Whispera MSN, RN

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    Mocking Teachers Online: A Student's Right?

    Whispera replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    While I'd have some sympathy since the people doing the postings are kids, and would hope their parents would do something, it's still libel. I don't know if there could be legal consequences for a...
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    Electroconvulsive Therapy

    Whispera replied to Mashira's topic in Psychiatric

    It's not at all like in the movies, at least most of the time. Sedatives and paralytics are given. Usually all you'll see is a lower leg
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    Anyone ever have a famous person as a patient?

    Whispera replied to JRP1120, RN's topic in General Nursing

    It occurs to me that if celebrities have an alias in the census and on the chart, we might not realize who they are unless we're told.... I wonder if that's happened to anyone
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    I made a mistake :( worried about losing my job....advice?

    Whispera replied to claireb's topic in Psychiatric

    I agree with everything everyone said before me. I'd like to add one more thing (besides giving you a supportive hug!). The family says Ativan seems to make the patient more agitated. Might this be...
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    My painfully long orientation

    Whispera replied to NightOwl0624's topic in General Nursing

    Just do the job and get through the two weeks. The most important thing in your posting that strikes me is not wanting to sour relationships. Now's the time to work toward being part of the team so...
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    Anyone ever have a famous person as a patient?

    Whispera replied to JRP1120, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I've had two. One was quite gracious. The other was silent most of the time. I didn't feel starstruck, but felt funny--I can't really explain it. The hospital gave them anonymous names on the...
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    What to do? Not so great encounter with HR....

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

    HR departments have been known to work more slowly than a turtle walking backwards. Just submitting an application doesn't mean you'd even get an interview quickly. Who knows, by August, the job you...
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    Extreme anxiety

    Whispera replied to Vtachy1's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Haldol is cheaper and works
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    Malpractice

    Whispera replied to grad13's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    If you look at the websites for malpractice insurance and see the variation in what malpractice insurance costs, between specialties, that will give you an idea of what specialties are considered more...
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    Recent change in nationwide regulations regarding IM?

    Whispera replied to Nope's topic in Psychiatric

    Where I've worked, we didn't medicate against patients' wishes unless there was a threat to self, others, or property. The threat could be verbal, or escalation of behavior. The medication had to be...
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    MRSA in the ED

    Whispera replied to NurseVoldemort's topic in Emergency

    Lots of patients don't know their MRSA history and no one else knows they're at risk for it either. Caregivers don't figure it out until the patient has been hospitalized awhile. By that time it's too...
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    old movie

    Whispera replied to NNP-2018's topic in Psychiatric

    I believe it's about the old "Bedlam" hospital, and probably has alot of Hollywood drama
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    old movie

    Whispera replied to NNP-2018's topic in Psychiatric

    There are lots of old movies that have a more-or-less accurate depiction of how psychiatric care was in the past. It's hard to narrow it down. One that comes to mind is "The Snake
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    Extreme anxiety

    Whispera replied to Vtachy1's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I agree with the others. Consider pain, constipation, breathing difficulty, psychosis, and medicate as appropriate. Don't add another benzo to the 2 the patient is already getting. Instead...
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    Calories

    Whispera replied to ttpurtee's topic in General Nursing

    Calories are an important concept but I think understanding servings is more useful. If you can visualize what a serving is, know how many servings of ____ are recommended for the person's specific...
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    second thoughts

    Whispera replied to violin9's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like you've experienced at least a few losses in your life. Now you're expecting an empty nest. That can be a huge frying-pan-in-the-face thing that takes a bit to get past. You can lose...
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    First med error

    Whispera replied to LPN9816aj's topic in General Nursing

    Everyone makes med errors. Try not to be so hard on yourself! Try to make it a learning experience instead of a self-bashing. You're still the same good nurse you were before you made the error....
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    New Grad RN Going Into Psych

    Whispera replied to AngeloRN's topic in Psychiatric

    Angelo, since it's been awhile since you started this thread, how's it
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    New Grad RN Going Into Psych

    Whispera replied to AngeloRN's topic in Psychiatric

    I see I already posted on this, but the thread only went so far when I just read it. Since I took the time to write, here are today's thoughts. Silly me! Hi Angelo, and welcome to psych nursing!...
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    Advice Needed

    Whispera replied to chevyv's topic in General Nursing

    I'm going to list alot of questions and comments I have here. Please don't take offense, since I mean no offense. I just feel the need to get more information and to help you think this through:...
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    A question for those who teach (school setting).

    Whispera replied to eriksoln's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I think nursing diagnoses/careplans have their use. They help a student focus on what needs to be done, and individualize things for specific patients. Remember back when you started nursing school,...
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    Do I have to give my job information about my court hearing?

    Whispera replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    OR and ER can fall under nursing administration. It depends on where you
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    no win situation

    Whispera replied to ulmaulma's topic in General Nursing

    "I have to resign for personal reasons. My last day will be ____. Thank you for the opportunity to work
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    If a MD says "Don't Call Back"- do you write that as an order?

    Whispera replied to proudnurseRN's topic in General Nursing

    I had a patient who kept fainting. The doctor ordered an EKG and a potassium level. I called with the results (EKG normal, K low). He ordered a K supplement for the morning and told me not to call...
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    Jackson Surveys question

    Whispera replied to sweetnepenthe's topic in General Nursing

    One hospital where I worked had yearly employee satisfaction surveys. I don't know if it was "Jackson" that did the surveys or not. The surveys were actually used to try to make things better within...