Q_rnc RN

Q_rnc has 40 years experience as a RN and specializes in Maternal-Infant.

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   Nurse Practitioner (Mother) leaves 21 month old in car for 8 hours

   Q_rnc replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

   This is a reminder of the humanity of all. As nurses, we are all human, not machines. We make mistakes. It could happen to any of us. It illustrates a valuable point as we move to a more "tech-savvy" healthcare system with bar codes and EMRs - we hav...
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   Age Discrimination in Nursing

   Q_rnc replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   Thank you for posting your plans. I'm 57, have been a nurse for 37 years, worked all over the country, and have two graduate degrees. And I'm feeling restless and considering a PhD program vs. DNP - I love being a bedside nurse, but I also would love...
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   Unions prevelance across US?

   Q_rnc replied to onetiredmomma's topic in Activism

   I know your place. I worked their as a traveler once. You're right - they were one of the best paying places in the area. Also the only L&D I ever worked in where so many nurses participated in a nightly 3 a.m. card game. And the only time I ever...
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   Unions prevelance across US?

   Q_rnc replied to onetiredmomma's topic in Activism

   I work for a faith-based hospital from California. I do not live or work in California. I live in a neighboring state that is a "right to work" state. Several months ago, I suffered a minor injury due to faulty equipment at work. I e-mailed my boss a...
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   Nurses rally at Capitol for nurse-to-patient ratios

   Q_rnc replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism

   herring_RN, Thanks for sharing the article. It was indeed sad to read. The tone of the discourse demonstrates the caliber of misinformation the public has about nurses. Unfortunately, some of it is correct. We don't always show our best side to the c...
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   Nursing Unions

   Q_rnc replied to Guest296136's topic in Arizona

   Union hospital here in AZ? Wow! That's almost a dirty word, isn't it? Anyone know if Flag Medical ever got the vote to pass? I know the California folks tried to get there foot in the door.
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   Interview help

   Q_rnc replied to peaceful nurse's topic in Career Support

   Dear Peaceful, First, tell the truth. It shows a propective employer that you have integrity. If it comes up in conversation, acknowledge the ending in the most positive light you can. Think in terms of being grateful for the life and professional le...
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   Do you identify yourself as a nurse when you or your family are a patient?

   Q_rnc replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

   :igtsyt:I don't pull the nursing card out unless asked. That said, I do ask questions of doctors and nurses and expect answers that are direct and intelligent. Unfortunately, some of my peers do make assumptions about patients and their families and ...