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  1. Mispronunciations That Drive You Nuts

    scottaprn replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Had a guy who needed physical therapy for his broken spatula (scapula) I have assisted with more rotary cup surgeries (rotator cuff) than I can

  2. Did I commit career suicide?

    scottaprn replied to catmom1's topic in Nurses Recovery

    As long as you are a living breathing human being there is ALWAYS hope. Suicide indicates finality. You have a bad day you go to bed knowing that you will have a better day tomorrow because YOU...

  3. Getting it in writing

    scottaprn replied to Alicia777's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Weird things happen in the job hunting. I agree with pulseless. Until you have it in writing don't say a word to your manager. In fact I will go even further-don't say a word to anyone. I had a...

  4. There is no such thing as a dumb question. But seriously, there is.

    scottaprn replied to AliceTrout's topic in Nursing Humor

    Pt wheeled in to ER being coded. Asystole so I take over compressions from the squad. after a couple rounds of epi with no success. I am still doing compressions when a nurse who is trying to...

  5. They should be force to retire

    scottaprn replied to apnurserock's topic in Retired Nurses

    I am just planning on working until a robot can replace me. hope I can make it that long without a big

  6. Testing pos for Amphetamine; Adderall

    scottaprn replied to Zeidant2's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Take the note and your prescription bottle with you. If the company asked what you have taken the last 30 days give them the information. if they don't ask hold onto it. if you test positive you...

  7. serious bad karma, and yet...

    scottaprn replied to mzmeRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You say you owe a payback if you leave. did they give you a bonus when you came on

  8. 2 rn's both bsn, ond nearly NP fin leave bp high

    scottaprn replied to the nites's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hi Seattlejess. Here arena few things that made him.the best I have seen and what he taught me. He was an ER nurse just to give some context. 1) Do the basics and do them well. I never saw the...

  9. I need to vent...politics of private practice

    scottaprn replied to hubcaps's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    If I were the pcp I would be upset for 2 reasons. First of all the referral without consulting me and second of all the fact you came onto a public forum and insinuated that the referral he wanted...

  10. Do the CNAs or RNs do personal care

    scottaprn replied to RNtobe23's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've even been lucky enough to wipe a few as an NP. Basically everybody poops and everybody cleans

  11. Patient complaint

    scottaprn replied to gettingbsn2msn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I can only assume a female patient made that complaint . seriously though that is the dumbest one I have ever heard. I had a patient complain about my voice because they thought i sounded that way...

  12. 2 rn's both bsn, ond nearly NP fin leave bp high

    scottaprn replied to the nites's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    So I have a few questions for you given your vast superior knowledge to the rest of us who dared to get a BSN or god forbid a MSN. 1. how far out of the stroke was the patient? 2. Who wrote the...

  13. Do you need a doctors order for this?

    scottaprn replied to Cynnie24's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes you do need an order. The only question is do you have a standing order that you can implement in place by the policy of your facility or do you have to call and get an order. Take the time to...

  14. Laser Hair RN pay in Ohio. 20% commission/no hourly

    scottaprn replied to 48cgna's topic in Aesthetics

    I wouldn't even consider a 20 percent offer if you are doing the marketing and the procedures. You are basically an independent contractor at that stage. You would have to bring in 250,000 in...

  15. When Should I Start Studying for NCLEX?

    scottaprn replied to tbbtpeach's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    When I was in nursing school I had access to a computer program (I cant remember the program but it doesn't really matter). When we went over a topic in class I would practice questions on that topic...

  16. Dealing with well-meaning but stupid questions?

    scottaprn replied to feelslikefire's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    "When researching career paths I found that I was drawn to the nursing system theory developed by Newman. Her framework of the individual as an open system which responds to stressors in a dynamic...

  17. Case Study #3

    scottaprn replied to emtb2rn's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Out of curiosity was Tylenol given before the labs came back? Chance of overdose would make me a little slower on the trigger-hence why I went with external cooling for the fever. I can see the...

  18. Case Study #3

    scottaprn replied to emtb2rn's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Sat of 89 and periods of apnea- intubate Pan culture, cbc, cmp, troponin, lactate, acetamenophin, salacitic. A CK level to help rule in or out NMS. A full head to toe looking for track marks, signs...

  19. Use of RX medicines

    scottaprn replied to jacksonse1's topic in Patient Medications

    Your friend may hate you for a while but you may save her from making a mistake she can never take back. Get her in the recovery process. There is a great group of people here that post in the...

  20. Use of RX medicines

    scottaprn replied to jacksonse1's topic in Patient Medications

    In Georgia you have a duty to report any unprofessional conduct that may jeopardize patient safety according to your practice act. To not do so is considered unprofessional conduct on your part and...

  21. Do I have a right to a copy of my employee health file?

    scottaprn replied to Clovery's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Spoke with some knowledgeable and he confirmed that you do have access but it does depends on who "owns" the records who you have to ask for them. "Ownership" is defined by the agreement between the...

  22. Bullying - What is it?

    scottaprn replied to RNdynamic's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Wooh Read the data. there is tons of other research on other professions with regards to workplace bullying. It is studied extensively in other fields. Did you know there are 26 states that have...

  23. Bullying - What is it?

    scottaprn replied to RNdynamic's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OCRN63 So you have no interest in evidence based practice. fair

  24. Oral pain med alternative

    scottaprn replied to laderalis's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    keylimesqueez is dead on with the compounding creams available. I write them all of the time in ortho and they are very flexible with what is included etc. There are many companies that make them...

  25. Bullying - What is it?

    scottaprn replied to RNdynamic's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    In an era where nursing is supposed to be about evidence based practice I continue to be amazed by the people who ignore the evidence concerning bullying among nurses. The data is clear and...