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    Port-A-Cath

    DextersDisciple replied to KaraB's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting point
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    Critical care Q

    DextersDisciple replied to hellohobbit's topic in General Nursing

    This is clearly a poorly edited copy and paste homework question. do those lab values look normal to you? Why or why
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    Terminated the third week into my orientation

    DextersDisciple replied to HippyHappyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn’t want an hour commute either. What I was trying to say was apply to more hospitals that are also doable commute wise. This way you won’t be tempted to keep looking at your previous...
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    Pros & cons: working at a small vs large hospital?

    DextersDisciple replied to Cindithenurse's topic in General Nursing

    Well do you want to work with higher acuity pts? The sicker pts will be at the larger hospital. I work For a large hospital and one of the small hospitals it owns. I like the change of pace and the...
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    Terminated the third week into my orientation

    DextersDisciple replied to HippyHappyRN's topic in General Nursing

    You may be eligible but like I said, word spreads. Chances are managers will want to hire one of the many applicants who do not have a history of tardiness. Not trying to rub it in but it’s just how...
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    Terminated the third week into my orientation

    DextersDisciple replied to HippyHappyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry to hear that. Sounds like you Started off on the wrong foot but cutting up your badge was a little dramatic. That being said, I definitely would not reapply to the same hospital. Your first...
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    Port-A-Cath

    DextersDisciple replied to KaraB's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry but If IR checked the port and noted any Possibility of infection they would have taken care of that right away. Rarely they’ll try PO abx first If they think it’s just a cutaneous reaction....
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    Port-A-Cath

    DextersDisciple replied to KaraB's topic in General Nursing

    And if she refuses to get it replaced/removed but still c/o site pain then it’s tough noogies for her
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    Port-A-Cath

    DextersDisciple replied to KaraB's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah this is odd. In IR we place, remove and check ports (when necessary). If the check under Flouro was unremarkable then I really don’t know what the issue could be. Plus you have +BR and no issue...
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    I just got hired in a plastic surgery clinic. Are these red flags?

    DextersDisciple replied to Puppylover0213's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed. That’s why I said “can
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    I just got hired in a plastic surgery clinic. Are these red flags?

    DextersDisciple replied to Puppylover0213's topic in General Nursing

    I feel like you are getting caught up in the semantics of my anecdote. Did not meant to stir up anything . I was simply sharing my own personal
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    I just got hired in a plastic surgery clinic. Are these red flags?

    DextersDisciple replied to Puppylover0213's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly why I said he shouldn’t be OPPOSED to experienced nurses. The Dr I worked for did not do that. Yes that is the vibe I was getting
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    I just got hired in a plastic surgery clinic. Are these red flags?

    DextersDisciple replied to Puppylover0213's topic in General Nursing

    Just wanted to chime in on this subject since it’s been mentioned several times. My first new grad nurse job was in a private practice. My manager told me The Dr liked new nurses because they could...
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    Case Study: Unexplained Bruises

    DextersDisciple replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Critical Care

    Can we have some labs please? Particularly CBC with diff and PT/INR. And do we know anything about dad/paternal family? May not be relevant but
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    Which Job? Home Health Case Manager or Cross-trained ER/ICU.

    DextersDisciple replied to Going2bRN's topic in General Nursing

    I may be the outlier here but I think it’s a no brainer. Look at your cons list for the ER job and compare it to the pros of the home health job. Looks like home health has most of the things you...
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    "My Nurse"

    DextersDisciple replied to Appleofmyeye's topic in General Nursing

    I work with technologists in procedural rooms. The assignment is never the same so it’s common to be asked, “who are your techs?” And reply with “jack and Jill are my techs” And vise Versa...
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    New Grad Losing Hope of Getting Job

    DextersDisciple replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    You will need to apply to jobs outside of the hospital. It’s not what e want to hear but it least it’s a nursing job. This doesn’t mean just nursing homes or rehabs. Try Drs offices, clinics,...
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    New RNs making more than experienced RNs

    DextersDisciple replied to Brittanytaylor04's topic in General Nursing

    I would look elsewhere if they are not budging with your pay rate. That’s a substantial pay difference. Plus your experience should play a factor in how much other facilities will pay you. Good
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    What's a good starting career for a new nurse?

    DextersDisciple replied to Marythenurse1994's topic in General Nursing

    Interventional radiology. Lines, drains, arteriograms
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    What's a good starting career for a new nurse?

    DextersDisciple replied to Marythenurse1994's topic in General Nursing

    No I work in a procedural unit in a hospital with outpatient hours and I take call for after hours, urgent, in-house cases. We see outpatients and
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    What's a good starting career for a new nurse?

    DextersDisciple replied to Marythenurse1994's topic in General Nursing

    I don’t miss it at all. I only wanted to work there because it was required experience for any CRNA school. Now I’m very happy making 6 figures (with OT) and probably will never pursue CRNA
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    What's a good starting career for a new nurse?

    DextersDisciple replied to Marythenurse1994's topic in General Nursing

    I worked In the ICU. I wanted to be a CRNA before I even started nursing school. I knew I needed ICU experience but I couldn’t get hired into a med surg floor as a new grad (no experience). After 5...
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    What's a good starting career for a new nurse?

    DextersDisciple replied to Marythenurse1994's topic in General Nursing

    I get where you’re coming from. You’re still a fairly new nurse and you want to use the skills you saw/learned in nursing school. The degree is expensive and the work is hard so you should get the...
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    Case Study: What's Causing This Cough?

    DextersDisciple replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Critical Care

    Can we get an ABG and a full set of signs? And a CXR please
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    Is NJ considered compact now?

    DextersDisciple replied to lstac's topic in General Nursing

    Hard no. I wasn’t aware NJ was considering becoming a compact state but either way they drag their feet with everything. So even it they do eventually implement who knows how it will