Straydandelion

Straydandelion

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  1. Chronic Hep.B carrier - Nursing school(AZ)

    Straydandelion replied to ykrolick's topic in General Nursing

    For lack of a more definitive answer, I would suggest check with the BON in your state:

  2. I Need Advice - MD Not Signing Order

    Straydandelion replied to Andrew, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I am a little unclear on this also since when working ortho, we all knew how to set up a PCA..perhaps PCA's should be known by all for just such

  3. "will continue to monitor"

    Straydandelion replied to rnto?'s topic in General Nursing

    I always write a small statement at the end of my shift just to acknowledge I checked frequently, they were the same and no changes

  4. Private Caregiving as an RN

    Straydandelion replied to rlanz's topic in General Nursing

    I would suggest check with you BON to make sure you comply with the state as far as private duty, then consult a lawyer to draw up a contract and like the post above..make sure you have malpractice...

  5. Texans debate Futile Care Law,

    Straydandelion replied to LolaBunnie's topic in General Nursing

    I thoroughly disagree.. this is the Doc or facillity playing god. who is to decide what care is

  6. I Need Advice - MD Not Signing Order

    Straydandelion replied to Andrew, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Did they indicate why the doctor refuses to sign? The only thing I see in what you wrote is to add "Hydromorphone 0.5-1mg IVP q 5-7 minutes MAX of 4mg for pain until PCA begun. Program PCA for no...

  7. FMLA

    Straydandelion replied to Vito Andolini's topic in General Nursing

    You may have found this already but will post it anyway for a just in case:

  8. Friendship with Coworkers

    Straydandelion replied to NurseMaryB's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    rofl.. so true.. maybe your friend just realizes it bothers you? If I were you, I would just ignore it and do what you like as far as volunteering or not. Pretty soon there will be other gossip making...

  9. SNOTTY MA claiming to be a nurse!!!!

    Straydandelion replied to KY RN's topic in General Nursing

    A lot of BON prosecute someone claiming to be a nurse, I hope the doctor realizes the seriousness of what the MA is claiming and doesn't just sluff it off....

  10. Terminated because of my Attention Deficit Disorder

    Straydandelion replied to LPN&momof3's topic in General Nursing

    Was there a patient error? Time management can be dealt with easily, how long had you worked there? If she said work performance I am assuming she didn't mean ADD however I can see your ADD...

  11. Applied for ADON and DON is a new nurse

    Straydandelion replied to BoomerRN's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I also believe I would be VERY hesitant to work

  12. VENT!! Called off and labeled "No Call No Show" LOOONG...

    Straydandelion replied to so alive LPN's topic in General Nursing

    Even if they had happened to get in touch with you that evening.. it would simply be a matter of them ASKING if you would work. They had already cancelled you and you have no obligation to even agree...

  13. Most Humorous Call-In Excuses

    Straydandelion replied to jeffrey_rn's topic in General Nursing

    Also adding to the older post As a preface: I rarely call in and had a good record at work.. entire year no call-ins for quite a few years in fact. I guess that is one of the reasons they actually...

  14. Can't make a decision for the life of me...

    Straydandelion replied to JustKeepSmiling's topic in General Nursing

    My opinion... if you have the time and money, go for pre-med. It will be easy later if decide it is not for you and then you can get into nursing school. If go the nursing route you may always wonder....

  15. "Can I speak to you for a second?"

    Straydandelion replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    I have had a similar experience.. it may not work in your situation however worked fairly well for me. I would let her know "sure, I can speak with you, I have some things to do now however, but we...

  16. can nurses chart about this kind of things?

    Straydandelion replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    A potentially dangerous situation that would affect patient outcome should be documented in an incident report. Other situations should be simply documented "cleaned patient's soiled diapers on first...

  17. My Dilemma...What would you do??

    Straydandelion replied to Princessluvv's topic in General Nursing

    I am guessing since you posted this in a nursing forum you have already made up your mind .. or mostly. I would do what you think you would enjoy the most, and it doesn't hurt to try something

  18. How to face tomorrow

    Straydandelion replied to jnrsmommy's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, a little time will help... sorry about your

  19. Does a doctor have to write discharge home on an order sheet

    Straydandelion replied to ashland's topic in General Nursing

    The hospital IMO is never going to agree that doctor progress notes replace actual orders, you made a mistake and sometimes it is best to admit it and go on from there, however it seems quite...

  20. "Skills Lab" for JCAHO compliance

    Straydandelion replied to cherex74369's topic in General Nursing

    I had problems also.. copy and paste onto notepad: Our facillity had a check sheet and table set up with different information on certain skills. Some were read, some read and demonstrate though it...

  21. Do you agree with me?

    Straydandelion replied to Mikerinhouston's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked in an acute peds hospital that was divided up by age on general floors with specialty units as you described, it worked well that

  22. Night time munching...

    Straydandelion replied to SweetLemon's topic in General Nursing

    I used to try gum to prevent the munchies and would quickly tuck it under my tongue when anyone was near. That worked fairly well, though occasionally I think my speech was a little off, until one...

  23. Hey guess what? You're charge tonight!

    Straydandelion replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    Pat yourself on the back! You did a wonderful job of it!

  24. Toxic Healthcare Personalities

    Straydandelion replied to Flightline's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If you mean one that could possibly be dangerous to patients and also difficult to work with, I would have to say someone with NO common sense would be the

  25. My Heart is Broken

    Straydandelion replied to HeyHeyitsMaay's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Working ortho quite a few years, I can say I have NEVER had a patient that did NOT receive medication/relief of break-through pain without calling the physician. I can't say what is happening with the...