Here.I.Stand BSN, RN

SICU, trauma, neuro

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    Fired for Falsifying Documents. What to expect

    Here.I.Stand replied to LPNewbie's topic in General Nursing

    For crying out loud...that doesn't even ALMOST strike me as a fireable offense. When I saw "false documentation" I was thinking fabricated vital signs or writing that the resident who fell was...
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    As a nurse or a student have you ever had a pt tell you that you won't be a good nurse?

    Here.I.Stand replied to RNintraining622's topic in General Students

    1) She had made up her mind before she met you, and 2) you aren't alone on the receiving end of her vitriol. That says it's about her -- not you. Going forward, if a pt expresses opposition to...
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    Seasoned Nurses VS Newbie Nurses

    Here.I.Stand replied to Alexx_xox's topic in General Nursing

    You do realize that all nurses have to renew our ACLS/BLS q 2 yrs, right? Which specific protocol was the "seasoned" nurse not "up to date" on? One thought I have on this is, not every RN actually...
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    Maternity is KILLING me. Is it just my school?

    Here.I.Stand replied to swacho's topic in General Students

    My ADN school had Basic, Intermediate I and II, and Advanced Nursing. We learned everything from LTC/community based nursing to critical care... so no way would they have been able to devote an...
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    Help for a co-worker

    Here.I.Stand replied to djh123's topic in General Nursing

    Of course.
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    Was I wrong?

    Here.I.Stand replied to Munch's topic in General Nursing

    Why? The other nurse was off duty -- not to mention busy, hence having a colleague cover those hours. In any case, this other nurse is incompetent so nothing to be gained from this joining of
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    Thoughts on Covering Own Shift

    Here.I.Stand replied to J.Adderton's topic in General Nursing

    That borders on
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    Thoughts on Covering Own Shift

    Here.I.Stand replied to J.Adderton's topic in General Nursing

    My thoughts on the matter violate AN's
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    Comfortable dealing with end of life

    Here.I.Stand replied to Grobyc82's topic in General Nursing

    As an ICU nurse, providing palliative care makes for some of my most rewarding shifts. I die a little inside when I come to work and find that someone who had, say, had such bad brain swelling that...
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    Essential Oil Overkill

    Here.I.Stand replied to Kayauhs's topic in General Nursing

    Every staff member who is at all affected by the scents needs to break down Employee Health's door. Then pay risk management a visit. After all if it is as noxious as it sounds, the scents are...
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    Turn Q2 and patient refuses

    Here.I.Stand replied to AnLe's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It's not really a pt satisfaction issue -- it's a pt autonomy issue. If he understands why staff wants to reposition, if there's no modifiable reason (e.g. pain control -- or won't want to move if it...
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    Should nurses be able to listen to music at work?

    Here.I.Stand replied to RockinNurse2018's topic in General Nursing

    They are definitely in the ban. As is
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    Did I break HIPAA?

    Here.I.Stand replied to brunette2296's topic in HIPAA Challenges

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    Evidence Base Research Shows...

    Here.I.Stand replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    Evidence based research says that our badge will ALWAYS flip itself backwards. Evidence based research says that uttering the Q-word truly does cause the gates of hell to open and feces to hit the...
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    From SNF to acute care, a plea for help.

    Here.I.Stand replied to ladyafterhours's topic in General Nursing

    Three weeks is
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    Bedside medication summaries

    Here.I.Stand replied to CaliforniaPoppy's topic in General Students

    My hospital uses Lexicomp, linked from the MAR. There's a great link for "pt ed" which has great info at the layperson level. I'll print it out if the pt/family member has many questions or it's a...
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    Nursing School Probs

    Here.I.Stand replied to nurseboy12396's topic in General Students

    I didn't take her advice as harsh at all -- rather straightforward and wise. Personally I would have been grateful for Ruby's advice as a student!...and I say that as one with a sensitive streak....
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    Diversity project.

    Here.I.Stand replied to Golden109's topic in General Students

    It will probably be easier to figure out where to start if your topic wasn't so broad. Even within Christianity, there is HUGE variability between denominations, e.g. Catholic vs Baptist vs...
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    He Wanted to Practice Satanism for the Baby

    Here.I.Stand replied to Shookclays's topic in Ob/Gyn

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    Ethics of Organ Donation

    Here.I.Stand replied to Louise Henaut's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'll add that my state's verbiage is virtually identical to the statute you copied here. That's what it means: if a person age 18+ is DD'ed on their license, that IS consent. Nobody has the...
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    Ethics of Organ Donation

    Here.I.Stand replied to Louise Henaut's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    In my state, the donation can proceed if there is evidence of the pt's wishes to donate. A donor designation on the driver's license can override the family's wishes -- EXCEPT if the pt is a minor....
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    8 versus 12 hour shift

    Here.I.Stand replied to mimilovern's topic in General Nursing

    That's how I've seen it
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    Furosemide med error

    Here.I.Stand replied to cutiep7's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    It's a wrong time error, one you'll probably never make
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    RN to patient ratio on Comprehensive Stroke Certified units

    Here.I.Stand replied to Rin287's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I believe the ratios are 5-6:1 on the floor and 3:1 On stepdown. In the ICU they try to make the pt 1:1 for the 1st 8 hr post tPA (it usually isn't feasible to do 2 hrs of q 15 neuro checks and 6 hrs...
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    Should nurses be able to listen to music at work?

    Here.I.Stand replied to RockinNurse2018's topic in General Nursing

    I work in an ICU and play music quite often -- usually the relaxation channel on the TV, or light classical or whatever CDs the spiritual care staff supplies. Some types of music are beneficial for...