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  1. Fellow RN died this morning.

    vloho replied to Ali_Oop07's topic in General Nursing

    This is the exact reason I will not work 12 hr

  2. Why are nurses so angry?

    vloho replied to cmo421's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Brava:yelclap:

  3. Think I am in trouble, maybe fired

    vloho replied to Furoffire's topic in General Nursing

    The higher ups think that in rehab,these people need to be encouraged to move on their own ,to build muscle strength,if they need a little help you should be willing to {break your

  4. Is this a HIPPA violation?

    vloho replied to 2shihtzus's topic in General Nursing

    should have been caught on the first

  5. Is this a HIPPA violation?

    vloho replied to 2shihtzus's topic in General Nursing

    HIPAA

  6. Is your facility warning staff for overtime, for missing lunch breaks or other?

    vloho replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    No one ever has the time for breaks .If they want us to be flexable enough to admitt at the drop of a hat , why can't they be more

  7. lvn and picc lines in texas

    vloho replied to rionurse06's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Go to o*net next click on o*netonline There you will find a job description providing all skills req. I'd just like to know when they added IV therapy.When I went to school we were not allowed to...

  8. This has been really getting on my nerves lately...

    vloho replied to GregRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think there is too much slang when nurses say marz instead of using the initials, but everyone still calls a UTI

  9. to give pain meds or not to give meds?

    vloho replied to msnursekim's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I like the key words HE HAS ORDERED. If the Dr. didn't think the PT needed them he wouldn't have ordered them

  10. Ultrasound vs. Nursing

    vloho replied to Yannie021's topic in General Nursing

    I loved US, but I did not understand Physics enough to pass the test, untill you pass the test you will probably work as on call, It is cut thoat in the sence that the whole Radiology Dept is vying...

  11. ever been accused of abuse?

    vloho replied to cuz_i_can's topic in General Nursing

    An RN told me I didn't seem to know how to check a pt for fecal impaction,after 25 yrs of nursing I know how believe me.Thank goodness I didn't after reading "Former Nurse

  12. Fired for refusing to draw blood without an order.

    vloho replied to deanzgurll's topic in General Nursing

    What happens when everything is said to be insubordination? Does it matter if your right

  13. Help with sundowning residents (long)

    vloho replied to Elektra6's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I second that

  14. Is it ethical for hospitals to have Mickey D's on premises?

    vloho replied to SharonH, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I think the same question was asked many years ago about cigaretts sold in vending machines , does any one remember this or am I the only one that

  15. newborn assessment

    vloho replied to blendleylpn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: Did you know June 7 1909 is the bith aniversary of Virginia Apgar ? :balloons: :balloons:

  16. Unapproved abbreviations

    vloho replied to Beary-nice's topic in General Nursing

    I have begun to just write it all out of course that takes a

  17. Unapproved abbreviations

    vloho replied to Beary-nice's topic in General Nursing

    most problems I've seen are in the nurses notes.The md's just can't write at all, or they write beautifuly.The Doc's that cant write should be called on the carpetby administration or midnight...

  18. When to complain to a manager and when to keep it quiet

    vloho replied to yellow finch's topic in General Nursing

    Be sure when you report 1 who you are reporting you may slander the wrong persons

  19. I have insomnia!!!

    vloho replied to beautifulb's topic in General Nursing

    insomnia is also a s/s of menapause ,along with night sweats,and freq.

  20. Getting everyone else to sign their books

    vloho replied to MrsStraty's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes maybe she can answer the phone while you

  21. Nursing Shortage

    vloho replied to olichi's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    How about this Nurses don't answer your adds because they don't want to work 1 in unsafe conditions 2 short staffed 3 disrespected 4 with continuous interuptions 5 Haveing bosses that don't have...

  22. Leaving the Profession!

    vloho replied to chrispicritah's topic in General Nursing

    and no family to call ,no manage ment to warn. I want to be a greeter at

  23. Leaving the Profession!

    vloho replied to chrispicritah's topic in General Nursing

    The line is long ,and i'm bringing-up the end .You have a way with word maybe next an author,of Nursing tellall. Good luck to you

  24. Do nurses get MRSA easily?

    vloho replied to RNcool's topic in General Nursing

    Not if somenoe just coughed right in your face, you can't wear a mask all day long ,and outside an arms length it tough to do for the

  25. Do nurses get MRSA easily?

    vloho replied to RNcool's topic in General Nursing

    MRSA is so intergrated into the pubic now , we take care of people that ,for whatever reason , cant get their arms up , forgot how to cover the mouth , coughing in our faces for 8 -12 or 16 hr shifts...