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    Options for childcare when mandated

    elthia replied to shel_wny's topic in General Nursing

    In regards to your comment that I placed in bold. I live in a 3 bedroom/2 bath. We are a one car(ecoomy car) family. No boats, no pool, heck no cable TV, eat out once a month at a mom/pop store (bill...
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    Evacuation of New Orleans hospital...(link to article inside)

    elthia replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

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    An E-mail from a CNO in Biloxi, Mississippi

    elthia replied to June55Baby's topic in General Nursing

    God grant me the courage to be able to weather an emergency of a similar nature with the dignity and optimism of those nurses. Talk about courage under
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    Evacuation of New Orleans hospital...(link to article inside)

    elthia replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    Just got a call today, most likely will be working double shifts this holiday weekend, administration thinks we'll get hit with evacuees at my hospital. It's on a volunteer basis first. I volunteered....
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    Premedication for blood transfusion

    elthia replied to moshimoshi's topic in General Nursing

    We often do that for patient's who have recieved blood in the past. Having had past transfusions can sometimes make you more susceptible to having an allergic
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    THinking of you... Please stay safe! Hurricane Katrina

    elthia replied to midwife2b's topic in General Nursing

    It made me want to hug DH just a little bit harder. I would not want to have to make that choice...and then have to be strong for the children's
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    My School is Gone!

    elthia replied to glascow's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I think the OP posted the original post for support. One of the first rules of therapeutic communication ( as taught to me in nursing school) was to have a NONJUDGEMENTAL ATTITUDE. Yes, millions of...
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    GN who fails boards and is still on orientation with RN

    elthia replied to EdieRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Dependent upon the state, this might be illegal, check your
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    Evacuation of New Orleans hospital...(link to article inside)

    elthia replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.bne.state.tx.us/h-katrina.htm 72 Hour Rule Exemption A licensed nurse from another state who is in Texas on a non-routine basis for a period not to exceed 72 hours to provide care to a...
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    Evacuation of New Orleans hospital...(link to article inside)

    elthia replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    Go to the TX BNE website, do RN search using your SS# and it will show if you have a compact license or
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    Hydrops Gallbladder?

    elthia replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    From my understanding, you basically had an obstruction, so your gallbladder filled up with mucous like
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    Futile Care Theory

    elthia replied to ZASHAGALKA's topic in General Nursing

    This is where nursing should step in. For one, people need to be educated. DNR does notmean DO NOT TREAT. But I have encountered many out of the medical field that believe that. Also, sometimes the...
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    Improper Termination

    elthia replied to FeelGDRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I am not legal savvy, but keep a copy of any records you have pertaining to this situation. Secondly, if the DON was aware that you had a possible scabies infection and did not ADVISE staff to take...
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    My School is Gone!

    elthia replied to glascow's topic in Post Graduate Students

    ((((glascow)))) I dont' think that you are being selfish. To be that close to reaching your goal and have tragedy strike is terrible. Also, I know that when I have a tragedy or near tragedy occur, I...
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    Evacuation of New Orleans hospital...(link to article inside)

    elthia replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    How terrifying for the patients/families. I can't even imagine the stress on the nurses, how could you continue to give your patients the emotional support they need under those conditions, and having...
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    does it help to have CNA experience in clinical nursing school

    elthia replied to hali's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Not quite so funny to me...but then again I was hired as an RN on a floor that I had worked on as an unlicensed staff member...so delegation WAS extremely difficult... and had a lot of attitudes to...
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    nurse locater devices

    elthia replied to SWAT_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds nice, but what is the backup when the nurse is in a "code brown" and doesn't answer the phone/beeper because she is elbow deep in $$$$? I did a rotation on a floor that had the beeper system in...
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    The most embarrasing thing you've done at work!

    elthia replied to ClaireMacl's topic in Nursing Humor

    For years I controlled my gallbladder disease by eating an almost vegetarian low fat diet(No medical insurance=no $$$ to pay for operation). Well in nursing school some low fat protein options are too...
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    help about chronic pain and meds

    elthia replied to n8isgr8's topic in Pain Management

    What kind of adjunctive meds is she on? If it is neurological pain vs nociceptive (sp) pain, narcotics might not be enough. does she c/o or radiating pain, burning sensations, or tingling/numbness in...
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    Futile Care Theory

    elthia replied to ZASHAGALKA's topic in General Nursing

    I've seen patients who are DNR/DNI, kept alive in a comatose state for days by the use of bipap. It's still artificial ventilation, the only difference is one is invasive, there other isn't. In my...
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    RN's that dont like showering? Whats with that?

    elthia replied to AussieKylie's topic in General Students

    I agree completely. I worked as an unlicensed tech for 2 years. When I first got my RN, I busted my butt trying to help out the CNA/LVN's. Then I found out, that while I'm behind the desk trying...
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    Forced retirement for nurses?

    elthia replied to stidget99's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. Have on occasion worked with a nurse in her 60's, and she was the greatest. Learned a lot from her, and she was able to make an impossible situation work like a wouldn't believe more than...
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    THinking of you... Please stay safe! Hurricane Katrina

    elthia replied to midwife2b's topic in General Nursing

    (((((glascow))))) They are all in our thoughts and
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    What computer charting system do you use?

    elthia replied to SuzieQ_Scrapper's topic in Ob/Gyn

    wow. I didn't realize how spoiled I am. The VA's system is windows based, and about as easy to use as this message board!!!! open up patient record, main screen shows important info, most things is...
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    uk nurses who have come to the usa

    elthia replied to cariad's topic in United Kingdom

    that depends on where you work. If you work for the private sector, I could well believe that, I think most start out at 2 weeks annual leave, and as you gain seniority you gain more leave. If you...