Wuzzie

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    Do Not Compare COVID-19 (Coronavirus) To Seasonal Influenza

    Wuzzie replied to 42pines's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Please explain why your way is more appropriate given that the calculation you are using does not include the entire affected population only the eported outcomes? No snark intended but your numbers...
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    Do Not Compare COVID-19 (Coronavirus) To Seasonal Influenza

    Wuzzie replied to 42pines's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I copied and pasted the post in it's entirety about 2 posts down from my original. In fact it's just two posts up from the quoted
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    They locked up all the masks in security ?

    Wuzzie replied to RegisteredNurseReneeRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Ohhhhh! Gotcha. Well, now that makes sense.
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    They locked up all the masks in security ?

    Wuzzie replied to RegisteredNurseReneeRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    The cloth masks while environmentally friendly and cost-effective would unfortunately be ineffective protection. Even N-95's are not 100%
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    They locked up all the masks in security ?

    Wuzzie replied to RegisteredNurseReneeRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Apparently grocery stores are now putting limits on things like OTC cold medicines and disinfectants. There was a news item today that mentioned Kroger is limiting customers to 5 items. Not sure if...
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    Terrible experience with nursing staff

    Wuzzie replied to guest1074638's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps you missed the following. Also, you are on the verge of doing exactly what you are chastising us for. Remember the old saying about pointing a
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    Lord- Coronavirus drama

    Wuzzie replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    The worst part of this is our patients are cancelling their treatments because they are too afraid to leave their houses. They are so scared they are willing to allow their cancer to progress rather...
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    Face masks

    Wuzzie replied to SchoolNurse91's topic in School

    Again I corrected it in a subsequent post and the filtration depends on the manufacturer. The acceptable range is from 0.3-0.5 microns. The virus is 0.1-0.2 microns. The fact that a fit test can be...
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    Lord- Coronavirus drama

    Wuzzie replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Not a school nurse but on phone triage today. OMG the calls we are getting. I'm having trouble maintaining my
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    Face masks

    Wuzzie replied to SchoolNurse91's topic in School

    They are not 100% and need to be fit- tested to work properly. Just slapping on an N-95 is not going to give the protection you think it will. Also, I corrected the viral measurement in a subsequent...
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    Does one have an advantage coming from a “top” hospital?

    Wuzzie replied to wolfgangRN's topic in General Nursing

    Tell us about your experience as it seems to go against the general
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    Use of Bedside Supply Carts

    Wuzzie replied to NCline9's topic in General Nursing

    TJC has required us to have our carts locked at all times if the contents could be accessed by patients and could cause them harm. Which for us means they have to be locked at all times. We, of...
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    Face masks

    Wuzzie replied to SchoolNurse91's topic in School

    Just saw a news item about Italy where it showed staff transporting a patient to an ambulance. They were very nicely holding up a sheet for patient privacy but every. single. one. had on a loosely...
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    Do Not Compare COVID-19 (Coronavirus) To Seasonal Influenza

    Wuzzie replied to 42pines's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Didn’t realize you had to sign into FB to read the post. Sorry about that. Here is the post in its entirety. I’m interested in people’s opinions. “Being an infectious diseases physician,...
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    Do Not Compare COVID-19 (Coronavirus) To Seasonal Influenza

    Wuzzie replied to 42pines's topic in Disaster Preparation

    What are you thoughts on this?
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    Face masks

    Wuzzie replied to SchoolNurse91's topic in School

    Very thorough, calm explanation of corona viruses from a retired military MD who also happens to be a specialist in infectious diseases.
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    How would you improve the nursing profession? (beyond better staffing, higher pay, etc)

    Wuzzie replied to labordude's topic in General Nursing

    On this we
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    Face masks

    Wuzzie replied to SchoolNurse91's topic in School

    https://www.forbes.com/sites/leahrosenbaum/2020/01/29/should-you-get-a-face-mask-a-guide-to-coronavirus-face-protection/#5472b60b30a5 Forgive my bad memory. It's 0.1-0.2. Was typing and talking on the...
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    Face masks

    Wuzzie replied to SchoolNurse91's topic in School

    You aren't even a nurse and yet you have more common sense then most! ?The N-95's are rated to 0.5 micron particles. The virus measures 0.02-0.05 microns so even the N-95s are
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    Does one have an advantage coming from a “top” hospital?

    Wuzzie replied to wolfgangRN's topic in General Nursing

    I’m skeptical about how any of those “top” hospitals got their rating. It’s seems suspiciously like a popularity contest where most of the time money talks. I’ve worked at all kinds. Never...
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    How to maximize income for an FNP?

    Wuzzie replied to cardsFNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    @djmatte LOL! Me too. And speed buttons. Sadly I’m sure Epic would frown upon it
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    Looking for advice from nurses in Leadership roles with my current situation...

    Wuzzie replied to Cali_RN18's topic in General Nursing

    He is exhibiting narcissistic and bullying behavior. He is creating a hostile work environment and probably has people fearing for their jobs. This will not improve. Trust me on this one. A written...
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    I just got hired in a plastic surgery clinic. Are these red flags?

    Wuzzie replied to Puppylover0213's topic in General Nursing

    You need to know what your training will be and I would also try to ferret out why the other nurse left after less than a year. Not a true red flag just sorta
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    Nurses don't check orders??

    Wuzzie replied to Christina.f0602's topic in General Nursing

    The kardex system is a dangerous and outdated holdover from pre-EMR days. It is a breeding ground for errors in care and wastes time we just don’t have. Anyone who is currently using them needs to...
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    I just got hired in a plastic surgery clinic. Are these red flags?

    Wuzzie replied to Puppylover0213's topic in General Nursing

    I fear he wants a new grad so he can bully them into doing unethical things because they don’t know any better and don’t have the experience needed to stand up for themselves. Note the description...