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1. The Male Nurse

   SUBQ replied to HotSpam's topic in General Nursing

   Ha! I hear the doctor thing more than any other. Other than that, I don't get any flack. ------------------ http://members.tripod.com/~SUBQ/

2. Is this staffing the norm?

   SUBQ replied to sharann's topic in General Nursing

   If you feel that it is unsafe...than by all means go by what you feel. I quit an excellent paying job due to unsafe staffing to patient ratios. It is your license and the patients life that is at risk.

3. note to nurse dude, will they never learn!

   SUBQ replied to bunky's topic in General Nursing

   It is far easier to quit a job like this one and find another one than it is to get your name and license tarnished by working for a cut-throat hospital. They will pay dearly for there mistakes. They will find out the reality that when you cut cost b...

4. IS THIS YOU?

   SUBQ posted a topic in General Nursing

   I have a little down time so I'll cast a peeve of mine. I just can't stand anyone who comes to work with cologne or perfume. Don't these people know that in a hospital that there are patients w/ respiratory problems, and that the odor could trigger a...

5. Nurse - Patient Ratios and outcomes

   SUBQ replied to JETomasini's topic in General Nursing

   GREAT TOPIC: Yes, nursing shortages greatly impact patient outcome. Here is a few of the things that can and do happen as a result of nurses working short--staffed: Medication Errors Assessment Errors Transcription Errors Documentation Errors Procedu...

6. Nursing Student Needs Help!

   SUBQ replied to NCNocRN's topic in General Nursing

   Hey: I just quit my job in 1-2000. I was tired of having my license being put at risk--so I quit. I came to work and was assigned 12 heavy patients. The normal is 8. They refused to bring in help. Therefore, I quit. I flat out REFUSED the assignment....

7. tattle tell

   SUBQ replied to daisie's topic in General Nursing

   Is losing your license worth dealing with a psycho co-worker? These are the kind of people that will see too it that you not only lose your job--but lose your license. If you can't change the situation: then its time move on to somewhere else. And al...

8. just a little pet peeve...

   SUBQ replied to janine3&5's topic in General Nursing

   I get this kinda thing all the time. It reall cracks me up! How many doctors take their pts. to the restroom? I have several pts. ask me if I'm their M.D. after I take them to the restroom and help them wipe their tail. ------------------ http://mem...

9. what do nurses think of medical assistants?

   SUBQ replied to karenccma's topic in General Nursing

   Hey: Sorry to hear about your troubles. I think what the problem was--was that your patient is a nurse. And some nurses just love to let other people know that they are nurses. I would much rather keep quiet when I'm a pt. and not let on that I'm a n...

10. JUST WANTING TO KNOW??

    SUBQ replied to mcg02's topic in General Nursing

    Are you serious? ------------------ http://members.tripod.com/~SUBQ/

11. Need advice- Canadian wants to know about US

    SUBQ replied to JMP's topic in General Nursing

    Hey: Follow this link http://www.salary.com/home/layoutscripts/sall_home.asp Select Healthcare and Practitioners. Then select the state that you want to work. That should give you an idea of what the payscale is for that area. Later, SUBQ! --------...

12. Nurses @ Higher Risk 4 Lawsuits.

    SUBQ replied to SUBQ's topic in General Nursing

    OK, I have what seems to be a logical argument from Canoehead. I have inculede Canoeheads post from below and will answer the questions that Canoehead posed: Canoehead Writes: canoehead Wait. What are the alternatives? He informs the charge nurse tha...

13. What shift do you work? Why?

    SUBQ replied to duckie's topic in General Nursing

    3-11PM. Don't need an alarm clock to wake for this shift. ------------------ http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/douglas_jones_1999?e&.intl=us&.flabel=fld4&.from=d&.pindex=3&start=1&.src=ph&.done=http%3a//photos.yahoo.com/bc/dougl...

14. Body Art...

    SUBQ replied to CashewLPN's topic in General Nursing

    I really don't care if someone has piercings or tatoos. What I care about is: does that nurse know how to give quality care? Personally, I don't understand why anyone would want piercings on the brow. I can't understand nose piercings. How can someon...

15. Nurses @ Higher Risk 4 Lawsuits.

    SUBQ posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm hoping to increase nsg awareness on the topic of defensive nursing. Most of you are aware of defensive charting practices. The practice of stating facts--not opinions. However, many nurses seem to throw caution to the wind when they accept nursin...