Esme12 ASN, BSN, RN

Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma

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    Ethical delema

    Esme12 replied to Cclm's topic in General Students

    If you are sure your concern is to be sure the right thing is being done, and not because the instructor is "trying to fail" you then talk to your program director. You should NOT speak to the...
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    Ethical delema

    Esme12 replied to Cclm's topic in General Students

    As a student it is probably best to keep your thoughts to yourself. I suppose you could go to your program director and tell her your story but be sure your concern over reporting this isn't because...
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    Floor nurse moving to ER? Lots of questions?

    Esme12 replied to tsm007's topic in Emergency

    BREATHE! Your work load will be bigger. You turn patients over as quickly as possible so it is entirely possible to have several different patients in your rooms but you are never alone. Everyone...
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    ABC TV:NY Med shows ER nurse fired due to social media post

    Esme12 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Nursing News

    I am sorry my pet peeve...it is HIPAA not HIPPA. It is also the assumption of privacy....at the train accident scene it is a public event/scene. Admitted to the hospital/ED now gives the patient the...
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    No rehire !!!!!!!!!!

    Esme12 replied to Yorker's topic in General Nursing

    No they can put not for rehire for any reason. Yes...that is true if they don't like you or you are not a "good fit" AND if you are within probation they can fire you for combing your hair...
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    No rehire !!!!!!!!!!

    Esme12 replied to Yorker's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry this is happening to you. It is one of those things we learn growing up that there is actually very little protection for you under any law. Texas is a very strong "At Will"...
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    Burns and hypoproteinemia

    Esme12 replied to temima's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Noctor Durse has been very nice to you. AN feels strongly that students post what they think, or what their research has revealed to them, and their work on a math problem so we can best answer the...
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    100/p

    Esme12 replied to AngelKissed857's topic in General Nursing

    OP....I don't know the actual situation but riding in the back of the ambulance trying to balance assessment while the ambulance is moving and turning is a task itself. To do that while using a...
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    Restraints

    Esme12 replied to emm1256's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    In cases like these I feel there is a systems failure. Where I have worked I have facilitated "RESTRAINTS RENEWAL" in the OE to flag to the MD that the order needs to be renewed.....BEFORE the order...
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    Amazon Textbook Rentals?

    Esme12 replied to longwayup's topic in General Students

    My daughter rented a few from amazon....they were in good shape and return was easy. She likes
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    Burns and hypoproteinemia

    Esme12 replied to temima's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    HI! Welcome to AN! The largest online nursing community! We are happy to help! What semester are you? What does your textbook say? We are always happy to help but we ask ALL students to post what...
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    I need answers to 6 interview Qs from experienced RNs for an assignment

    Esme12 replied to Brookelynne's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    "PRATTLE" interesting word. Prattle, talk at length in a foolish or inconsequential way. I don't think that drawing attention to a valuable nursing skill is "prattling". In every aspect of nursing...
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    Could I have done something differently?

    Esme12 replied to Iker's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Welcome to AN! The largest online nursing community! thread moved for best
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    To the nurse who was belittling and condescending to me today

    Esme12 replied to Wherearethelandmarks's topic in General Nursing

    ((HUGS)) Come and vent any time ((HUGS)) No one deserves to be treated poorly. I have found that people who make it a point to make other people feel bad do so because they feel bad about...
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    Patient is a sex offender with a tracker on his ankle

    Esme12 replied to Alex_RN's topic in General Nursing

    First...it is HIPAA not HIPPA...lol This is one of those issues best brought to your manager and risk management/lawyers. When there is criminal activity/investigation HIPAA allows disclosure....but...
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    MD was angry I questioned him.

    Esme12 replied to ella2990's topic in General Nursing

    If I had a dime for every time I annoyed a physician....I would be rich! Well done! You advocated for your patient and prevented an untoward
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    RN to BSN Accrediation national vs regional and Magnet Hospital Job Outlook

    Esme12 replied to Ulingo11's topic in School, College Programs

    It is national accreditation you
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    Sudden Halt in NSAID use & Affect on Patients

    Esme12 replied to Plumrose15153's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Why do you ask? Is this a homework question? What NSAID? Some NSAIDS can effect/potentiate anti-coagulants. What is the patients
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    Care with DVT

    Esme12 replied to AnnShirley's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Why was the patient being washed up in
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    I need answers to 6 interview Qs from experienced RNs for an assignment

    Esme12 replied to Brookelynne's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    There are all kinds of things in the TOS. I don't think we really need to add more. I never really minded filling out the occasional interview homework. I felt these assignments were, well,...
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    Need some ideas please !

    Esme12 replied to Eeramsey's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    How about nursing unions with TUFTS hospital in Boston in the
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    Research College of Nursing

    Esme12 replied to Gracedazz's topic in School, College Programs

    Hi! Welcome to AN! The largest online nursing community! AN is an international site and we have members asking questions from all over the world...except Antarctica. It is helpful to the members...
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    Riverside School of Nursing LPN 2017

    Esme12 replied to Sflowers's topic in School, College Programs

    thread moved for best
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    Difficulty finding job from home

    Esme12 replied to Drnurserita's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I too found myself in a position like you and being unable to work the "usual" hours. I have a BSN and 39 years experience in ICU, ER, Trauma flight, teaching, management/director., I have looked...
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    Job Postings - where do nurses go to look for jobs?

    Esme12 replied to jdominick's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    We have postings for positions here as well!allnurses