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  1. Health Insurance rates... #7256325
    I'm single, no kids and pay $7/month - yes 7 - for an HMO plan. No deductible, $20 copay for all office visits (incl...
    Apr 1
    Forum: General Nursing Discussion
  2. Rounding on patients at night #7161327
    I come in at 11 two nights a week so I often have to wake up my patients to introduce myself and do an assessment. I work on...
    Feb 8
    Forum: General Nursing Discussion
  3. Planned Parenthood #7128873
    I work there (contingent) and I LOVE it. I started as Health Care Assistant (MA w/o certification), and when I passed NCLEX...
    Jan 20
    Forum: Ob/Gyn Nursing
  4. Is this even allowed? #7126201
    In Michigan there is a law that any woman getting an abortion must obtain a packet of information about their "options"...
    Jan 18
    Forum: General Nursing Discussion
  5. How do you all like to start your shifts? #7123713
    Look up patients before report, done w/ report 1920-1930, assess the first patient, including lines, drains, etc, give pain...
    Jan 17
    Forum: General Nursing Discussion
  6. Need help! seniority or higher pay? #7107674
    I would take the higher pay, if pay and seniority are the only differences to you. 2 months is not much in terms of...
    Jan 8
    Forum: Nursing Career Advice
  7. Restraints #7107668
    I think whether mitts are considered a restraint varies by facility. Previously, they were not considered a restraint at my...
    Jan 8
    Forum: General Nursing Discussion
  8. Med Surg Nurses: How many patients do you care for? #7104886
    I work on a surgery unit, but we also get medicine patients when gen med floors are full. 3-4 on days and 5 on nights.
    Jan 7
    Forum: Medical-Surgical Nursing
  9. So, who is working tomorrow? #7086354
    I'm happy to work - 12 hours of triple time!
    Dec 25 '12
    Forum: General Nursing Discussion
  10. what makes a good/great nurse? #7051507
    Clinical competency and empathy.
    Nov 29 '12
    Forum: Nursing and Professionalism
  11. Where can I actually help people?? #7048956
    My surgical floor takes the liver and kidney transplants. Tons of teaching, and these patients are almost always eager to...
    Nov 28 '12
    Forum: Nurse Colleague / Patient Relations
  12. Giving iv meds through running line #7045547
    I work on a surgery floor. Phenergan is a commonly prescribed med, and we give it IV push.
    Nov 25 '12
    Forum: Nursing and Patient Medications
  13. So I get a call from the lab..... #7029833
    We don't get a call from the lab unless K is over 6.0 And isn't normal K 3.5 to 5
    Nov 13 '12
    Forum: General Nursing Discussion