jmgrn65 RN

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    Need some help, is this normal?

    jmgrn65 replied to chiquilina's topic in General Nursing

    first of all, you need someone to help turn the patient. Do everything up until you need to turn the patient and then ask for someone to assit you to turn. THat should not be a problem. 2nd I believe...
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    The Economy and cutbacks.........

    jmgrn65 replied to Andy S.'s topic in General Nursing

    We are having do 10% labor cuts across the board, I don't know exactly how it is affecting nursing, but casemanagement and social workers have been laid off or moved from
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    Trying to find a good stethoscope

    jmgrn65 replied to foreverLaur's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    littmans have some inexpensive stethoscopes, like around 30 something. THey have soft
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    Name Badge Credentials

    jmgrn65 replied to 1joyfulnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I think magnet wants last names on the badge as well, not positive, but that is when we started putting our last names on our badges. I don't like it, for the reason
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    Name Badge Credentials

    jmgrn65 replied to 1joyfulnurse's topic in General Nursing

    We only do degrees, not acls bls pals etc. cause you really can have alaphabet
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    Name Badge Credentials

    jmgrn65 replied to 1joyfulnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Magnet Hospitals want all of your credentials on your badge. It is too bad that a Hospital doesn't allow your credentials, you work hard for them and deserve to have them displayed. Patient also...
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    Professional Organizations

    jmgrn65 replied to Bill666's topic in Nursing Informatics

    I belong to HIMSS, and
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    Can I carry a license in 2 different states

    jmgrn65 replied to kkjc1206's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    you can have licenses in as many states as you
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    Sucker punched. First time I was ever punched by a man.

    jmgrn65 replied to wonderbee's topic in Psychiatric

    I am sorry that this has happened to you. Were their conseqeunces to the patients actions? I don't get it, there should be consequences even if they are a psych
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    Electronic medical records?

    jmgrn65 replied to TRINI_RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    What makes Epic a nightmare? how long have you been using it. We are getting ready to a new system it is narrowed down to two systems, epic being one of
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    Newcomer with questions

    jmgrn65 replied to Sir Lancelot's topic in General Students

    Many Nurses have worked fulltime jobs while going thru School. It can be done, are you single do you have any kids? Those can make it more difficult. Nursing school is tough and require a lot of...
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    Missing out??

    jmgrn65 replied to QTBabyNurse's topic in Nursing Informatics

    I haven't really missed bedside nursing. I still do work occasionally work on the floor, it just reminds me of why I wanted to leave bedside
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    What would you do....?

    jmgrn65 replied to garciadiego's topic in General Nursing

    First of all, ask if anyone is available to help you do something. Then give the pain medications. Hang the TPN. Don't know if the iv restart is a priority or not. I certainly wouldn't assess the new...
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    HIPAA regs info

    jmgrn65 replied to Mr Ian's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    IF it is a health record than it is protected by Hippa. The first part of your question was about obtaining records. A person has the right to see thier own records and I believe have copies. After...
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    Cardiac Nursing Question

    jmgrn65 replied to oreo84's topic in Cardiac

    No cardiac is not considered critical care, but it critical thinking skills are important. If you really like cardiac then what is the harm in doing an externship. That would give you a better idea...
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    Do friends outside of nursing school give you a hard time?

    jmgrn65 replied to hunnybaby24's topic in General Students

    there is no swearing and that is
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    Absolutely the most entertaining birth plan I have ever read....

    jmgrn65 replied to Mermaid4's topic in Ob/Gyn

    yes that was something, I loved
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    please help, give me basics on chest tubes

    jmgrn65 replied to bkleriRN's topic in General Nursing

    Ax- the site and drng; the color and amount. Make sure the all remains connected. Should have clamps at bedside in case of tubing coming apart you would need to clamp immediately and call physician....
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    Sometimes its the little things that make me wanna lose it!!

    jmgrn65 replied to female12233's topic in General Nursing

    I would have said I am your real
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    The New Nursing Informatics Scope And Standards Is Out

    jmgrn65 replied to rninformatics's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Thanks for
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    Healthstream course

    jmgrn65 replied to gabye85's topic in General Students

    They the school or hospital needs to provide the login information, as well as the website
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    Wet-to-dry dressings

    jmgrn65 replied to James_Adam's topic in First Year After Licensure

    We still use it occasionally but once the wound care nurse gets involved they usually change it to use a debriding
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    need MD order for Triple Antibiotic Ointment?

    jmgrn65 replied to JCLVN67's topic in General Nursing

    yep need an
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    pain level of 10 but sleeping

    jmgrn65 replied to 1996RN's topic in PACU

    Trust me Sleep is an escape from Pain. Just because someone is asleep doesn't mean they aren't in pain, sometimes it is the only way to escape is to sleep. I suffer from Migraines and sometimes that...
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    Can an employer penalize you for calling-in due to illness?

    jmgrn65 replied to NursingAgainstdaOdds's topic in General Nursing

    This is our policy. Occasion = an occasion is each time you call in or 3tardies. If you call in sick and are off for 3days that is on occasion but if come in after 2days and then call off again that...