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  1. In and Out Privileges

    CX_EDRN replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    We've had similar situations with PICC lines, etc. Since our patients are not allowed to leave the floor it's their visitors bringing that crap in. So their consequence is no visitors and our security...

  2. In and Out Privileges

    CX_EDRN replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    And if we find out that they've snuck out, they're considered leaving

  3. In and Out Privileges

    CX_EDRN replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. I can't believe your facility puts up with that stuff but I also can't believe you have that many long-term patients! We usually have a handful but that's about it. No one is allowed to leave the...

  4. Safe Nursing a thing of the past?

    CX_EDRN replied to butterball1980's topic in General Nursing

    I'm going to have to agree with what's already been said. As an ED nurse, we truly get a bad rap for literally everything (including what's not in our control) and while it can definitely be...

  5. More proof (in case you needed it) that HCA is evil

    CX_EDRN replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Not surprised at all. Have you ever seen Rose's "VIP" floor? Good grief. Private chefs that make fresh made chocolate chip cookies every few hours. Rose (and HCA as an entity) has no monetary...

  6. Should I be asked to get consent without the doctor?

    CX_EDRN replied to guest940422's topic in General Nursing

    I can only speak for where I live (not Texas), but we don't consent anyone. I can be a witness to consent, but the MD has to actually consent the patient. If I was asked to consent someone I think I...

  7. Infusion Interoperability

    CX_EDRN replied to leellis's topic in General Nursing

    I've had interop for several years and yes, I love it. I think it dramatically decreases the risk for errors, but like anything else has its own inherent risks. Every single drug given in the entire...

  8. University of South Alabama Spring 2019

    CX_EDRN replied to studentrn1013's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    If there's a FB page, can someone post a link? I have a deactivated FB that I won't reactivate but I will create a new one for the school page. So it will look like a fake profile but I promise I'm...

  9. University of South Alabama Spring 2019

    CX_EDRN replied to studentrn1013's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I just received my acceptance email!!! So excited! Good luck to everyone else.

  10. Moving to Colorado Spings!?

    CX_EDRN replied to Heart456's topic in General Nursing

    Per diem staff is lower than per diem float. Of course everything depends on the system and there are a few big systems and only two independents that I can think of in the big metro areas. In Denver,...

  11. Moving to Colorado Spings!?

    CX_EDRN replied to Heart456's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, you'll definitely make more as a float nurse in Denver but the cost of living isn't that much lower in the Springs depending on where you are. I would not expect you to get $35/hr with 3 years...

  12. New Nurse - Any recap on comfortable shoes??

    CX_EDRN replied to Newnursejm's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I can't stand Danskos, my sister was being sweet and bought me a pair for Christmas so I felt like I had to try them. Well, once was enough because I almost fell out of them and face planted while...

  13. Help!

    CX_EDRN replied to Nspyrdlizzard's topic in General Nursing

    Qualified or not, are you applying for other jobs? I would definitely apply because experience is experience in non-specialty areas. Do you like NICU, etc when you float there? Why not talk to the...

  14. Anyone Knowledgeable Here About Medicare/Insurance?

    CX_EDRN replied to Kooky Korky's topic in General Nursing

    That's the first thing I thought as I read your post. You sound like you have a lovely heart and while this patient does need a higher level of care, she is also going to continue doing what she's...

  15. Med/Surg New Grad

    CX_EDRN replied to Lincgrey's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, I would be more worried that they are giving a new grad a 10k sign on bonus... That would be a bigger red flag for me. Unless I am reading that wrong? As to your actual question, I think...

  16. Is it jealousy ??

    CX_EDRN replied to JaxsRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Oh man... This made me giggle for longer than was probably

  17. Is it jealousy ??

    CX_EDRN replied to JaxsRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I guess I don't know the dynamics of your unit but... yes, it is about experience. One year does not an expert make, especially not in a specialty unit and someone who thinks otherwise is naive or...

  18. Patients & Pet Peeves

    CX_EDRN replied to SisterofMary's topic in General Nursing

    THIS IS MINE. Your adult son/wife/husband/mother, etc. can speak for themselves. SHUT IT. I am not bothered by much anymore but that one still hurts the insides of my teeth. I used to get worked up...

  19. ED Terminology, what does it mean?

    CX_EDRN replied to jrsrn18's topic in Emergency

    1. I've worked EDs that were separated into different zones and each zone was named either Team A/B/C or Team 1-3, etc. Team A/1 is usually where the big t10/trauma rooms are lcated. I've also worked...

  20. Two mistakes in 2 weeks

    CX_EDRN replied to walxii's topic in General Nursing

    THIS. I mean, good grief. All the Ativan was there and this should have been used as a teaching moment, which are far more effective than write ups. We have to give each some grace, especially our new...

  21. Pure Wick

    CX_EDRN replied to sistrmoon's topic in General Nursing

    I work in the ED and we love these! Great for the black out drunks to the grannies with hip fractures. I haven't seen an issue with them being hard to keep in place and we always place a chux...

  22. Pain patients being denied their medication!

    CX_EDRN replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Pain Management

    I had not read that particular article, thank you! I am pretty familiar with Purdue Pharma and what I consider to be their unethical (at best) relationships with MDs who then influenced JCAHO policy,...

  23. Pain patients being denied their medication!

    CX_EDRN replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Pain Management

    Word. I have mixed feelings about this because people are in this position because for so, so long opioids were pushed by big pharma (hellllo, oxycontin!) and labeled as "safe" by JCAHO. Won't get...

  24. Nurse dating former patient?

    CX_EDRN replied to mzsuccess's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    My actual boyfriend does not get to call me on my work line much less a guy that I don't know and have turned down. Repeatedly calling someone at their place of work for personal reasons, regardless...

  25. Cardiac Monitoring/Strip Interpretation

    CX_EDRN replied to Kiwi82's topic in Emergency

    We do the same as others, and this has been standard in the several other EDs I have previously worked. Initial EKG, hook up to monitor for rest of time. Repeat/serial EKGs are sometimes done with...