nurse4theplanet RN

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    Protecting the patient already died does not make any sense!

    nurse4theplanet replied to chuck1234's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that this is the best course of action. I believe that the pregnant partner needs to know that he was HIV+, as it could affect her and the baby. Getting the ethics committee involved may put...
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    Nursing Retention help.....

    nurse4theplanet replied to laurengaud's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with having a great preceptor program for new nurses. Also, employing a clinical ladder for nurses to move up through to get raises, take on more responsibility, and have short/long term...
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    IPODs

    nurse4theplanet replied to sissyboo's topic in General Nursing

    Asoldierswife05's List of Productive Ways to Pass the Time at Work: 1) Check your pt...again 2) Ask a fellow co-worker if they need help 3) Straighten up the nursing station 4) Restock the Med Room 5)...
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    IPODs

    nurse4theplanet replied to sissyboo's topic in General Nursing

    Completely inappropriate. IPODs, cell phones, etc. should be used during break times in non-patient care areas. This is a huge pet peeve of mine. If you have your IPOD in your ear, even on low, you...
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    Settle an argument for me

    nurse4theplanet replied to Clarise's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think a nclex review book would suffice. My hospital paid for my NCLEX review course, but I don't feel it prepared me any more than I was already prepared. Books and programs to help students...
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    nursing student question

    nurse4theplanet replied to gullo45's topic in General Nursing

    I think I would go in as well and show the instructor. That way, the instructor knows that I made an effort to come in, but that I am still concerned about the cuts on my hands. Agree that if they...
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    Energy?

    nurse4theplanet posted a topic in General Nursing

    What helps you stay energized throughout the day, both at work and off. I find that I have a hard time staying focused towards the middle of my 12 hour shift, then I get a burst of energy right before...
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    Energy?

    nurse4theplanet replied to nurse4theplanet's topic in General Nursing

    These are great suggestions. The smoking thing is still somewhat of an issue with me as well...I've been struggling to quit for over a year now something fierce. I will do fine for awhile, then I...
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    Lesson learned

    nurse4theplanet replied to Thedreamer's topic in Men in Nursing

    Actually, I think it started out that way. This thread should be closed. It's non-productive and somewhat offensive to both sexes. It invites nothing but
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    Charge Nurse Pay

    nurse4theplanet replied to Celia M's topic in General Nursing

    Charge rotates. $1 diff/hr. Usually, the charge nurse takes no pts unless we are extremely
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    Lesson learned

    nurse4theplanet replied to Thedreamer's topic in Men in Nursing

    Men accuse women of PMSing more often than women use it as an excuse to dismiss/explain irrational behavoir. Anytime a man has a confrontation with a women, it MUST be because she is having PMS...it...
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    If a family member calls on your pt, do you give them info?

    nurse4theplanet replied to TooterIA's topic in General Nursing

    We have the pt fill out a family data sheet and create a password that must be given before any info is given over the phone. If the pt is unable to do this for themselves, a family member must do...
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    thoughts from within

    nurse4theplanet replied to Leilah75_RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    That's an argument worth having, unless you are being physically abused. If you are in immediate danger leave NOW and find a women's
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    thoughts from within

    nurse4theplanet replied to Leilah75_RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You need to find a support group asap. There should be something available on base, a military wives group or a family readiness group. How long have you and your husband been married? How long has...
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    Aml

    nurse4theplanet replied to Irishgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I only have two first hand experiences with AML...one was my grandmother who was hospitalized, diagnosed less than a week later and died the next day. Another was a pt who had been in remission for...
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    thoughts from within

    nurse4theplanet replied to Leilah75_RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I don't know what to say...my heart goes out to you. You and your husband need to be on some common ground. Your marriage is a partnership. His parents problems should be the least of your worries...
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    Which way do you go?

    nurse4theplanet replied to burn out's topic in MICU, SICU

    This tends to become a very gray area on our unit. DNR itself is vague. "Do Not Resuscitate". Okay, no chest compressions and do not intubate. What about these pressors I have got running that are...
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    Questions re:insulin, bs, carbs, etc

    nurse4theplanet replied to bethin's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    At the very least, this facility should be teaching its CNAs the s/sx of hypo/hyperglycemia. Like the above poster mentioned, glucometers may not be quite accurate and any pt who is symptomatic needs...
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    No room for errors?

    nurse4theplanet replied to heartlover07's topic in General Nursing

    You have to perform your job each day like there is absolutely NO room for error, realize you WILL make mistakes, have the courage to be accountable for those mistakes, and pray to God you don't make...
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    What Degree?????

    nurse4theplanet replied to Haunted's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I don't see why obtaining a BSN/MSN or taking a humanities class would keep you from doing bedside nursing. I think you are overreacting. Perhaps you need to take some time to cool
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    Sepsis protocol?

    nurse4theplanet replied to cardiac.cure03's topic in MICU, SICU

    we use a screening tool and a sepsis bundle (protocol) that focuses on early identification, cultures, ID consult, abx therapy...the nurse can screen the pt and initiate a few things, but we mainly...
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    What Degree?????

    nurse4theplanet replied to Haunted's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    If this is true for the OP as well, then I don't see what the big surprise would be. Frustration, I understand. But, rules are rules just as Chris said. The OP has to play by TN's rules, and had...
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    How much housework do you do?

    nurse4theplanet replied to cheshirecat's topic in International Nursing

    I do the majority of the housework around here, however, if I tried to tell you how many hours I spend...I would probably depress myself. What's nice, is that I only have myself and a husband to clean...
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    What Degree?????

    nurse4theplanet replied to Haunted's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    That struck me as odd as well. CA will not accept excelsior which grants a degree, however, it will allow non-degree students to become registered after they complete a certain amount of credits....
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    **nurses Who Eat Their Young Should Be Kicked To The Curb***

    nurse4theplanet replied to suziesunshine's topic in General Nursing

    I agree completely with steph. I hate the saying, "Nurses eat their young" just as much as the assumption that it does not happen in other professions. The grass is not greener on the other side. I...