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    The Story of Jahi Continues

    NurseQT replied to EaglesWings21's topic in Nursing News

    If they did, I'm guessing those photos/footage did not show the event play out like they claim, because if they had any concrete proof that CHO was at fault the public would've know about
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    About the "do not crush" medications

    NurseQT replied to Sam. W's topic in General Nursing

    When I come across a med that cannot be crushed and it's ordered for a patient who takes all of the meds crushed I will first try it whole in pudding, if they still cannot swallow it I will call the...
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    Using the E Box for meds

    NurseQT replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In our facility the protocol for taking controlled meds from the ekit is that we have to call the pharmacy and speak directly with the pharmacist to get authorization to pull from the ekit. For a new...
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    The Story of Jahi Continues

    NurseQT replied to EaglesWings21's topic in Nursing News

    "http://www.psmag.com/health-and-beha...se-preventable An interesting article on the indications and risks of T&A, UPPP and submucous resection of bilateral inferior turbinates as a treatment for...
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    The Story of Jahi Continues

    NurseQT replied to EaglesWings21's topic in Nursing News

    I realize her dad was named as a defendant, what I meant was that up until this court filing he hasn't been heard
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    The Story of Jahi Continues

    NurseQT replied to EaglesWings21's topic in Nursing News

    The timeline of events is waaaay different then the story that was first being told... If I remember correctly I recall Grandma stating she was waiting with Momma Nails when Jahi was transferred to...
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    The Story of Jahi Continues

    NurseQT replied to EaglesWings21's topic in Nursing News

    Family of Brain Dead Jahi McMath Alleges Medical Negligence Against Children's Hospital | NBC Bay Area and here we go... Looks like Dolan has been
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    RN - Crushing medications

    NurseQT replied to DDdove's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    iamkel--- in long term care, a majority of a resident's meds are ones they've been on for quite some time, the likelyhood of a reaction to a med they've been on for some time is slim. Furthermore if...
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    RN - Crushing medications

    NurseQT replied to DDdove's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Can't say I've ever heard of crushing PO meds separately... You wouldn't give them separately if they were whole, unless that's how the resident takes them. Obviously you can't crush ER meds but the...
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    Influenza Precautions

    NurseQT posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    How would y'all have handled this situation.. Yesterday we took an admission that had been hospitalized for the past week with influenza A. The hospital tried sending her on Tuesday but she was still...
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    charge nurse keeps making cna's put residents in danger

    NurseQT replied to Ninagrace44's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    All resident's should have a care plan that clearly states how a resident is transferred. And that careplan must be followed, unless a transfer status is downgraded on a temp. basis. Ie a person whose...
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    Do you share the Nebulizer units (machines)?

    NurseQT replied to ann7's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Our neb machines have to be cleaned once removed from a resident's room and before it can be placed in another resident's room. Once an item goes into a resident's room it has to be thrown away or...
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    Does anyone own IguanaMed scrubs?

    NurseQT replied to bebexion's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I had one pair of IguanaMed scrubs and I LOOOVED them!! They fit nice, looked good, and were comfy! My husband actually bought them used at a garage sale and they lasted for well over a year. The day...
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    Influenza Precautions

    NurseQT replied to NurseQT's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The patient was actually admitted back to the hospital that next day. Her family was upset that she had been discharged from the hospital in the first place and the on-call MD agreed that she could...
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    The Story of Jahi Continues

    NurseQT replied to EaglesWings21's topic in Nursing News

    GooseLady- it wasn't A designer handbag. It was multiple designer handbags and shoes. She posted multiple pics of all of her "treats". In one pic there was over $500 of merchandise, and that is an...
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    Influenza Precautions

    NurseQT replied to NurseQT's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    And how nice to see other LTC social services are much like ours! It used to be part of our social services job to actually go over to the hospitals and evaluate any referrals before accepting them....
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    Influenza Precautions

    NurseQT replied to NurseQT's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The rooms are that small that yesterday morning I went into the room and the room mate was sitting in her w/c after breakfast and she was maybe two feet from the new resident's face because the new...
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    How do you relax after a shift?

    NurseQT replied to TheNGTKingRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I'd just like to say I LOVE Moscato! My fave is Umberto Fiore Moscato D'Asti! I don't drink all that often tho, especially not right when I get home since I have kids who are expecting supper and...
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    No shift differential

    NurseQT replied to KSjo88's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've never worked anywhere that didn't offer a shift differential. Before moving to a different city 6 yrs ago I was always paid a weekend differential as well. Since I relocated I have yet to find a...
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    Preceptor Problems - Advice needed

    NurseQT replied to dragonfire123's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would definitely request a meeting with your nurse manager and preceptor as well as a meeting with just your manager and ask to be paired up with a different preceptor. Your current preceptor...
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    The Story of Jahi Continues

    NurseQT replied to EaglesWings21's topic in Nursing News

    I have wondered that same thing AmoLucia.. My guess is there is no GAL because Jahi is legally dead. Sad there was no GAL appointed before the courts ruled that she was
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    New LPN at LTC completely overwhelmed

    NurseQT replied to Amovitam's topic in General Nursing

    That was a really crappy thing your employer pulled. It's not right to throw a brand new nurse down a wing where they've had no orientation. It's setting you up for failure. Go to your nurse manager...
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    The Story of Jahi Continues

    NurseQT replied to EaglesWings21's topic in Nursing News

    Scaredsilly-- I was referring to Jahi's mom stating in the article that Jahi is now able to give a "thumbs up".... I don't think that Jahi is actually doing this, nor do I think she ever will. I know...
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    Influenza

    NurseQT replied to xoemmylouox's topic in General Nursing

    We have at least 7 confirmed cases in our facility, two of my residents tested positive in the past 24 hours.. so far only one CNA has tested positive *knock on wood*. I lost my older brother to H1N1...
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    The Story of Jahi Continues

    NurseQT replied to EaglesWings21's topic in Nursing News

    Ok, am I the only one who wants to see Jahi give a "thumbs