hbrn1987

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1. How to protect self from needles?

   hbrn1987 replied to Brian's topic in Rock

   a needlestick isn't a medication error. Its not as though you gave the medication after you stuck yourself...that's a)an error and b) an assault on the patient using your blood as the weapon. You should actually report her for harassing you about f...

2. How many hours per week (avg) do you work these days?

   hbrn1987 replied to Brian's topic in Rock

   I work between 50-80 hours/week. I love my job, I love OT, I'm still young, no kids, no significant other. I enjoy the fact that in a few years I will have enough for a large down payment on a house because of not having a life . Maybe that sounds...

3. Do you take your work wherever you go?

   hbrn1987 replied to Brian's topic in Rock

   I agree that hospitals technically are cleaner than some places...but not as clean and familiar germs as at home. I honestly disinfect my stethoscope after every patient for their safety, than again before it goes in my bag. But, my shoes only get ...

4. Nurses are getting younger...

   hbrn1987 replied to Brian's topic in Rock

   I have to say that we are getting younger every day...because those of us 'old dogs' are getting older every day too. I started working on a temporary RN license when I turned 21 (on my actual birthday because the next orientation began in September...