fiestynurse

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1. Not nursing related

   fiestynurse replied to banditrn's topic in Correctional

   It is different in each State and in each County, but many jails have regular inspections from the Public Health Department. Many PHDs work closely with the Jail Administration to control infectious...

2. Come to America to Have your Baby!!

   fiestynurse replied to hope3456's topic in Activism, Healthcare

   I have to say that Zashagalka makes some very good arguments and I agree with most of what he is saying. Thank-you - I learned a lot from your

3. How much did you start as a nurse and when.

   fiestynurse replied to ZASHAGALKA's topic in General Nursing

   Graduated from a 4 year BSN program in 1978. My first hospital job was on a medical floor, rotating all three shifts, making

4. Come to America to Have your Baby!!

   fiestynurse replied to hope3456's topic in Activism, Healthcare

   In California alone, $400 million is spent on caring for these "anchor" babies. Currently, one in five babies in California are born to illegal immigrants. Close the borders. Change the law...

5. Not nursing related

   fiestynurse replied to banditrn's topic in Correctional

   banditrn - I am sorry that you did not get the responses that you wanted, but "Me thinkst you doeth protest too

6. A step towards "universal health care" run by the government?

   fiestynurse replied to blueyesue's topic in General Nursing

   EJM - "Of course if someone doesn't like what America is all about, then one can always move." Yes, I suppose that is true. If we need health care that we can't afford in the US, we could go to...

7. A step towards "universal health care" run by the government?

   fiestynurse replied to blueyesue's topic in General Nursing

   This bill is just another Bandaid fix - it doesn't solve the real problem and move us any closer to a better health care system. We are basically paying for universal health care and not getting it....

8. RN put ear drops in moms eyes...help!

   fiestynurse replied to miss h.m's topic in General Nursing

   Really sorry to hear about your mom. Unfortunately, Eye and Ear drops get mixed-up quite frequently. It's important to have good systems in place and identify these drops really well on the bottles...

9. Two Florida hospitals now charge extra for non-emergency ER visits

   fiestynurse replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

   My HMO charges $100 for all ER visits, emergent or

10. Not nursing related

    fiestynurse replied to banditrn's topic in Correctional

    I think that cleanliness is important in the jails, not only for the inmates, but for the staff who have to have work there. I also think that inmates should be treated humanely. There are many...

11. Not nursing related

    fiestynurse replied to banditrn's topic in Correctional

    If the place is that bad - call an ACLU attorney and get a class action suit going. Your son can initiate

12. Medication Administration in Correctional Medicine

    fiestynurse replied to sblackman's topic in Correctional

    Most blister pack systems are patient specific and come directly from a licensed pharmacist - this is not dispensing. Some stock is allowed, but is usually documented accordingly. Pre-pouring and...

13. Not nursing related

    fiestynurse replied to banditrn's topic in Correctional

    Unfortunately, some jails are filthy, although many have developed better cleaning practices because of highly publicized MRSA outbreaks. And it's not unusual for facilities to issue a clean set of...

14. Medication Administration in Correctional Medicine

    fiestynurse replied to sblackman's topic in Correctional

    You should check your state's pharmacy laws and check with the BON regarding the pre-pouring or re-packaging of prescription medications for administration to patient/inmate's. Putting pills in a...

15. Mystery illnesses

    fiestynurse replied to Lpark27's topic in Correctional

    These types of inmate/patients are difficult to deal with, but you should use good assessment skills and go through the motions. Have him sign a release and get copies of his old records and check...