BeenThere2012

BeenThere2012 ASN, RN

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  1. Of course, it's always the nurse's fault.

    BeenThere2012 replied to vbarger28's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You are correct. I fell down the same hole in discussing the lab issues. I was trying to discern what the complaint was about and then when you see people having questions on a "how to", you feel...

  2. Hospital & The Drug Screen: I thought they had to wait?

    BeenThere2012 replied to cassimoo's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't intend to shame anyone...it happens in all professions. We are humans who live our lives. The point was more about how some are judged, loose jobs or don't get them, have rumors start...

  3. Broken

    BeenThere2012 replied to NotAllWhoWandeRN's topic in General Nursing

    One more thing...Im not a "bleeding heart". Philosophically, the world does not owe us a thing. Just wouldn't it be s better one if we took care of each a little better instead of everything being...

  4. Broken

    BeenThere2012 replied to NotAllWhoWandeRN's topic in General Nursing

    opWhoa! I believe employers are responsible for protecting their employees when they are injured on the job. The detail of her not working there long enough to get the benefits given others is the...

  5. Accusations

    BeenThere2012 replied to applesxoranges's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree with what others have said about her being "flighty" etc... I understand your anger/annoyance, especially when it comes to trying to defend yourself months later for a patient you don't even...

  6. Hospital & The Drug Screen: I thought they had to wait?

    BeenThere2012 replied to cassimoo's topic in General Nursing

    I don't feel you hijacked this..you gave a great example of what relates to the thread. My heart goes out to you. I can only imagine what it is like to live in your shoes. Giving up your career...

  7. bridge the gap: Article Hospitals must educate nurses about health care costs

    BeenThere2012 replied to Natasha A.'s topic in Activism, Healthcare

    VERY well

  8. Nurses Humilated - Illinois

    BeenThere2012 replied to SuburbsGirl's topic in General Nursing

  9. Nurses Humilated - Illinois

    BeenThere2012 replied to SuburbsGirl's topic in General Nursing

    Sadly, it is a reflection on our society as a whole. Money, control,

  10. Hospital & The Drug Screen: I thought they had to wait?

    BeenThere2012 replied to cassimoo's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know what "RSD/CRPS", but I am sorry you are suffering. Gratefully, no longer, but at several times over the years I have had chronic pain R/t arthritis. Several surgeries and years later I...

  11. Hospital & The Drug Screen: I thought they had to wait?

    BeenThere2012 replied to cassimoo's topic in General Nursing

    Just thought of some other things....What about the nurse who 1) Comes in to work sick with a cold or whatever because they want to save their PTO? 2) What about the nurse who comes in hung-over from...

  12. Hospital & The Drug Screen: I thought they had to wait?

    BeenThere2012 replied to cassimoo's topic in General Nursing

    Pretty sure the point here was regarding bias. The fact that so many posters have admitted their bias, means that they are willingly allowing themselves to judge and reject a perfectly capable...

  13. Hospital & The Drug Screen: I thought they had to wait?

    BeenThere2012 replied to cassimoo's topic in General Nursing

    Here ya go...this is exactly what I want nurses to know. We can be wrongly judged, assumptions made about us that are incorrect and there is nothing we can do about it. I believe the paranoia that...

  14. Hospital & The Drug Screen: I thought they had to wait?

    BeenThere2012 replied to cassimoo's topic in General Nursing

    Your point is well taken. However, you also have to remember that the substance is still detectable long after the effect has worn off. A responsible nurse would not take the medication that...

  15. Hospital & The Drug Screen: I thought they had to wait?

    BeenThere2012 replied to cassimoo's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with you here and sorry you got judged once again. I have been in your shoes. I know how people make assumptions and jump to conclusions without actually having the whole story. We CAN...

  16. Can RNs in CA give Propofol??

    BeenThere2012 replied to RNlmbhb's topic in Patient Medications

    I agree, the CA BRN isn't as clear in explaining nurses giving Propofol. I have worked in ICU settings that allow the nurse to administer Propofol WHILE THE DOCTOR WAS AT THE BEDSIDE, during a...

  17. Holding "Ordered Meds"..... What are the rules?

    BeenThere2012 replied to jk2185's topic in Patient Medications

    I think the point here is not the specifics of the indications for certain meds. It's about how to safely, and effectively care for a patient when you have questions about following an

  18. Holding "Ordered Meds"..... What are the rules?

    BeenThere2012 replied to jk2185's topic in Patient Medications

    This is EXACTLY what I commented on. Also, You don't always know the reason certain meds are ordered. Not always ordered for the common use. It's always best to double check when you are not sure....

  19. Holding "Ordered Meds"..... What are the rules?

    BeenThere2012 replied to jk2185's topic in Patient Medications

    Well.....? Be careful, though. As others have already said, you must use your judgement, based on knowledge when you are 100% confident in your rational. Sometimes there are holes in our knowledge....

  20. How do you draw up small amounts of medications for Picc lines?

    BeenThere2012 replied to Hockeynursing's topic in Patient Medications

    I read further and learned what I just said is incorrect as far as syringe size is concerned. I learn so much on this site! LOVE

  21. How do you draw up small amounts of medications for Picc lines?

    BeenThere2012 replied to Hockeynursing's topic in Patient Medications

    I have the same practice as far as not giving anything, including a flush that I didn't open or draw up myself. Your point about hospital policy is important. We are held to our hospital policies...

  22. How do you draw up small amounts of medications for Picc lines?

    BeenThere2012 replied to Hockeynursing's topic in Patient Medications

    I agree on the first part. However, not sure that transferring meds is "unsafe", especially since you may be more accurate in measurement of volume. Having said that, I suppose it is one more step...

  23. How do you draw up small amounts of medications for Picc lines?

    BeenThere2012 replied to Hockeynursing's topic in Patient Medications

    Okay, I get it now. Only a 10 ml when assessing patency IN CASE there would be a clot as you don't want to push it through to the patient, or because of the clot, you may create too much pressure...

  24. How do you draw up small amounts of medications for Picc lines?

    BeenThere2012 replied to Hockeynursing's topic in Patient Medications

    Same for me! I have read several answers saying okay to give med in smaller syringe and then flush with 10. Wondering if there is newer research or particular manufacturers who have created a PICC...

  25. How do you draw up small amounts of medications for Picc lines?

    BeenThere2012 replied to Hockeynursing's topic in Patient Medications

    Never heard this. Does it have to do with a specific brand or more recent