IrishErin

IrishErin specializes in ER, Addictions, Geriatrics.

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   difference between a PSW and a LPN

   IrishErin replied to mylove87's topic in Canada

   I'm sure that the lines can become blurred at times as it is becoming more common (and somewhat dangerous in my opinion) to have aides give out medications and eye drops in retirement home settings....
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   Drug Seekers

   IrishErin replied to KYARNP's topic in Emergency

   I am sorry for all of your awful experiences! I agree that we sometimes become jaded and are quick to label. I just had this conversation with a co-worker today. People that come in complaining of...
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   Littmann stethoscope color

   IrishErin replied to Lori215's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   I have the raspberry colour which is really cute and hasn't scuffed or
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   redirecting to old threads

   IrishErin replied to OnlinePersona's topic in General Nursing

   I find it irritating sometimes when you see multiple threads with the exact same subject line and questions. Doing a brief look might help you find some really greats answers from previous posters,...
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   Are you an LPN?

   IrishErin replied to mylove87's topic in Canada

   I'm currently working in an ED in Ontario as an
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   Fluid & Electrolyte balance signs/symptoms

   IrishErin replied to pedro.tayama's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   If you use the search option, I can recall seeing several thread on this exact topic with some really great
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   Clinical drama-question about personal property

   IrishErin replied to chiasmus100's topic in General Students

   If you really can't see how ridiculously immature this post sounds, then you are beyond our help at this point. Stop calling people stupid, even if you believe they are, and they will probably not...
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   Sharing cardiac rhythm tracing without any evidence of pt identification...violation?

   IrishErin replied to heather in ohio's topic in HIPAA Challenges

   I would agree with psu. If you removed the portion with any identifying info, then it's not violating anyone's
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   Nursing Assistant... My Thoughts

   IrishErin replied to IWANTCANDY's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Since this is someone trolling us..... Can I have the cookie
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    Nursing Assistant... My Thoughts

    IrishErin replied to IWANTCANDY's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I didn't read it all. I couldn't. Do we have an award for longest written opinion
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    Clinical drama-question about personal property

    IrishErin replied to chiasmus100's topic in General Students

    This, this, and this! Even if you don't realise that you are giving off that vibe, they may be picking it up and feel disrespected by you just as much as you feel from them. Time to be the bigger...
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    Are married women bullied less at work?

    IrishErin replied to EmilyEmily's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Anybody want a peanut? Sorry... Had
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    Anyone still giving Demerol?

    IrishErin replied to Emergent's topic in Patient Medications

    Must be a Canadian thing Lori, lol. I'm from Canada
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    Anyone still giving Demerol?

    IrishErin replied to Emergent's topic in Patient Medications

    We have a migraine patient that comes in about twice a month with her care plan from the neurologist giving the OK for an IM of Demerol and Gravol. I think it's kind of bogus myself
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    New CPR Song for New CPR Rate?

    IrishErin replied to Cinquefoil's topic in General Nursing

    But it was so fun looking up new