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  1. Patient is a sex offender with a tracker on his ankle

    Dafabb replied to Alex_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Actually no it would be most inappropriate whether you know now or not. First off if they look at the Nurse who looked this up she would under most circumstances be in some big trouble. That is...

  2. Medication errors, advice.

    Dafabb replied to PurifiedNurse's topic in General Nursing

    First and foremost make sure the medication instructions are written properly. I am seeing Nurses writing some to where even I today do not understand.(this is on written Mars). If an order is...

  3. I want to quit during orientation?

    Dafabb replied to Roesty10's topic in General Nursing

    If you already know you can not do it them just inform them you can not work there and thank you for the opportunity. Get out and forget it. Find something that will work for your schedule. If you...

  4. "I Narcanned Your Honor Student"

    Dafabb replied to EAGirl's topic in General Nursing

    Well as an old Nurse I would say a good sarcastic humor!. If you are not a Nurse or in the field you would not have the same reaction. I hate to say this but most of us have a dark sense of humor...

  5. Failed 3x in Fl. how to retake in Arizona/Missouri

    Dafabb replied to LetMeConquerNclexRn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    First off I would not keep looking around for a State that will give you x amount of tries I would figure out why you have failed 3 x's and what is the culprit. I have heard if you ever fail go to...

  6. Is it appropriate to be upfront about salary before interview?

    Dafabb replied to chocolatebuns's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Well I will disagree about asking but then I am a little on the brazen side....If you have to spend several hundred dollars to go on an interview then I would think you might want to know what pay...

  7. Why do LPNs only make $40K per year?

    Dafabb replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I am an LVN of 40 yrs. now and I will disagree with many. I also am in Texas which basically is an OK state for pay but not the best if employed FT. In this it also is where you work. I have worked...

  8. 12 hrs vs Mon-Fri

    Dafabb replied to Nikicole134's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked 12 most of my career. 12's started about the mid 80's. I have also work a few 8 hrs. Clinics for the VA 7:30- 4:30, 2-10 and 10-6 (only a few of these). On 8 hr shifts at NH etc I...

  9. Family videotaping patient care

    Dafabb replied to freckles23's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Actually it is not legal and trust me when I say if it was we would have no nurses to take care of any patients. I have had families write everything down. Nurse did this at this time etc. That is...

  10. So done with a co-worker

    Dafabb replied to smf0903's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Well I could tell you to have a person on your team that is like me. Sometimes management does not want to deal with it. That sad and it is left up to the other Nurses to do it. But where do you...

  11. Situation advice

    Dafabb replied to guest5122016's topic in General Nursing

    Just an FYI for the next time you have a HOH Pt. By chance if they have hearing aides make them use them. I have had numerous pts take them out because they "don't work" Well try putting one in and...

  12. The Nurse at the Bedside

    Dafabb replied to RobbiRN's topic in General Nursing

    I will answer that for you being nothing but a night Nurse most of my career.. It's because we don't have meals and baths(helping with if able and have time). We don't have the PT/OT/ST at night and...

  13. The Nurse at the Bedside

    Dafabb replied to RobbiRN's topic in General Nursing

    Libby what a condescending statement. She was NOT justifying herself she was stating why she never went in the other direction albeit she has the education and knowledge to do so. This was not a...

  14. PIV usage for lab draws - POLL

    Dafabb replied to dvmcafee's topic in General Nursing

    Technically you should not use your initial IV for blood draws. The biggest reason is they will clot off quickly if you don't take special care of them so you are going to have to start another...

  15. Injection Gone Wrong: Part 1

    Dafabb replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in General Nursing

    I gave flu shots several yrs during flu season and never had anything other than maybe a sore arm which i never knew about. The one thing I see is they use to long of a needle. I like the 5/8 in for...

  16. RN shortage

    Dafabb replied to lee1's topic in General Nursing

    Actually it is not a myth. I don't necessarily think it is always intentional either. These companies leave up their adds indefinitely even after they fill the position. I lived in Dallas for 10...

  17. New RN, leaving after 6 months unprofessional?

    Dafabb replied to RubyRubyRuby's topic in General Nursing

    I would highly recommend you not do that(travel) It will be very hard for you ever to get another job in the future. So if you want out of Nursing go for it. If not put that on the distant back...

  18. NICU Interviews in NoCal and SoCal

    Dafabb replied to RonnieNichelle RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Well as one who just travels for contracts on occasion I am always interested in cost of this and that...Sacramento will have the best bang for your buck in housing...San Diego is double almost on...

  19. Orders from hell...

    Dafabb replied to Leonardo Del Toro's topic in General Nursing

    Now how did YOU handle that last one....Me of course would have put signs right over the areas of necessity...among other

  20. Irony regarding cellphone use at work

    Dafabb replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Well if you would actually have to use 50% of your phone for work in that manner you can take a portion of your phone bill off at tax time.... I have worked places where those Nurses are glued to...

  21. Irony regarding cellphone use at work

    Dafabb replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Well on this these Nurses must not be worrying about keeping their LC. as they would surely be loosing it. There can be also jail time! These people must be short a light bulb or

  22. Overweight Healthcare Workers

    Dafabb replied to EmpoweRN's topic in General Nursing

    First off no one has 12 smoke breaks unless you let them. They have their 15 min/lunch break to smoke. technically 3 a shift. If more is happening someone is letting them get away with it. If you...

  23. Stuck up RN?

    Dafabb replied to Mr. Nightingale's topic in General Nursing

    It sound like a big time management problem yes but it also sounds like she lost her motivation...Did she have this problem before she became an RN and worked in NICU. Was she on time then and...

  24. Director of Nursing ALF LPN Pay

    Dafabb replied to Calimom's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I was a supervisor/ 3-11 at a NH about 10 yrs ago. I had a choice of a salary position or I could take the hourly wage. I took the hourly because if I ever wanted to work extra on the floor then I...

  25. How to File a Complaint against BON

    Dafabb replied to twins2014's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Why are you letting your job do your renewal? It as simple as 1/2/3 online to do yourself. Never, never let someone do something so important. I treat everyone the same on these types of issues....