Karou

Karou

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  1. Verbal Abuse...I Gave What I Got...

    Karou replied to abundantjoy07's topic in Emergency

    This is such an odd thread to get resurrected. The original post was started in 2012. Might be good to realize her before replying to years old

  2. Core Measures, who is responsible?

    Karou replied to CosmoRN77's topic in General Nursing

    Everyone is accountable for core measures. The things included in core measures are included for a reason- patient safety. As nurses patient safety is our highest priority, and it is our duty to...

  3. Core Measures, who is responsible?

    Karou replied to CosmoRN77's topic in General Nursing

    CosmoRN started the "nurses are expected to do too much"

  4. Nurse Retention ideas

    Karou replied to CCU-Flight RN's topic in General Nursing

    Money may not be everything, but it certainly can help keep staff around when the hospital is going through a transition period and losing morale. It makes nurses realize that they are valued,...

  5. Nurses don't know the lab

    Karou replied to ezpzpizzi's topic in General Nursing

    Just a question for those with knowledge... Medical laboratory technologist requires a bachelors degree, and medical laboratory technician is an associates. Is that the difference? Does MLT refer to...

  6. Overhead Paging Banned

    Karou replied to Adele_Michal7's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Is it's small facility? If it's big, how will you be expected to communicate? I worked in a LTC that overhead paged during daytime only for announcements (like bingo or activities). It was structured...

  7. Charting versus care

    Karou replied to schilm15's topic in General Nursing

    You need to develop some charting shortcuts. Are you charting by exception? That cuts down a lot of unnecessary charting when you are able to chart by exception. When you have to chart on 8-10...

  8. Nurses don't know the lab

    Karou replied to ezpzpizzi's topic in General Nursing

    I can agree with a few points- most importantly that lab technologists are just as educated as nurses, in their field, and are essential to healthcare. My grandmother was a "lab tech" when they still...

  9. Terminated after two months and in need of help please!

    Karou replied to WorriedNurse25's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Do you know for a fact that your previous employer has reported this to the BON? When they terminated you, what exactly did they say was the reason? Was it the incident you described specifically, or...

  10. Meds in unlabeled bags... Is it safe?

    Karou replied to BiohazardBetty's topic in Patient Medications

    There is a unit at my hospital I have floated to that has a similar system. Nighttime pulls AM medications and and daytime pulls the PM ones. Supposedly makes the biggest med passes (09:00 &...

  11. Pulse ox reading poorly

    Karou replied to tsm007's topic in General Nursing

    How often are the pulse ox censers calibrated? They should be on a regular basis to ensure they are working correctly. Some people are difficult to get accurate readings on because their hands are...

  12. Brian Short News

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

    This broke my heart today. Suicide is a topic that hits close to home for me. I never knew Brian, though I have been a lurker on Allnurses for a long time before becoming a member. I can't begin to...

  13. best long steeve tshirts to wear under scrubs?

    Karou replied to Lexilou08's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I bought some at Walmart last winter. Long sleeved, thin material but insulating, I think it's their version of underarmor. They fit well and don't wrinkle easily. I bought white and royal blue, can't...

  14. LPN to RN hours counted for higher pay?

    Karou replied to spar386's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on your facility. Where I work now (large hospital), no. When I worked in a chain type rehab facility they counted my LVN work experience as "half" towards my wage. So I started out a...

  15. Nurses behavior towards CNA's?

    Karou replied to x0xerika's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think based off of the information you've provided, that you both could have handled it better. Definitely sounds like a stressful/busy part of the shift. It doesn't seem that she was aware of all...

  16. Discovery of Falsified Documentation

    Karou replied to travelingrn2001's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    This is all true, and thanks for pointing it out. I was referring directly to specific physicians at my facility who refuse to call family. We have at least three who will not call and update family...

  17. Recording halls in psych facility

    Karou replied to jmm0120's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    In psych I would think cameras in the hallway would be a good thing. I assume it would benefit staff since there would be video record of incidents that happened in the hallway. If a patient assaults...

  18. Supervisior causing problems, what should I do?

    Karou replied to sunshiny1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Another thought... OP if you are really this resistant to change and unadaptable, then maybe healthcare isn't for you? You are making this all about you when the reality is that the care of the...

  19. Supervisior causing problems, what should I do?

    Karou replied to sunshiny1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    A different take here... OP, it could be possible they the scheduler thinks you are such a good employee and hard worker that they want you accustomed to the other halls so that you can work there as...

  20. Discovery of Falsified Documentation

    Karou replied to travelingrn2001's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    My facility requires any person wanting their medical records to request it through the medical records office. Patients do have access to an online portal/account that they can access their EMAR,...

  21. Am I On Camera? No Paparazzi Please!

    Karou replied to Bridgid Joseph's topic in General Nursing

    I am not sure what my facilities policy on this is, but it's something that I intend to look up. My concern with being taped primarily has to do with my safety. My unit tends to get a lot of psych...

  22. How to give IVP into a primary line with incompatible medications?

    Karou replied to Sara-Allison's topic in Medical-Surgical

    If you are giving something truly incompatible (as the OP is suggesting) then why would you do this instead of pausing/unhooking the primary IV and giving the IVP directly into the port of the IV?...

  23. How to give IVP into a primary line with incompatible medications?

    Karou replied to Sara-Allison's topic in Medical-Surgical

    It's actually critical that you take the time to look up medication compatibility. You HAVE to know this information before giving any drug. "It will take too long" is not an excuse, it's lazy and...

  24. Nursing Instructors Would Rather see You Fail than Succeed

    Karou replied to pat8585's topic in General Students

    I rarely saw this in either of my two rounds through nursing school (LVN then LVN-ADN). Most instructors DO want students to pass. I never personally felt targeted, but during my LVN-ADN the director...

  25. why do so many nurses post that they love the med scanners

    Karou replied to the nites's topic in General Nursing

    I don't really understand the OP's disdain of scanners. I DO love them. I have worked both with and without them, and have been there when the computers have crashed and we can't use them. I prefer a...