dthfytr

dthfytr ADN, LPN, RN, EMT-B, EMT-I

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  1. Missing Narc.....but for how long?

    dthfytr replied to SE_BSN_RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Don't sweat a single missing Ativan. Seems like a similar event occurs to every nurse at some point. A little paperwork and this too shall pass. Serious drug diversion is a big issue, and the bad guys...

  2. The LPN trap

    dthfytr replied to madfowl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Taking the last sentence of your question, I would say a qualified yes. It depends on tthe attitude of local facilities. Some hospitals will only hire RN's, which is a shame because some of the most...

  3. New Policy??

    dthfytr replied to greenfiremajick's topic in General Nursing

    I'd say it's an admitting problem. They have the initial contact and the opportunity to get things sorted out before the fact. Of course legal will have to be consulted, but getting a clear, concise,...

  4. push back/cancel with no pay

    dthfytr replied to sweetface18's topic in General Nursing

    I believe the practice would be frowned upon by the labor board. My sentiment is that the hospital is entitled to what they pay for. No money/no workey! No matter what they call it, they are usung...

  5. Chamberlain College of Nursing- How is the marketability of a degree from here?

    dthfytr replied to briaan's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You should also check with the state board of nursing. They can tell you the percentage of their students who pass their license exam on the first try. I've never heard of any consideration being...

  6. First day of clinicals .. does this get easier?

    dthfytr replied to Neldavi's topic in General Nursing

    You went to nursing school to LEARN, not because you already know how to be a nurse. Cut yourself some slack. The "learning curve" is very steep at first, later on it shallows and at that point you'll...

  7. Nurses don't save lives....WHAT?

    dthfytr replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    Saving the patient from his doctor counts as saving a life too. Avoids a DWPA (Died With Physicians

  8. Nurses don't save lives....WHAT?

    dthfytr replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    Mr abrasive probably wont learn anything in nursing school since he apparently already knows everything. As for us mere mortals, saved too many to count! Went into a room to defib a patient. His doc...

  9. Naloxone for septic shock?

    dthfytr replied to annister's topic in General Nursing

    Well dip me in chocolate and call me shirley! Just when I thought I'd heard it all along comes Narcan for septic shock. Thanks for the post and the

  10. How do I get around to LIKING changing an ostomy bag?

    dthfytr replied to seks's topic in General Nursing

    Like it? Doubtful. Appreciate the fact that you're not the one living with it makes it more tolerable, though. BTW, a friend pokes a single hole in the bag with an insulin needle. Lets gas out but not...

  11. Transfer codes to ER not ICU

    dthfytr replied to MADDOG70's topic in Emergency

    It just comes down to where the patient can get the most appropriate care for his/her medical needs. When all is said and done, that's how it'll be

  12. Need advice from experienced ER nurses!

    dthfytr replied to inteRN's topic in Emergency

    If you can keep the parents calm, the children will take a cue from that. That will help, but unfortunately there's no perfect way that I've found to always have a calm child. If children are able to...

  13. You know it's going to be a crazy night at work, when

    dthfytr replied to JennRN65's topic in General Nursing

    ...........when you turn on the TV and they're showing escape routes out of the

  14. This forum is scaring me!

    dthfytr replied to Laurel32's topic in General Nursing

    I wonder if there's any profession where the practitioners don't complain from time to

  15. This forum is scaring me!

    dthfytr replied to Laurel32's topic in General Nursing

    Imagine how boring the site would be if all the posts were about how we love our jobs and verything is going well! We all hope for that and don't report when it happens. What you read here are the...

  16. Family and Visitation Rights

    dthfytr replied to monkago2009's topic in General Nursing

    Old saying; "God protect me from my friends, from my enemies I can protect myself." I let the patient decide what his family is. None of my business unless they interfere with care. Have had family...

  17. Prison nursing.

    dthfytr replied to carolmaccas66's topic in Correctional

    Yup, NM = New

  18. Nursing program w/a minimum required to pass with a 90% on exams, what do you think?

    dthfytr replied to nvsmom's topic in General Nursing

    It's a great deal for the school! Get you indebted to them for $50 grand, then flunk you out. No need for many instructors. You should check with the board of nursing to see if they have any...

  19. It's NOT fair!!!!

    dthfytr replied to *Karleena*RN*'s topic in General Nursing

    This too shall pass. Good

  20. ED Admissions Right At Shift Change

    dthfytr replied to chordringer's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Have you asked the ER staff about the timing? From my experience in ER's, we don't want to keep patients any longer than we have to because it makes a lot of extra work for us caring for these...

  21. Awesome story

    dthfytr replied to WonderRN's topic in Emergency

    Great save! Great story. It's events like this that keep us all going in our own way, making a difference. Thanks for sharing

  22. your thoughts, please

    dthfytr replied to Lanesmama's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Yeah, I have to cry foul on this request. My ideas about what you should put down for an answer could be all wrong for you. Besides, in your post you had no problems presenting yourself in a positive...

  23. So Confused. Please Help.

    dthfytr replied to FutureRN618's topic in General Nursing

    The majority of nurses do not have advanced degrees, and many have advanced degrees outside of nursing. Nobody can make the decision for you (stock answer) but it sounds like you should examine the...

  24. Grateful to have a job.....

    dthfytr replied to FancypantsRN's topic in Emergency

    Welcome! You are among friends. You were wise to get floor experience before going to the ER. I once tried to precept a new grad in the ER. When he chose a 30cc syringe to give a 0.5 cc injection I...

  25. Home Health Drug test

    dthfytr replied to nursewratchet59's topic in General Nursing

    You can buy home drug tests off the shelf at larger pharmacies like Wal Mart, Walgreens, etc. Really sad when you think of