Retired APRN MSN, RN, APRN

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    did not chart

    Retired APRN replied to sumomechuu's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely sounds like you need to consult an attorney or at least your malpractice
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    Injured on the job?

    Retired APRN replied to nursegreene's topic in Psychiatric

    In over thirty years of working as an inpatient RN and later as an NP both inpatient and outpatient, I had one injury due to patient assault, as opposed to a couple of others due to my own idiocy....
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    Would you accept a shift...

    Retired APRN replied to LTCNS's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    ...or the
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    Would you accept a shift...

    Retired APRN replied to LTCNS's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    In situations like this, I follow my gut. There may have been non-verbal or contextual cues that you picked up on but can't define. If it feels fishy, be
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    The Childish "I Wuv You" Act

    Retired APRN replied to LittleTwinStars's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I love​ "the Southern
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    What does S.R. stand for?

    Retired APRN replied to elfimka's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    OP, if you can post exactly what is written, it would be easier to answer. Was it in a sentence? In a list? Still, the best answer is the previously given one "look it up in the
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    Volunteer organization requires me to sign a statement of faith

    Retired APRN replied to EarthwormRN's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Don't lie. Some practical reasons not to lie: * it will add stress the entire you are working with them * you'll find that you have to keep lying to coworkers and management * if you get caught you...
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    Forgetting a syringe!

    Retired APRN replied to Nursearaeg's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That never happened to me, but I've made other errors - all nurses make mistakes. To prevent this one, you might add a personal sixth "right": Right person Right medication Right dose Right time Right...
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    The Childish "I Wuv You" Act

    Retired APRN replied to LittleTwinStars's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have a wide personal space and I don't like to be touched without permission. Some of my strategies: Friendly patient or family member: "You're so nice! Can I give you a hug?" "No thanks, but that's...
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    why do i need to describe a caring moment

    Retired APRN replied to Isitpossible's topic in Psychiatric

    Sounds to me like someone in either management or nurse education is trying to implement a new program, a new approach. Self-care is very important for psych nurses for many reasons, including...
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    Next of Kin

    Retired APRN replied to DemonWings's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry you find yourself in such a difficult situation. You might want to ask your aunt to talk to the unit social worker and ask him or her for
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    Terrified to graduate in May...

    Retired APRN replied to ALDsn14's topic in General Students

    {{{{{Hugs}}}}} Aw, sweetie, you're freaking out because you take nursing seriously, you take your responsibilities seriously, you don't have an over-inflated sense of your skills and abilities. In...
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    Nurse jobs that allow modifications?

    Retired APRN replied to hayleyyelyah's topic in General Students

    Yep. The freedom and maturity to make decisions comes with a price tag: choices have consequences. I have the freedom to use four-letter words in my every day speech. I might even say that this is how...
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    A question for the oldsters

    Retired APRN posted a topic in Retired Nurses

    I've been out of hospital nursing in the US for some years, even before I retired, and I'm having a little trouble understanding some of the terminology I find on these boards. For example: Is a nurse...
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    Psychiatric nursing... do you really lose all your nursing skills?

    Retired APRN replied to lilmoongoddess's topic in Psychiatric

    I just have to pipe up and mildly protest this prevalent idea that "nursing skills" means "procedures". Putting in a Foley or starting an IV or taking an EKG are all really exciting and seem to...
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    Psychiatric Techinicians

    Retired APRN replied to studentmamaca's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Yes, do give it some thought, and maybe do a little research. It's been many, many years (>30) since I worked in California, but in those days an LPT was pretty much the same as an LVN in many...
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    Why Psychiatric Nursing?

    Retired APRN replied to Mar933's topic in Psychiatric

    I went into psychiatric nursing, first as a floor RN and (what we then called) head nurse and later as a PMHNP, intentionally. I had been interested in human thought and behavior since I was a very...
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    Not wanting to take care of male resident

    Retired APRN replied to MileyFans's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    When I was on my first med-surg rotation as a student in the 70s I was assigned to an older guy, WWII veteran, double amputee, and he had a few issues with behavioural limits. I was still a teenager....
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    Passed ANCC FNP today

    Retired APRN replied to rmicu's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Congratulations and welcome to the next chapter!
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    Had my first code last night

    Retired APRN replied to anon456's topic in General Nursing

    Well done! You prepared, trained and performed! Congratulations.
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    Who else wants to know about CNA self employed ideas?

    Retired APRN replied to Natasha A.'s topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm a baby boomer. What are you looking into about
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    Who else wants to know about CNA self employed ideas?

    Retired APRN replied to Natasha A.'s topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Just a word of caution from someone who is not a lawyer, has never played a lawyer on television and does not give legal advice. Please be careful about calling what you do "nurse" anything. A CNA is...
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    experienced psych nurse please chime in

    Retired APRN replied to Isitpossible's topic in Psychiatric

    I agree with the other respondents. This is a very, very serious issue. The patient's rights were violated, and from what you describe the other nurse broke the law. You stood by and watched and did...
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    Nurse jobs that allow modifications?

    Retired APRN replied to hayleyyelyah's topic in General Students

    What kind of NP do you mean? Family practice? Adult health? Some situations are likely to be more modification friendly than others. For example, I imagine that a clinic that caters to younger people...
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    Conflict with a coworker

    Retired APRN replied to phlebo2rn's topic in General Students

    Thanks, Kel I had thought of linking to that Forbes article but was unsure of site policy (and too lazy to look it