, that may not have been the case. Also,...
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    I'll be serving whine at my pity party

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

    As a fellow writer, I feel your pain. It's like coming home from an interview and finding a ketchup stain on your shirt. Not only do you feel like a Neanderthal, you've let them know you're not even...
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    IVs on baby-Am I too sensitive?

    rn/writer replied to RN4kidz11's topic in Pediatric

    I had to hold down my grandson with spina bifida in a PICU once. His mom had gone home to the other kids and I was staying overnight when his IV blew. He was a notoriously hard stick. The floor...
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    Concerned mother..question about clinicals

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

    Once again, this thread is about a mother asking questions regarding her teenage daughter's readiness to become a CNA. It is not about the viewpoint of the patients. It is not about who will have...
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    Was this a fair consequence?

    rn/writer replied to danachap1's topic in General Nursing

    This might be a good time to ask yourself if you really are setting yourself up for failure. If so, that's a hole in your armor that you might want to get fixed before venturing out again. Not trying...
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    Concerned mother..question about clinicals

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

    The focus here is one-sided because that's what the OP asked for. Patient autonomy is not the topic being discussed. In an earlier post, I said that the patient's thoughts and concerns are...
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    Is this fair? Honest opinions, please.

    rn/writer replied to BC913's topic in General Students

    Sit back and enjoy the distinct advantage you will have over those who are less qualified to be in the program. They will make you look good by comparison. BTW, 40 squeaky wheels might seem like a...