Tenebrae BSN, RN

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    Would Seroquel show up on a drug test?

    Tenebrae replied to OswinOswald's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I recently had to do one for a new job. (quite an experience, urine tests here are not that common). I also take seroquel and no it didnt show up. As VivaLasViejas said, they only test for quite a...
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    Oncology Nurse Burnout?

    Tenebrae replied to nursingmymind's topic in General Nursing

    I've just had a job change from district nursing to working in a hospital level care facility for older people. With both jobs I do alot of palliative and end stage care which is very tiring. Some...
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    10 Worst Employee Excuses For Missing Work

    Tenebrae replied to sharpeimom's topic in Nursing Humor

    A long time ago I was working in a retail store (think Target). I went outside got in the car and went to unlock my steering wheel. It wouldnt budge. I had to ring work and say "Look, I'm really sorry...
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    Would you ever ask another nurse to give your pt a suppository?

    Tenebrae replied to iluvgusgus's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Not a problem here either. The only time it becomes mildly problematic is when one uses a bit too much lube and that little sucker goes every which way except where I want
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    Morphine & air hunger

    Tenebrae replied to RainMom's topic in Patient Medications

    Definately right. We use morphine elixer (1mg/1ml) often with patients with severe SOB. Standard dose would be 2.5-5mls. Can be very effective used in the low
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    RN Detained and Quarantined As Ebola Hysteria Reaches a New Low

    Tenebrae replied to MissyWrite's topic in Disaster Preparation

    GAHHHHH She had one elevated temperature reading with an electronic forehead temperature scanner with like alot of the electronic devices we use can misread a patients vitals I've shared this before...
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    RN Detained and Quarantined As Ebola Hysteria Reaches a New Low

    Tenebrae replied to MissyWrite's topic in Disaster Preparation

    They cant be exposed to a deadly disease when she didnt have said
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    RN Detained and Quarantined As Ebola Hysteria Reaches a New Low

    Tenebrae replied to MissyWrite's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Mega difference between voluntary confinement at home and being confined to a tent in a hospital car park with no access to flushing toilets or shower and being denied access to a lawyer The issue, a...
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    RN Detained and Quarantined As Ebola Hysteria Reaches a New Low

    Tenebrae replied to MissyWrite's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Why should someone be quarantined who has shown to be free from all symptoms and has twice tested negative for the disease? What is reckless is allowing public hysteria to overrule evidence based...
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    Just got job at a union hospital

    Tenebrae replied to Graduatenurse14's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Are unions not common place in the US. I'm a member of our union. It provides indemnity insurance, support with work place grievances, negotiation of collective employment contracts, and monthly...
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    Hospice Nursing Question

    Tenebrae replied to stirfried's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thats what I love about palliative care and hospice nursing is that treatment/nursing interventions are very much tailored to the needs of the
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    aspiration before IM injections; are you SURE?

    Tenebrae replied to agingnursie's topic in Patient Medications

    I finished in 2012. We were taught to draw back a little to ensure we hadn't inadvertently stuck our needle in a
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    Go ahead laugh. Laughter keeps you from going crazy.

    Tenebrae replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    I was doing a home visit for a profoundly deaf patient. Patient lived on a really noisey road, and I asked them "do you find the noise from the road bad....." Luckily patient had a really good sense...
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    "I need to eat, I'm a diabetic!"

    Tenebrae replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    (I'm using the generic you, not you specifically) Can I politely suggest that they are not giving you the full picture. Without taking care of your own basic needs eg need to pee, need to eat, need to...
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    Do you know first aid, or even have supplies?

    Tenebrae replied to brownbook's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have a fairly well stocked first aid kit. Used to have loads when I worked as a district nurse, as we were allowed to take the cars home (containing our kit) which had everything from catheters,...
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    Hospice Nursing Question

    Tenebrae replied to stirfried's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    My experience of hospice care has been mainly in the community. Hospice is used more for symptom control than actual end of life care. Most people wanted to be kept in their own homes, if that was...
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    Nursing Survey: Violence in the Workplace

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

    If you are wanting input from nurses outside of the US please add another option for the final
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    First Month of work..first couple mistakes! HELP.

    Tenebrae replied to JJberry's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Helpful advice. Give up this desire to be perfect. That doesn't mean you cant put 110% into your job. The reality is that you will make mistakes. You can either spend your time stressing over things...
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    Discovered a possible diversion of meds, now what?

    Tenebrae replied to msnurse123's topic in Patient Medications

    We are required to fill in an incident form for any event where there was potential for harm to someone we call them a 'near
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    How helpful/important is it to work as a CNA before going to nursing school?

    Tenebrae replied to ReadyToListen's topic in General Students

    I found that it was somewhat helpful. The better experience was working in a community home with a chap that required complex nursing care. In NZ at least there is fairly minimal cross over between...
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    New nurse and feeling discouraged by older nurses?

    Tenebrae replied to x28y31's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Also never be afraid to say "I don't know, however I will find out and get back to you" I don't mind if someone doesn't know, I do get somewhat cranky when its clear they don't know and fumble their...
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    Just got fired-AGAIN!

    Tenebrae replied to jayebug's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    How do you fill out apps in the wake of a termination? Look at the things that caused you to loose your job and take steps to address those, because otherwise you run the risk of further...
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    First week of work down as a GN and I am struggling!

    Tenebrae replied to 1Jessie86's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Be kind to yourself, it does get
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    CA ICU staffing guidelines

    Tenebrae replied to cherish86's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    How do you know this? I have no critical care experience, and have no issues with calling a code, have done it. With all due respect you are a new nurse of five months experience. I think its...
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    Do I check BSL if MO order dexomethason? if so when?

    Tenebrae replied to ilbe's topic in Patient Medications

    I see dexamethasone used in community palliative care alot and a BSL test has never been used. Important