sanctuary BSN, MSN, RN

I am working to get a piece of legislation passed in Oregon that would permit nurses who are assaulted in the line of duty to press charges against the perpetrator, even if they are a patient. There are ER nurses who have been assaulted, psych nurses...

Once, when informed that I couldn't work (whatever day), as it was a holiday. As a life-long psych nurse, I replied, "Mental illness does not take a holiday."

Every time I log in, I learn something. Some times it is that others feel the same or vastly differently than I do about a topic.

In any facility, the licensed nurse (RN or LPN/LVN) must be in charge and direct the care of the CNAs. I know some of them think they can go it alone, but legally, we are in charge, and responsible for their actions. So, you are in charge whether or...

Those of us who have known that there will be a pandemic of some sort in our lifetime are already prepped for this or the next one. I'll work. My kids are grown, I've got a month's supplies or more ready, and that includes PPE. Masks and gloves are f...

What a lovely experience. Thanks so much for sharing it.:typing

Most docs consider 1.5 to be the higest safe level. LiCo3 has initial signs of N/V & diarrhea for toxicity. It progresses to confusion, loss of balance, and verbal gibberish. I saw a man once with a 2.3 level, naked, crawling around the room, bar...

Seems that you only want to hear support for a highly dangerous practice. I did not say that I would give Narcan through clothing. I believe it was the manufacture who stated that it was OK. I supposed that that would refer to the EMT or police who ...

Think I'd get a few of my Lesbian friends to waylay the doc and pull him into a prayer circle of the Goddess Clitoria. It would be good for him to "celebrate diversity."

NO, it is never OK to give an injection through clothing. No matter how agitated, or psychotic a person is, you must be sure where you are injecting, and you must insure that you are not injecting through an old abcess or infection caused by the pt. ...

Once again, indigo girl, you present the most amazing information. How nice of Japan to become the clinical trial for the world. I just hope that the next administration is a bit more focused on this.

It causes pressure on the sphincter, causing a "too full" feeling.

Well, this little fellow was in a sleeper, playing in the back yard while his dad burned yard rubbish. Somehow, he fell in or got close enough for the sleeper to catch fire. It was nylon, and sort of melted into the baby. He had third degree burns on...

Well, sorry to say, many times I have seen a lesser qualified male get a promotion or even have one hired from the outside before a woman gets the "leadership" role. Once, being young and prickly, :uhoh21:I asked my supervisor why a male nurse with ...

Wow, well said, and as part of that vast middle-ground-philosophically-accepting-of-the-need-for-ethics-without-wanting-to limit-that-to-any-religious-idiology, Thanks again.

Is that United Arab Emirates ??? (sp?)

How could a small spider turn into a TARANTULA??? And where was it hiding??? And how did he not feel it???

Hey, Domino's

Yes, That's how I know the Oregon Law. I am a nurse, in Forensic Mental Health, not law enforcement. We have had the law in effect for several years. Not one impaired professional de-certified because of it. If you do not want a drug to be used, fin...

greensister, I think I love you. Keep it up. You could become the "James Hariott of Nursing."

Woops, forgot to answer the rest... 3 girls and one boy for me, mixed breeds. Psych specialty. Oldest dog is a female, Chihuahua mix, 4.5 lbs,10 years old, sleeps on the bed with me, or naps on the chair next to me, follows me around for all chores. ...

Thanks for the picture. Very warming. Dogs, mutts, best for unconditional love.

Medical MJ is legal in Oregon, and we don't have Nurses and Drs "Hopped up " while working. As a matter of fact, the criteria is strict, and it is probably easier to get it illegally than legally. Why would making it available to the very ill be an e...

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:roll:roll:rotfl::rotfl::roll I'm still laughing. These should be published, Brian... Really!