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  1. Nurses fired for refusing flu vaccine
    Goshen Hospital Employees Fired After Refusing Mandatory Flu Shot (VIDEO) It sounds like the religion objection were their final hope. "I believe in God and he will protect me from the flu". Each...
    Jan 5
    Forum: Pandemic Flu
  2. Perfect shoes for the "flat footed" male nurse
    Brooks Ariel for women, there's a Brook's equalivent for men, but don't know the name. It's the best Brooks style, but you could try others. I also like Merrell shoes.
    Dec 20, '12
    Forum: Men in Nursing
  3. What do I do now?
    My hospital hires student nurse techs. Same job as CNA, but you are more likely to get a job as RN if you were a tech, not always but it helps. Indiana also does not issue temp licenses anymore also....
    Dec 14, '12
    Forum: First Year After Nursing Licensure
  4. Corizon in Indiana
    Anyone work for Corizon at one of the correctional facilities in Indiana? Would appreciate info on company, pros//cons of working for them. Thanks,
    Nov 30, '12
    Forum: Indiana Nursing
  5. CNA appreciation gift
    Thats a good idea. Thanks for replying.
    Jun 4, '12
    Forum: General Nursing Discussion
  6. CNA appreciation gift
    Any suggestions? I'm thinking either bath/body or flowers.
    Jun 3, '12
    Forum: General Nursing Discussion
  7. Anybody else just feeling WAY out of sorts???
    I definitely do not like the new format. Can't find anything. Then I noticed when I logged in, in the coming weeks, we will be able to log in using Facebook.
    Dec 31, '11
    Forum: allnurses.com Design/Layout Feedback
  8. Bedside Reporting starting Monday :(((
    We started bedside reporting a month ago and most of us now love it. It goes much quicker with less chit/chat. As nurses we don't seem to like change, but this really isn't as bad as you think. Give...
    Dec 13, '11
    Forum: Nursing and Professionalism
  9. What was the funniest/crazy thing you have heard another Nurse doing?
    When I was in nursing school many years ago, the student I was teamed with had a patient on a sips/chips diet. So she gave her a sprite and some potato chips!
    Dec 7, '11
    Forum: General Nursing Discussion
  10. What was wrong with my patient??
    Do you work in a hospital? What was she admitted for? Was she on steroids?
    Dec 4, '11
    Forum: General Nursing Discussion
  11. Defining nursing with a single word...
    Change
    Nov 27, '11
    Forum: General Nursing Discussion
  12. Trouble with lung sounds
    The best site I have found: http://www.wilkes.med.ucla.edu/inex.htm
    Nov 15, '11
    Forum: General Nursing Discussion
  13. looking for advice, or mabey just an ear from those who understand
    I am sorry for your loss. It is a personal experience only which you can decide how long. Six months is not a long time. When my mother died, it took almost a year. Then 15 years later, I took a new...
    Nov 11, '11
    Forum: Health / Stress Management 101
  14. Venipuncture
    First off relax, you have only been doing this for 3 weeks. The two most important things with venipuncture is vein selection and anchoring the vein. Take your time looking for the best vein. As...
    Nov 6, '11
    Forum: General Nursing Discussion
  15. My achy breaky feet!
    So how long does it take to break them in? I have had for several months, but can only wear 4hrs at a time, then my feet just hurt and I have to change them. I really like them though and would like...
    Oct 14, '11
    Forum: General Nursing Discussion
  16. Nurses entering their own eletronic MARS? ?
    This is like a step back. About 10-15 years ago we used to hand write the mars and it was never reviewed by pharmacy, but pharmacy reviewed the order. Do you work for a large facility? All I can say...
    Sep 25, '11
    Forum: General Nursing Discussion
  17. Sticky poop...I need some tips!
    Use just shaving cream, you can buy the cheap stuff and you need just a little foam, spread it, then wipe. Really works, used to use it when I worked and the nursing home and now at the hospital we...
    Sep 24, '11
    Forum: General Nursing Discussion
  18. UAP d/c-ing peripheral IV's
    Our hospital allows trained techs to remove pivs. Never had a problem. On another note, had a patient about 10 years ago remove her own iv (being helpful) and she broke off the canula, it was a...
    Sep 8, '11
    Forum: Nursing Issues On Patient Safety
  19. AN store
    I was bored so went to AN store. I was really shocked to see candy covered sunflower seeds in an imitation pill bottle. There was another snack also. This so upset me to see candy items being sold...
    Aug 13, '11
    Forum: General Nursing Discussion
  20. Nursing Administrator
    Usually you have to be a nurse at the bedside first and work your way up. You will also need a Masters Degree in Nursing to be a CEO of Nursing. You can be an Director of Nursing at a LTC with a...
    Aug 9, '11
    Forum: General Nursing Discussion
  21. should I be concerned?
    You should have reported this to your supervisor. We cannot answer the question. Report it first thing in morning.
    Jul 11, '11
    Forum: General Nursing Discussion
  22. gyn prob. in the ER??? GUESS THE DIAGNOSIS
    I was thinking she was uninsured or on medicaid.
    Jul 9, '11
    Forum: Emergency Nursing
  23. Unsupportive 'team' members
    I would try asking them what you and she need to do to get along. You are her superior and she is probably testing you. If that doesn't work, go to your manager. 14 patients and two techs and she...
    Jul 3, '11
    Forum: Nurse Colleague / Patient Relations
  24. What money can get you.
    I'm thinking she will not last long as a nurse, it really is hard work (esp for someone who doesn't have to work). I can't imagine anyone with the amount of money you are suggesting, would want to do...
    Jun 26, '11
    Forum: General Nursing Discussion
  25. Most common meds in LTC??
    I don't work LTC, but let me take a guess: Lasix, Dig, Diltiliziem, Metoprolol, Amolodipine, glucophage, glyburide, insulin, MOM, Vicodin, Colace, Miralax, Synthroid, just to name a few.
    Jun 23, '11
    Forum: Geriatric Nurses / LTC Nursing