Whispera MSN, RN

psych, addictions, hospice, education

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    What do you think? (warning: vent ahead)

    Whispera replied to Nursey103's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree with Leslie and also am thinking that the patient knows he gets an intense allergic reaction from Dilaudid (itches til he bleeds, from scratching I guess). He also knows Benadryl prevents it,...
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    Nurse Manager said she can't give professional reference???

    Whispera replied to kat,rn's topic in General Nursing

    Lots of places have a company policy that only HR can give references. Don't feel she's "against" you because of
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    Nursing bag for hospice RN?

    Whispera replied to crossingfingers10's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I was told to carry a newspaper with me when I entered a home, and put that under where I put my bag. Supposedly the ink in newspaper has a germicidal quality to it... And, it's less obvious, almost...
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    Nursing bag for hospice RN?

    Whispera replied to crossingfingers10's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    The issue with the wheeled case is infection control for sure. Consider what's on the floors of some homes. However, the spots where you have to put your unwheeled cases can be equally as...
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    How do I report a Doctor to the DEA? Anyone ever do this?

    Whispera replied to nervousinkzoo's topic in General Nursing

    This is off-topic but I feel I have to write about it. In the box that appears above things we write, many of us have all sorts of information about ourselves. This could lead to someone else...
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    Applying before you even graduate?

    Whispera replied to EstrellaAzul's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Lots of places will hire you on graduation, pending your licensure. It's good to apply before you graduate, I think. Some might even hire you as a nursing associate, or some such thing, which means...
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    How do I report a Doctor to the DEA? Anyone ever do this?

    Whispera replied to nervousinkzoo's topic in General Nursing

    Question: When you say the doc sent the patient home with narcotics, do you mean the actual drugs, or scripts for them? If it's scripts, the DEA will catch up with her. They watch that stuff. If...
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    Is it RN,BSN or BSN,RN

    Whispera replied to ava'smomRN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I believe you use the credentials you got first, first...and on down the line. So, I'm Whispera, BSEd, BSN, RN, MSN, CNS, APRN-BC. I think it's a whole bunch of alphabet soup though and lots of places...
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    No nurse in a mental health/addictions facility?

    Whispera replied to heartnursing's topic in Psychiatric

    I don't see how there can no nurse on-duty if withdrawal/detox is possible, or if a psychotic person isn't stable. It would be interesting to know how this works! That's a big something to keep your...
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    opinions please?

    Whispera replied to rae-roo76's topic in General Nursing

    The state school is 54K for a year in the accelerated program? Wow, that's way more than schools around here. Have you looked into other state
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    opinions please?

    Whispera replied to rae-roo76's topic in General Nursing

    How about checking with state schools? Lots of them have great programs for both ASN and BSN programs, and they cost a huge amount less than private
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    Geri psych unit...no security, no respiratory therapy

    Whispera replied to Marshall1's topic in Psychiatric

    I think security is a huge necessity, but think respiratory therapy isn't quite so necessary. Nurses often do breathing treatments for their patients. If it's more than that that's needed, then it's...
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    someone put soap in my drink!!

    Whispera replied to wishinguponastarLPN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Whoever did it was trying to get a reaction. If you gave a reaction, the person got what he or she wanted. Try not to make a big deal out of this. It's soooo much more likely it was just a prank than...
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    protective protection

    Whispera replied to mrnewman's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's asking, when you're wearing protective protection (gown, gloves, mask, hair coverer, booties), what's the order to take things off, so you stay as germ-free as
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    Getting blood on your hands

    Whispera replied to ribeyesteak's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a hangnail picker too. I don't do it as much as I used to, but still find myself doing it absentmindedly in a stressful situation. Also, I seem to have a problem with the existence of hangnails...
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    How can I make up clinical hours?

    Whispera replied to girlwith1eye's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Facilities won't allow you to come do most clinicals there without an instructor at least in the building. If the clinical was an observation experience, that's one thing. If it's a hands-on...
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    Failed pre-employment drug screen

    Whispera replied to OlderRNinGA's topic in General Nursing

    It's sad this is happening. I think Esme's words ring true--tell them the truth if they ask you, and see what happens. I have a problem with trying to dance around the truth, or avoid it because it...
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    Criticized for being nervous . . .

    Whispera replied to MakeAWish's topic in General Nursing

    Is it possible you were misinterpreting the meaning behind her words? I mean...she says she sees you're nervous. Does that mean she doesn't think it's logical to be nervous? Or does it mean she...
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    Anyone else dealing with anxiety/emotional issues?

    Whispera replied to rntj's topic in General Nursing

    Why is Ativan not a good option during work? I understand it can make you sleepy, etc., but once the correct dose is determined, it's there to help with anxiety, and is a legitimate
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    Any tips with smells? Please!!!

    Whispera replied to AML2007's topic in General Students

    Halls Mentholyptus cough drops and those little Listerine breath things (they're think sheets of gelatin with listerine in them) help me. Use more than one of the listerine things at a
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    How can I make up clinical hours?

    Whispera replied to girlwith1eye's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Where I teach, a student can make up 3 clinical hours, and it can be stretched to 6 in extenuating circumstances. 3 can be made up through an alternate assignment (writing,research, other projects)....
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    psych tech to psych nurse?

    Whispera replied to MadameFreckles's topic in Psychiatric

    it's the best thing you could do for yourself, for your
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    do nurses get employer sponsored pensionplan?

    Whispera replied to lily1289's topic in General Nursing

    In one of my most recent jobs (just a couple of years ago), the hospital deposited 10% of each paycheck's amount into a retirement fund for me. This wasn't deducted from my pay. It was something...
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    interviewing after assaulted by patient

    Whispera replied to fiveofpeep's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I feel the need to caution you about posting more details about your situation, since you never know who's reading
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    interviewing after assaulted by patient

    Whispera replied to fiveofpeep's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Even if the lawsuit is brought up, the suit was settled in your favor, NOT in your former employer's favor. You have no guilt in it at all. I think the outcome of the suit, IF THEY bring it up,...