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    Turbulence and Turmoil in Nursing

    mtmkjr replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    You don't even need to describe your nightmares - every nurse knows exactly what you're talking about
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    Should RaDonda Vaught Have Her Nursing License Reinstated?

    mtmkjr replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    One key point you keep bringing up is regarding the Pyxis access, and you've said that there should not have been any overrides allowed. Would it make a difference to you to know that override access...
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    Should RaDonda Vaught Have Her Nursing License Reinstated?

    mtmkjr replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Just my observations - I don't think anyone here is looking for everyone to have the same opinion on this case. I for one would be fine with people reaching different conclusions as long as they...
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    I Feel Stuck - Like My Options Are Limited

    mtmkjr replied to Ashleynurse101's topic in General Nursing

    Before I say anything else, I would make a recommendation, that you don't make any big changes right now but turn your attention to this blessed gift that is about to come into your life!...
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    Should RaDonda Vaught Have Her Nursing License Reinstated?

    mtmkjr replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Not necessary to break into the crash cart unless
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    Should RaDonda Vaught Have Her Nursing License Reinstated?

    mtmkjr replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes the safety of the patient depends on a nurse being able to access an emergency
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    Should RaDonda Vaught Have Her Nursing License Reinstated?

    mtmkjr replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry I ended up with two posts, was not able to delete the one that didn't attach the quote. Multiple people in this thread and in general chatter relating to the case keep pointing to...
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    Should RaDonda Vaught Have Her Nursing License Reinstated?

    mtmkjr replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    For those who keep bringing Vanderbilt in to deflect blame from Radonda's actions...(I think you are just looking for ways to improve safety Felix, not saying you're doing this) Assuming the...
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    Should RaDonda Vaught Have Her Nursing License Reinstated?

    mtmkjr replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    For those who keep bringing Vanderbilt in to deflect blame from Radonda's actions...(I think you are just looking for ways to improve safety Felix, not saying you're doing this) Assuming the...
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    Should RaDonda Vaught Have Her Nursing License Reinstated?

    mtmkjr replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for
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    Should RaDonda Vaught Have Her Nursing License Reinstated?

    mtmkjr replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't followed the entire thread, but from bent of the first post I gathered that you are sympathetic towards the idea that Radonda should be given the chance to have her license reinstated....
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    Education department access to employee health

    mtmkjr replied to dechospital's topic in General Nursing

    That would make me curious enough to question releasing this personal health information to two different departments. I expect they would let you
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    CPR Fraud?

    mtmkjr replied to Kitiger's topic in General Nursing

    Well I guess they won this one. If my husband didn't want to get in the weeds in a dispute I would do it myself ? And I agree with @JKL33 I think it would be pretty cut and
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    Biden loves nurses...awkward

    mtmkjr replied to Nurse Beth's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    When did Biden have a "couple of craniotomies"
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    CPR Fraud?

    mtmkjr replied to Kitiger's topic in General Nursing

    All of that is the language of scammers. No legitimate business treats their customers that
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    Weird Performance Evaluation

    mtmkjr replied to ChaosCoordinatorRN's topic in General Nursing

    I get what you're saying. And I agree with you that is not a good direction. Not a fair or reasonable goal at unit
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    Weird Performance Evaluation

    mtmkjr replied to ChaosCoordinatorRN's topic in General Nursing

    The goal set for our unit level performance are fiscal responsibility, quality outcomes and patient satisfaction. All these are areas that bedside nursing staff can have an influence on. The...
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    PSA/Free Covid Tests

    mtmkjr replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I got mine but I wish there was more attention to size of household. I'm sure it's for the purpose of efficiency, but single person household can get four tests, but a household with eight people also...
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    How Do You Politely Communicate With Employees That You Aren't Available?

    mtmkjr replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    My door stays open the majority of the time. If I'm there, I am available for whatever comes up. I know it's frustrating to have to keep pushing things off, but it's the nature of the job. I do...
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    Oxycodone Mistake

    mtmkjr replied to Angelasc's topic in General Nursing

    I should have worded it differently: She said she gave oxycontin not oxycodone. (oxycontin is typically ordered Q12, and 5mg is the smallest
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    Oxycodone Mistake

    mtmkjr replied to Angelasc's topic in General Nursing

    She said Oxycontin, given Q12h. But 5 mg is a really small
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    CNA with a question.. ocd on the job.. afraid someone will die because of me

    mtmkjr replied to Anxiousandafraid's topic in General Nursing

    And by the way my RR right now is 10 ? I don't know how 18 got to be the standard RR for everyone. I believe that is too high at rest and especially during sleep. A sick person, especially with...
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    CNA with a question.. ocd on the job.. afraid someone will die because of me

    mtmkjr replied to Anxiousandafraid's topic in General Nursing

    I would disagree that the purpose of communicating out of range vitals is to make the hospital look good. You report them to the nurse because further assessment is needed and possible action needs to...
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    Obesity in the Digital Age: Let's "Scale" Back the Misinformation

    mtmkjr replied to Tana Bao's topic in General Nursing

    Instead of telling people what they can and can't eat, my long-standing credo is just this: eat when you're hungry stop when full eat foods as close to nature as possible Surely...
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    Weird Pay Policies

    mtmkjr replied to Yazminfarooq's topic in General Nursing

    I would take $29/hr at a well run respected hospital ANY day over $40 at a SNF. Especially as a new grad needing the experience and learning opportunities offered in the hospital. Our CNAs...