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1. sick call problems

   howardsgirlfriend replied to jgilliland55's topic in Correctional

   Too many inmates are being called out at one time, if they have the time to engage in that type of behavior. Can you reduce the number of inmates waiting?

2. Mean coworkers?

   howardsgirlfriend replied to 9064's topic in Correctional

   The culture of corrections nursing is different than acute- and long-term care. There. I said it. Most of us probably have mean co-workers, but corrections culture is fundamentally different, and if you can understand and adapt, both you and your ...

3. Capping a primary line - IV ?

   howardsgirlfriend replied to lpn2a's topic in General Nursing

   As a former IV nurse, I learned to use a T-connector or other type of microbore extension set when starting the IV. These little extension sets make changing the tubing so much easier (and safer.)

4. Scared of nursing school...please help!

   howardsgirlfriend replied to Finallyy's topic in General Nursing

   I'm so glad you're going to nursing school. I've been an RN since 1982, and not once have I ever regretted it. Just keep coming to school every day, and don't let anxiety get the better of you. Of course, some days are better than others. If I cou...

5. Would you or wouldn't you?

   howardsgirlfriend replied to White Shoes's topic in General Nursing

   I think you handled this very well. It would have made a difference to me if it were a life-threatening emergency, but I sure wouldn't give anyone but my immediate family a B-12 injection. Besides, my employer's liability insurance sure wouldn't co...