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Blindsided by a colleague.
Obviously this kid did not go home to his mother the same way he came to you so I wonder what complete fabrication was given to her by this child, as evidenced by her extreme reaction toward you. I might approach her with that thought in mind about her unprofessional behavior.
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Lice Options
Costs maybe $20 total, depending on how much hair someone has, could be less. 1. Saturate hair with Campho phenique & cover with towel. 2. Let sit for 10 minutes. 3. Wash multiple times (will still leave oily residue on hair for a couple days, just keep washing every day). 4. Pick through hair with nit comb. 5. Repeat in 2 weeks. 6. Done.
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I want to be a Health Coach, RN!
Your Nursing Practice Act and BON will tell/ let you sift through the massive amounts of information to help you determine everything you can and cannot do as a nurse, in an entrepreneur endeavor. Then your individual state agencies will also have the massive amounts of information for you to sift through to determine what you can and cannot do legally for the business you are wanting to open, as well as what certifications, licenses, etcetera that it entails. For instance, in Texas as a nurse entrepreneur, I can legally provide all nutritional information without having a Dietician certification; however, I cannot offer any exercise information without having a Personal Trainer certification or PT/OT degree. Then don't forget about all of the HIPPA regulations you have to acquire and follow which is just a drop in the bucket. It is definitely much more than one day thinking hey, I want to be a Wellness Coach as an RN! Not trying to discourage but want to be an eye opener as I myself have already put in quite a bit of time into that very thought myself. Funny how finding out the reality is much farther off from what you thought in your mind!
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Another dreaded head lice post. This one's about treatment.
One bottle of liquid Campho-phenique saturating the scalp and hair, wrapped in a towel, sit for 30 minutes, and then wash out several times. The oily residue will remain for a couple days but keep washing it. Repeat in 2 weeks. No more lice!
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Question...Is Influenza A anaerobic or aerobic?
I apologize if this is posted in the wrong section but I didn't know where else to post it. I have been researching for 3 days and cannot find a viable documented source as to whether Influenza A is anaerobic or aerobic. Does anyone know? I am leaning toward anaerobic. I would be greatly appreciative if someone knew the answer to this and where it could be cited. Thanks.
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Business Plan in Nursing
The Small Business Administration has a business plan template if you register with them for free. They have free mentors & coaches for people trying to start up a business. Great resource.
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Why I think L&D nursing really is best and hardest
You would think that with a group of "moral, adult, professionals" you could get passionate, noncatfights, but like I said...it's Jerry Springer time! Woot! Woot! Ha ha.
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Why I think L&D nursing really is best and hardest
Man did you stir up a hornets nest. I knew it would which is why I read the posts so I could see THE CLAWS COME OUT! And never fail, they did! It's like listening to a conservative talk radio show. Or it's like watching Jerry Springer. Ha ha. If only patients read this stuff then they'd be wondering what kind of people are taking care of them. I love it! Let's hear some more, but wait, let me go grab the popcorn, I didn't realize it was the UFC up in here!
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Baby Friendly- getting a tad over the top
I am a Med/Surg RN but wanted to give my personal experience on the issue. When I had my son 22 years ago it was THE most awful experience of my life! After 23 hours of labor, including 4 hours of pushing baby & 1.5 hours of pushing placenta...I didn't even know what day it was. All I wanted was a couple hours to sleep/recover because I couldn't even lift my arms I was so completely exhausted. The nurse told me they do not take the baby & that he had to stay in the room with me. So guess what, he stayed in the room with my mother taking care of him for me so I could get at least a couple hours rest. I was infuriated & it only helped to make that awful experience even worse! Whoever's idea that crap was needs to be put in my circumstance & rethink that decision!
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Scott & White Hospital College Station, TX Employment Reviews
Does anyone have RN reviews for Scott & White Hospital in College Station, TX? Have an interview and know nothing about the actual employment feel of the hospital. Would appreciate your comments. L&D preference, but all appreciated.
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How do you like your job?
I have a question. Where do you find the PHN jobs, seriously? I looked at the Harris County Health Department, as I am near Houston, and the only "1" job for nursing was for an LVN. I find it very hard to believe that there is only one job for nursing in all of Harris County. This is a huge area with Houston as a major city. Am I looking in the wrong place? I did find a WIC Nutritionist position that looked interesting but it was the only position that met my qualifications. I also looked at an adjacent county which had no nursing positions, only paramedic. I have been a Med/Surg RN for 1.5 yrs now. Where should I be looking?
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What would you have done?
Thank you all so much for your advice and I would do it the same all over again! It's just so frustrating when every word during orientation for ALL places in general is such BS. I had been going through their "month long" orientation process where they even brought in the medical Chief of Staff who spent 30 minutes talking about not being afraid to call the dr's with your patient concerns no matter what time of day/night. Evidently a croc! They also stated you could go to them with complaints without fear of retaliation...well we all know how that would go! And so on. This is a "Magnet" facility that I won't say the name of but man did they preach about evidence-based practice, being a patient advocate, and patient safety, safety, safety! Another bunch of BS! Here's how orientation should go. The dr's are always right, under every circumstance, and we will listen to them at all costs because they are the hospital's meal ticket and so if you were wondering who we are going to side with every time then wonder no more. Any questions? Just seems to me they could cut out a major chunk of orientation and get us worker bees out on the floors a lot faster. Ok, that's my rant.
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What would you have done?
That is fantastic advice! Man I wish I would have thought about that! Unfortunately I can no longer add notes after the 24 hour mark has passed but you can bet that will be my note if and when this happens again!
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What would you have done?
Been a nurse for one year at an Ortho/Neuro/Trauma post-op med/surg unit. Moved to a new hospital but on a general post-op med/surg unit. Had an ortho, same day post-op patient. At 2230 noticed patients' foot was dark red, warm/hot, edema +2 on the leg that had the TKR. Patient had a knee immobilzer (with an order to leave on all night) over ACE wrap. Pulses were thready & cap refill was
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For those who have graduated or are far along in your program...
My husband built me a unique desk to fit the corner of our bedroom so I could be away from my family's noise. But the one must-have that helped me keep my sanity was that I bought a 10 gallon tank, put a beautiful & funny Betta in it, & put it in the corner of my desk. You would be surprised how being able to look over at that pretty tank every once in a while helped tremendously.