Noryn

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  1. Sloppiness results in write-up

    Noryn replied to longjourneydream's topic in Emergency

    It goes beyond one hard shift, generally these posts are vague (for a good reason to avoid identifying workers) but I feel the original poster is being disrespected and working in a poor environment....

  2. Sloppiness results in write-up

    Noryn replied to longjourneydream's topic in Emergency

    Nurses cannot diagnose but we are able to triage and use nursing judgement. Otherwise you can hire someone off the street for 6.00 an hour to do triage simply by patient complaint. The ABCs sound...

  3. Sloppiness results in write-up

    Noryn replied to longjourneydream's topic in Emergency

    I would honestly quit, I am not saying that is the right decision but that is what I would do. I mean dont quit outright but I would find another job perhaps in an intensive care unit. Going to the...

  4. question on administering OTC meds

    Noryn replied to timpanzee's topic in Patient Medications

    Unless you are an MD or advanced practitioner such as a NP then you cannot administer OTC meds legally at work without an order. You should never give a visitor any medication even something like...

  5. Female Inmates?

    Noryn replied to PMFB-RN's topic in Correctional

    Hopefully some correction nurses chime in here but why would a nurse ever be alone with an inmate? Not only are you setting yourself up for false charges, your safety may be in jeopardy. You may...

  6. Home Nurse - Quadriplegics

    Noryn replied to SarahLovesNovember's topic in Home Health

    It really seems that the rules are completely different for spinal cord injuries. In nursing school you are warned about the consequences of frequent enemas, etc but with a SCI (in general) they will...

  7. MRSA colonization and staff

    Noryn replied to oramar's topic in Infectious Disease

    To be honest with you, I dont think anyone does have an answer. We have created this and we have to live with it. The experts years ago claimed that MRSA was really not a threat to "healthy people"...

  8. Students to Practice Injections on Each Other?

    Noryn replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I honestly dont see any reason for it now with the new models available. Also the hardest injections to do are the ones you would not want a fellow student doing on you, well I guess the Vastus would...

  9. Health Insurance

    Noryn replied to robpritc's topic in General Nursing

    From my experience, if you work in a hospital generally you do get better benefits which are cheaper than someone in a comparable field. Of course it depends and usually you have to go to that...

  10. I have a huge problem with this... opinions please

    Noryn replied to dawn30's topic in General Nursing

    Just out of experience I would be careful before I made any final judgements. Did you actually see the situation occur? If not then how do you know he is telling the truth. Do you take care of the...

  11. Nursing hat with ruffles required?

    Noryn replied to Suninmyheart's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing has evolved. Yes life may have been much simpler and better 50 years ago, but we cant go back. Statements like "when nurses looked like nurses" are condescending and are part of the reason...

  12. Nursing hat with ruffles required?

    Noryn replied to Suninmyheart's topic in General Nursing

    Bah caps, hats same difference. Seriously, how can this not be an fomite? With people hacking, sneezing and gosh knows what

  13. Nursing hat with ruffles required?

    Noryn replied to Suninmyheart's topic in General Nursing

    I personally think hats are ridiculous, and they disgust me as I find it hard to believe that they can be adequately cleaned on a daily

  14. Emergency/Legal Issues

    Noryn replied to WINDYLYNDA's topic in General Nursing

    These are usually rare but difficult situations. If they are unable to cough, speak or move any air then the first think to attempt is the heimlich. The good samaritan act varies by state, for...

  15. Union! yes/no

    Noryn replied to nurserynurse55's topic in General Nursing

    Do a search, this issue has been debated many times on the board. Does you current employer treat you fairly? Is pay, staffing and working conditions adequate? If not then consider a union but that...

  16. Gay Boomers and nursing attitudes

    Noryn replied to woody62's topic in General Nursing

    That just doesnt have a good ring to it. Something is wrong, just cant put my finger on

  17. Gay Boomers and nursing attitudes

    Noryn replied to woody62's topic in General Nursing

    I dont think you are reading my posts. There is not anyone on here that truly believes there are no gay people in long term care. That part of my post was a stab at humor over Ahmadinejad stating...

  18. Gay Boomers and nursing attitudes

    Noryn replied to woody62's topic in General Nursing

    If you can say it without offense then it must not be offensive. I dont see how words can take on a different "meaning" simply by the color of someone's skin or lifestyle. Otherwise people are not...

  19. Gay Boomers and nursing attitudes

    Noryn replied to woody62's topic in General Nursing

    I think the administrators do a great job on this board and I enjoy coming here. If you are going to ban a word please ban the word NCLEX. My gosh I get so tired of reading, "Just took my NCLEX what...

  20. Forced Blood Draw? (DUI situation)

    Noryn replied to West_Coast_Ken's topic in Emergency

    Ultimately you would have to talk with a lawyer for the legal aspects. You could also contact your BON however they are great at being vague and not giving an exact or direct answer. It is just a...

  21. Gay Boomers and nursing attitudes

    Noryn replied to woody62's topic in General Nursing

    It isnt always the fact that they dont want to go through with the procedure but there could be other factors such as embarrassment or the feeling like cancer could not happen to them. Ultimately no...

  22. Need Info on Marijuana and Bipolar

    Noryn replied to agamble123's topic in General Nursing

    I dont think there is enough adequate research on the subject. There has been some research that indicates marijuana may bring on or exacerbate psychosis but the research is not without major faults....

  23. Hospital Workers Suspended for Peeking at George Clooney's Medical Info

    Noryn replied to student456's topic in General Nursing

    Big props to George Clooney for being such a nice guy about this but I am still outraged. Especially since these records were leaked to the press. I still cannot understand how people consider a 4...

  24. Gay Boomers and nursing attitudes

    Noryn replied to woody62's topic in General Nursing

    Well I do agree with you but the post is not about Iraq, it is about gay boomers. I was making light of his idiotic comment and I was also explaining how gays are still killed just for being gay....

  25. Gay Boomers and nursing attitudes

    Noryn replied to woody62's topic in General Nursing

    My basic premise is this, we are all human beings and share the same basic needs--be it food, water, love, etc. When we are deficient in one then that is when problems can develop. Gay, Straight,...