antigone_eriksen

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1. bodily fluids on you

   antigone_eriksen replied to sheliamd1's topic in General Nursing

   I learned very quickly to keep my mouth shut when I suctioned vent patients. I was concentrating so hard on the timing of the suctioning that I left my mouth open. Patient coughed via ET tube and...

2. where are the nursing shortages?

   antigone_eriksen replied to jenago's topic in General Nursing

   Vermont

3. How did you find out about allnurses?

   antigone_eriksen replied to cnelle101's topic in General Nursing

   I was looking for websites for an electronic literature search and it popped up on the screen. Not unlike, "It followed me home, can I keep

4. Is this normal for a Dr.?

   antigone_eriksen replied to hotnurse's topic in General Nursing

   It's exactly this type of thinking that allows anyone-professional or other wise- to continue to act inappropriately with this behavior. If they don't get called on it, they continue. And yes, you...

5. Is this normal for a Dr.?

   antigone_eriksen replied to hotnurse's topic in General Nursing

   Not normal and certainly inappropriate if the touching is not welcome. First you tell the doc you don't want him to continue his behavior. If it doesn't cease and he's in private practice, go to the...

6. sample protocol

   antigone_eriksen replied to darla80's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

   Our samples are in a locked med closet. I could use more shelf space- we are a new practice and getting doors on some of the rooms right now is the higher priority. That being said: drug reps are...

7. Uniforms at the office

   antigone_eriksen replied to JnJTyson's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

   I work in a small physician's office and we were nice, casual clothing. At one point they were discussing wearing name tags, but so far nothing has come of it. Lab coats are optional. It being...

8. Medication Policies/Procedures

   antigone_eriksen replied to michilu15's topic in Camp

   I work for a fencing camp that usually has about thirty campers during a two week session. I am the only nurse on duty. I have an office where the campers with medications are instructed to come to...