DusktilDawn

DusktilDawn

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  1. Charting for behaviors

    DusktilDawn replied to not now's topic in General Nursing

    Here are some links for Charting tips: At FindArticles there are 4 articles here on charting: http://www.findarticles.com/p/search?qt=Charting+Tips+1&tb=art&qf=free Do's and Don'ts of Nursing...

  2. HIPPA -- Use patient's first name or last name?

    DusktilDawn replied to Aunt Minnie's topic in General Nursing

    Good question, I don't know which one is correct. I know I prefer to be called by my first name since people have trouble pronouncing my last name. As a nurse I have seen many last names that I had no...

  3. NCLEX tomorrow 8/22/05

    DusktilDawn replied to squareface's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Waiting can be the hardest part, hang in there. I had to wait a little longer than I expected too. Keep us

  4. Was I justified in writing up Nursing Assistant?

    DusktilDawn replied to hhrhrn41's topic in General Nursing

    CNAs are allowed to perform EKGs at the facility I'm at ELKMin06. What CNAs do can vary from facility to facility or even state to

  5. Med error,I'm suspended,I need advice,please!

    DusktilDawn replied to Mama2-3's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Absolutely no reason for you to be escorted off the premises in this manner. What you describe sounds horrible. Please don't make the decision to leave nursing when your obviously this

  6. Med error,I'm suspended,I need advice,please!

    DusktilDawn replied to Mama2-3's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    It may be that facilities policy to suspend in a situation like this. The patient had to be taken from the facility and admitted for observation, perhaps in a situation that results in...

  7. More charting, paperwork and chores than is humanly possible

    DusktilDawn replied to estrogen's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree that CNAs should be able to help do these things. I would check you policies and procedures to see if it is possible to delegate some of the tasks Cute CNA mentioned. Does it have to be an...

  8. Family Witnessing Code Activities

    DusktilDawn replied to BabyRN2Be's topic in General Nursing

    I have had families outside the room when there has been a code. There were able to see that the staff were doing their best for their family member, however, they were not close enough to see all the...

  9. Family Witnessing Code Activities

    DusktilDawn replied to BabyRN2Be's topic in General Nursing

    Or a family member trying to run the

  10. Med error,I'm suspended,I need advice,please!

    DusktilDawn replied to Mama2-3's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Hi Grannynurse, I agreed with what you said in your initial post. Just curious as to what you thought about the actions taken. Thanks for

  11. Not going to nursing schhol after all

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

    Any other recourse for you txpadequeen? I would have been rattled in the situation you described. Talk to anyone & everyone at the school who can help. I just feel so bad for you right

  12. What happen to taking Vital Signs???

    DusktilDawn replied to caroladybelle's topic in General Nursing

    Are the nurses choosing to ignore this problem or are they unaware of it? If they are SHAME, SHAME, SHAME on them. They may be on your case because they think your slow, not because your are doing it...

  13. NCLEX Thursday..... I need Advice!!!

    DusktilDawn replied to HNACAA's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Fingers crossed here too!!! Keep us

  14. What happen to taking Vital Signs???

    DusktilDawn replied to caroladybelle's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately Angie, there are some WHO JUST DON'T

  15. Med error,I'm suspended,I need advice,please!

    DusktilDawn replied to Mama2-3's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    hi grannynurse, when i was a nursing student one of the things pounded into my head was the fact that you never give medications that you did pour myself, you will be held accountable if the...

  16. What happen to taking Vital Signs???

    DusktilDawn replied to caroladybelle's topic in General Nursing

    Defnately an area that's high risk for nosocomial infections. Unfortunately where I work there are no BP cuffs in each patient's room. In fact rarely are any BP cuffs cleaned routinely whether they...

  17. New Charge Nurse and CNA's

    DusktilDawn replied to cathy54's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    She may have been interested in how you view CNAs. Some nurses have lousy attitudes towards them which creates alot of workplace conflict. You also know from experience the problems that arise when...

  18. Nurses Rule

    DusktilDawn replied to lpnstudentin2010's topic in General Nursing

    Not the least bit corny. You will make her day!!! A nurse feels like soaring when she receives words like this from her patients. Your letter is bringing tears to my eyes!!! You worded it so...

  19. Was I justified in writing up Nursing Assistant?

    DusktilDawn replied to hhrhrn41's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly. The next time this person may decide to do something that results in a patient being harmed. HE LIED, why? I would consider a person described like this as a potential danger in the...

  20. Complications from colonoscopy or diverticulosis?

    DusktilDawn replied to thlnc's topic in Gastroenterology

    How soon after the colonoscopy was the abscess discovered? How long after the colonoscopy was the first CT done? It's possible that the polyp removal was from an already weakened area of the bowel...

  21. Level of intervention mistake? a little vent

    DusktilDawn replied to Danianne's topic in General Nursing

    Was this patient a DNR who should not have been

  22. Nurses Rule

    DusktilDawn replied to lpnstudentin2010's topic in General Nursing

    Wonderful to see posts like this. I hope you plan to pursue

  23. Was I justified in writing up Nursing Assistant?

    DusktilDawn replied to hhrhrn41's topic in General Nursing

    Funny how the aide didn't offer to take over showering the patient so the nurse could assess the situation on the unit and make the determination of whether or not to call staff back from lunch. The...

  24. What happen to taking Vital Signs???

    DusktilDawn replied to caroladybelle's topic in General Nursing

    I pray you become more proficient with manual BPs. Palpate for the brachial artery for proper placement of your stethoscope. Automated equipment does not equate better health care. KUDOS to all...

  25. What happen to taking Vital Signs???

    DusktilDawn replied to caroladybelle's topic in General Nursing

    The RN was WRONG in this situation. She should have re-checked manually. ANY pulse reported that high should be checked