DusktilDawn

DusktilDawn

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  1. Florida woman goes into hospital to have baby, leaves as a double amputee

    DusktilDawn replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    The couple wants to know how she caught streptococcus, during labor or after. She doesn't know. She knows she didn't leave the hospital the same. This is specifically what the couple wants to know,...

  2. "I Come Into Work Sick! Why Can't You?"

    DusktilDawn replied to Plagueis's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked at a unionized facility, and yes they can do something about abusers (I saw ONE instance in which they actually bothered to do this), however there are steps that management has to follow...

  3. "I Come Into Work Sick! Why Can't You?"

    DusktilDawn replied to Plagueis's topic in General Nursing

    isn't it amazing how they harass the ones that don't abuse it or are legit? your also right about the biggest complainers most often being the worst offenders. don't ask me why, but i've seen...

  4. "I Come Into Work Sick! Why Can't You?"

    DusktilDawn replied to Plagueis's topic in General Nursing

    I get what your saying about those that you can practically predict when they will call in sick, worked with some of those too. The problem I've always found is that management does not want to deal...

  5. "I Come Into Work Sick! Why Can't You?"

    DusktilDawn replied to Plagueis's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's an attitude that develops because of staffing issues. Most places do not staff in anticipation of sick calls. You wind up with some who come in ill when they should be at home, out of a...

  6. ADN vs BSN

    DusktilDawn replied to Jess_babygirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Jess, have you considered some sort of career counselling to determine which may be the better option for you? That could be helpful in deciding which program is best for

  7. **Alert**Our Right to Privacy as nurses???

    DusktilDawn replied to bchboy's topic in General Nursing

    In Michigan, only your name and license number is available on line. No address. However, I only need to know the name of the person I'm looking up, anybody anywhere can look up this info. As far as...

  8. Getting CNAs to WEAR GLOVES & WASH HANDS?!?!

    DusktilDawn replied to luvmy2angels's topic in General Nursing

    i think what also needs to be stressed when dealing with a co-worker who may not be following proper handwashing and gloving policies is this: we not only follow these protocols to protect the...

  9. Getting CNAs to WEAR GLOVES & WASH HANDS?!?!

    DusktilDawn replied to luvmy2angels's topic in General Nursing

    Have you suggested to management to have inservices on infection control that focuses on areas where there are the most problems: 1. The importance of handwashing and appropriate use of gloves 2....

  10. Anyone feel short-changed? (Sorry, vent!)

    DusktilDawn replied to ERRN629's topic in Emergency

    If you've only worked in the ER, how would you know whether or not the floor nurses have it "easy." Those nurses don't just pass meds twice a shift and than spend the rest of the time with their feet...

  11. "But I'm pregnant . . ."

    DusktilDawn replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    OK folks, the last 3 people who became pregnant on my unit went TWP (light duty) before the first trimester was over. What this means is they were not given patient assignments and a list of what...

  12. LPNs who are jealous or resentful of RNs??

    DusktilDawn replied to RNsRWe's topic in General Nursing

    I was an RPN/LPN prior to becoming an RN. I wouldn't classify the RPN/LPN program I attended as a "piece of cake," if anything that education and experience was an asset when I chose to purse further...

  13. Being Judgemental Doesn't It Give Nurses A Bad Rap?

    DusktilDawn replied to buildingmyfaith57's topic in General Nursing

    Two things have kept me in the position on the unit I'm on: 1. The other RNs I work with. If not for the support we give each other, I would have left a long time ago. This same sentiment tends to get...

  14. Drawing blood through a Saline Lock??

    DusktilDawn replied to thumperRN's topic in General Nursing

    It's not a good idea to do. I've also experienced the same problem you do since it seems to be common practice (or so the patients tell me) to draw blood from SLs in ICU and ER. The only time I will...

  15. Pt Threats and Name Badges (again)

    DusktilDawn replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    Actually worked with someone who WAS stalked by a former patient, and this was not a psych

  16. RANT!! He left a dirty needle on my table!

    DusktilDawn replied to nursejohio's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I DO think it is a big deal when ANYONE does not dispose of sharps properly including doctors. I will agree that one should use caution when cleaning up equipment/work areas in case of sharps being...

  17. RANT!! He left a dirty needle on my table!

    DusktilDawn replied to nursejohio's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Actually it is not too much to expect a doctor to dispose of their sharps appropriately. Only incident with a needle stick that I had involved a doctor not disposing of his sharp, which I did include...

  18. New Nurse in the house!!!!!!!!!

    DusktilDawn replied to natrelle74's topic in General Nursing

    congrats to both naenae and cajohn on passing your

  19. New to the board and loving it

    DusktilDawn replied to NICUpassion's topic in Ob/Gyn

    congratulations on achieving your goals!!!!! and to

  20. Wouldn't you consider this stealing???

    DusktilDawn replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    You didn't over-react, what they did was steal. They also showed a lack of respect towards those whom generously allowed them their office to use as a considerate conveinience towards them. They were...

  21. I've got a question -Taking BP before giving anti-hypertensives

    DusktilDawn replied to greatshakes's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed, I always check BP and HR before giving antihypertensives and cardiac meds. It's a minimal standard of safety when administering these

  22. So frustrated...co-worker stealing drugs.

    DusktilDawn replied to ND76's topic in General Nursing

    What you could do us ask your supervisor if they know/suspect who is diverting narcotics, although it may be inappropriate to release a name. Chances are they already do know who the most likely...

  23. Abandoning babies at Hospitals LEGAL?!?!

    DusktilDawn replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    Just posting some links that deal with the opposition of Safe Haven laws: http://www.bastards.org/alert/babydump-quotes.htm http://www.bastards.org/activism/EBDreport.html Although I think some valid...

  24. I didn't get all this education to wipe behinds!

    DusktilDawn replied to SeekingNur's topic in General Nursing

    Our facility actually carries the fecal containment device Lizz is talking about. I also think you've come to wrong conclusion. I've seen one too many red, raw, and bleeding behinds from frequent...

  25. retaliation or just coincidence?

    DusktilDawn replied to mtnmom's topic in General Nursing

    Actually any opening on any sharps container can pose a danger, not simply because one is trying to steal narcs. It's a bigger risk if the opening is described like the OP's (our sharps containers...