MassED BSN, RN

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  1. MassED

    how to remedy this situation?

    MassED replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    well isn't 6 years um... YEARS?? What's the beef? Why not boast, gracefully. Boast away. I have a feeling the poster meant to type MONTHS. Just my thoughts, otherwise that's an idiotic statement,...
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    Hyperkalaemia and saline

    MassED replied to Darknights's topic in General Nursing

    Mattiesmama, D50 is usually given 1 amp (about 20 ml prepackaged I think) for hypoglycemia, and it is pretty thick - should have a good line, otherwise it can clot. I try to push it with some saline...
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    Being trained by CNA to do procedures

    MassED replied to Ginger80's topic in General Nursing

    I would have had the resident (I'm talking physician resident) show me, politely turning down the CNA, telling her that as a nurse, you have to be trained by a licensed, trained, professional for that...
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    Drug Calulation Problem

    MassED replied to juzme's topic in General Nursing

    I always use "desired over have" - always.
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    Hyperkalaemia and saline

    MassED replied to Darknights's topic in General Nursing

    wouldn't hang normal saline. Likely insulin drip w/ glucose and Albuterol via neb. Usually provide IV Calcium gluconate and PO Kayexalate as well. I have not used Sodium Polystyrene ... Sorbitol has...
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    If you go to the ER or doctor's office, do you tell them you're a nurse?

    MassED replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    whaaatt? Failed to start the Dopamine? Was there a reason why, maybe?? Sorry for your
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    My Preceptor is making life miserable!!

    MassED replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would be matter of fact with the educator. I would also bring the manager in on that meeting, or request him or her to be present. I would explain that you are not a new nurse, but new to this...
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    Physical Therapy drops pt and doesn't tell RN??

    MassED replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    well an incident report was done. Bad for the Physical therapist to not tell you, but you did the report - most people do those much later, when they have time anyway, because the reporting process...
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    If you go to the ER or doctor's office, do you tell them you're a nurse?

    MassED replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    yeah, and if you were drug-seeking, that doc would know Zofran would not be the drug of
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    If you go to the ER or doctor's office, do you tell them you're a nurse?

    MassED replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    oh I've had those patients too - who just reprogram the smart pump, or open their fluids - or change those settings for their family member. It's crazy. I can't imagine overstepping those...
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    If you go to the ER or doctor's office, do you tell them you're a nurse?

    MassED replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    I had a patient recently who said she was a nurse, but last worked in a hospital 20 years ago, but still... she asked me (with an IV in her arm) when she was getting her IV so she could get pain...
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    If you go to the ER or doctor's office, do you tell them you're a nurse?

    MassED replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    I don't mention it unless they ask what I do. I use laymen's terms when talking outside of my own
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    Can an RN be fired for being immunocompromised?

    MassED replied to lexy3227's topic in General Nursing

    I think I'd look for another job... that's just not worth
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    Can an RN be fired for being immunocompromised?

    MassED replied to lexy3227's topic in General Nursing

    she should be getting help.... are you all a union hospital? I'd be looking to protect myself..... quickly
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    Is bedside report a HIPAA violation with 2-4 patients sharing a room?

    MassED replied to Paulieg69's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    for in the ER, bedside report is quite literal, but we are just in the room to say hi, I'm so and so nurse, taking over for so and so nurse. You're being admitted, or waiting for a CT report, I'll be...
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    Is bedside report a HIPAA violation with 2-4 patients sharing a room?

    MassED replied to Paulieg69's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I would agree there's a HIPAA issue, regardless of you not stating a name, you're talking about that patient in front of other patients. Incidental or not, the only safeguard of patient information is...
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    job advice? posted on general forum, but had no luck.

    MassED replied to Kinley_Y's topic in Emergency

    Personally, I would take the job that best fit my child's schedule and ignore the petty gossip at work. Remembering in the back of your mind why you're there. Do your job and go
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    when you cant let it go (long vent after a crappy day)

    MassED replied to Sugarcoma's topic in General Nursing

    I can't believe that nurse called you at home! Insane! Sounds like you did all that you were to do, did all that was ordered, and sounds like a relatively standard day. You did all that you could do,...
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    Rant about ungrateful, demanding patients

    MassED replied to KSU-SN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think I'd have to quit that. Where's the line between nurse and waitress there? I'd be outta there. Complaints would come flying in with me!! No waiting hand and foot on ESI 4's or visitors... huh...
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    Rant about ungrateful, demanding patients

    MassED replied to KSU-SN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    that's way above and beyond for you to do hourly checks of glucose. If I were that nurse, I'd have said, thanks, but your job is to be the family member right now, I'll be doing the nursing work, but...
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    Rant about ungrateful, demanding patients

    MassED replied to KSU-SN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    oh god do I hate "oohhh NURSE!" Drives me up a
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    Rant about ungrateful, demanding patients

    MassED replied to KSU-SN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    which is why one should chart a patients behavior. Demanding, multiple requests, etc. Document document document, so if and when they do make a complaint, it is well documented how you handled her...
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    Rant about ungrateful, demanding patients

    MassED replied to KSU-SN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'd have done same thing and been thrown out right there along w/
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    UTI and penile piercing

    MassED replied to schaviano's topic in General Nursing

    yikes.
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    What's with all the work gossip and bull****? A lot of it can be avoided.

    MassED replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Nursing

    must be the "magic" age of