margin261

margin261

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  1. Bleeding Tumor

    margin261 replied to CGJay's topic in Oncology

    It is against the Terms of Service of Allnurses to give medical advice. You need to contact your wife's medical team to get the answers you need. My heart goes out to you & your wife for what you...

  2. When will I know I'm investigated?

    margin261 replied to The6nurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    It's truly difficult to answer your question without more information. Just general info would help (eg: med diversion, med error, was there a pt injury/bad outcome, etc) Usually the way it would work...

  3. Discipline on LPN

    margin261 replied to Eallen1's topic in General Nursing

    I'm currently applying for jobs & most of the applications ask these 2 questions: - have you ever been terminated from a job - have you ever had a professional license suspended or put on...

  4. Homeopathy taught in a Pharmacology class?!?!

    margin261 replied to dura.mater's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just read the fb link... now THAT is

  5. Respect the letters

    margin261 replied to Chrissygraduatenurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    To respond to your initial inquiry- I've worked as a CNA, EMT, LPN and currently, am an RN. And yes, I've experienced condescending people. However, they were unpleasant people in general, not just...

  6. Respect the letters

    margin261 replied to Chrissygraduatenurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    And would that be you doing the same thing you are complaining

  7. being a home health nurse if you have allergies and asthma?

    margin261 replied to hmlawrence0729's topic in Home Health

    Just to reiterate & add to what PPs have said- I just left a HH job where I encountered homes that were filthy & smelled awful, had insect infestation issues (that's the nicest way I know to...

  8. Nurses Humilated - Illinois

    margin261 replied to SuburbsGirl's topic in General Nursing

    All that 'exercise' shows is a complete disconnect between floor nurses & management. And if any of the management that designed this atrocity were once floor nurses, then they should be mortally...

  9. Nursing student asks nurses the question..

    margin261 replied to 2bNurseDR.T's topic in General Nursing

    There have have been several threads on this & comments on other threads I've read and if this has been said somewhere else...oh well, it bears repeating! Attending nursing school or being able...

  10. job interview question "Do you have anything you want to ask us?"

    margin261 replied to nthh's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    As I just resigned my HH job, a few questions come to mind that you should get answers to... - will you be paid salary or per visit? - what territory will you be expected to cover (mile wise I mean) -...

  11. HIPAA and wrongful termination

    margin261 replied to Meliss214's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Then I think you have a case for wrongful termination- which I would pursue to get unemployment benefits but not to go back to work there! Any place that places MD ego above pt care/comfort doesn't...

  12. Nicu to home health. Am I crazy?

    margin261 replied to mlang's topic in Home Health

    Mlang- just read your last post & felt compelled to respond! I just turned in my resignation at my HH job after only 4 months- the frustration & stress just weren't worth it at my age (46)...

  13. Best quality care cannot be provided

    margin261 replied to uniqueguy34's topic in General Nursing

    Ughhhh- OASIS is dirty word! Lol!! I really hope CMS doesn't do that to y'all! It truly serves no purpose. I loved hospice when I was doing it, but the company I was with...not so much. I really...

  14. HIPAA and wrongful termination

    margin261 replied to Meliss214's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    First let me say how sorry I am that you're going through this! Next- I have questions: -the Dr you consulted works for/with your hospice? -Was the reason they gave for your termination 'HIPAA...

  15. Best quality care cannot be provided

    margin261 replied to uniqueguy34's topic in General Nursing

    That is the main reason I left the hospital, so I understand exactly what you're feeling. I work in home health now where I do get to spend time with my patients, (which I really like) however the...

  16. Don't think I can do this

    margin261 replied to Ortmannk's topic in General Nursing

    I 2nd what Pixie said... I was an EMT before becoming a nurse & my best friend is an EMT-P. She does get to do some truly awesome life saving things, however she told me about a recent call that...

  17. Re-eval in IPN outcomes?

    margin261 replied to ERTwinMom's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I don't suppose having the evaluation done by someone that doesn't have a financial interest in the facility would be an option? That's something that has always bothered me. The ones doing the evals...

  18. A Loved One Is A Patient (It's Horrible Being On This Side of the Call Bell)

    margin261 replied to Kooky Korky's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I guess I shouldn't post til I'm more awake! Hang in there! It's a very difficult position to be in. But pick your battles... If it's not important in the big scheme of things, just try to let...

  19. A Loved One Is A Patient (It's Horrible Being On This Side of the Call Bell)

    margin261 replied to Kooky Korky's topic in General Nursing

    Hang in there! It's a very

  20. Piggy back off "Irrational Patients"

    margin261 replied to SleeepyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sleepy- what you're describing is why I left bedside nursing. When I started my career in nursing 16 yrs ago in the hospital, those types of pts were few & far between. I had larger pt loads,...

  21. Irrational patients

    margin261 replied to Smilie0809RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes- I once told a pt to cut the crap & behave himself. Thing is, it was my Dad & I wasn't his nurse. Similar situation though. I had stressed repeatedly to the nurses to make sure he got...

  22. Nursing School Blues

    margin261 replied to B-I-J-O-U-X's topic in General Students

    A few things came to mind as I was reading your post- I hope I can remember them all in mine... First... I am soooo glad I'm not in school anymore! It was one of the most difficult & challenging...

  23. Meaning of your username?

    margin261 replied to Flightless Bird's topic in General Nursing

    A combination part of my 2 cats names & my employee # from my favorite job many years

  24. 4/16 What I learned this week: POD2 and I want my button back

    margin261 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Many 'Get Well Soon' wishes to you Ixchel!! Can I just add... I was really surprised to read you are pediatric sized- just by reading your posts, I've always imagined you to be more Amazonian! Funny...

  25. 04/09 WILTW: Confused LOLs

    margin261 replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Nursing

    Crackling- research interstitial cystitis & see if it sounds like your problem. But it is usually accompanied with a great deal of pain. Most probably is UTI or even anxiety (even if you aren't...