NottaSpringChik BSN, RN

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    Private Duty Nurse NOT through a company

    NottaSpringChik replied to Yvonne Woody's topic in Private Duty

    Don't know about that but one sticky with working for your current clients on your own could be if you signed a non-compete agreement. I just applied at an agency and that was in the on-boarding...
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    Worried sick that I may have caught MRSA?

    NottaSpringChik replied to 8Lovenursing8's topic in General Nursing

    Wrong topic
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    Worried sick that I may have caught MRSA?

    NottaSpringChik replied to 8Lovenursing8's topic in General Nursing

    It happened to me......and it was confirmed. I'm still
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    Nurse Sick and FIRED: Exploring Nursing Absenteeism

    NottaSpringChik replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    Here's what happened to me. I went to work and began experiencing symptoms of a medical emergency of my own. I called the on-call supervisor and told her I believed I was getting a detached retina and...
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    Really good article about chronic pain and the nurse's responsibility in it's management.

    NottaSpringChik replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    Oh thank you for
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    New Grad in Sacramento, CA - Requesting Advice

    NottaSpringChik replied to NurseNic22's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I think you should brighten up your resume while you do as much networking as you can. And soon as you get the number of your license apply to the positions/hospitals you want. Most positions here say...
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    National Normal Saline Shortage

    NottaSpringChik replied to displacedyankeeRN's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Other IV medications bags projected to be affected too. Saw the notice that alternative delivery methods may need to be explored, such as IV push if feasible. Well see. Hope
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    Verbally abusive patient, worried I could have handled the situation better

    NottaSpringChik replied to NurseMom2016's topic in General Nursing

    Patients in jail may refuse care and are allowed the same privileges as any other inmate in regard to their food, exercise, etc. They receive education and special diet if desired, regular diet if...
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    What do you mean I'm not a REAL nurse?!?

    NottaSpringChik replied to #Nurse2017's topic in General Nursing

    I am a corrections nurse but am currently looking for a job in another area of nursing. Not sure where I'll end up but it most likely will not be acute care. I have run into this "real nurse" myth...
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    Thinking about becoming WOCN

    NottaSpringChik replied to RN416's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Following
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    What is the grossest thing that's happened to you???

    NottaSpringChik replied to PrincessAlexis's topic in General Nursing

    Has to be the woman who ate her own feces and licked urine off the floor. She also pulled out her hair and smeared the feces and hair all over the window of her door, which was pretty horrifying to...
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    Entertaining pt

    NottaSpringChik replied to allyl's topic in Private Duty

    Even parents who have money seem to get this attitude that they won't spend money on the child - that if Medicaid doesn't cover it they're not going to either. Its hard to understand. It's still their...
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    fake illness...how to rule out real injury

    NottaSpringChik replied to Psych77's topic in Correctional

    Regarding giving the guy with the nausea, vomiting and diarrhea something other than gatoraid and time off. Nurse, "Actually, the doctor usually orders a full liquid diet for a few days. Do you think...
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    Woman posing as a nurse for months

    NottaSpringChik replied to KaTStudentNurse's topic in Nursing News

    In my state all the licenses are on line and anyone can look at it. Says she used a hypenated name wtih the name and number of a real nurse so that might have thrown people off too. I guess no one...
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    "Prestige" Nursing Schools

    NottaSpringChik replied to meanmaryjean's topic in General Students

    The choice of school is a really personal issue and there are many factors, including cost, location, campus life. I think everyone should be judged on their performance and what they do to continue...
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    How easy is it to lose a license in correctional setting?

    NottaSpringChik replied to reptilesavvy's topic in Correctional

    I've heard this on hospital nursing too;and I wonder if it is true. I have my own liability insurance. I dont trust the employer that
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    Working with an expired license

    NottaSpringChik replied to amartin73's topic in Colorado Nursing

    In the future, so easy to go onto DORA and look at your own stuff. Sorry this happened to
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    Why Do You Love Being A Prison Nurse?

    NottaSpringChik replied to Everline's topic in Correctional

    You said it all very well and agree, agree on all your points. The unit I work in does all the ETOH detox for those who are incarcerated during that time. I have a soft spot for the drunks. I know...
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    Who is planning to retire in a few years?

    NottaSpringChik replied to Blackcat99's topic in Retired Nurses

    I already retired from one career and nursing is my second career. I love it but it is beginning to wear on me. I work in corrections, which is easier on the body than many other nursing jobs;...
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    Stopped at 75 question. I'm almost sure I failed

    NottaSpringChik replied to ybvmoveon's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I was a good student and always did great in the HESIs. My test stopped at 75 questions and I was utterly and completely convinced I had failed in 75 questions. I remember going on a rollacoaster of...
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    Favorite Motivational Quote

    NottaSpringChik replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    I'm getting paid by the
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    How do you get meal breaks?

    NottaSpringChik replied to DawnJ's topic in Correctional

    The company is work for has sites in many states. State law in my state requires employers to give a lunch break. So we are told we should clock out for lunch. If we are interrupted or miss lunch for...
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    When Your Patient is an Addict...How to Deal

    NottaSpringChik replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think the poster was suggesting the pain medication be held. I think they were suggesting more information and communication with the patient and shared with the physician to customize a pain...
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    Good grief...I came up Positive

    NottaSpringChik replied to SororAKS's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Widely-Used EtG Test for Alcohol Shown
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    Am I right that this is nuts?

    NottaSpringChik replied to Aunt Slappy's topic in Correctional

    That would never happen in the jail I work in now - no civilian is allowed to be alone with any inmate, except for lawyers and then the inmate has eyes on him (out of hearing range). This facility is...