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nurseactivist

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  1. I handled this poorly. What would you do?

    nurseactivist replied to icuRNmaggie's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think my response would be, "Would you like me to call security so you can

  2. Anyone Who Says They Don't is Lying: Medication Error

    nurseactivist replied to BonnieSc's topic in Patient Medications

    Two med errors in 40 years and I still remember that sick feeling. Might want to look up "Just Culture" which helps address the reporting issue. As a case manager I went to acute and SNF. In the...

  3. You are NOT allergic to...

    nurseactivist replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in General Nursing

    Prior to anaphylactic reaction to contrast, I found out I was "allergic" to benadryl. I was given it IV in the ED and developed urticaria at the site. So, I wear medic alert tag. Terrified I might...

  4. ixchel's 8/15 This Week I Have Learned...

    nurseactivist replied to Farawyn's topic in General Nursing

    My favorite cheesecake recipe called for Zwiebach (sp?) instead of grahm crackers for crust. I can't find it anymore in the baby food

  5. BSN student looking for community volunteering opportunities- Chicago

    nurseactivist replied to beeza's topic in General Nursing

    Call your Department of Public Health and find out where the PHNs are. They are an incredible group of nurses and will be happy to tell you about their work life. Speaking Spanish is a huge plus in...

  6. To The Point Where I Want to Cry

    nurseactivist replied to BambiBelle07's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think jumping to substance abuse or shady behavior is a big leap. I suspect by the way you write and your level of experience that you are pretty insecure. That is normal when you are starting a...

  7. You are NOT allergic to...

    nurseactivist replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in General Nursing

    I can eat most shellfish, including shrimp. I got really sick on lobster once and was never sure if it was bad or if it was something else. (severe nausea/vomiting). After having anaphylactic...

  8. What advice would you give your 19 year old self?

    nurseactivist replied to depalma.amada's topic in General Nursing

    At 19, I was half way through RN/BSN program. A great move that has served me well throughout my life. I was also engaged and divorced at 23, a bad move. Concentrate on the studies, true love will...

  9. Is going straight from nursing school to nurse supervisor a good career choice?

    nurseactivist replied to Theloving100's topic in General Nursing

    "but is it a cop out? I want to be the best nurse I can be. Do you think going straight to a leadership role that doesn't give me direct contact with patients will jeopardize any chances of being a...

  10. You are NOT allergic to...

    nurseactivist replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in General Nursing

    As someone who had a code called for me after X-Ray dye, I don't care if you write iodine. Just write something. What used to frustrate me were narcotic seeking patients who were allergic to all...

  11. "To BSN or Not to BSN That is the question." Should BSN be minimal requirement?

    nurseactivist replied to nurseactivist's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    FYI, I had an NPI number and my services were

  12. COB rollcall

    nurseactivist replied to NursesRmofun's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure if I am a COB. I chose to retire before the crust set in. `1975

  13. New Nurse on Med Surg Floor

    nurseactivist replied to nurseofdragons's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Is it possible that you are not adjusting well to noc shift? The fact that you have nightmares and felt organized in school, makes me wonder if nights are not a good fit for you? Also, are you doing...

  14. "To BSN or Not to BSN That is the question." Should BSN be minimal requirement?

    nurseactivist replied to nurseactivist's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I am not a student. As a former member of a national nursing organization, we have were dealing with this issue. I was curious about the opinion of other

  15. "To BSN or Not to BSN That is the question." Should BSN be minimal requirement?

    nurseactivist replied to nurseactivist's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I guess then we hide our heads in the sand, don't discuss the possibility of it and scream and yell if it

  16. "To BSN or Not to BSN That is the question." Should BSN be minimal requirement?

    nurseactivist replied to nurseactivist's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I met with nurses from all over the US. The nurses particualarly in New York were most concerned about this issue. If readers don't want to believe that boards are not following this issue closely,...

  17. "To BSN or Not to BSN That is the question." Should BSN be minimal requirement?

    nurseactivist replied to nurseactivist's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Further discussion on the future of nursing: BSN Qualifications Recommended for the Nation’s Nurses: Four Years of Progress - Robert Wood Johnson

  18. "To BSN or Not to BSN That is the question." Should BSN be minimal requirement?

    nurseactivist replied to nurseactivist's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    http://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/24/education/changing-requirements-send-nurses-back-to-school.html?_r=0 I first heard about this as I was a part of a national organization of nurses. Here is an...

  19. Reasons patients turn on their call light

    nurseactivist replied to diamondp17's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Had an LOL alert/oriented x3 but very anxious. Asked days to get HS med order and consider anti-anxiety rx. Next noc the nurse reported. MD didn't think it was "necessary." Patient, with no UTI,...

  20. Neuro ICU patient population?

    nurseactivist replied to Chaserr's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Trauma centers/public hospitals have GSWs, MVAs with

  21. How do you handle narcissist patients?

    nurseactivist replied to mikala3's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    There are continuing education courses that deal with "Caring for the Challenging Patient." In the public sector, we care for everyone. The rape victim and the rapist or murderer. We don't pick or...

  22. Are you really not a "real nurse" unless you work in acute care?

    nurseactivist replied to tenderfootjoe's topic in General Nursing

    You wouldn't think a pedi case manager would have a stressful day. I will never forget the day a Mom called me because she had removed her child's trache tube and then discovered she didn't have a...

  23. Are you really not a "real nurse" unless you work in acute care?

    nurseactivist replied to tenderfootjoe's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in a lot of different units in acute care. However, my brain kept telling me I wasn't a "real nurse" until I was a critical care nurse. Well, I did that for one year and then decided I...

  24. Article: Paramedics equal to RNs

    nurseactivist replied to SummitRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    To clarifiy BR 157, what I said was that a clerk can be a godsend in a busy unit. This allows the nurse to care for patients instead of answering phones. There was no connection and I did not state...

  25. Failed A Course...

    nurseactivist replied to Kyliemb's topic in General Students

    I think you have heard the message about looking at your shortcomings and not blaming others. That being said, we don't know your specific situation. I attended a bachelor's program at a great...