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    How Does This Happen in an OR?

    jnette replied to Jussurfin's topic in Operating Room

    If this guy is unscrupulous enough to do something like this, then IMO, he certainly also would care less about breaking sterility. :stone The silent video recording is a strong possibility. The pen...
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    Of Sunshine, happiness, daffodils and loss...

    jnette replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    Daffies happen to be my alltime favorites as well.. for much the same reason. And yes.. they will last.. they are as strong as they are beautiful. Wrap them in some well soaked paper towels and foil...
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    Of Sunshine, happiness, daffodils and loss...

    jnette replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    So sorry, Triage. Life just doesn't seem fair at all, does it? You WILL find a way to keep in touch with this friend, and yes, this other person will be the cause of her OWN undoing as well. In the...
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    How Does This Happen in an OR?

    jnette replied to Jussurfin's topic in Operating Room

    With today's camera/cellphones I can see where it could be posiible and go unnoticed. Or with those tiny pen cams. If this case is true, yes.. jailtime !
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    Micu Rn Wanting To Get Into Hemodialysis

    jnette replied to TaylorMade,R.N.'s topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I've read a lot about Davita.. they do sound like a great company. I work for FMC... SUPPOSEDLY the biggest and the best.. but they are NOT "staff-friendly". :stone It's all about the $$ with
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    Code in Dialysis

    jnette replied to Paris40's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Well, intelligently, and beautifully written Babs... thank you !
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    Pressure in my bum-relieve?

    jnette replied to following_faith's topic in Ob/Gyn

    awwwwwwwwwwww.... we have a wee one on the way !!! I am so excited !!! :) :) A new cyber grandbaby for me
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    "NEW" proposed Federal ESRD regulations

    jnette replied to RM23's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Cna you lead me to a link which provides the listing of the states that DO have ESRD outpatient renal clinic staffing ratios? re Ultra care: it is the new FMC deal, and they make a really BIG deal of...
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    Jug Bleaching protocol?

    jnette replied to kahumai's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Like I said.. the buttonhole has been around for awhile, and many docs don't care for it, even refuse to use this system. I'm sure they have done the research, even tried it in many cases. Bad word...
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    Prayer and well wishes needed

    jnette replied to Brendy's topic in General Nursing

    So tragic. Will add them and their families to my
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    Public Speaking?

    jnette replied to katesmom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    heh.. I agree, Tweety. But you can always PRETEND
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    "NEW" proposed Federal ESRD regulations

    jnette replied to RM23's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Actually, I'm having trouble finding the new proposed language.. any direct links? Thanx !
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    "NEW" proposed Federal ESRD regulations

    jnette replied to RM23's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    imperial.. I was able to find this, but my gosh, this is SO vague it can be interpreted any way at all ! And we all know how the corporations will choose to interpret ! I mean just what is the...
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    "NEW" proposed Federal ESRD regulations

    jnette replied to RM23's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    imperial.. the staffing ratio is lip service only. Yes, we have now been certified to do "Ultra Care".. a big deal for FMC. While there are some great aspects to the "upgrade", and we have...
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    Jug Bleaching protocol?

    jnette replied to kahumai's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I've been to the "buttonhole" website some time ago and read up on it. From what I hear, this technique has some major drawbacks, and if not mistaken, infection being one of them. The site really...
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    Public Speaking?

    jnette replied to katesmom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Maybe I'm wierd, but I absolutely LOVE public speaking ! Perhaps the key is in believing what you're delivering. If you're passionate about what you want to convey to others, it just comes...
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    New Guy here, I'm considering nursing as a profession

    jnette replied to Nathan_Brody's topic in Men in Nursing

    Wow. :stone Welcome to Allnurses, Nathan. You're going to hear it ALL here. And yes, there certainly are the cons to this profession, as well as the pros. Can't deny that. We ALL get highly frustrated...
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    Here's One For The Doglovers !

    jnette posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    For all those with doggies ! (allow it to "load" a
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    TB testing at dialysis

    jnette replied to MedicalZebra's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Nope.. not at our facility ! The STAFF does, however. We do offer the Hep. B vaccine series to all our patients, but they have the right to refuse. As for mandatory TB testing, for staff
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    "NEW" proposed Federal ESRD regulations

    jnette replied to RM23's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    hmmmmmmm... just glanced over the headlines of the changes and found that we have already incorporated most of these, with VERY few exceptions... will be reading more in teh days ahead.. thank you for...
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    "NEW" proposed Federal ESRD regulations

    jnette replied to RM23's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    To effictively implement these new (as well as all current standing regulations) the need for adequate staffing ratios MUST be addressed. It seems like there is always more and more piled on us (and...
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    Jug Bleaching protocol?

    jnette replied to kahumai's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    We used do do this daily as well.. with the exception of letting it sit for ten minutes. But now we were told to do this only once a week. We are a 6 day facility. As for the buttonhole technique.....
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    Dressing Change Supplies/How Often

    jnette replied to Robbilin's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Again.. so many varied responses ! At our HD facility we have been advised to change the dressing only once a week, as the more it is exposed to air, the greater the chance of contamination. Thoise...
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    only 6 weeks to train, help!!

    jnette replied to vidrine rn's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I understand about the adjusting dry wt. issues. This is one area where I attempt to be really consciencious. While we do utilize sodium varience modeling and UF profiling.. as well as the use of...
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    only 6 weeks to train, help!!

    jnette replied to vidrine rn's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Thanx imperial... while I dearly love my unit, my patients, CM and my coworkers.. and feel blessed to work in a truly patient oriented environment (as far as our STAFF goes.. we do truly give our ALL...