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  1. stinking of cigarette smoke

    rpv_rn replied to sisterfaye's topic in General Nursing

    link to “state legislated action on tobacco issues. restriction of smoking in public places.”...

  2. Quotes for Success...

    rpv_rn replied to rhenmag9's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    "Consistency is the key to success." Joe

  3. lack of exposure...

    rpv_rn replied to rhenmag9's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Is this "no hands on" a policy of the hospital? The more senses the students use (including "touch"), the more they will

  4. Hospital Nursing Orientation

    rpv_rn replied to Robinrmacd's topic in General Nursing

    If there is only 3 days orientation, it is a priority that the hospital review policies & procedures: job description (if not given at time of hiring), tour of hospital, confidentiality, HIPAA,...

  5. How do you give report?

    rpv_rn replied to Jedi_Iatros's topic in General Nursing

    Here is article on shift report:

  6. stinking of cigarette smoke

    rpv_rn replied to sisterfaye's topic in General Nursing

    Thank goodness I live in California. "No Smoking" policies in public buildings are increasing. We have no smoking laws in restaurants and bars, groceries, etc. Many of our health care facilities...

  7. Florida woman goes into hospital to have baby, leaves as a double amputee

    rpv_rn replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Is this story the beginning of an urban

  8. Florida woman goes into hospital to have baby, leaves as a double amputee

    rpv_rn replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    the woman filed a complaint against orlando regional healthcare systems, she said, because they won't tell her exactly what happened. the hospital maintains the woman wants to know information that...

  9. Family First Nursing Second

    rpv_rn replied to Eddygirl's topic in Nursing Career

    Here are some suggestions that are positions in a variety of settings: Discharge Planning, Risk Management, Epidiomologist, Infection Control, Staff Development, Utilization Review. You will have to...

  10. Sickle Cell Crisis Question LONG VENT!!

    rpv_rn replied to RN-TO-BE's topic in General Nursing

    Found this thread that may help.

  11. Trying To Resign!!! Help!!!!!

    rpv_rn replied to PedsRNBSN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    speak to your new employer and explain your situation. make your decision based on their response. maintain good relationships with current and past employers whenever possible. one never knows where...

  12. BLS Recert???

    rpv_rn replied to NickiLaughs's topic in California Nursing

    Here is link for online BLS recertification.

  13. Sickle Cell Crisis Question LONG VENT!!

    rpv_rn replied to RN-TO-BE's topic in General Nursing

    having a patient like this is very hard to treat. they need very high doses of pain meds due to the level of pain and the tolerance they develop to the drugs. ron took morphine every day of his life...

  14. Family member RN asked for resignation yesterday

    rpv_rn replied to GooeyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I

  15. Family member RN asked for resignation yesterday

    rpv_rn replied to GooeyRN's topic in General Nursing

    she offered prn meds to those who had meds ordered and they did take them. however, she failed to call and ask for orders for the kids flipping out who did not have any prn's ordered. obviously, this...

  16. Sickle Cell Crisis Question LONG VENT!!

    rpv_rn replied to RN-TO-BE's topic in General Nursing

    Helping health care providers (HCP) look at patients with sickle cell anemia in a new light is very challenging. I have been privileged to work on a committee whose objective was to improve the care...

  17. Sickle Cell Crisis Question LONG VENT!!

    rpv_rn replied to RN-TO-BE's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, one of the most "abused" patients in our society by health care workers is the person with sickle cell anemia who is in crisis. Their pain is real. When a blood vessel is occluded, that...

  18. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    rpv_rn replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    bump

  19. student safety

    rpv_rn replied to valene's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Some patients have underlying cause for their violent behavior that could be corrected with appropriate medical

  20. Nurses who smoke?

    rpv_rn replied to Pete Venkman's topic in General Nursing

    Using fabric soft sheets is new & great idea I had not heard of before. I do not smoke but will gently suggest to those who have the "smell" about using the sheet. Many hospital campuses are...