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    Unsure if this is right for me...

    DextersDisciple replied to hannahkathy123's topic in Nursing Career

    It sounds like your job wouldn't be so bad if you just had appropriate staffing and support and worked Day shift. That being said- I think you should stick with nursing for now. After all you're...
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    New RN Grad Need Guidance Please :()

    DextersDisciple replied to NewICUNurse93's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Okay a few things that stood out to me: -preceptor not giving you real-time feedback and as a result feeling blindsided when your called into the mngers office I absolutely hate that and understand...
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    conscious sedation in New outpatient Clinic

    DextersDisciple replied to laureena40's topic in General Nursing

    This all sounds so bizarre. Moderate sedation at my job means Versed and fentanyl. Everyone gets put on the monitor with the cuff cycling q5mins. I also toss a NC on but don't turn on the O2 until...
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    talking to the cops about my patient

    DextersDisciple replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm this sounds like a discussion the police should Be having with the forensic nurse. I agree with the end of the conversation being "is she stable enough to Talk". I guess since she refused the exam...
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    Tattoos in the workplace

    DextersDisciple replied to KB4848's topic in General Nursing

    This! I did have to Wear a compression sleeve at one hospital and the patients thought I had
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    Tattoos in the workplace

    DextersDisciple replied to KB4848's topic in General Nursing

    It's not an issue, I was saying it's quite the contrary. I picked the word tasteful because I don't want to give away what is depicted. People can call it whatever subjective adjective they want, it's...
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    Tattoos in the workplace

    DextersDisciple replied to KB4848's topic in General Nursing

    One of my tattoos is visible on my arm but it's "tasteful" (won't go into detail as it could Reveal my true identity) so I actually Receive compliments form both staff and patients. I also work in an...
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    How do you stay warm at work?

    DextersDisciple replied to Vfernandes's topic in General Nursing

    This makes me feel like a crazy person- I work in IR and our rooms are really cold like the OR and I tend to get hot! I hate wearing a cami under my scrub top but cleavage is inappropriate lol...
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    Hospital gear: scrubs, compression socks, shoes, etc

    DextersDisciple replied to angelicasmth's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    'Pro Compression' compression socks. Can't work a day without them. They're on
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    Very concerned

    DextersDisciple replied to ButterflyRN90's topic in General Nursing

    I really felt for you and your plight butI'm saying your attitude in this forum is one of defensiveness and inability to accept feedback that is not 100% positive. Use this second chance to ask for...
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    Very concerned

    DextersDisciple replied to ButterflyRN90's topic in General Nursing

    If you keep up with the attitude you have now, you're going to have a really hard time with your new floor
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    Where Were You...9/11

    DextersDisciple replied to Daisy4RN's topic in General Nursing

    I was in fifth grade at school when i noticed a total of 3 kids had been taken out of school early that day. I asked why But didn't get an answer. When school was dismissed I wanted My friend To come...
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    mixing pain medications with a flush

    DextersDisciple replied to painmeds's topic in General Nursing

    Wow...
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    OB/Maternal be an elective class for male nursing students

    DextersDisciple replied to carti's topic in General Students

    Your attitude
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    Texas Children's investigates RN for social media HIPAA violation

    DextersDisciple replied to JustBeachyNurse's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I'm sad to say I always enjoyed reading your posts but I really really disliked this one. I'm not trying to be rude I am just shocked that you would be defending
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    Per Diem/PRN pay national comparison

    DextersDisciple replied to guest769224's topic in General Nursing

    I do have a friend who went PD and said that about private insurance as well. However I do need good coverage for my prescriptions. It all worked out though. I risked loss of hrs with
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    Per Diem/PRN pay national comparison

    DextersDisciple replied to guest769224's topic in General Nursing

    I took a $10/hr pay cut going from PD to full time. I turned 26 and needed the
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    re-used IV needle

    DextersDisciple replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    Not an expert by any means but I think you're totally overthinking it. As long as the area as cleaned I don't see there being a strong likelihood of any kind of issue let alone sepsis. Now stop...
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    Fickle DNR question

    DextersDisciple replied to Lohen90's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly if hospice was already consulted I wouldn't have asked the dr to change the code status but instead asked him/her come evaluate and answer any concerns the pt has themselves. It shouldn't...
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    What made your jaw drop

    DextersDisciple replied to DextersDisciple's topic in General Nursing

    Please read my comment listed shortly below hers. I'm disappointed that this thread has turned into an argument over PCAs and not a fun discussion of our bizarre nursing encounters
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    What made your jaw drop

    DextersDisciple posted a topic in General Nursing

    Pt had moderate sedation and was brought to recovery drowsy but arousable. PCA started but no other drugs administered by nursing. Pt begins snoring and becomes completely unaroausable. Friend at...
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    How long have you been a nurse

    DextersDisciple replied to Rocknurse's topic in General Nursing

    5 years and still sooo much to learn and
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    When they're SO sure they're right...

    DextersDisciple replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah it sounded a little too good to be true :/ and if neuro doesn't like it then forget
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    When they're SO sure they're right...

    DextersDisciple replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

    What?! Where was this when I had to run to CT at 5am every time I had a post CVA pt?
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    What made your jaw drop

    DextersDisciple replied to DextersDisciple's topic in General Nursing

    Yes! The point of this post is to write something that made your jaw drop- not debate PCA doses! And your story really did make my jaw drop í