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1. green tube on "Survivor"

   NorthNurse replied to Cindy_A's topic in General Nursing

   I thought it was an inhaled opiate, because he was getting sedated and his pupils were pinpoint when they put him in the heli, just a guess, But, if anyone knows for sure, hope they write in.

2. green tube on "Survivor"

   NorthNurse replied to Cindy_A's topic in General Nursing

   I thought it was an inhaled opiate, because he was getting sedated and his pupils were pinpoint when they put him in the heli, just a guess, But, if anyone knows for sure, hope they write in.

3. Per Diem vs. Salaried

   NorthNurse replied to LenoraRN's topic in Home Health

   Hi Lenora, I have been involved with a committee for the last 3 months debating those very questions, my agency had been per visit, not per diem, and prior to PPS it wasn't a bad system, the company...

4. cna salary

   NorthNurse replied to reyna's topic in General Nursing

   12.00/hr as a CNA would be great here in Northern Michigan, As a RN, (18.94/hr base, mileage,with benefits, although not the best) who has a sister who is a CNA,(8.65/hr,no benefits)in a ECF, this...

5. what do nurses think of medical assistants?

   NorthNurse replied to karenccma's topic in General Nursing

   The problem with everyone being labeled nursing staff, is the deception to the public, on who is, or is not, a professional registered nurse, I personally want to know who I am dealing with, case in...

6. severe itching

   NorthNurse replied to Cathy RN's topic in General Nursing

   As one of the posters has already mentioned, asthma does go hand in had with other autoimmune diseases, steroid creams have been very effective and not caused the severe systemic symptoms, I would...

7. nursing practice

   NorthNurse replied to tschell's topic in General Nursing

   2 Books available that discuss in detail your subject are:Legal and Ethical Issues in Nursing, third edition, by Ginny Wacker Guido chapter 11 encompasses Nurse practice acts,Licensure,and Scope of...

8. pressure sores and flap surgery

   NorthNurse posted a topic in Home Health

   In my experience its not related specifically to the pp, although circulation definetly plays a part,but,rather to the potential for osteomyelitis, and prevention of it. I have had several patients...

9. Hospital / Nursing Pins / Badges Wanted

   NorthNurse replied to eric55's topic in General Nursing

   Who'd a figured they had something like that going on over in Ireland, that's just great! I'll have to keep a look out for them here. Thanks for the cultural education Jenny

10. Where is JCAHO in all of this mess??

    NorthNurse replied to RNSue's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Sue, Some hospitals are more concerned with trying to promote agenda's such as therapeutic touch and bringing prayer to the bedside, not that there isn't a place for alternative therapies, BUT, I...

11. Where have all the nurses gone?

    NorthNurse replied to steve brock's topic in General Nursing

    Hello Ullis, Thanks for the input, now we know its not just a problem here, Nurses need to unite globally for improvements to be made across the country and world. With forums for communication like...

12. Hospital / Nursing Pins / Badges Wanted

    NorthNurse replied to eric55's topic in General Nursing

    Eric55, I think nursing pins will be difficult to collect since most nurses wear thier pins and they become a personal hierloom, I know all three of my pins, LPN, ADN, and BSN pins will be passed on...

13. Burnout?

    NorthNurse replied to LenoraRN's topic in Home Health

    Hi Mijourney, Does your agency use a point system for productivity, I just recieved a copy today of the plan that my agency is implementing with a salary model, frankly, I am appalled with it, the...

14. Burnout?

    NorthNurse replied to LenoraRN's topic in Home Health

    To LenoraRN and others, I have been in home care for the last 11 years and seen the paperwork multiply like rabbits, I also see the nurses notes that sometimes come from referring hospitals, and quite...

15. what are my legal rights?

    NorthNurse replied to spitfire's topic in General Nursing

    Dear SubQ, Just had to write, and say if more nurses would stick to their convictions and really advocate for patients like you did, we wouldn't be in the mess we are in now!! YOU GO GIRL, Don't give...