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    The Drug Investigations - Three So Far

    Orion81RN replied to NormaSaline's topic in General Nursing

    I think my only role is to advise a concerned patient to discuss their concerns with the provider. I believe anything further would be out of line on my end. If I were a provider and knew I wanted my...
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    Why is BSN required for CRNA?

    Orion81RN replied to MM1989's topic in General Nursing

    I get that you are offended by OPs post and can understand. However, please do not insinuate that going for the BSN immediately vs obtaining an ADN and bridging is the superior choice. It simply...
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    Call from Risk Management to speak with Attorney

    Orion81RN replied to snickers17's topic in General Nursing

    And even then, the attorney is for the hospital, not the employee. I'm curious if this is a deposition or an informal hatbering of incriminating evidence. I wouldn't speak to them without my own...
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    Was RN school easy for you?

    Orion81RN replied to EV1518's topic in General Students

    I think it's much more nuanced than "is it hard or not." Grasping concepts was very easy for me. While I saw others struggle with certain concepts, I only had to read it once or twice or hear it in...
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    Need Advice on Accused Medication Error

    Orion81RN replied to Shannon Dull Dunlevy's topic in General Students

    99.9% of the time I would say to apologize for your error and state what you learned. Basically just tell them what they want to hear so you can move on and graduate. HOWEVER....this is absurd, and...
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    Medication order correct or no

    Orion81RN replied to Mqnurse13's topic in General Nursing

    Incorrect. How is the prescriber to know 100% of the time how the pharmacy chooses to dispense the drug? If an order is for 40 mg and the pharmacy is in on back order for 40 mg tabs, the pharmacy can...
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    Can CNAs pass meds in assisted living in Arkansas?

    Orion81RN replied to GypsyTig's topic in General Nursing

    In my state CNAs are trained to be med assistants, but they are certified nursing
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    Medication order correct or no

    Orion81RN replied to Mqnurse13's topic in General Nursing

    The problem is certain attitudes dissuade some who have questions from even posting here. Questions, that if left unasked, could lead to
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    Medication order correct or no

    Orion81RN replied to Mqnurse13's topic in General Nursing

    I'm amazed that you don't see the issue with the way the order is written. Would I interpret it to mean 1000 mg? Probably. But an order should not be interpreted. It should be direct. The order is for...
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    Medication order correct or no

    Orion81RN replied to Mqnurse13's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, and if the prescriber is giving you a hassle with changing the way the orders are written, the pharmacist can call and talk to the
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    Medication order correct or no

    Orion81RN replied to Mqnurse13's topic in General Nursing

    Our facility policy explicitly prohibited us from entering orders this way. It was such a problem that you couldn't even enter it that way in my last facility. Only pharmacy could enter number of...
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    My Parents are Nurses and Don’t Support My Withdrawal from Nursing School

    Orion81RN replied to ACR's topic in General Students

    Horrible. I'm curious, what are they saying the repercussions will be if you do not continue with nursing? They have no choice. You are an adult. Yes, it may mean having to move out on your own and...
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    In trouble afraid of being kicked out don't know what to do

    Orion81RN replied to Sweetb90's topic in General Students

    Did you read OP's entire post? She states, and I quote, "My school's policy states that you can't take a picture of a patient or an activity." Clearly she read the policies. It was the...
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    In trouble afraid of being kicked out don't know what to do

    Orion81RN replied to Sweetb90's topic in General Students

    I'm interested in the story! You having
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    Am I too stupid to be a nurse?

    Orion81RN replied to iconicqueen's topic in General Nursing

    ??? At first I took this to mean OP is in her last few years of life. I was like, "Dang, you're
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    Proud Part-Time Baby Sitter

    Orion81RN replied to moretonel's topic in Private Duty

    I haven't seen much complaining on here about being a "babysitter." What I have seen are complaints about only being allowed to do the babysitting while the parent insists on doing the skilled care....
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    How Do You Fit In 30mins Of Exercise In Your Work Day?

    Orion81RN replied to RegenerativeNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I disagree in that everyone is different. When I did floor nursing and got in 15000 steps, my heart rate was on average 130 bpm throughout my shift. I was always gradually losing weight while doing...
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    Am I too stupid to be a nurse?

    Orion81RN replied to iconicqueen's topic in General Nursing

    Easy to say but you really shouldn't compare yourself to other new grads. They have their own struggles that you know nothing about. Some are really good at hiding their anxiety. I know I myself quit...
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    New Nurse, Med Error = Lost Job

    Orion81RN replied to NewRN9423's topic in General Nursing

    I think the critical thinking aspect comes into play with hanging the 6:30 abt and not questioning "why am I already giving this abt when I just gave it 3 hours ago?" However, even seasoned nurses...
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    Sitter to escort patient during smoke breaks.

    Orion81RN replied to cna1234's topic in General Nursing

    What a waste of resources. Is this some VIP patient? Surely there is a patient somewhere in that facility in actual need of a sitter and not getting one. And I'm 100% certain the CNA was greatly...
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    Future Nurse

    Orion81RN replied to amandaT's topic in General Students

    I have never had a teacher allow "duplex
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    To Vaccinate Or Not To Vaccinate, That Is The Question

    Orion81RN replied to Joe V's topic in Disaster Preparation

    They most certainly do. Just one of many such doctors was just on Bill Maher a couple days ago having his own version of a *** fest with
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    Preceptor is SO BAD!

    Orion81RN replied to Guest606's topic in General Nursing

    I have the same question. I'm picturing someone having to take their hands, wipe them on the sink, then put their hands over their nose/mouth/open skin. And in that case, wouldn't the infection...
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    Unfair Tests?

    Orion81RN replied to EverConfused's topic in General Students

    Please tell me you're kidding about reporting to some
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    Work asking all the time if I can work extra At work and home

    Orion81RN replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    I think 2 months (2.5) notice for taking a total of 4 days off is completely acceptable. And I wouldn't call mid January through mid march "the holidays." I'm already working Christmas and New Years,...