IrishErin

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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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    Oh, honey.

    IrishErin posted a topic in Emergency

    In our line of work we experience truly life changing moments. Saving someone who surely was seconds away from death had they not arrived on your doorstep is something to remember; as is the loss of a...
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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
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    Stupid Nurse Tricks (Or How To Look Incredibly Stupid)

    IrishErin replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Yessss! Sweet
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    New CPR Song for New CPR Rate?

    IrishErin replied to Cinquefoil's topic in General Nursing

    As well as 'don't stop till ya get enough' by MJ
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    New CPR Song for New CPR Rate?

    IrishErin replied to Cinquefoil's topic in General Nursing

    According to my research (magic school bus throw back!) 'Dont stop believing' by Journey is 119 bpm
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    Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome

    IrishErin replied to Emergent's topic in Emergency

    We have a cyclic vomiter that admits he only has his episodes when he has been smoking pot. This is very
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    Oh, honey.

    IrishErin replied to IrishErin's topic in Emergency

    You have got to love the "I don't understand how this could happen!" Patients when you tell them they are indeed
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    Who's the Best TV Nurse? - allnurses in the news

    IrishErin replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    I've been watching a new show called Remedy. It's not the greatest and probably won't make it past this debut season, but one of the main characters is a nurse who works in the ICU and I really enjoy...
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    Calling out the pts name in the waiting room...HIPAA?

    IrishErin replied to TeresaEDRN06's topic in Emergency

    Well, that was the only one you listed so forgive me for
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    Calling out the pts name in the waiting room...HIPAA?

    IrishErin replied to TeresaEDRN06's topic in Emergency

    Why did it bother you though? Did they also call out what procedure you were having done any why? I think that it's a bit excessive to go to hospital admin for
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    Calling out the pts name in the waiting room...HIPAA?

    IrishErin replied to TeresaEDRN06's topic in Emergency

    We had a patient come into emerg a while ago that wished to be tested for an STI, but didn't want their name in the system so after getting the health card info and triage complaint, enters the...