Ruthiegal

Ruthiegal

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  1. Medicine Crusher's

    Ruthiegal replied to CrazyMommy's topic in General Nursing

    I've always used a 2nd paper cup on the meds in the bottom one to keep that from happening, and if it tears, I then just wipe off any residue. Are they crushing meds without paper

  2. Nights or Days? What say you?

    Ruthiegal replied to JHansen's topic in General Nursing

    Nights definitely! You avoid the Politics on the unit, skirt management for the most part, it is quieter and less distractions exist. Calling the doc never bothered me, it's what he gets paid for!...

  3. Less than forthright recruiter

    Ruthiegal replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    i would run as fast as possible in the opposite direction. your first mistake was signing on with a craig's list posting. that would have sent my red flags a'flyn'. if they can't recruit from...

  4. Appropriate to go to funeral?

    Ruthiegal replied to Eirene's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely not inappropriate, go pay your respects and hug the family one more time, they will remember you for the caring nurse you are. Wear whatever is comfortable, no one will care about the...

  5. What would you have done?

    Ruthiegal replied to MIcrunchyRN's topic in General Nursing

    What orders did you have for insulin coverage or giving the Metformin? I would have followed the orders or called the doc explaining the patients concern and obtaining his orders for what should...

  6. Can't get rid of the smell!

    Ruthiegal replied to alyx's topic in General Nursing

    Try blowing your nose well. That often helps. Had an instructor who told us to do that! It's worth a

  7. advanced directives and power or attorney, please answer my question

    Ruthiegal replied to bymysoultosqueezeRN's topic in General Nursing

    When I was still working LTC, you would see this kind of selfishness all the time. A resident in an anoxic coma living for 20 years unaware and no quality of life because family believed the resident...

  8. parent confidentiality

    Ruthiegal replied to jed67's topic in General Nursing

    Cherish every day you have with him and tell him you love him, and let him make the decisions as long as he can. I wish I still could do that for my Dad. Have a good

  9. Help with Michigan endorsement

    Ruthiegal replied to MegBunny84's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I was originally licensed in Ohio and now have a Michigan License. It is best to choose License by endorsement. You will get a Michigan license number and you keep your Ohio License number....

  10. Geriatric nurses, can you help?

    Ruthiegal replied to UM Review RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I did a quick search and found that you can't order online that I could find I did find an 800 number for Hormel on the page that is with the website 1-800-866-7757. Also I found a similar product...

  11. Nursing School Explanation

    Ruthiegal replied to rduterte's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Why don't you just contact the school?????? They would be the people who have the answers you are seeking.

  12. What is your opinion?

    Ruthiegal replied to kamakasigirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If we all felt like you do then there would be no LTC nurses. I've seen worse come back from the hospital while working in LTC. I do know it isn't for everyone but there are many reasons you see...

  13. My two least favorite words

    Ruthiegal replied to elizabells's topic in General Nursing

    Mine: "moving forward" grrrr it always makes me feel like I've been dismissed! :grn:

  14. I know they're not all like this, but whats up with Nursing Homes?!?

    Ruthiegal replied to Sue Damones's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It's about staffing, most NH's use the least staff possible, get one call in and poof you're even shorter. I've worked in LTC and I know that 90% of the time we worked short staffed. Now what you...

  15. I can smell poop...

    Ruthiegal replied to Michelle123's topic in General Nursing

    Try blowing your nose after you finish. That often helps

  16. Anyone work for BCBSM-RN Analyst

    Ruthiegal replied to KIMRN7261's topic in Telephone Triage

    I do telephone triage for members. We will review symptoms, educate on safe home treatment, and give recommendations for when to seek care. We also do educational teaching all over the phone by...

  17. Anyone work for BCBSM-RN Analyst

    Ruthiegal replied to KIMRN7261's topic in Telephone Triage

    I do! And, have for 6.5 years. Job is different, if you don't like to sit still it's not for you. Salary, not sure what the starting rate is as I believe they offer after interview. Scheduling...

  18. Would more RNs in Nursing Home Correct Problems of Neglect?

    Ruthiegal replied to nursingstudent1988's topic in General Nursing

    It isn't a matter of having just more RN's. It is actually more a problem of not having enough staff including RN, LPN and CNA's on the units to handle all of the residents needs. If there isn't...

  19. How do I find a telephone triage job?

    Ruthiegal replied to kubikd's topic in Telephone Triage

    Kubikd, I live in Southeast Michigan and work as a telephone triage nurse for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. As a matter of fact they are in the process of hiring right now for the 24/7 nurse...

  20. Will not take your advice

    Ruthiegal replied to RNinfamily's topic in Telephone Triage

    There really isn't anything you can do to make them take the advice. I will usually reinforce why the recommendation was made and why it is so important. I once had a man call who had all the...

  21. Anyone ever worked for "HealthDialog"??

    Ruthiegal replied to lucy1976's topic in Telephone Triage

    I don't work for them, but I work in a call center that uses their philosophy and triage program. They promote taking an active part in your own health care, and promote informed decision making....

  22. salary range 2007

    Ruthiegal replied to cab6e3's topic in Telephone Triage

    I currently work for a major insurance co. in Michigan, I have been with the company for 5.5 years doing TT and am making a little over 27.00 per hour and work the midnight hours with a in home set up...

  23. Coughing...and other tips?

    Ruthiegal replied to nurscee's topic in Telephone Triage

    Where I work, we have approved sources of information that we use. We primarily use the Healthwise Knowledge Base. Do you have approved sources? We are basically tied to the information supplied in...

  24. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    Ruthiegal replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    I was working in a small rural hospital in Ohio one evening. As the dusk became the night a woman in one room kept putting her light on and asking us to close the drapes in her room because she saw...

  25. does anyone know of a web link to a simple metric conversion table. Ex: 1cc=1ml...et

    Ruthiegal replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    Sarah, I'm not sure why it isn't opening for you, I just tried it from my post and it opened right up.. Try typing it directly into your browser maybe that will work. If not try to use the Google...