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    Well I’ll be!

    Orion81RN replied to KatmamaRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I never had an alcohol problem until I was forced to cold turkey my xanax. After a couple months of withdrawal and just not being able to take it anymore, I started drinking. I kept telling myself it...
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    My facility is restraining a resident and I feel that I can't help.

    Orion81RN replied to Nursingstudent___'s topic in General Nursing

    Ok, well this is a good scenario for you, then. Lets say you graduate and begin work in LTC. And you aren't doing routine vitals. Then suddenly you have this happen. Using your nursing judgement you...
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    My facility is restraining a resident and I feel that I can't help.

    Orion81RN replied to Nursingstudent___'s topic in General Nursing

    When I worked rehab, we took vitals each shift. HR and BP had to be taken before administration of beta blockers and documented upon administration. You couldn't even click that you gave it until you...
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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

    As dumb as it is that you are in trouble for this, don't argue it. Apologize. Tell them that you learned from this and that it won't happen again. Hopefully you can make up your clinical and graduate....
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    Not a cook...how do I talk to mom..?

    Orion81RN replied to oldnurse28's topic in Private Duty

    No, it absolutely is not. This is a perfect example of how parents get confused as to what is acceptable to ask of a nurse. When one nurse does one thing without batting an eye, and another nurse...
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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

    All of this. One of the best pieces of advice I received in nursing school was to not give reasons. No matter what, it will sound like an excuse. Plus, it's none of their business. When asked, I say...
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    I failed Nursing school by a few exam point & I don't want to start over. What are my options

    Orion81RN replied to Sarwielittlebiigsis's topic in General Students

    This is why I think programs that are set up to allow you to sit for the NCLEX PN after the first year (my school after the summer of taking a crash course in peds and OB with clinicals) is best. I...
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    Webcams in Nursing Homes?

    Orion81RN replied to traumaRUs's topic in Nursing News

    I do private duty nursing. You simply can never know who you can trust. I WANT a camera *recording* in a patient's home, with our knowledge, not hidden. I believe that protects the employees as well...
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    Is this a Med Error?

    Orion81RN replied to AllyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I was in a facility as a patient where I had Xanax prescribed to me 4 times a day. I was confused when they tried to give me my 2nd dose of the day just 4 hours after receiving my first one. I told...
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    How NOT to suck at turning a Pt, esp. w/ trach/vent??

    Orion81RN replied to allthesmallthings's topic in Private Duty

    I do. Both ways. Somehow he pees around it. ?. I'm like "How?! I had a diaper rolled up (or a folded chux acting like a diaper) an extra chux folded under, and one draped over his leg when turning...
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    MVA, EMS didn't use a backboard!!

    Orion81RN replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    I think this is a perfect teaching opportunity for the students. I'd say go ahead and give them this information, and then talk to them about how they are going to see varying practices. Some of which...
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    MVA, EMS didn't use a backboard!!

    Orion81RN replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    You're considering "tracking them down and reporting them?" Over a situation you heard 2nd hand of which you know nothing. I think you answered your own question regarding that when you stated you...
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    How NOT to suck at turning a Pt, esp. w/ trach/vent??

    Orion81RN replied to allthesmallthings's topic in Private Duty

    For some reason, I haven't been able to edit my posts recently. I meant if I'm standing on his left I'm turning him to his right by holding his left hip area and left
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    How NOT to suck at turning a Pt, esp. w/ trach/vent??

    Orion81RN replied to allthesmallthings's topic in Private Duty

    I completely suck at this too. I've never been able to roll up chux, linen and a diaper together and fit it under the pt so that they only have to turn a couple times. So my guy has to turn a lot. My...
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    Will I lose my nursing license for a traffic violation?

    Orion81RN replied to karmax1's topic in General Nursing

    1) I said inference, not implication. The people on here are inferring from her post that she doesn't care. 2) I don't see any excuses being made. Again, WE are not the judge. She shouldn't HAVE to...
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    Will I lose my nursing license for a traffic violation?

    Orion81RN replied to karmax1's topic in General Nursing

    People are harping on her for "not showing remorse" and saying it should affect her nursing license. I read between the lines ?‍♀️ We have NO idea how she thinks or feels about this. Yet most...
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    Will I lose my nursing license for a traffic violation?

    Orion81RN replied to karmax1's topic in General Nursing

    Seriously?! How do you all know that OP is not feeling bad? WE aren't the damn judge. She doesn't have to show her remorse to us. She came to a nursing site to ask a question related to nursing. Ff...
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    Nursing is really a dangerous profession

    Orion81RN replied to emilygirl89's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think HIPAA would have been mentioned at all if OP meant resident as in physician. Sounds like a
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    Questionable actions that make you go hmm?

    Orion81RN replied to Snatchedwig's topic in General Nursing

    That is hilarious
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    Unfair Clinical Evaluations

    Orion81RN replied to guest723's topic in General Students

    You need to be honest with yourself here in what your intentions were. It absolutely sounds like you were questioning the nurse's judgement on timelines. Try to imagine for a moment being the nurse,...
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    From office to private duty?

    Orion81RN replied to NurseJessica86's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I worked Asthma, allergy, Immunology. Then did 2 years SNF before switching to private duty. I think you'll be fine. If you sign up with a good agency, you should get education on traches and vents...
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    Bad idea to quit after 6m as a new grad for DNP school?

    Orion81RN replied to Theanxiousnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Of course there are exceptions. But OP stated she/he cannot handle FT work while in this program. Therefore, I don't see this person being as successful as you. That was the whole point of her first...
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    Bad idea to quit after 6m as a new grad for DNP school?

    Orion81RN replied to Theanxiousnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I think you're focusing on the wrong reason why nursing experience is so important before becoming a NP. It's not just about it being more difficult to find a job once you graduate. It's about the...
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    Is this considered neglect?

    Orion81RN replied to lawp01's topic in General Nursing

    An initial assessment is done by PT. I would think if a nurse told them what you did, then they would either 1) disregard what you said and continue with whatever plan they would come up with, or 2)...
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    Unfair Clinical Evaluations

    Orion81RN replied to guest723's topic in General Students

    I don't think most are saying it's the norm or right. In fact I think how OP is being treated is BS. But if you want to graduate, you need to suck it up sometimes, knowing they are the ones in the...