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  1. Total knee replacement.

    TBlase posted a topic in Orthopedic

    I'm scared to run tomorrow, or ever again- this has me

  2. Your EMR, really safe? Don't bet on it.

    TBlase posted a topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Six medical employees were fired for unauthorized access to medical records at Mt. Sinai. Amazing even today that people don't realize their every keystroke at work (and becoming more so in your...

  3. RNs vs LPNs

    TBlase replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I've worked in quite a few 5 star places that I wouldn't allow a dog to be admitted into. I've worked in even more places that were 2 stars, that were in reality much better than a lot of five star...

  4. Do not rehire

    TBlase replied to babyrn1996's topic in Nursing Career

    Even if you are (yes, I know she died, I'm speaking hypothetically) Mother Theresa and leave with a 5 year notice, and wash the feet of your boss using your hair? You can still be made a 'never...

  5. R.E.S.P.E.C.T.

    TBlase replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The hostility towards CNAs in this post would be shocking, if it weren't so typical in real life. There are two types of nurses in LTC. The first, the holier than thou, I'm the nurse and you're my...

  6. High Cost Medications

    TBlase replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Constantly cutting staff pay, raising benefit costs, monitoring every staff hour on the clock and constant meeting to discuss those hours with the staff at every opportunity, constantly trying to...

  7. Tattoos/Piercings in the workplace?

    TBlase replied to __patiently_waiting's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Here's the definition: Hate | Define Hate at Dictionary.com In my opinion, 'dirty' and 'ugly' fall right inline with

  8. Extremely Overweight Nurses

    TBlase replied to WonderousIvy's topic in Nursing Career

    "Iko Iko", by Cyndi Lauper, is a great interpretation of the hypocrisy in America, that is also reflected in this forum. I can smoke dope because I have cancer, but you smoke dope because you're a...

  9. wow! the laziness!

    TBlase replied to OhioCCRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Wow. Finally someone not ragging the ''lazy aides". A Buddhist, or are you just clear headed and thoughtful? I get ill when I see all this aide bashing. My experience lends itself more to lazy nurses,...

  10. wow! the laziness!

    TBlase replied to OhioCCRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Operative words are: attempteD, leaD, and workeD. Since you led nobody anywhere, how did achieve your goals of 'MAKING people do the right things'? This post is confusing. You are no longer there, so...

  11. Coumadin

    TBlase replied to Grasshopper11's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Based on the scale and directives ordered along with the Coumadin dose, to prevent constant phone calls to and fro: "For INR from 1.00-2.00 give ___ MG of Coumadin","For INR 2.01-3.5give ___ MG of...

  12. Expiration date on RN license

    TBlase replied to gikg's topic in General Nursing

    Because your BON doesn't like you,

  13. New Nurse Pain Med Question

    TBlase replied to ricksy's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Tell just one of your 20, or 30 LTC patients on chronic pain meds that you can't give them their drug based on your VS assessments. Just one. Then get back with me, after you are discharged from the...

  14. Pronouncing patients death

    TBlase replied to ambrosial's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Better to be safe than sorry. I'm sure you don't want supoenaed as the nurse (with 5000 posts!) that decided a patient was dead, yet then he started moving at the morgue? I'm just saying- if there's...

  15. Pronouncing patients death

    TBlase replied to ambrosial's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    An LVN cannot 'pronounce' death. In most states an RN cannot 'pronounce' death, and in those that they can, most require verification by another qualified, licensed person- it's a big deal, really,...

  16. Pharmacist-turned-RN?

    TBlase replied to Lizbird5807's topic in Nursing Career

    The starting pay for retail pharmacists is well over 100K. The length of time to complete the degree, and the debt values, match the starting salaries. But I have l have always wondered how anyone can...

  17. Tattoos/Piercings in the workplace?

    TBlase replied to __patiently_waiting's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    There is opinion, and there is hate. This is hate. While you're on your hate trail, kf15- please also advise the few remaining female Holocaust survivors of how 'dirty' they are to have 'allowed'...

  18. Extremely Overweight Nurses

    TBlase replied to WonderousIvy's topic in Nursing Career

    The health effects of obesity are clear. The cost to the health industry are becoming clear. The pushback against overweight is happening all over the place- like charging them more for flights....

  19. Recent Graduate and DUI

    TBlase replied to red_robster408's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    And if my disbelief that a nurse COULD get a license with pending criminal charges, there I found it- on the WA BON site, iteslf. It asks if you are facing prosecution for any crimes, and if yes? Do...

  20. Nurese Externships Can Hurt your Nursing Career!

    TBlase replied to cincin1222's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Even though my writings in here may be casual and ofttimes spelt wrong (I hate reading glasses), your point is valid. I read through some of the resumes posted in this site, and they rather shock me...

  21. Recent Graduate and DUI

    TBlase replied to red_robster408's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Are you saying that the WA BON granted you a clear and unrestricted nursing license, knowing that you have unresolved, pending criminal charges against you in

  22. Is it really a violation of H.I.P.P.A. law to share your concerns with the doctor?

    TBlase replied to Alnitak7's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    The call was not appropriate, even if in you felt you were advocating for the patient, rather than complaining about the agency. You bypassed the velvet rope, the protocol. What does the plan of care...

  23. New nurse and Med Cart Interruptions

    TBlase replied to ricksy's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I keep it at the desk by the phone. That deflects people from coming at the cart in the first place- nips it in the bud. They can jot a note based on pt., doctor, and what the issue is. Also keep...

  24. Need ideas arranging staff

    TBlase replied to FieryPsychRN's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Anybody out there, wyo? My bags are packed, I'm waiting for you to tell me where to

  25. Need ideas arranging staff

    TBlase replied to FieryPsychRN's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Ah, the plot thickens. You don't have a staffing issue at all. You have a nurse you don't want or like or trust on day shift, but you need a night nurse, and are wondering if you can push here there,...