madwife2002 BSN, RN

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The 4-Generation Gap in Nursing

madwife2002 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Nurse Management

Thank you for sharing
home health - patient abandonment?

madwife2002 replied to jenniferhill1983's topic in Home Health

You need to contact your malpractice lawyer-advice given on here can not be guaranteed as
Prejudice in Nursing

madwife2002 replied to registerednurse3's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

I speak with a British accent and people think I am stupid at times! I am a more seasoned nurse so I am able to carry my differences with pride! As a young nurse you will experience some prejudice at...
My patient had HIV and the flu but wore mask incorrectly

madwife2002 replied to ssoxford's topic in Patient Safety Issues

Be kind everybody-not everybody knows everything about nursing and this should be a safe environment where nurses can come to learn from more experienced and not feel
nursing isn't for everyone

madwife2002 replied to ceccia's topic in General Nursing

Great thread and an interesting read, thank you for
Infectious Diseases and Chemicals you have been exposed to with or without knowing?

madwife2002 replied to TraumaSurfer's topic in General Nursing

So true! I remember some foul smelling stuff that the GI dept would soak their endoscopy equipment in, it was blue, I can't remember the name but later on it was found to be toxic causing CA. Many of...
Seeking advice regarding Ultrafiltration rates

madwife2002 replied to Foleynurse2008's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

To the OP please never lose your enthusiasm or drive, it is what our patients need. Sometimes our job is thankless but we must never stop trying to educate and improve their
Seeking advice regarding Ultrafiltration rates

madwife2002 replied to Foleynurse2008's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

I agree
Seeking advice regarding Ultrafiltration rates

madwife2002 replied to Foleynurse2008's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

No more than 5% of dry weight should be
The Elephant in the Room

madwife2002 replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in Emergency

Great
Admitting you are wrong

madwife2002 posted a topic in General Nursing

I am a educator and quality assurance person for my company, I work with a large amount of staff covering 17 facilities. This means I am the 'expert' and the go to person for policies and procedures....
Admitting you are wrong

madwife2002 replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

As their practice is dependent on me giving them the right education I had to admit that I was wrong! I do create an atmosphere where I allow the Techs and Nurses to question me! It is so healthy to...
Legal responsibility of RN

madwife2002 replied to nurseREA's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

Yes you are accountable for every action you tech takes. I advise the RN to know how the water room functions, know how to test for chloramines, go with the tech at least once a shift and watch them...
As the Holidays Approach, Remember the Dialysis Patients!

madwife2002 posted a topic in General Nursing

One of the benefits of working in Dialysis is that you get Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Years day off! Which is a wonderful thing for staff and patients alike. It means they can have normality...
On-Call Duties in Acute HD

madwife2002 replied to westieluv's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

My experience was very similar and i worked for a small independent
Top Ten Reasons for Being Fired - Falsification of Documentation

madwife2002 replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

Have you talked with her to ask why she has this problem with
Top Ten Reasons for Being Fired - Falsification of Documentation

madwife2002 replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

Can you expand more
Dialysis Nursing at Davita

madwife2002 replied to cdail1's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

If you want a job with Davita-you have to apply on line via their internet site-there is no other
Top Ten Reasons for Being Fired - Falsification of Documentation

madwife2002 replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

You are correct it is pretty damn hard to fake EMR's but it can be done and people will try. No you are not doing it
Top Ten Reasons for Being Fired - Falsification of Documentation

madwife2002 replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

To clarify when doing your charting in the EMR regarding the normal day to day care of the patient you are looking after you should complete the documentation before the end of the shift. (remember...
Admitting you are wrong

madwife2002 replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

I know it is too funny but hey we are all human and sometimes we talk before we think! To be truthful I was convinced I was right! We even had a great discussion about how I was right and everybody...
Top Ten Reasons for Being Fired - Falsification of Documentation

madwife2002 replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

Yes it is fine to document late as long as you acknowledge
Top Ten Reasons for Being Fired - Falsification of Documentation

madwife2002 replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

https://allnurses.com/member-61908/blog.html Link to where the other articles
What aspect of nursing do you pride yourself in?

madwife2002 replied to lgripe's topic in General Nursing

My ability to engage patients at all levels and to make them feel involved in their
What does your Pee say about your health-Cleveland Clinic study

madwife2002 posted a topic in General Nursing

I came across this study from Cleveland Clinic documented in a UK newspaper

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