Woodenpug BSN

Woodenpug is a BSN and specializes in MPCU.

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1. September 2019 Caption Contest

   Woodenpug replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

   Healthcare from the patient's

2. Is it like this everywhere now?

   Woodenpug replied to Forest2's topic in General Nursing

   If protecting your license puts the patient in jeopardy, having a license offers no

3. 2019 Salary Survey Results Part 1 - Demographics

   Woodenpug replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

   Seriously, You can make this very complicated. On the other hand, you can simply use your research skills and the mostly accurate, very transparent government site. Yeah, da gobment , knows stuff....

4. Is it like this everywhere now?

   Woodenpug replied to Forest2's topic in General Nursing

   This once was a very active site. I remember being afraid to say something, because i would look stupid for expressing the same sentiments as the previous 10 posters. Then the administrative nurses...

5. Is it like this everywhere now?

   Woodenpug replied to Forest2's topic in General Nursing

   That seems to be the issue. If you can do, then do; if not teach; if not then administrate. Got a 'bad nurse' for saying that before. Awesome how not saying what admin wants to here is considered...

6. Is it like this everywhere now?

   Woodenpug replied to Forest2's topic in General Nursing

   PROTECT YOUR OWN BUTT AND LICENSE FIRST. Not sure I agree with this part. I feel we should protect the patient first. They are the most vulnerable. Even, if not especially, the wealthy/VIP...

7. Is it like this everywhere now?

   Woodenpug replied to Forest2's topic in General Nursing

   Only five pages before the Saviors of nursing (unions) are given credit where it is not due. I appreciate the idea of unions, but the reality is they are just another corporation out to make money...

8. 2019 Salary Survey Results Part 1 - Demographics

   Woodenpug replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

   I guess, like everyone else, we like to hear what we want to believe. The government has a very transparent and b/c of gov advantages more accurate database. You do need to think for yourself, yeah,...

9. Is it like this everywhere now?

   Woodenpug replied to Forest2's topic in General Nursing

   So very true! Also, just to be sure, documentation is the very least important thing I do as a nurse. Sure I'll start compression, but first I need to be sure to document the time and

10. Nurse Gives Lethal Dose of Vecuronium Instead of Versed

    Woodenpug replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    O.K... really, I hope (fingers crossed), I would never make such a mistake. I have been in the position of saying, no, that is too much. "better to lose my job than lose my license." I can...

11. Nurse Gives Lethal Dose of Vecuronium Instead of Versed

    Woodenpug replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    "Something else that wasn't really addressed was the complete lack of requiring the patient's bracelet to be scanned and then medication to be scanned prior to administration." - WVUMtnDude Great...

12. Why are so many nurses against unions?

    Woodenpug replied to Icunicenurse's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I would like being a member in good standing to mean more than having payed my dues on time. Contracts should be the same for all nurses in the same union, not different for each hospital. Penalties...

13. Did this patient overreact?!

    Woodenpug replied to Apatientnow's topic in General Nursing

    Why would I need to palpate the bare thighs of a patient with an unclear description of thigh

14. Understanding the Risk of Firearms: Suicide vs. Homicide

    Woodenpug replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

    If I thought firearms would be an effective threat against a corrupt government or foreign invasion... I would own a few registered firearms. I would dutifully turn them in when big brother asked. I...

15. Protest Over Nurse Firing for Refusing Influenza Shot

    Woodenpug replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Nursing News

    almost 3/4ths of healthcare workers believe that flu vaccinations are beneficial. Another 20% feel that getting a flu vacc is better than having to wear a mask. Leaving only a few people who are so...